joshjack
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I'm curious if anyone has experience with a decent bluetooth headset. I got a cheapy IOGear headset a while back and it has like a 3' range and poor sound quality. I was reading this review on Wired that I found pretty interesting. All the reviews of the Aliph Jawbone I've seen were very positive with many calling it the best one out there. I also noticed that a lot of people at the AT&T stores use the Jawbone.
In the review, their favorite seemed to be the new Nokia BH-703. Seems so new that very few reviews are around, an not very many people have it for sale.
Anyone have similar or opposite experiences - have a headset you just love?
J
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thebat68
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I have a couple of different models of Jabra's and they all seem to work quite well. I can get a good 30 feet or so with the phone and triple that with a usb dongle on my computer.
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rjcalif
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Your mileage may vary but.... I've had the standard Motorola 500 and a couple different Jabra's. I wasn't too thrilled with any of them and I usually use a headset 3-4 hours each day + while commuting. I finally settled on and really like the Plantronics Voyager. It's a bit expensive but it's very comfortable and the sound quality is great.
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joshjack
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rjcalif wrote:Your mileage may vary but.... I've had the standard Motorola 500 and a couple different Jabra's. I wasn't too thrilled with any of them and I usually use a headset 3-4 hours each day + while commuting. I finally settled on and really like the Plantronics Voyager. It's a bit expensive but it's very comfortable and the sound quality is great.
I've also heard good things about the Voyager. That Nokia runs about $100 while the new Jawbone 2 runs $130. Not sure about the Voyager but I think it's in the same range.
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vermilye
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I have the Motorola HS850 - it stays connected 20' from the phone (a Nokia 6102i) the sound quality is good on both ends. The only problem I have had is wind noise in the mike when outside on a windy day...
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jorbill2or
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I have had several and all have some problems I hated all the motorolas (ive had 3) but the Plantronics Voyager (its been on the market for at least 2 years with some improvements along the way) Ive had and is great (my DW still has one) mine is now a "back up" to my Jawbone which is outstanding!!( for a bluetooth !!  ) the jawbone (1st version) can be had for about 70 bucks last time I checked on Amazon I'd try there for the new smaller improved Jawbone also, at a lower than retail price. The Voyager can be had at the same place for under 50 bucks.
All bluetooths have restrictions on how far you can be from the phone ... about 30 feet line of sight less if walls etc are in the way. They almost all will occasionally drop calls back to the headset etc. I personally had the least problems and most comfort, best earpiece loudness with the plantronics Voyager,The Jawbone eliminates and I mean eliminates backgroud noise for the person you call ... They have no idea where you are as all they can hear is your voice I'm in a noisy tractor when working and it works great.
If you want bullet proof reliability ....no drooped calls etc use a wired headset. but you need or want to be free of the wire there are trade offs. try a few in the local store... fit, earpiece volume , connection stability etc all vary widely and generally you get what you pay for YMMV
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joshjack
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jorbill2or wrote:If you want bullet proof reliability ....no drooped calls etc use a wired headset. but you need or want to be free of the wire there are trade offs. try a few in the local store... fit, earpiece volume , connection stability etc all vary widely and generally you get what you pay for YMMV
I actually tried the wired headset that came with my iPhone and it was worse for people I was calling unless I held the mic right up to my mouth (not safe for driving and not handsfree). I'm really leaning towards a Jawbone 2 right now. It hasn't hit Amazon yet but I will definitely shop around before purchasing. I plan to get something early enough to have it hear for when I got pickup my iPhone 3G (Yeah!!!)
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longtrailer48
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I have the Jawbone. Excellent! Cancels out ALL the background noise in your environment. My only complaint is that it needs an ear gel to fit tight in the canal. Otherwise in noisy environments it's a little hard to hear. I'll pick one of those up somewhere. I'm happy with my purchase.
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travelalot
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I have had many different bluetooth devices too many to remember. I just picked up the original Jawbone. Like a previous poster stated you need a gel type ear bud. ( I removed one from and older bluetooth ) It works great, no complaints. it also auto adjusts volume, A feature I thought I wouldn't like due to hearing loss but so far so good.
My vote is for the Jawbone.
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joshjack
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The reviews of the Jawbone 2 saw it improves greatly over the fit of the original Jawbone. More comfortable to wear and fits into your ear better than any of the previously included earpieces.
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