The smartphone has become quite the ubiquitous device – most people have one and if they don’t, they are thinking about getting one. In fact smartphones and tablets are becoming the device of choice – in 2010 the number of shipments of smartphones and tablets for the first time in history exceeded the number of computers and notebooks delivered. Also, in 2013 the number of smartphones and tablets will exceed the installed base of computers and notebooks for the first time in history. You can do so much more with a smartphone than ever before, the only problem is the screen is so small. Well, did you know you could use your big flat screen HDTV as your smartphone display?

There comes a time in every phone’s life when it decides to take a plunge in a big old puddle of water. For me, that moment came several times – Once with a hot pink BlackBerry I’d put in my pocket during the day, promptly forgetting it was there when I turned on the bath for my kids. It took a nice jump into a warm and sudsy tub of water.

Yet another time there was some serious iPhone water damage to my husband’s phone after he dropped it in the, yes you guessed it, toilet. If this has happened to you, you know that feeling of panic when you realize that your go-to gadget might be completely destroyed. Not only is it going to be expensive to replace, but all of your personal data is stored (and probably not backed up) on it.

Bluetooth wireless headphones offer great freedom in your day to day life. By cutting the cord between your head and your pocket or bag, you’re free to move however you want. However, a great pair of wireless headphones can be hard to find. So when I got the opportunity to review a pair of Plantronics BackBeat GO bluetooth headphones, I was hopeful. Could these finally be a pair of wireless headphones that I could use to replace my standard wired earbuds?