Pick the best accessory for your mobile phone

Look beyond the usual mobile covers, screen guards and earpods and take home some interesting accessories for your cell phone.

BLACKBERRY VM 605
Price: Rs 4,699

This cool accessory from BlackBerry is not only good looking but offers clear sound to both the parties. The 10 hours of battery backup on a single charge is good enough to last a couple of days as it automatically turns off after a long period of inactivity. Above all, in comparison to other Visor mounts, the VM 605 is priced favourably.

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JABRA STONE 2
Price: Rs 7,999

The Jabra Stone 2 that stands heads above the crowd. This elegant headset has a textured finish and controls accessible from the single multi-function key. It comes with a charging dock. Voice commands and quick charge of 20 minutes for 10 hours of talktime are its strengths. Specs: Charging dock; leather finish; voice commands; quick charging

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CREATIVE WP 300
Price: Rs 6,450

Get a comfortable, wire-free Bluetooth headset for seamless music enjoyment. This one from Creative is a lightweight headset with cushioned ear-cups. As it pairs over Bluetooth, the music controls are on the right ear-cup, thereby eliminating the need to pull out the phone from the pocket for operations.

Specs: Bluetooth; 240 mAh battery; 8 hours of playtime

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POWER CRUIZER BATTERY PACK
Price: Rs 2,499

If you are concerned about your old iPhone battery, carry this Power cruiser with your back pack. The square shaped piece of plastic has an 1800 mAh battery hidden within that stores energy and can provide nearly twice the battery power to an iPhone/iPod. Indicators added for power level and status make it easy to operate this accessory.

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GRIFFIN HANDS-FREE MIC + AUX CABLE
Price: Rs 1,999

Bluetooth connectivity drains the phone's battery much faster than in wired headphones. Those who don't want to have a Bluetooth visor mount can connect their phone to the car's speaker using this hands-free microphone and auxiliary cable. Compatible with most of the phones with a 3.5 mm jack, you only need to insert the second end of the cable into the Aux point. This can be used for answering calls as well as playing music from the phone.

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CAPDASE POWERCUP 2.2
Price: Rs 2,999

Regular car chargers charge only a single phone at a time. The Power Cup 2.2 allows you to charge multiple devices simultaneously. This cup has an adjustable base that easily fits most car cup holders. On the top are two USB ports for connecting phones along with two cigarette lighter sockets and space to stand the phones. Utility driven, the black matte finish will go well with any car's interior.

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BELKIN CONSERVE WALLET
Price: Rs 2,500

Belkin Conserve Wallet can charge up to four phones simultaneously while cutting through the clutter of wires. It is a compact, raised platform with four USB ports. The phones connect via USB cable. Also, it has an auto cut feature that discontinues power consumption once the phone is charged.

Specs: 4 SB ports; 1.2 m power cord length; 0.43 kg


Text by Nidhi Singal
Photograph by Rajwant Rawat