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Jabra SP700 Bluetooth Speakerphone

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Jabra SP700 Bluetooth Speakerphone
 
Manufacturer: Jabra
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Stay focused and your driving while enjoying handsfree communication in your car with the Jabra SP700 Bluetooth speakerphone, which can be used on its own via an integrated speaker or transmitted to your car radio thanks to the embedded FM transmitter. Intuitive voice announcements give you the speakerphone's status so you can keep your eyes on the road. Just pair the SP700 with your mobile phone and place it on your car's sun visor--it's that simple.



The Jabra SP700 Bluetooth speakerphone can transmit calls and music to your car radio via its embedded FM transmitter (see a larger schematic of all controls).


Use the supplied clip to attach the SP700 to your car's sun visor.
Additionally, this compact device can be used to stream music stored on your mobile phone (compatible with the A2DP Bluetooth streaming music profile) through your car stereo speakers, allowing you to enjoy your favorite track while driving. Excellent audio quality is guaranteed thanks to the advanced DSP noise reduction and echo cancellation that insure crystal clear sound quality on both sides of the call.

Features and Specifications

  • Up to 14 hours talk time and up to 255 hours standby
  • Play calls and music from your mobile phone on your car stereo via FM and Bluetooth transmission
  • A2DP Bluetooth profile for streaming music
  • Auto-pairing for no-nonsense start up
  • Background noise reduction and echo cancellation via DSP technology
  • Night Driving Mode--no interfering lights while driving at night
  • Auto off function saves battery
  • Features Answer/end calls, Reject calls*, Voice dialing*, Last number redialing*, Mute (*phone dependent)
  • Easy to operate--gives spoken information in 10 languages (UK English, US English, Russian, French, Italian, German, European Spanish, Mexican Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese)
  • Comes with USB charger, Car charger and visor clip

Pairing the SP700 with Your Phone

  • The first time you turn on the speakerphone it will automatically be in pairing mode. To enter pairing mode subsequently, turn off SP700 and press the Answer/End button for 5 seconds.
  • Release the button when the Bluetooth Status Icon begins to flash quickly and you hear a voice announce: "Pairing mode."
  • Activate the Bluetooth function on your phone and set the phone to "discover" the speakerphone SP700.
  • Confirm with PIN code = 0000 (4 zeros).

Using the SP700 with Your Car Stereo
The FM transmitter in the speakerphone allows you to transmit calls and music from your mobile to the car stereo.

  • Connect your mobile and your speakerphone.
  • Press the FM button to enter FM mode. The FM Status Icon will turn solid red and a FM frequency will be announced.
  • Manually turn your radio into the same FM frequency and you are now ready to transmit calls and music from your phone to your car stereo.

Product Details

  • Play calls and music from your mobile phone on your car stereo via FM and Bluetooth transmission
  • Advanced DSP noise reduction and echo cancellation
  • Voice announcements so you can keep your eyes on the road
  • Use the supplied clip to attach the SP700 to your car's sun visor
  • Up to 14 hours of talk time, up to 255 hours of standby time

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Never fumble for the phone again.
 
Review Date: February 15, 2009
Reviewer: Noname,
My brother gave me a Jabra for Christmas. My phone was so old, it did not have Bluetooth technology and I went out to get a new phone just so I could use it. Well, I'm glad I did. The only time I need to talk hands-free is in the car. This is perfect for that.

The Jabra is wonderful. It's sleek and thin, doesn't obstruct my vision when on the visor. It was quick and easy to set up and use. When calls come in, I only need to touch it to answer. No more fumbling for my phone. The sound is crisp and clear. I talk mostly to my husband on it and he says the sound is clear on his end. My kids talk to him from the back of the minivan and he can hear them, too. I much prefer it to the earpiece, which I had to worry about falling out of my ear and gave listeners on the other end an echo. It's also preferable to the speakerphone function of the cellphone.

This is a wonderful gadget -- one of those nice to have, makes my life easy sort of things. I'm glad I own it.

