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Magnetic Induction Technology Headset Reviewed

Posted by timothy on from the crystals-don't-sound-so-hot dept.

Semi-Anonymous Coward writes "The first review of a wireless headset using Magnetic Induction technolgy has been posted at mobile technology website MobileBurn. The reviewer mentions that the technology provides almost 'crystal clear' phone conversations, which is better than most Bluetooth headsets he has used. The magnetic induction technology creates a 'bubble' around the user which increases the security of their communications. Is this the replacement for Bluetooth in Audio applications? It certainly looks like it..."

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  1. Yes, but can you use it... by MarkGriz · · Score: 5, Funny

    while wearing your tinfoil hat?

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  2. Re:Ummmm...I don't think so! by RickL · · Score: 5, Funny

    I'm glad its N-S to S-N. I hate it when it flips E-W to W-E.

  3. Not so private? by cruff · · Score: 5, Interesting

    The manufacturer's web site seems to be claiming that this gives some privacy due to the use of near field magnetic induction. However, magnetic field antennas (i.e. AM broadcast band ferrite loop stick antennas) are used commonly to receive signals. It seems that all one need do is make a loop antenna sensitive to the 13.5 MHz frequency used and you could listen in with a shortwave receiver. Unless, of course, they encrypted the signal.