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A Nolan N103with integratedBluetooth headset.An Arai Profilewith Bluetoothheadset.Personally, I enjoy the freedom of movementafforded by the Bluetooth system inaddition to the lack of cords draped over mypaint job. And I’m a techie—I enjoy experimentingwith new things. But as John will bethe first to admit, the components aren’t inexpensive—upto three times the cost of a regularcorded system, depending on the componentsselected. Further, the lithium ion batteriespowering the headsets and dongles are notwarranted and will need replacement occasionallyat around $40 each. Use requires dailybattery charging.There’s more to consider, butI’ll leave it to the reader to view the page referencedat www.jmcorp.com/Static/consider_bluetooth.htm before making a decision toreplace the normal headset hookup cord byinstalling Bluetooth components.In the end, it’ll boil down to the same decisionmany of us made when cell phonesweighed five pounds and cost $1,500. Forthose whose lives were made better byportable, cordless communication, the productwas worth the cost. Others chose to stop thecar and use a phone booth.And as with cellularphones, my hunch is that coming years willsee Bluetooth communications become morefeature-rich and a lot less expensive. Earlyadopters, get in line.For more information or to purchase, visitJ&M’s website (www.jmcorp.com) or call (800)358-0881 in the U.S. and Canada. ●Couple of the Year, or a couple ofyahoos? John and I spent the full dayriding together, testing the varioushelmets and other equipment.64 Wing World