It will be interesting to see how well the booq cases withstand the test of time. So, far they're still in new condition. The real test will be when I start bouncing around the US in '08.

I'm very pleased with my current set of tech-toys:

• 17" Macbook Pro
• iPod Touch
• Blackberry 8800
• Apple's Bluetooth Earpiece
• Kroma & U2 Ultra Surefire LED Flashlights

I use these devices day in & day out. My biggest tech-hope for '08 is the much rumored tiny Macbook or Newton II.

Ed,

I use it in my truck almost daily. Conversations are quite hear-able. The real test is while walking in downtown Seattle or thru an airport with all the ambient traffic/people noise. The earpiece does a pretty good job there as well. Hope this helps.

Dave

For me at least, this was one of the few headsets that did not hiss and had little audio break up. I regularly try other headsets but continue to comeback to my Apple BT earpiece.

At highway speeds the SC310 did a good job with road noise in a Chev Silverado & Ford Excursion. It did a decent job in a Honda Accord (which had the most road noise). People on the other end seemed to hear me pretty well in all the vehicles. In the Honda, high speed (70mph) road noise made it difficult for me to hear folks who talk softly (one person) on their cellphone.

It was not in the way in the Silverado or Excursion but had to be moved towards me (to the left) to not be in the way of the gear shifter. The adjustable cable makes it easy to place the mic/speaker head just where you want it. It all depends on the layout & spacing of your car.

All that being said, if road noise, space, or gear shifter are issues you might want to look @ the Jabra SP5050 BT which goes on your sun visor. I have never played with one. But the concept of closer proximity and portability are appealing.

Hope this helps Dave