TecTiles
Keep
forgetting to set an alarm? Place a programmed TecTile on your
nightstand, activating specific settings when touched by your phone.
Place a programmed TecTile on your car dash that will send a message to
your loved ones letting them know you're leaving the office and on your
way home with just one touch of your cell phone. Numerous possibilities
for an intriguing bit of tech that uses the phone's integrated NFC chip
for communication. Just a a bit over $10 at Amazon.Motorola Roadster 2
Need your hands free in the car? The Motorola Roadster 2 is a full-featured, Bluetooth speakerphone that delivers on both performance and ease-of-use.Plantronics BackBeat Go
The $99 Plantronics BackBeat Go
is a comfortable, extremely unobtrusive, wireless stereo Bluetooth
earphone set that works equally well for voice calls and music.
Excellent voice quality and noise suppression in both directions, and
the tangle-free cord really works.Aliph Jawbone Era
The Aliph Jawbone Era
is more than a headset: it's a potential audio computing platform.
It's the first Bluetooth headset with an accelerometer and a dedicated
applications processor, which could turn it into anything from a game
controller to a pedometer, or a navigation unit. The sound quality can
be just a touch muddy, however.Logitech UE Mobile Boombox
You might find louder and sharper Bluetooth speakers than the $63 Logitech UE Mobile Boombox,
but you won't find a better all-around package close to its price. It
wins our Editors' Choice award for the category. Nitpicks: the bass
could be stronger. And the speakerphone, while clear, doesn't get
particularly loud.MHL Adapter
Occasionally,
you'll want to transfer video taken by your S III to your television.
Yes, you can do this via YouTube. But there's a direct option: the MHL
video cable. Normally, we'd agree that the best place to buy this is
online. But, as Phandroid notes,
older MHL cables won't work with the S III. It might be a good idea to
pick this accessory up from a physical store, so you can quickly bring
it back if it doesn't work. It might be even worth it to buy it from the
carrier itself. (Image Source: Monoprice)