Bluetooth Earpiece

[Whos ur dadd]

Which one are you guys using? Satisfied?

Where can I get one? Cheapest place PMall? If it\'s PMall, I should be able to get the Asian price.

[Whos ur dadd]

Originally posted by Whos ur dadd



If it\'s PMall, I should be able to get the Asian price.

Sorry, I couldn\'t resist! Just joking!

[SoopaBanana]

I\'ve heard from a colleague of mine that the Logitech one is amazing with its 8 hour talk time. I have the Sony Ericsson Akono HBH600 myself, and the battery life sucks. If you\'re planning to get one, get the Logitech.

[FLIPDADY]

Motorola has a couple of models compatible with most Bluetooth phones. I think they start at $99.

BTW, Nathan your cargo tray is in stock.

[majic]

jabra jabra.. :D

my buddy just got BT800 (http://www.jabra.com/JabraCMS/NA/EN/MainMenu/Products/WirelessHeadsets/JabraBT800/JabraBT800.htm) for his k750 and he loves it.. if you\'re a baller why not get this hands free (http://www.motorola-shop.co.uk/acc_detail.aspx?i=305730) for the car ;)

[majic]

followed up with a mini review ;) more like some opinions via msn:

jeff says:
I love it
jeff says:
The only thing is that it is not advanced as I would like it to be
jeff says:
for example it maintains a call list of recieved calls, but it cannot look at my phonebook and pull numbers from there
jeff says:
aside from that, quality wise I love it
jeff says:
reception is amazing
jeff says:
battery and talk time is good
jeff says:
it comes with a holster too
jeff says:
Forsure (y)(y) on my review

[Whos ur dadd]

Thx! Ooooh, yah, a handsfree for the car is good too... gotta have noise cancelling technology and be cheap. Gotta have my cake and eat it too...

[Whos ur dadd]

Originally posted by FLIPSPEED

BTW, Nathan your cargo tray is in stock.

What? I deliver your friggin deadpedal; I thought it was being delivered to my house! :D

I think I may be by tomorrow to pick it up. Thx Flippy.

[SoopaBanana]

Hmmm... did I mention that the Logitech one is roughly in the $50 range from PMall?

Maybe we should do a group buy... ;)

[Whos ur dadd]

Originally posted by SoopaBanana


Hmmm... did I mention that the Logitech one is roughly in the $50 range from PMall?

Maybe we should do a group buy... ;)

Great, I\'ll organize. We should be able to get it by next March! ;)

[majic]

Originally posted by Whos ur dadd



Originally posted by SoopaBanana


Hmmm... did I mention that the Logitech one is roughly in the $50 range from PMall?

Maybe we should do a group buy... ;)

Great, I\'ll organize. We should be able to get it by next March! ;)

please tell me you found a better place than trac to order from.. btw.. those RSB in yet or did hell not freeze over yet? :p

[bluntman]

I bought myself the Logitech Freedom BT headset. I barely use it but it was only $55 and the sound is pretty good, of course I have no frame of reference. I just didn\'t want to pay $100+ for something I rarely use.

[Whos ur dadd]

please tell me you found a better place than trac to order from.. btw.. those RSB in yet or did hell not freeze over yet? :p

Serenity now. Serenity now.

Carl, da group buyer @ Trac is back in this Wednesday. What\'s life without a little suspense?

[Whos ur dadd]

Originally posted by bluntman


I bought myself the Logitech Freedom BT headset. I barely use it but it was only $55 and the sound is pretty good, of course I have no frame of reference. I just didn\'t want to pay $100+ for something I rarely use.

Good point. Now that you make me think about it, perhaps the bluetooth speakerphone thing would be the better use of $$$.

[bluntman]

Originally posted by Whos ur dadd



Originally posted by bluntman


I bought myself the Logitech Freedom BT headset. I barely use it but it was only $55 and the sound is pretty good, of course I have no frame of reference. I just didn\'t want to pay $100+ for something I rarely use.

Good point. Now that you make me think about it, perhaps the bluetooth speakerphone thing would be the better use of $$$.


