 2008 IDEA Winners: Communication Tools
IDEA 2008 Gold Winners
IDEA 2008 Silver Winners
Enterprise IP Telephony Products
A line of next generation Internet Protocol (IP) telephony devices for the enterprise customer, the stand-alone (i.e. no PC required) Polycom CX700 offers advanced communications features through a simple touchscreen and hardware interface. The peripheral Polycom CX200 speakerphone/handset works... [more] 
Tatung Wireless VOIP PhoneFeaturing Bluetooth, wireless and a touch pad design, the Tatung VoIP Phone allows easy communication via the Internet. Its upper cover case can be changed to display various colors and patterns. While the phone design itself is reduced to the bare essentials, its optical profile is created with rounded... [more]
IDEA 2008 Bronze Winners
BlackBerry® Curve™
The BlackBerry Curve dramatically changed the industry’s perception of a smartphone by pushing the limits of design and engineering. The smallest and lightest full-QWERTY BlackBerry available, the Curve features advanced smartphone capabilities in a stylish form factor. The keyboard is especially... [more] 
Care Electronics for Senior CitizensThe Care Electronics series is a range of niche products especially designed for senior citizens with impaired hearing, vision, mobility, dexterity or cognition. The Care series consists of three home telephones, one GSM mobile phone and one remote control. All products are designed to be easily used... [more] 
The O2 CocoonThe O2 Cocoon features simple yet extremely sophisticated versions of the common mobile phone. In creating the O2 Cocoon, a completely new design identity was constructed: a seamless clamshell design that is clean and tactile on the outside and technologically advanced on the inside. The driving force... [more] 
The SanctuaryThe Sanctuary is a simple solution to an everyday problem: finding a place to put the multitude of personal items we all carry around so they are both easily located and fully charged when needed later. The simple and compact design conceals a universal cell-phone charger compatible with over 1500... [more]
Communication Tools Category Finalists
Aliph Jawbone Bluetooth Headset/Limited Editions Headsets
Jawbone is a Bluetooth headset with a voice-activity sensor. Through sensing speech, the technology distinguishes the human voice from background noise, allowing environmental sounds to be removed from the conversation. Jawbone became a best-seller in 2007. To continue to connect with consumers,... [more] 
BT-03i (Touch Bluetooth headset)
BT-03i is the world's first touch-control Bluetooth headset that can connect to a mobile phone or a computer. You can use it to listen to music stored on your computer or receive an incoming call from your cell phone. The embed microphone technology improves voice quality, making phone calls more... [more] 
Calisto Pro SeriesCalisto Pro was created for busy home professionals who need a single hands-free communications device that can answer landline, internet and mobile phone calls. The system consists of a wearable home phone with a multi-function Bluetooth headset and a charging base. The handset is a cordless phone... [more] 
Clearwire / Motorola WiFi Accessory Antenna
The Clearwire / Motorola Signal Booster Accessory Antenna was developed to help Clearwire's mobile subscribers obtain a high-speed wireless Internet signal. Users clamp the antenna on the top or side of a laptop screen or place it on a desktop. The antenna is fully adjustable to locate the best... [more] 
Firefly flyPhoneDesigned specifically for the tween demographic, the flyPhone utilizes available technologies for enhanced usability, interaction and entertainment for both parents and kids. The use of internal illumination, translucent materials and a transforming illuminated keypad gives the flyPhone a unique personality... [more] 
Gigaset Eco Design Visions - SolarSolar is the high-end model of the Gigaset Eco Design Visions series. The handset is an autarkic device using all-over solar cells for a self-sustaining energy supply. It recharges naturally in the sun and under sufficient artificial lighting conditions. The base station is just transmitting DECT... [more] 
KF 510The KF510 phone has a metallic inner slide structure that is only 10.9 mm thick. When the slide is open, the step between the slide part and the main body is minimized for ease of use and to prevent the back of the slide being exposed. When closed, the back cover protects the camera. The navigation... [more] .jpg)
miCoach (Adidas phone, SGH-F110)
The miCoach combines a cutting-edge mobile phone manufactured by Samsung Electronics with Adidas' personal trainer system. Through the online coaching service, users can get help setting goals and developing a suitable work-out program. Accessories, such as a stride sensor, heart rate monitor,... [more] 
MOTOPURE H12
Urban sophisticates can use MOTOPURE H12 to make a style statement, enjoy clear phone calls and a comfortable fit. MOTOPURE H12 is the first headset with CrystalTalk, an audio-enhancing technology that makes it possible to have natural phone conversations in noisy environments. Its comfortable... [more] 
MOTOROKR S9
MOTOROKR S9 is a wrap-around Bluetooth headphone that plays music and routes calls without being wired to a phone or digital music player. Weighing barely an ounce, the S9 is lighter than an average pair of sunglasses and the wrap-around, behind-the-head wearing style makes the headphones fit comfortably.... [more] 
nTAG Interactive Event Management SystemnTAG Interactive is the leader in event data management (EDM), and their primary product, the nTAG System, is an innovative solution built around the world's first interactive name badge, a badge specifically designed to enhance face-to-face social networking while making conferences more efficient... [more] 
The Magic Wing SeriesThe Magic Wing Series is a practical, stylish and fun way to organize multiple electronic devices in a single ergonomic form. It offers cable management, a stand and a belt clip for such portable devices as cell phones, PDAs, GPS units, iPods, digital cameras and flash drives. [more] .jpg)
UbiCell (Micro Mini CDMA Base station)UbiCell augments mobile phone connections in areas where the connection is often dropped or reliable service is not available. The base station connects the mobile device to the Internet to relieve these inconveniences. [more] 
VOIP251 Corded PhoneThe VOIP251 is a corded DECT phone which allows the user to make worldwide free or low costs calls via Skype wherever you are. Just plug its cable into the USB on your laptop (connected to an internet line) and it allows you to make your calls. The keypad differentiates the product from traditional... [more] 
XTP8A10 Portable VideophoneThe XTP8A10 is a portable Wi-Fi videophone with embedded features for the hearing impaired. The strobe light indicator notifies users when something needs their attention. In addition, the intuitively designed user interface helps users operate the phone without additional instructions. [more]  |
iPhone combines three products: a mobile phone, a widescreen iPod and the internet. iPhone also introduces an entirely new user interface based on a revolutionary 3.5-inch multi-touch display...
