Bluetooth Headset Reviews
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CNET has a review of the Aliph Jawbone and writes – “The Jawbone Bluetooth headset is one of the sexiest headsets we’ve ever laid eyes on … More impressive than the headset’s looks, however, is the technology behind it. The Jawbone has three different microphones built into the device, the aforementioned voice-activity sensor plus Aliph’s proprietary Noise Shield audio processing in order to help reduce outside noise and not only amplify your own voice but also enhance incoming audio. We tried this with the T-Mobile Sidekick 3 at a traffic-heavy intersection. We were impressed that we could hear our caller without too many problems, though strong gusts of wind did muffle the audio quality a little. Surprisingly, our caller didn’t even know we were outside. He said he thought he heard “clicking” and “some voices” but not much else in the background. “

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CNET has a review of the SoundID SoundFlavors and writes – “The SoundID Personal Sound System SoundFlavors Bluetooth headset is one of the first (if not the only) Bluetooth headsets to incorporate medical technology in its design. Developed with the knowledge of how the human ear works, this headset’s prime feature is its advanced noise compression technology that is smart enough to drown out surrounding noise and enhance the audio quality of conversation. Because of such advanced technology, the SoundID Personal Sound System retails for close to $650, which is really a lot of money for a Bluetooth headset. The sound quality does make it worth the price, but only if you’re particularly hard of hearing and need that audio quality boost.”

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CNET has a review of the Plantronics Discovery 665 and writes – “The Discovery 665 is slimmer and more tapered than its predecessor at 0.4×0.5×2.0 inches (the 655 measures 0.6×0.5×2.0 inches), and it weighs less than 0.3 ounce. Even though it also comes in a silver and black finish, the color scheme is reversed when compared to the Discovery 655. Everything else about the Discovery 665 headset remains the same: three different rubberized ear gel pieces for your comfort, an optional flexible ear hook for more security, a simple square multifunction button on the front, as well as two tiny rubberized buttons for the volume controls underneath. As with the 655, we weren’t too fond of the tiny buttons. Though they are raised from the surface of the headset, they still proved a bit tricky to press when the headset was worn on our ear.”

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Mobile Tech Review has a review of the Plantronics Discovery 655 and writes – “Comfortable to wear, good audio quality on most phones, easy to operate. The AAA battery charging option is good for business and road trips. Plantronics also did a good job with the audio technology in the Discovery series and the Discovery 655 has a good implementation of that technology including an effective DSP system. While it doesn’t come with the “space-age” 640 silver box, it does come with a nice selection of accessories. If you are looking for a small and lightweight headset with good audio, the Discovery 655 should be on your short list.”

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Infosyncworld has a review of the Plantronics Discovery 655 and writes – “The Plantronics Discovery 655 headset boasts a lot of style, but unfortunately, not much substance. The fashion conscious will appreciate its slim lines and lightweight, comfortable feel, but serious chatters will be miffed when they hear the static and muffled voices during their conversations. We were also disappointed by the uncomfortable keys and confusing, multicolored indicator light. The final nail in the 655′s coffin is its lousy battery life, which will turn away many chatterboxes.”

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CNET has a review of the Technocel T50 and writes – “If not for its interchangeable faceplates, the T50 is pretty boring in the design department. It has a blocky, rectangular shape, and, at 2.28x 0.92x 0.55 inches and 0.52 ounces, its glossy black plastic shell is a little bulkier than most boomless headsets. On the front, there’s a small but tactile multifunction button as well as the volume rocker. On the top is the charger jack, while the earbud and flexible ear loop are on the back. The earbud comes with a rubberized cover for additional comfort, and we especially loved the ear loop, one of the most flexible ones we’ve seen to date. It’s flexible up to 360 degrees and can be bent and twisted for maximum comfort. The headset did feel comfortable when worn in the ear, though it did take us a while to get the right fit. It also didn’t feel terribly secure, and the earbud popped out of our ear a few times.”

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