Plantronics 'Tahiti' and 'Tonga' Bluetooth headsets

Plantronics introduced two new Bluetooth headsets today, a "premium discreet" headset code-named Tahiti (right) and an entry-level model code-named Tonga (left).  The Tahiti weighs less than nine grams and uses a AAA battery charger that recharges the headset when it's not in use, giving you a purported 25 hours of talk time.  In addition, Plantronics is including four little adapters with the Tahiti that'll also connect to the most popular Bluetooth phones so you'll only need to take one charger with you.  The Tonga, on the other hand, has just 9 hours of talk time but is also, presumably, much cheaper.  Both headsets will be demoed at CTIA in New Orleans next week, where hopefully they'll have more details on things like price and release dates.

[ZaphodB @ Dec 19th 2005 2:14AM]

You've got the graphics reversed - the Tahiti's the smaller one, the Tonga's the one with the ear clip. http://www.plantronics.com/north_america/en_US/common/ctia.jhtml

[OddManOut @ Dec 19th 2005 2:14AM]

"the Tahiti's the smaller one"

Has someone notified Uhura about this ?

[Richard @ Dec 19th 2005 2:14AM]

Undoubtedly, Uhura wears a Bluespoon.

[Richard @ Dec 19th 2005 2:14AM]

Unless, of course you were not referring to her headset.

[OddManOut @ Dec 19th 2005 2:14AM]

I think Kirk would need to be more concerned about THAT...as it would make him rather superfluous...


And thus the geek quotient at Engadet reached both amzing new highs and startling new lows...

[Pete @ Dec 19th 2005 2:14AM]

I still have quiet chuckle at people who actually wear their Bluetooth headsets in public. They have their place for handsfree in the car but it looks ridiculous when you are in the local Subway store ordering lunch.

[Matt Bourne @ Dec 19th 2005 2:14AM]

Travel to Tahiti and discover a beautiful paradise island with fantastic beaches, sheer waterfall and friendly locals altogether a great place to take a vacation.

[plantronics @ Dec 31st 2005 3:01AM]

the 640 is a much better headset.