UPDATE: The battery life is remarkable. It's been three months and I've only charged it once. Admittedly, I only turn it on to make or accept calls about once a week, but most rechargeable batteries discharge over time even without use. Still haven't found any problems with this product. Two thumbs up.
Best one so far
 
Review Date: September 29, 2008
Reviewer: Kman, Orange Co., CA
It's thin, good looking, and it works as promised. Pairing was simple, and the FM transmitter works great even in my car with embedded antennae in the rear window (no aerial, just thin wires in glass). Audio quality is perfect, better than my wired Motorola headset. All of my K1's features work (voice recognition, streaming music). Have not had it long enough to stress battery life. I even use it in my office as a desk speakerphone. Plan on getting the wife one also, no more headsets for us.
For what it does I give it 5 stars
 
Review Date: September 1, 2009
Reviewer: E. Matos, boston, ma
I recently purchased the Jabra SP700 for my car and though I've had it for a few hours I can say this bad boy works. Myself and a couple of friends have been researching this item since we all recently purchased cars without the integrated bluetooth option that our previous company cars had (nnoooo.. :-(. We did a brief comparison test between the Jabra SP700 and the Motorola T505. Both items do it's job well but with one major caveat. The SP700 as a stand alone speaker and mic works great, better than the T505. But when you try connecting it to your radio via the FM modulator the sound is sub par. Do not buy this product if you primary intention is to stream your music or talk to people over your car's speakers. The T505 does a better job at transmitting the signal via it's FM modulator but as a stand alone talking device it does not.

Bottom line - If you are looking for a stand alone bluetooth mic/speaker buy the SP700. If you are looking for an item that can stream music and allow you to talk over your car's speaker then buy the Motorola T505.
Worth every penny
 
Review Date: August 13, 2009
Reviewer: TV Engineer, El Paso, TX
I bought a Jabra SP 700 Handsfree for my SUV. The Jabra unit is incredible. People on the other side of the conversation say the quality is clean and clear and they hear no background noise. My mom thought I was calling from home. The built in speaker lacks bass but the sound is very clear and cuts thru road noise making the conversation effortless. Another cool feature is to listen thru the FM radio. the quality is a little better but either option is great. The Jabra costs a little more but it's worth every penny. I would not hesitate to buy a second unit and would highly recommend it to a friend. FYI.... I am a chief broadcast engineer for 5 radio and 2 TV ststions so I speak from a professional position.

If you go with the Jabra I don't think you will be dissappointed

RON
Exactly what I was looking for
 
Review Date: January 1, 2009
Reviewer: Eastcoast Joe,
I have an LG Dare from Verizon that I use as a phone, a music player, and as a GPS. The Jabra speakerphone is exactly what I was looking for.

My car does not have an auxiliary input, nor does it have a cassette player, therefore the only way I can play music over the speakers is through an FM transmitter. I have a vent mount(Navman PIN Car Vent Holder - Gomadic Brand) for my phone so that I can use it easier while I'm driving. The problem with the GPS (VZ Navigator) is that you can not listen to music and navigate at the same time. This has it's own speaker so that the navigation can come from it while I can listen to cd through my stereo.

When I want to use the LG Dare as a music player, the FM transmitter works great. I really like the fact that it will automatically find a clear station for you. The transmitter is loud and clear. When someone calls, you just press the Jabra and the music pauses. People tell me that I sound loud and clear when using the speakerphone. I can also use my phone's voice commands with just the press of a button to call others. I have used other FM transmitters (Scosche Digital FM Transmitter and USB Charger) and have returned them. This one is the only one that worked. I have a bluetooth ear piece, but if you really want to drive hands free, you have keep it in your ear the whole time.

The best part... no cables. The bluetooth works flawlessly, and can easily be switched to multiple phones. Another huge benefit was the it comes with a micro USB cable (the same one that is used to chaged my phone!), and a universal USB car charger.

The only complaint (although fairly minor) is that the buttons for the volume and FM capability are a little to small to use while driving. This really only becomes an issue if you need to change the FM station.

I would highly recommend this product.
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Crayola Glow Station can create with Light!

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Crayola Glow Station can create with Light!
 
Manufacturer: Binney & Smith
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The award-winning Crayola Glow Station empowers kids to create incredible illustrations in a whole new way -- with light! The Glow Station is the place for kids to become glow-in-the-dark artists -- using a light wand and stencils to make luminous illustrations on the glow canvas. Drawing with the wand encourages kids to use the artistic and fine-motor skills they've started learning in school. Recommended for children ages six and up, this activity center is a fun way to create, alone or with a friend.