Sorry, hit the \"Edit\" button instead of the \"Quote\" button on your post above, WUD.


The Motorola version was $125 at Pacific Mall, $150 everywhere else. Go for the Logitech, it has received great reviews and has noise cancelling technology to boot.

[mypatpat]

I\'ve been using Sony Ericsson\'s HBH-660 with my phone, works great with good battery time and sound quality.

http://www.sonyericsson.com/spg.jsp?cc=ca&lc=en&ver=4000&template=pp4_loader&p hp=php1_10188&zone=pp&lm=pp4_1&pid=10188

Got this on ebay for around $130 almost a year ago...

[DeLaY_NoMoRe]

NATHAN: If u\'re interested of buying a Bluetooth headset, I may have some hook-ups for u. I have those OEM Motorola Bluetooth headsets through Telus. Ranging from $89.99~$149.99(depending on models), I\'d discounted them about 10%~15% off the regular price from a regular Telus store. ;)

[Whos ur dadd]

Originally posted by bluntman



Originally posted by Whos ur dadd



Originally posted by bluntman


I bought myself the Logitech Freedom BT headset. I barely use it but it was only $55 and the sound is pretty good, of course I have no frame of reference. I just didn\'t want to pay $100+ for something I rarely use.

Good point. Now that you make me think about it, perhaps the bluetooth speakerphone thing would be the better use of $$$.


Sorry, hit the \"Edit\" button instead of the \"Quote\" button on your post above, WUD.


The Motorola version was $125 at Pacific Mall, $150 everywhere else. Go for the Logitech, it has received great reviews and has noise cancelling technology to boot.

Blunty,

Did your phone come with an instruction manual? Mine came with a piece of paper to show how to pair it up to the phone, but I want to know how to operate the other options -- mute, etc.

[bluntman]

Yes, the phone came with a somewhat thick manual, but the earpiece only came with a piece of paper...which I have to look for again.

[Whos ur dadd]

Sorry, my bad. Did the earpiece come with an instruction manual should have been the question.

Ya, I only have the one piece of paper instruction page for the earpiece.

Actually, the most important question I have is whether I can mute the earpiece mike with the multifunction button on the earpiece or do I do it via the phone...

[Kevin@nextmod]

What phone are you using? I\'ve been told to use the same brand as your phone to get better results. I used to use the motorola HS850 i believe, with the V3 and it was great. Now i switched to samsung BT since i\'m using a samsung phone now.

Logitech FS (http://www.toprotege.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22720)

[eguiyab]

I recently got a Plantronics Explorer 320. The reception is great with my SonyEricsson T637. Sounds clear.. One button use. Now that I started using it I find I tend to use it more often, just cuz its more convient. In the car is a no-brainer.. much much better. I got mine for about 69 at FS.

[bluntman]

Originally posted by Whos ur dadd


Sorry, my bad. Did the earpiece come with an instruction manual should have been the question.

Ya, I only have the one piece of paper instruction page for the earpiece.

Actually, the most important question I have is whether I can mute the earpiece mike with the multifunction button on the earpiece or do I do it via the phone...

From the Logitech Support Site (http://logitech-en-amr.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/logitech_en_amr.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=850&p_created=1089231341&p_sid =7Oejep_h&p_lva=&p_sp=cF9zcmNoPTEmcF9zb3J0X2J5PSZw X2dyaWRzb3J0PSZwX3Jvd19jbnQ9NDkmcF9wcm9kcz04NDQsMT IsMCZwX2NhdHM9JnBfcHY9Mi4xMjszLnUwJnBfY3Y9JnBfc2Vh cmNoX3R5cGU9YW5zd2Vycy5zZWFyY2hfbmwmcF9wYWdlPTI*&p _li=&p_topview=1)

Question:
What does the multifunction button do on my Mobile Cordless/Bluetooth headset?

Answer:
Other then turning the headset on and off, the functionality of this button is phone-dependant. On most phone models (like Nokia or Sony Ericsson), the button will either answer or end your phone call. On newer phones, you can hold the button down and use advanced features like voice dialing.

