IF ONLY I could banish gizmo clutter. I would like to have my desk tidy by being able to combine PC peripherals such as speakers, microphone and a hands-free set in an all-in-one wonder.

The Logitech Pure-Fi is almost such a device, combining speakers and a hands-free set into one handy gadget.

It is a Bluetooth-enabled computer speaker and has an embedded microphone for phone conferencing via the phone's

Bluetooth connection or Voice over IP (VoIP) services such as Skype.

Sound-wise, the gizmo has a clear microphone and reproduces all the highs and lows faithfully from MP3 tracks or straight from the CD. Those looking for deeper bass should probably get a sub-woofer that the Pure-Fi lacks.

The shiny black Pure-Fi has in it 12 hours of running time and will last a day at the beach. Still,

I would have preferred the option of being able to pop in AA batteries too, in case the built-in lithium batteries go flat.

Final say

A good gadget to have for the work desk when wanting to listen to audio tracks from the mobile phone.

By Wilson Wong, an entrepreneur and gadget enthusiast.

This story was first published in The Straits Times Digital Life on 27 August 2008.

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