PhoneTalk

June is Safe Driving Month and there are still a few days left. We’re giving away the next generation of the Motorola Roadster 2 Handsfree In-Car Speakerphone to help drivers keep their hands on the wheel while driving. The universal (works with most Bluetooth phones) accessory lets you stream music and calls through the built-in speakerphone or the car stereo. In addition to many of the features found in the previous version, this model will also work with the new Motorola Car Finder app that automatically marks where the car has been parked and then can provide walking or driving directions to help you return to the car.

In honor of Safe Driving Month we’re giving you a chance to win a Motorola Roadster 2. All you need to enter is follow LetsTalk on Twitter and retweet: Win a MOTOROLA ROADSTER 2 Bluetooth! #MOTOLT

Note: Only one entry per person per day through Twitter. The giveaway has just begun and ends Sunday, June 30th at 11:59pm Pacific Time. So, be sure to spread the word on Twitter.

Looking for a rugged phone that’s pocket friendly? Check out Sprint’s Kyocera DuraXT. The flip phone meets the Military Standard 810G so it can withstand shock, humidity, dust, rain, and more. It also sports a 3.2-megapixel camera, Bluetooth, and a 2.5mm headset jack (this isn’t the standard 3.5mm found in music players. It also works with Sprint Direct Connect so the cell phone can be used like a walkie-talkie to make push-to-talk contact with other Direct Connect users.

For many who purchase a tablet – especially a model with at least a 10-inch screen – the idea of using it to view videos is especially appealing. The trick is finding the right case or accessory to make that an easy experience. The ArtStation Pro iPad and Samsung Galaxy Tablet docks might be just the solution. The tablet clicks into place and the tablet can be rotated for viewing in horizontal or vertical mode. Once attached, the included remote control can be used to manage things like Power, Volume, Play, Next, and Previous. For those who use the tablet for some work or to check e-mail it will also work with a paired Bluetooth keyboard. Prices for the stand start at about $150.

Like the idea for a stand, but don’t have a tablet? There’s also a similar option that’s a bit more compact and works with a smartphone or even a Kindle. The MobiAir is a speaker that can be connected via Bluetooth or via the 3.5mm headset jack that can also be used to charge the device. Prices start at about $70.

This week during CES in Las Vegas, I’m wearing the MotoACTV to track how far I walk during the show and using it with the DROID RAZR by Motorola to keep updated on texts and calendar appointments.. This device does more than that. It can tell you how many calories you burn, track runs, bike rides, workouts on elliptical machines, and more. It’s also an MP3 player with the ability to store podcasts and access FM radio.

Sounds interesting? Well, you can win one by visiting LetsTalk’s Facebook page, and filling out a brief form for a chance to win one of two MotoACTV’s that we’ll be giving away. The giveaway ends on Monday, January 23, 2012.

In this week's edition, we cover the new Motorola XYBOARD 4G LTE Android tablets available from Verizon and provide an update on smartphones scheduled to be updated to the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich OS. We also take a closer look at Sound ID's SIX Bluetooth headset and innovative EarPrint application in our Test Drive. Finally, more details emerge about LetsTalk's Unwrap the Power of Samsung Giveaway. The company will be giving away two more Galaxy Tab 10.1 devices if it reaches 50,000 fans by the end of the next week.

In this edition, we cover Google Music, the new Casio G'Zone Ravine 2 for Verizon, and Sprint's new data plans. In the test drive, we take a closer look at the DROID Razr by Motorola.

In this week’s edition we cover the DROID Razr by Motorola for Verizon, Android Gingerbread update for the Samsung Epic 4G, the latest Sprint ID pack, and more.

Owners of the Samsung Epic 4G will be happy to learn that Sprint is rolling out the Gingerbread Android 2.3 OS. Be on the lookout for an update notification on the phone. In addition to the updated OS, there are additional enhances such as the ability to view HTML in Exchange Acvitesync e-mail, Bluetooth headset sound improvements, and a fully visible date on the device lock screen. Once users receive the update notification it’s advisable to attach the charger while loading the update. If you haven’t received the update yet, no worries, the rollout is happening over the next ten days.

The Sound ID SIX Bluetooth headset sports a lightweight design and is loaded with features. SIX has many of the features needed so users won’t have to take their hands off the wheel while wearing it. The VoiceMenu can be used to verbally access voicemail, search Bing, get 411 information, and even dial phone numbers. For those who don’t want to access features verbally the headset sports a Smart Touch Surface for performing similar tasks and more with a quick touch. The SIX also works with Sound ID’s EarPrint App that lets users create personalized listening preferences, check battery life, and even has a "Find Me" feature that triggers the headset to start beeping so it can easily be found. When paired with an Android smartphone the app supports Text-to-Speech functionality for text messages. The app also works with iPhone, and most BlackBerry phones. Finally, the headset can be paired and used with two Bluetooth devices simultaneously. The Sound ID SIX is available now for $129.99.

In this installment of Questions and Answers, we'll define iDEN and tell you about syncing a phone with a car via Bluetooth. Got a question you want answered? Submit your question here. You can also ask me on Twitter. Got something to add to the answers below? Leave a comment.

What's an iden phone? - gkrichardson

An iDEN phone works on the Sprint-Nextel iDEN network. The special feature in IDEN phones is the walkie-talkie functionality. It lets people with other iDEN phones communicate without placing a call. These phones also work on Sprint's CDMA network so they can be used to place calls and everything else you might do with a typical cell phone.

If a cell phone can do Bluetooth syncing does that mean it will sync with Toyota vehicles? – gdstubble

Bluetooth syncing refers to the phone's ability to sync with other Bluetooth devices. Typically, if it says 'yes' to Bluetooth syncing you can usually sync it with the Bluetooth feature in a car. Although, depending on the degree of compatibility all features may not be available.

In this installment of Questions and Answers, we tell you what Bluetooth synching means and how to transfer pictures from a phone to a computer. Got a question you want answered? Submit your question here. You can also ask me on Twitter. Got something to add to the answers below? Leave a comment.

On the LetsTalk website where it states Bluetooth Synching under phone features does the “Yes” or “No” response indicate if the cell phone is compatible with Toyota vehicles? - gdstubble

Bluetooth syncing refers to the phone's ability to sync with other Bluetooth devices. Typically, if it says 'yes' to Bluetooth syncing you can usually sync it with the Bluetooth feature in a car. Although, depending on the degree of compatibility all features may not be available.

How do I transfer pictures from the LG Octane to my PC? -trainer

There are a couple of ways to transfer pictures from the LG Octane to a computer. Perhaps the easiest way is via Bluetooth. If your computer has Bluetooth and accepts images (it most likely does), turn the feature on and make it discoverable. Do the same with the LG Octane and pair the two devices. Next, go to the picture in your phone that you want to transfer to your PC and choose Send and then pick Bluetooth. The picture should appear on the computer in minutes. If this doesn't work, you can upload the images to an online album and then view the album on your computer and download them that way. Finally, if you have a microSD card and stored the images on the card instead of the phone's memory you can use a microSD card reader attached to your computer to transfer the images from the card to the computer.