[chinsterr]

Originally posted by Pearl_Hatch


What phone are you using? I\'ve been told to use the same brand as your phone to get better results. I used to use the motorola HS850 i believe, with the V3 and it was great. Now i switched to samsung BT since i\'m using a samsung phone now.

Logitech FS (http://www.toprotege.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22720)


EwW, i have the V3 with the HS850 and i think its pretty shitty IMO. People always complain that they cannot hear me properly !!!!

*** does anyone want to buy my HS850 ? :p ****just a \'feeler\' ****


Chinsterr

[Zaku_4]

hmm

ive used my bt200 till it died a while ago. since then ih avent used anything. but let me tell u something, if u do get a new headset 2 things u should DEFINITELY consider is:

1. DSP or soemthing similar
2. BATTERY LIFE
3. fit

the reason i stress that is because well, wind raped my bt200 lol.. my AC that was on raped it too, no one could hear me. battery life on my bt200 was about 2 hours if talking constantly which sucked ass cause my convo\'s ususally lasted longer than that back then. and fit, i wore glasses and took my bt headset to my parents place where i helped out ina ll sorts of ways, so i needed something that would be firm and stayed on my head no matter what, the in-the-ear-and-around-the-back design of the bt200 made it fit and ghold very comfortably, not to mention i wear glasses.

maybe i should get a new bt headset lol. to bad i sold my s710 =(

[Whos ur dadd]

I\'d also recommend an LCD display (for Call Display) on the headset. Not too many models have this methinks. It\'d be useful however if you could just look at the call display instead of pulling out the phone out of your pocket or holster to see the number.

[Whos ur dadd]

The Logitech is really good for sound as it has noise cancellation technology. 7 hours talk and 240 hours standby! However it doesn\'t come with a car charger; just AC adapter.

It\'s HUGE (like broli\'s mom) and not pretty (in a broli\'s mom kind of way - she\'ll do the job but you don\'t wanna be seen with her), but for $55 (which is $50 more than broli\'s mom charges), you can\'t go wrong (which is more than I can say about broli\'s mom).

[Zaku_4]

Originally posted by Whos ur dadd


I\'d also recommend an LCD display (for Call Display) on the headset. Not too many models have this methinks. It\'d be useful however if you could just look at the call display instead of pulling out the phone out of your pocket or holster to see the number.

i DO NOT recommend a LCD display on the headset. lol your going to be wearing it mostly anyways right? besides the LCD would drain the battery, and the only headset with a LCD LARGE enough is the bt800, look at the SE hbh-xxx series with that tiny lcd strip, useless!

=D

[mypatpat]

These are the BT headset that I\'ve owned and used before, my experience should give you guys a bit of an idea on what to buy as your next or first headset.

1) Tecno Blu Sapphire (http://www.tecnozone.com/product/sapphire.htm?product_id=10031)

My very first BT Headset. It was bulky, heavy, terrible sound quality on both ends, literally no battery life but it was dirt cheap. Used it for a month and decided I should move on.

2) Bluetrek G2 (http://www.infosyncworld.com/reviews/n/4614.html)

My first WORKING BT Headset. It\'s from a company based in Hong Kong, bought it for around $120 on Ebay. Coming from the Sapphire, the G2 was light as a feather, battery life was best in the industry at the time, sound quality was really good for me but a bit muffed for my friends on the other end. Comfort wise it is fair, biggest complain is that the hook on the headset wasn\'t adjustable, and the ear piece is like a plug that goes right into your ear, music becomes mono when I put the headset on...

3) SonyEricsson HBH-660 (http://www.mobileburn.com/review.jsp?Id=1332&source=BROWSER)

After a year with the G2, I moved on to the latest technology from SonyEricsson. The HBH-660 was so call the \"state of the art\" headset, small form factor, DSP and a LCD screen displaying caller id, battery status, etc. This was the most conformable headset I\'ve ever used, it hooks perfectly over my ear and the speaker sits about 0.5cm above my inner ear, sound quality is exceptional on both ends with the built in digital sound processor. The biggest complain about this headset was the battery life, it only last me a day standby and a maximum of 2-3 hours talk time. I eventually got too lazy to charge it everyday, got tired of putting on the headset only to find out it’s out of juice. I need a headset that I can charge a couple times a week and work when I want it to work, which brings me to my current headset.

