Cutting the cord seems to be the big theme for the past few years. The technology driving this movement has been Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, the latter of which has had a lot of success in the mobile device accessories market. It has gained even more interest as media playing abilities have been incorporated into the mobile phone. The only question is, what about bringing some cordless capabilities to the computer?

Callpod is doing just that with its new device called “The Drone.” It connects via a USB port and brings the convenience of Bluetooth to your computer for your music enjoyment. The device will work with all Bluetooth headsets and headphones and will control all PC music players, including iTunes and Windows Media Player.

Besides music, The Drone will also support VoIP calls. All major VoIP platforms are supported, with Skype being specifically mentioned. The Drone is Mac and PC compatible and will support HFP1.5 and A2DP/AVRCP technology. Users can expect a working range of 328 feet from the computer. Callpod plans to ship The Drone beginning in May. Those interested can pre-register for priority shipment on the Callpod website.

This is a great way to save that ipod battery, while you are at home and simply use your Bluetooth headphones to gain wireless access to your favorite music. Bluetooth technology seems to have had a lot of focus on mobile and portable devices. It’s nice to see that Callpod hasn’t forgot about the good ol’ PC and Mac. They deserve some wireless Bluetooth gadgets as well.

In case you can’t tell the difference between the Drone and a standard Bluetooth dongle, don’t worry you are not alone. It seems that the main difference between the Drone a standard unit is that it will automatically pair itself up with a headset, saving you valuable seconds.

Read more from the Callpod press release.

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