Bluetooth headsets (mobile phone; not gaming)

**Wyzcrak** · 04-28-2007, 01:24 AM

Any recommendations? I'm in the market.

I'm flexible for looking at anything sub-$100, but I'm not looking to impress anyone. I just need something that works well. The one I'm ditching (Logitech Mobile Freedom -- I've loved it) won't charge anymore (I've had it ~18 months), so language about "I've charged it for years and it just keeps working every time I use it" is of particular interest.

**USN_Squid** · 04-28-2007, 01:30 AM

i just picked up the Logitech HBM-730 and love it. The wire-ear-holder looks a little different but works great, and it's not flashy at all. I'm not into flashing lights and chrome. I love the ear bud for a noisy car ride too.

**Wyzcrak** · 04-28-2007, 01:45 AM

You say Logitech, but you mean LG, yes?

**Wyzcrak** · 04-28-2007, 01:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by USN_Squid

i just picked up the Logitech HBM-730 and love it.

Another good review of the HBH730:

http://www.apartment305.com/2007/01/...headset-review

**Twisted_Firestarter** · 04-28-2007, 01:58 PM

No no no. Don't buy any headset until you see the Jawbone in action. Absolutely amazing. It's the only headset I've seen with a Bose-like noise cancellation technology. You can find lots of demos on their website--be sure to check out the Jawbone Vs section.

**USN_Squid** · 05-04-2007, 03:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twisted_Firestarter

No no no. Don't buy any headset until you see the Jawbone in action. Absolutely amazing. It's the only headset I've seen with a Bose-like noise cancellation technology. You can find lots of demos on their website--be sure to check out the Jawbone Vs section.

Do you use one of these? The demos are pretty impressive.

Wyzcrak:You say Logitech, but you mean LG, yes?
Heh, I thought LG stood for Logitech. I still like the headset

**Apophis** · 05-04-2007, 07:45 AM

I have a Plantronics Discovery 665 that I love. Comes with a really cool car charger and it's very very light and small. Nothing worse than wearing a big box on the side of your head for a headset.

It's a bit over the $100 range, but I had the Discovery 610 before the 655 and loved that one too. I stopped using it because I stepped on the thing and then kicked it down the stairs by accident and it stopped working.

**Apophis** · 05-04-2007, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twisted_Firestarter

No no no. Don't buy any headset until you see the Jawbone in action. Absolutely amazing. It's the only headset I've seen with a Bose-like noise cancellation technology. You can find lots of demos on their website--be sure to check out the Jawbone Vs section.

That looks very very cool. My only problem with it is the size as I hate big bluetooth headsets. I'm not really into that whole Borg look.

Very impressive technology though!

Soulja · 05-04-2007, 09:22 AM

i dont know what kind it is, I should see acctually, but if you want to get a new contract for your phone, check out wirefly.com all you gotta do is sign with a new contract with sprint/cingular/T-mobile etc. and you usually get a free phone and free bluetooth when you sign with one the comapanies, and you can get as many phone as you want with it.

**=DdogG=** · 05-05-2007, 08:51 PM

moto ht820

mostest best headset ever.

stereo headphones, remote control, able to play stereo audio on the computer and answer a call on the phone at the same time. it will pause the computer to answer, then unpause after call. 14hr charge and beautiful sound.

if you need something small, the jabra x10 I think is the gold standard right now, though a bt500 from motorola is a great option sub $60.00

**VegaBond** · 05-06-2007, 04:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twisted_Firestarter

No no no. Don't buy any headset until you see the Jawbone in action. Absolutely amazing. It's the only headset I've seen with a Bose-like noise cancellation technology. You can find lots of demos on their website--be sure to check out the Jawbone Vs section.

My district manager has that and when hes walking around, you can yell at him but if hes talking you wont be heard, its very good for private convos and the noise reduction is true

**Ferris Bueller** · 05-06-2007, 07:01 AM

I'm just going to get a reciever implanted in my ear and a microphone implanted in one of my teeth. Little battery pack under the shoulder blade with an external charging port that I can use while sleeping. Booyah.

**VegaBond** · 05-06-2007, 10:20 AM

Borg implants are cooler, the chicks love it

**SuperDudeBT** · 05-07-2007, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twisted_Firestarter

No no no. Don't buy any headset until you see the Jawbone in action. Absolutely amazing. It's the only headset I've seen with a Bose-like noise cancellation technology. You can find lots of demos on their website--be sure to check out the Jawbone Vs section.

That looks pretty cool. Does it have a dedicated on/off switch? If not, how quickly does it turn on/off? That's my main issue with most BT headsets. I have the h700, I love how quickly it turns on/off (in case I just want to use my phone to talk), but the sound quality is lacking up against these noise canceling headsets.

Also, does it charge by mini USB?

Acreo Aeneas · 05-08-2007, 05:33 PM

Jawbone is the only Bluetooth phone headset that I can recommend.

I hate it when the person on the other side can't hear me and I can't hear him. Jawbone eliminates almost all of those problems. (some minor interface when you're running into strong winds)

04-28-2007, 01:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
Wyzcrak Join Date: May 2003 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 14,148	Bluetooth headsets (mobile phone; not gaming) Any recommendations? I'm in the market. I'm flexible for looking at anything sub-$100, but I'm not looking to impress anyone. I just need something that works well. The one I'm ditching (Logitech Mobile Freedom -- I've loved it) won't charge anymore (I've had it ~18 months), so language about "I've charged it for years and it just keeps working every time I use it" is of particular interest. __________________ Steam Community? Add me. \| Join #tacticalgamer \| Search Results Legend \| New Posts Forum Filter \| Postbox Toggle \| Live Thread Review \| One Line Results \| Free Remote, Encrypted Backup Darkilla: In short, NS is pretty much really fast chess. With guns. Apophis: I haven't seen anyone say that SM's are better than non-SMs. Nordbomber: This is THE first server I've seen where either side can comeback from out of seemingly nowhere with the right teamwork. en4rcment: I have NEVER experienced the type of gameplay that I have found here. Nightly I am amazed at the personalities and gaming talent. Root: Welcome to TG. Feel free to punctuate your sentences correctly. Monkerz: Its gonna take all my skills to beat those boys off in the future.