4) Bluespoon AX2 (http://www.the-gadgeteer.com/review/nextlink_bluespoon_ax2_ultra_small_wireless_blueto oth_headset)

Don’t get me wrong, the HBH-660 is a really good headset, I used it for 1.5 year and it’s still operational (unlike the G2 that died after a year and the Sapphire that I kind of destroyed). In exchange for battery life, I gave up DSP and the slick LCD screen for the Bluespoon AX2. Now, this headset is SMALL, and I mean SMALL. The length of the AX2 is about the diameter of a looney and it weight only 10g, it fits on in my ear (not on, it fits in the inner ear) perfectly and there are times that I forget that it in my ear until my phone rings. The battery in this little thing lasts forever, on a 2 hours charge I had a maximum standby time of 5 days with about 1-2 hours of talking everyday. The biggest trade of for the battery life is sound quality, being an analog headset, it doesn’t filter background noise too well and sound quality is fair on both ends. Range of the headset is terrible, with a straight line of sight I can only get around 2 meters until I hear static (Comparing to around 10 meters for my HBH-660).

I spend most of my day in the office, at home or in my car where my phone is relatively close in range to my headset. I rarely use my headset outdoor thus DSP doesn’t make that much of a difference to me (AX2 without DSP doesn’t work when there is high wind). So consider how and where you’re going to use your headset before you make a decision, if you don’t mind plugging in the headset every night then a digital one like the HBH-660 is perfect for you. For me, the small form factor plus the amazing battery life of the AX2 is more appropriate, until headsets like the Motorola H5 is available anyway…

Hmm~~~Long post~~~Hope this helps…

[S.F.W.]

I'm bringing this thread back from the dead. I need a new headset to use with my crackberry 8703. I had the HS850, which was ok, but battery life has gone downhill, and my mother just got a BT enabled phone, so I will give it to her.
I prefer over the ear, to in the ear, so I'm thinking Motorola H700. Thoughts? Also, other than ebay where can I get a good deal on a legit one ?

[Chiburashka]

I work with these sets and honestly the Hs850 is the best one. I leave my phone in the car, in the garage, and walk around the first floor talking on the headset. Don't even think about the Nokia ones, they get static if there is anything between you and the phone, like a car door or a plaster wall. Jabra is good but most models are really over priced. My friend is actually selling his HS850 that he's used for less than a month now for $60.00 like new. His battery lasts 2 full days without a charge and his phone (Lg Chocolate) dies before the headset. If anyone is interested PM me. Or if you got any questions about any other headset.

P.S H700 is worse the HS850 and It's more expensive...

[Whos ur dadd]

The Logitech I reviewed above had better sound quality than my current HS850. A little static now and again... nothing too bad, but I expected better.

Jabras seem well reviewed, but pricy...

[Zaku_4]

P.S H700 is worse the HS850 and It's more expensive...

apparently there are 2 moels of the hs700. the A model sucked ass, the B fixed all problems the A had. this can be found somewhere alone the lines of SNfdlsjfdksajfdskljfA/B if i remember correectly

i have the hs850, its a piece of shit to no end. lol

personally, no DSP or fancy electronic noise processor can beat a boom mic. which is why im looking for a hbh300 lol. i think it was 10 hours of talk time and several hundred standby, and best of all, a boom mic, straight to your mouth.

downside is that its kinda big lol, well atleast long for there to be a boom mic and its impossible to find. also if u wear glasses it might not be recommended.