Glow Station
    Ages: 6+

    Requires:
  • 3 "AAA" batteries (not included)
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The Good: Glow-in-the-dark fun with loads of ways to play and create.

The Challenging: Stencils not as stimulating as freehand drawing.

In a Nutshell: Glowing canvas with light wand lets kids make amazing luminous creations.


The Glow Station comes with plenty of stencils and texture sheets for your child to experiment with. View larger.


Using the light wand, kids can create luminous, glow-in-the-dark drawings.
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Award-winning Design: Kids and Parents Agree
A 2009 Winner of the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Best Toy Award, the Crayola Glow Station is a hit with kids and adults. Kids will love watching as their ideas literally come to light on the canvas. And parents will love how it works the imagination without creating a giant mess. It even helps cleans up after itself: Over time the light drawings magically disappear from the glow canvas, making room for more glow-in-the-dark works of art!

The perfect poster size for creating and displaying drawings, the glow canvas hangs well from a wall or bedroom door. The darker the location, the better it is for glowing. Made from durable blue plastic, the top and bottom of the canvas provide spaces for everything, including stencil-sheet hooks and holders for the light wand, crystal tip, and stencil shapes. And when it's time to be put away, the canvas rolls up for easy storage.

Start from Scratch or Take Some Pointers
Packed with stencils and texture sheets, the Glow Station gives kids lots of places and ideas to start. Stencil sheets and shapes of animals and space objects let kids trace with the glowing light wand.

With the light texture sheets, they can give these shapes -- and their own creations -- lifelike effects, like spider webs and exotic animal prints. Of course, it's also fun to use the light wand to make luminous freehand drawings. Or, with the crystal tip attachment, create sparkling stars.

Ready, Set, Glow!
The Crayola Glow Station stands out from ordinary glow-in-the-dark toys. Not only does it glow exceptionally well, but it encourages kids to play, use imagination, and create art in new ways. While the texture sheets give a cool dimension to stencil tracings, it's just as much fun -- and less cumbersome -- to draw freehand on the glow canvas. But with so many options, kids won't ever have to choose just one way to create with light.

What's in the Box
Glow station light canvas, light wand with crystal attachment, 2 stencil sheets, 13 stencil tracer shapes, and 2 light texture sheets.


Product Details

  • Glow Station is an empowering way for kids to create in a way they never could before.
  • Glow in the dark poster sized canvas with built in hanging features.
  • Canvas rolls up for easy storage.
  • Has a light wand with a crystal tip attachment for magic coloring effects.
  • Includes stencil sheets and light texture sheets with a dry erase BL marker for image save on plain transparency sheet.

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Bakugan 7 in 1 Maxus Dragonoid

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Bakugan 7 in 1 Maxus Dragonoid
 
Manufacturer: Spin Master
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One of the biggest and most powerful Bakugan yet, the Maxus Dragonoid will have your Bakugan opponents quaking in fear. It includes one Bakugan warrior and six traps that, when transformed, can be assembled into a giant dragon robot. These seven pieces are unique and can't be found anywhere else, making this set essential for any Bakugan player/collector.

7 in 1 Maxus Drago
    Ages: 4+
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The Good: Innovative, pocket-sized toys that are enjoyable to play with.

The Challenging: Additional Bakugan pieces are necessary to play the game properly.

In a Nutshell: With seven unique pieces, an essential part of any Bakugan player's collection.


Get in on the latest craze with Bakugan.


Unleash the fearsome power of the Maxus Dragonoid on your Bakugan foes!
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Get In On the Bakugan Craze
For those who are unfamiliar, Bakugan is an inventive strategy game based on the popular anime TV series, "Bakugan: Battle Brawlers." It pits a variety of "Bakugan warriors" against each other for points. The Bakugan themselves are magnetic, spring-loaded marbles that -- when exposed to a metal "gate card" -- burst open to reveal a fearsome warrior.

The mission of the Bakugan strategy game is to capture the opponent's metal gate cards. This is achieved by rolling your Bakugan warriors onto these cards and doing battle with defending enemy Bakugan. The game involves a surprising amount of strategy, and features various tactical cards and trap pieces that help protect your Bakugan warriors.

Room for the Imagination
This game combines skill (aiming your Bakugan) with strategy (placement of the cards). Players also enjoy the way the warriors pop open on the magnetic cards -- although sometimes they do it even when they don't land on the cards. Players unfamiliar with the TV show, may feel a little lost at first in the world of Bakugan. But with the help of the colorful, animated Bakugan Web site, they will get what the game is about and how to play.

