Certainly the most popular Bluetooth computing accessories are wireless keyboards and mice. But those have become commonplace. Go with a vendor like Belkin, Logitech, Microsoft or Kensington and you can't go wrong. Instead of focusing on the obvious, we've put together a list of unique Bluetooth items that push the technology boundaries. Here you'll find a one-of-a-kind Bluetooth access point from Belkin that bridges to your wired LAN, the latest stereo Bluetooth headphones for your iPod, and a Bluetooth GPS navigation system that triples as a hands-free car kit and MP3 player.

TomTom GO 510 GPS Navigation System

The next-generation TomTom GO has a big, 4-inch color LCD touchscreen, hands-free Bluetooth calling, and MP3 music playback for a total car navigation and audio solution. TomTom Plus content adds real-time voice, traffic and weather information, and you can even connect your iPod directly to the TomTom to exchange music files. (Flash storage for MP3s is built-in.) TomTom Home software installs on your PC for longer trip planning. We especially like the flexible swivel mount for windshield or dash.

 

Ten Technology NaviPlay Bluetooth Stereo Headset Kit for iPod

These lightweight (4 oz.) noise-canceling headphones offer top-quality listening for your iPod and hands-free calling for your cell phone, thanks to their use of the latest A2DP and AVRCP Bluetooth stereo audio technologies. The kit includes a Bluetooth base unit for iPod, and both the headset and iPod base charge through a USB cable. A five-way controller on the outside of one earpiece provides Play/Pause, Next/Previous Track, Call Answer/Reject, and Last Number Redial functions.

 

ThinkOutside Stowaway Universal Bluetooth Keyboard

This fold-up Bluetooth keyboard is the perfect accompaniment to your Palm, Pocket PC or Windows Mobile device. It's about the same size as a PDA overall, yet flips out to a comfortable near-full-size keyboard that lets you type long emails on the go, or edit word processing documents with ease. Thumb keypads can only go so far... There's even a platform to rest your PDA for viewing while typing. This keyboard will obviate the need to take along a laptop on many trips.

 

Belkin Bluetooth Access Point w/USB Print Server (F8T030)

This unique access point from Belkin is great for heavy Bluetooth users. Basically its a Bluetooth-to-Ethernet adapter that connects to your LAN via wired Ethernet, and routes Bluetooth traffic to and from the LAN. It performs two key functions: transfering data between a Bluetooth PDA or laptop and any LAN-connected computer, and sending print jobs from either the Bluetooth or LAN side to USB printers connected to the box. By connecting your laptop or PDA to the LAN using this access point, you can also gain Internet access. As a Class 1 Bluetooth device it has a range of 100 meters, the widest available.

 

HP Deskjet 450wbt Wireless Mobile Printer

A few mobile printers are smaller, but none as good quality and with Bluetooth printing. This 4.6-lb. inkjet provides great color and photo printing on full-size paper with six inks, making no compromises for portability. A Lithium-ion battery is included; it will also run off AC power. HP claims 350 pages per charge. USB, parallel and Infrared printing are supported in addition to Bluetooth.