[majic]

Plantronics voyager 510 (http://www.plantronics.com/north_america/en_US/products/cat1150057/cat5420035/prod5460010)

this is my ONE and only BT headset experience.. i like it thus far.. i am an occasional talker and i think the battery lasted me 2-3 weeks (rated for 6h of talk time and 100h of standby)

it pairs with my w810i and 7250.. the volume is great.. sometimes TOO great and i haven't heard people complaining about the outgoing voice quality.. except one time when there was a lot of wind noise on the highway..

the only thing that is a little iffy is the range, but as per the BT standard 10m it will do (starts beaking up and crackling aroun 8m or with more obstacles in the way), besides usually have my cell/bberry in the car/my pocket so range isn't an issue really..

the only reason i got it over anything else, i paid 30USD :) buy.com had a promo in december for $50 and with google checkout i saved another $20..

it's got 4 buttons:
on/off
call accept/reject/voice dial
volume +
volume -

it sits comfortably in my ear but it does get in the way of my high jacket collar but i've adjusted for that..

not having compared this to anything else, 8/10 stars

[S.F.W.]

hmm, thanks for the advice guys, I guess I have more research to do..

[EvilEric]

I can see why people would want to have it around for driving, actually using it to reply to calls. But how many people leave it in their ears when walking around or eatting in a restaurant.

What's the edicate? Does it vib or beep if it's in your pocket and say your phone is far away from you?

[majic]

I can see why people would want to have it around for driving, actually using it to reply to calls. But how many people leave it in their ears when walking around or eatting in a restaurant.

What's the edicate? Does it vib or beep if it's in your pocket and say your phone is far away from you?

90% of the time i take it off when i leave the car.. sometimes if i'm in a rush or don't have a pocket for it i'll leave it in.. although it's kinda funny when you walk and see ppl talking to themselves ;)

my model beeps (into your ear) when you lose connection or when the battery is low..

[majic]

bump - the plantronics 510 is on sale (http://www1.ca.dell.com/content/topics/segtopic.aspx/days_of_deals?c=ca&cs=CABSDT1&l=en&s=bsd)

[S.F.W.]

I picked up the Scala 500 from FS to test for now. Has a botaload of features,and is pretty small.

[Zaku_4]

I picked up the Scala 500 from FS to test for now. Has a botaload of features,and is pretty small.

this is a highly regarded headset for everyday use, but even more so for convertible drivers.

they say it has the best windblocking technology and was recommended to me by many lol.

[DumpInfo]

Wanted to bring this thread back to life!

Any idea what BT headsets are good nowadays? I'm on the market for one and would like to know which one would possibly work best with a Motorola i580 (Mike phone). Thanks

[Anrky]

I decided i didn't want to go the borg route and went with a bluetooth speakerphone.

I played with both the Blueant models and i really like them, really long battery life and great support.

http://www.myblueant.com/supertooth_light_handsfree.htm

[mzkaye729]

Well I - was - using the Jawbone 2 but I lost it... then found it the next morning underneath my car's tire... still works but the noise assassin button is pretty much stuck all the time :( there go $160 down the drain...

[S.F.W.]

Well I - was - using the Jawbone 2 but I lost it... then found it the next morning underneath my car's tire... still works but the noise assassin button is pretty much stuck all the time :( there go $160 down the drain...
I also use a Jawbone2, you can pick them up at SIIG for $90.

[bhrm]

Anyone using something cheap but decent?

I had a gianormous Logitech but it won't charge any more. Got it in 2006. Lasted 3 years.

[mzkaye729]

I also use a Jawbone2, you can pick them up at SIIG for $90.

What's SIIG ?? It's either I pick up a brand new one or I just buy replacement ear loops cuz I broke them all ... this one still works though which is why I just want to buy the earloops and possibly save money that way.

[cwp_sedan]

What's SIIG ?? It's either I pick up a brand new one or I just buy replacement ear loops cuz I broke them all ... this one still works though which is why I just want to buy the earloops and possibly save money that way.

I think he meant SIGelectronics.com. Not 100% sure though. They are currently $99 there in cash.

http://www.sigelectronics.com/Electronics/Cell-Phones?search=bluetooth

[S.F.W.]

I think he meant SIGelectronics.com. Not 100% sure though. They are currently $99 there in cash.

http://www.sigelectronics.com/Electronics/Cell-Phones?search=bluetooth

That's the spot, thanks Ryan.