Even without the official strategy game, Bakugan toys are enjoyable and can be played with like regular action figures. Fans of the show will like role-playing as one of the various characters, such as the fiery 12-year-old leader "Dan" or the wise "Marucho."

Maxus Dragonoid Expands Your Bakugan Collection
This particular set contains one Bakugan warrior (named Neo Dragonoid) and six Bakugan traps (Grakas Hound, Dark Hound, Grafias, Brachium, Spitarm and SpyderFencer.) These pieces can be combined together to form the massive Maxus Dragonoid monster. The transformation process is a bit complicated, but the set includes clear instructions that make assembly easy. The assembled Dragonoid is a unique toy, although a bit unwieldy -- if not positioned correctly, he will easily fall down.

Each of the seven Bakugan that compose Dragonoid can be used individually in the strategy game. Avid players will be happy to know that this set also includes a special ability card, which will come in handy when you're devising a strategy to topple your enemy. Just keep in mind that, in order to play Bakugan properly, you'll need several other Bakugan marbles/cards that are not included in this package. Kids who are new to Bakugan might be better off with one of the various starter packs.

What's in the Box
One Bakugan warrior, 6 Bakugan traps, ability card and metal gate card.




Maxus Dragonoid disassembles into smaller Bakugan that can be used in the official strategy game.

Product Details

  • Maxus Dragonoid is a combination of 7 Bakugan (1 Bakugan and 6 Bakugan Trap) that unite to form the ultimate monster
  • The 6 Bakugan Trap that make up Maxus Dragonoid are unique to the Maxus Dragonoid monster and cannot be found in any other Bakugan products
  • Comes with Grakas Hound, Dark Hound, Grafias, Brachium, Spitarm, SpyderFencer & Neo Dragonoid
  • All the Bakugan that compose Maxus Dragonoid can also be used individually in the game
  • 1 Bakugan and 7 Bakugan Traps unite into ONE.

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Nordic Ware Microwave 2 Cavity Egg Poacher
 
Manufacturer: Nordic Ware
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Use this simple microwave cooker to take the fuss out of poaching eggs. Place 1/2 teaspoon of water in each 3-inch cup. Add a cracked egg to each cup and pierce yolks lightly. Snap lid closed and microwave to taste. (Cooking times vary depending on the microwave's power.) Let stand a minute or two to finish cooking. Open lid and serve gold-and-white poached eggs on toasted English muffins, over hash, or with potato pancakes. The 7-1/2-inch poacher, made of hard plastic, should be hand washed. --Fred Brack

Product Details

  • Now you can have breakfast in minutes
  • Home-made breakfast in minutes
  • Perfectly cooks eggs
  • Dishwasher safe
  • Made in the USA

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Nordic Ware Pro Cast Bundt Brownie Pan

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Nordic Ware Pro Cast Bundt Brownie Pan
 
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Introducing the smallest member of the Bundt family, the baby Bundt Cupcake... ideal for individual bite-sized brownies, miniature cakes, and hard chocolates. Made of durable cast aluminum and coated with premium nonstick, this pan releases baked goods effortlessly and cleans up in a snap. Pan has twelve 1/3-cup capacity spaces. Proudly made in the USA by Nordic Ware.

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  • Cast aluminum
  • Non-stick black finish
  • Easy and effortless clean up
  • Twelve 1/2 cup servings
  • Made in the USA

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Nordic Ware Non-stick Egg Poacher Insert for 10 Inch to 12 Inch Skillets
 
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Impress your guests by poaching your eggs to perfection with this egg-poaching insert from Nordic Ware. The tray, which fits any 10- to 12-inch skillet, gives you the ideal receptacle for poaching and shaping four eggs at once. And cleanup is easy, as the nonstick surface guarantees a mess-free poaching experience. Now you never have to worry that your neighborhood-famous eggs Benedict will feature eggs that look more like melted butter than poached perfection. --Rivers Janssen

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  • Skillet insert poaches 4 eggs at one time
  • Fits any 10- to 12-inch skillet
  • Nonstick surface ensures efficient cleanup
  • Poached eggs end up perfectly formed
  • Made in America

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