04-28-2007, 01:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
USN_Squid Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Denver Age: 38 Posts: 3,173	Re: Bluetooth headsets (mobile phone; not gaming) i just picked up the Logitech HBM-730 and love it. The wire-ear-holder looks a little different but works great, and it's not flashy at all. I'm not into flashing lights and chrome. I love the ear bud for a noisy car ride too. __________________ New to TG? Start here!

04-28-2007, 01:45 AM	#3 (permalink)
Wyzcrak Join Date: May 2003 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 14,148	Re: Bluetooth headsets (mobile phone; not gaming) You say Logitech, but you mean LG, yes? __________________ Steam Community? Add me. \| Join #tacticalgamer \| Search Results Legend \| New Posts Forum Filter \| Postbox Toggle \| Live Thread Review \| One Line Results \| Free Remote, Encrypted Backup Darkilla: In short, NS is pretty much really fast chess. With guns. Apophis: I haven't seen anyone say that SM's are better than non-SMs. Nordbomber: This is THE first server I've seen where either side can comeback from out of seemingly nowhere with the right teamwork. en4rcment: I have NEVER experienced the type of gameplay that I have found here. Nightly I am amazed at the personalities and gaming talent. Root: Welcome to TG. Feel free to punctuate your sentences correctly. Monkerz: Its gonna take all my skills to beat those boys off in the future.

04-28-2007, 01:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
Twisted_Firestarter Join Date: May 2003 Location: 90064 Posts: 935	Re: Bluetooth headsets (mobile phone; not gaming) No no no. Don't buy any headset until you see the Jawbone in action. Absolutely amazing. It's the only headset I've seen with a Bose-like noise cancellation technology. You can find lots of demos on their website--be sure to check out the Jawbone Vs section. __________________ Twisted Firestarter a.k.a \|TG\| Harkonian

05-04-2007, 07:45 AM	#7 (permalink)
Apophis Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Rhode Island, USA Age: 36 Posts: 8,993	Re: Bluetooth headsets (mobile phone; not gaming) I have a Plantronics Discovery 665 that I love. Comes with a really cool car charger and it's very very light and small. Nothing worse than wearing a big box on the side of your head for a headset. It's a bit over the $100 range, but I had the Discovery 610 before the 655 and loved that one too. I stopped using it because I stepped on the thing and then kicked it down the stairs by accident and it stopped working. __________________ Diplomacy is the art of saying "good doggie" while looking for a bigger stick.

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Soulja Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Indiana, USA Age: 17 Posts: 620	Re: Bluetooth headsets (mobile phone; not gaming) i dont know what kind it is, I should see acctually, but if you want to get a new contract for your phone, check out wirefly.com all you gotta do is sign with a new contract with sprint/cingular/T-mobile etc. and you usually get a free phone and free bluetooth when you sign with one the comapanies, and you can get as many phone as you want with it. __________________ "...and they call me ready to deploy, engage and destroy, wherever you need me to be. I'm an American Warrior!" My Myspace: myspace.com/_shatteredsoul_ <== Add me!

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=DdogG= Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Ennis, TX Age: 31 Posts: 1,773	Re: Bluetooth headsets (mobile phone; not gaming) moto ht820 mostest best headset ever. stereo headphones, remote control, able to play stereo audio on the computer and answer a call on the phone at the same time. it will pause the computer to answer, then unpause after call. 14hr charge and beautiful sound. if you need something small, the jabra x10 I think is the gold standard right now, though a bt500 from motorola is a great option sub $60.00 __________________ Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former. -Albert Einstein The two most common elements in the universe are Hydrogen and stupidity. -Harlan Ellison If all else fails: "rm -rf /"

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Ferris Bueller Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Orlando, FL Age: 26 Posts: 5,159	Re: Bluetooth headsets (mobile phone; not gaming) I'm just going to get a reciever implanted in my ear and a microphone implanted in one of my teeth. Little battery pack under the shoulder blade with an external charging port that I can use while sleeping. Booyah. __________________ \|TG-6th\|Ferris Bueller Important TG Reading \| Support TG - Become a Supporting Member \| TacticalWiki - Your TG Guide Kicked/Banned? READ THIS FIRST! \| Complete list of TG Admins \| Think Someone Did A Good Job? Nominate Them For a Ribbon! Report Problem Players/Appeal Your Ban \| Learn TG - The TG Mentoring Program __________________ "Never underestimate the power of human stupidity." -Lazarus Long

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05-08-2007, 05:33 PM	#15 (permalink)
Acreo Aeneas Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: DePaul University (Chicago) Age: 22 Posts: 4,683	Re: Bluetooth headsets (mobile phone; not gaming) Jawbone is the only Bluetooth phone headset that I can recommend. I hate it when the person on the other side can't hear me and I can't hear him. Jawbone eliminates almost all of those problems. (some minor interface when you're running into strong winds) __________________ Current Obsessions: Netbooks and other low-cost, small, and portable PCs. RSS Feeds: Bamboo

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