Why you wouldn’t buy Outdoor Technology Bluetooth Tags Headphone: Use proprietary charger that is slightly smaller than a standard micro-usb, lose it and good luck in finding the replacements … The cords connecting the two earpieces a bit too long for some … The bluetooth range might not as expected
CNET has a review of the Jabra BT3030 and writes – “Sound quality was quite good, and comparable to most MP3 players on the market. The bass was a little weak, but the overall quality was decent. Call quality was mixed. While we heard our callers just fine, we did have to bring the pendant close to our mouths for callers to hear us. They reported a little bit of static and echo from us as well. This seemed to vary from caller to caller, however, so we urge you to give it a trial run before you settle for it. ”
CNET has a review of the Jabra BT3010 and writes – “When the Jabra BT160 came out last year, we praised it for being one of the first Bluetooth headsets to come with interchangeable cover designs. It doesn’t add anything to its features or performance of course, but it’s a nice touch for those who are keen on personalizing their gadgets. Jabra has released its successor, dubbed the BT3010. The BT3010 has pretty much the same features and sound quality as the BT160, but it has a slightly different design, with as many as 33 different design covers included in the package. You can even design your own cover by visiting Jabra.com. However, we were not pleased with the tiny controls. If you don’t mind these slight drawbacks, the Jabra BT3010 is a fun little Bluetooth headset with passable sound quality ”
CNET has a review of the Samsung WEP700 and writes – “The Samsung WEP 700 measures 1.81 inches long by 0.74 inch wide by 0.42 inch deep, which makes it a little bigger than most Samsung headsets, but not by much. The WEP 700 is smooth all around, with both the left and right sides tapering toward the mic to form a soft curve. The square multifunction button sits right smack dab on the front, while the volume keys sit on the left and right side. Though we found the multifunction button easy enough to press, we thought the two volume buttons to be a bit too tiny for our liking. Underneath the multifunction button is a small LED indicator light. ”
CNET has a review of the Cardo S-2 and writes – “At first glance, the Cardo S-2 looks like a regular behind-the-neck pair of headphones. Look closer and you’ll find a hinge above each earpiece, which lets the headset fold down into a more compact shape. Connecting the two earpieces is a sturdy rubberized band, which can stretch out to accommodate most head sizes. The entire device is pretty light (about 2 ounces), so we could wear it for long periods of time, which is perfect for daily commuting. The 2-inch-wide earpieces fit nicely on top of our ears, and we especially liked the cushioning of the earpiece foam covers. There are also rubberized grips above each earpiece for a more secure fit. We liked that there is good spacing between the grips and the earpieces, allowing plenty of room for spectacles or sunglasses.”
PC Magazine has a review of the BlueAnt Wireless V12 LCD and writes – “What sets the V12 apart is its LCD. The display provides several status telltales that other headsets can impart only by means of a code of blinking lights. The screen itself is fine, even though it looks like a throwback to early digital watches. The headset is a bulky oval shape, with the thin LCD stretching across the middle. Its blocky, stick-like numerals, abbreviated words placed in predetermined slots across the display, and dull-gray background coloring are out of date in this age of eye-catching OLED displays.”
CNET has a review of the Cardo S640 and writes – “The Cardo S640 is a small and compact device, only measuring 1.5 inches long, 0.7 inch wide, and 0.8 inch deep and decked out in a simple, glossy black. As we mentioned, the Cardo S640 is more of a Bluetooth clip than a headset–the entire device is the clip itself, with a wired earbud attached to the top. There’s a volume button and an LED on the front of the S640, while the multifunction control button is located on the earbud. While we found the buttons pretty easy to press, we weren’t too pleased with the concept of the volume button–instead of having a volume rocker that you can use to increase or decrease the volume, you have to cycle through the volume settings from lowest to highest with every tap. The wired earbud is a pretty standard size and fits comfortably in the ear. The S640 even comes with two earbud foam covers for additional comfort.”
PC Magazine has a review of the Motorola H800 and writes – “Even so, its sliding Bluetooth Headset H800 performs well and has a nice design without being outré. In addition, the H800 is light and comfortable, capable of remaining perched on your ear all day without irritation. The big new feature—the RapidConnect slider—is modest but still welcome. The H800 is a sleek-looking piece, long and thin. Getting the headset on quickly is a breeze with no earbud to fit, just a swiveling ear hook. The controls are the basic call button on the device’s face along with volume buttons on either side. The call button controls just about every headset function.”
PC Magazine has a review of the Motorola H9 Mini and writes – “Oddly, for something so small, the H9 is rather conspicuous. More sizable headsets curl around the ear, get lost behind the flap, and contour to the shape of a jaw. The H9 juts out of the ear into a bulbous oval that seems incongruous against a person’s profile. On top of that, the glowing blue stylized “M” on the headset’s face turns the user into a walking billboard, particularly since it flashes while the headset’s in use. In addition, wearing the H9 was unpleasant. Although weight is not an issue—the H9 weighs less than an ounce—the feeling of the eartips inside the ear and the accompanying “dead ear” sensation, blocking out ambient noise, made me eager to remove the thing. For short usage bursts, though, the headset should be tolerable.”
PC Magazine has a review of the Aliph Jawbone and writes – “We tested the Jawbone in a variety of conditions, including standing next to a diesel-powered commuter train as it pulled out of the station. We tested it in a raucous club, on a city street, and in our listening room, with seven speakers and a kilowatt of amplification buffeting us. In each situation, our party could hear us clearly, even when conditions were occasionally so loud that we couldn’t even hear ourselves—or them. The Jawbone automatically increases the earpiece volume to try to compensate for loud conditions, but obviously in some instances it’s a losing battle.”
CNET has a review of the MegaAccy M1311 and writes – “On the front of the M1311 are a square multifunction button and a tiny blue LED. The volume rocker is on the left spine while the charger jack is on the right. Both the button and the volume rocker are raised above the surface, making them tactile and easy to press, even when the headset is worn on the ear. On the back of the headset is an earpiece that has a rubberized ear cover for a better fit in the ear. There’s also an ear hook that’s thin and flexible, and it can be rotated to fit either ear. Though you can choose to remove the ear hook, we recommend keeping it on because the earpiece doesn’t fit too deeply in the ear, and the hook provides much-needed security. The fit was quite comfortable overall and we can see ourselves wearing the headset for long periods of time without any problems.”
CNET has a review of the MegaAccy M2000 and writes – “A far cry from the somewhat staid-looking MegaAccy M1300, the M2000 has a smoother and more modern design, with clean lines and a minimalist look. Measuring 0.7 inch tall by 1.65 inches long by 0.39 inch thick and weighing in at only 0.35 ounce, the M2000 is definitely a small and lightweight headset. Because it’s so tiny, it looks and feels quite inconspicuous when worn, which is a good thing. On the front is a simple multifunction button with a blue LED on top of it, while the left and right spines are home to a volume rocker and charger jack, respectively. Even though the buttons are a little small, they are surprisingly tactile and easy to press.”
