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Does It Work?: The Noise-Reduction Bluetooth Headset

By Jenny Everett Posted 01.16.2006 at 3:00 am 1 Comment

THE PRODUCT
The Gennum nXZEN noise-reduction Bluetooth headset
THE CLAIM
Two microphones inside the headset zero in on the speaker´s voice while canceling out background noise.
THE TEST
I left myself a voicemail from Grand Central Station during rush hour.
THE REAL DEAL
Although I could hear some background noise, it was minimal, making it easy to hear the "Get to work!" message I´d left.
BUY IT?

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