Comments on: Apple iPhone Bluetooth Headset http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/01/04/apple_iphone_bluetooth_headset/ Gadget reviews and news by Julie Strietelmeier and friends since 1997 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:11:57 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Mike http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/01/04/apple_iphone_bluetooth_headset/comment-page-1/#comment-83518 Mike Sun, 26 Sep 2010 15:55:26 +0000 #comment-83518 I would like to know where can I buy the iPhone earpiece accessories such as the dock and the cord because mine stop working I would like to know where can I buy the iPhone earpiece accessories such as the dock and the cord because mine stop working

]]> By: john http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/01/04/apple_iphone_bluetooth_headset/comment-page-1/#comment-35965 john Sat, 23 May 2009 19:04:47 +0000 #comment-35965 i wish somebody would make a usb adaptor so that i could plug in my headset directly into the usb on the side of my macbook, and charge it that way. maybe even a bigger version that lets me charge my iphone & usb that way. i would even settle for the cable it comes with but with a 1 inch cord i wish somebody would make a usb adaptor so that i could plug in my headset directly into the usb on the side of my macbook, and charge it that way. maybe even a bigger version that lets me charge my iphone & usb that way. i would even settle for the cable it comes with but with a 1 inch cord

]]> By: danny cena http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/01/04/apple_iphone_bluetooth_headset/comment-page-1/#comment-24785 danny cena Tue, 20 May 2008 07:19:00 +0000 #comment-24785 <p>Shaped like a skinny black stick, the iPhone Bluetooth headset measures close to 2 inches long, 0.5 inch wide, and about 0.6 inch thick if you count the earpiece (It's about 0.125 inch thick without the earpiece). The headset is also remarkably light at less than an ounce, and we admit that we quite like its metal construction, glossy finish, and smooth, clean lines. Certainly, it looks more like art than a simple headset.</p> <p>The iPhone Bluetooth headset is simple in design as well as features. You get the regular abilities to answer and end calls, but don't bet on anything like last-number redial or call mute. You can also switch calls back and forth from the <a href="http://www.easyipodshop.com/easyipodshop-brand-1025-type-106-from-brand-list.html">iphone headphones</a> to the iPhone and vice versa. Also, we should note that you can indeed use the iPhone Bluetooth headset with other phones, but the pairing process won't be as smooth.</p> <p>The iPhone Bluetooth headset has a rated battery life of 5 hours and 29 minutes of talk time and 3 days of standby time. I hope it can be more longer...</p> Shaped like a skinny black stick, the iPhone Bluetooth headset measures close to 2 inches long, 0.5 inch wide, and about 0.6 inch thick if you count the earpiece (It’s about 0.125 inch thick without the earpiece). The headset is also remarkably light at less than an ounce, and we admit that we quite like its metal construction, glossy finish, and smooth, clean lines. Certainly, it looks more like art than a simple headset.

The iPhone Bluetooth headset is simple in design as well as features. You get the regular abilities to answer and end calls, but don’t bet on anything like last-number redial or call mute. You can also switch calls back and forth from the iphone headphones to the iPhone and vice versa. Also, we should note that you can indeed use the iPhone Bluetooth headset with other phones, but the pairing process won’t be as smooth.

The iPhone Bluetooth headset has a rated battery life of 5 hours and 29 minutes of talk time and 3 days of standby time. I hope it can be more longer…

]]> By: Smitty http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/01/04/apple_iphone_bluetooth_headset/comment-page-1/#comment-24784 Smitty Sun, 03 Feb 2008 08:43:30 +0000 #comment-24784 <p>I had one of these for a while, until it fell out of my ear unnoticed and was never seen again. It's a beautiful piece of work, both visually and in how it pairs with your iPhone, but around our office, they have been inconsistent. Several folks have gotten them and returned them because of poor pairing, poor sound quality, or the earpiece cutting out during conversations. (We have about 30 iPhone users in our company of 40 people. Many, myself included, used their rebate from initial purchases for buying these.) While I didn't have the sound problems, my issue was the same as with the Apple earbuds: they just do not fit into my ears well. I am never comfortable with any of them. I have a pair of Koss buds that I have used for years, and I'm looking strongly at the V-Moda Vibe Duos. Since there is some cushioning on the earpieces, they are easier to fit into different ear sizes, and stay in place better than the Apple stock ones. Maybe I can find a wireless piece one of these days, too.</p> I had one of these for a while, until it fell out of my ear unnoticed and was never seen again. It’s a beautiful piece of work, both visually and in how it pairs with your iPhone, but around our office, they have been inconsistent. Several folks have gotten them and returned them because of poor pairing, poor sound quality, or the earpiece cutting out during conversations. (We have about 30 iPhone users in our company of 40 people. Many, myself included, used their rebate from initial purchases for buying these.) While I didn’t have the sound problems, my issue was the same as with the Apple earbuds: they just do not fit into my ears well. I am never comfortable with any of them. I have a pair of Koss buds that I have used for years, and I’m looking strongly at the V-Moda Vibe Duos. Since there is some cushioning on the earpieces, they are easier to fit into different ear sizes, and stay in place better than the Apple stock ones. Maybe I can find a wireless piece one of these days, too.

]]> By: james katt http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/01/04/apple_iphone_bluetooth_headset/comment-page-1/#comment-24783 james katt Sun, 06 Jan 2008 18:19:38 +0000 #comment-24783 <p>I'm going to try Apple's iPhone Bluetooth headset.</p> <p>However, I love my Aliph Jawbone - particularly after I customized it. I turned the Jawbone into an in-the-ear-canal headset to block out 20 db of background noise so I can hear callers well even with high background noise levels.</p> <p>The Jawbone now has the best sound - as well as having such good noise suppression that the person calling me believes I am on a landline.</p> <p>I don't know if Apple's headset can match the customized Jawbone's capabilities - given it's on the ear design. It isn't designed to block out noise since it doesn't go into the ear canal.</p> I’m going to try Apple’s iPhone Bluetooth headset.

However, I love my Aliph Jawbone – particularly after I customized it. I turned the Jawbone into an in-the-ear-canal headset to block out 20 db of background noise so I can hear callers well even with high background noise levels.

The Jawbone now has the best sound – as well as having such good noise suppression that the person calling me believes I am on a landline.

I don’t know if Apple’s headset can match the customized Jawbone’s capabilities – given it’s on the ear design. It isn’t designed to block out noise since it doesn’t go into the ear canal.

]]> By: Dave Rees http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/01/04/apple_iphone_bluetooth_headset/comment-page-1/#comment-24782 Dave Rees Sun, 06 Jan 2008 14:41:12 +0000 #comment-24782 <p>Ed,</p> <p>I use it in my truck almost daily. Conversations are quite hear-able. The real test is while walking in downtown Seattle or thru an airport with all the ambient traffic/people noise. The earpiece does a pretty good job there as well. Hope this helps.</p> <p>Dave</p> Ed,

I use it in my truck almost daily. Conversations are quite hear-able. The real test is while walking in downtown Seattle or thru an airport with all the ambient traffic/people noise. The earpiece does a pretty good job there as well. Hope this helps.

Dave

]]> By: Ed McKell http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/01/04/apple_iphone_bluetooth_headset/comment-page-1/#comment-24781 Ed McKell Sun, 06 Jan 2008 02:38:33 +0000 #comment-24781 <p>Did you get a chance to test it in high noise areas like the car? I'm curious how it did filtering out the background noise.</p> <p>Ed</p> Did you get a chance to test it in high noise areas like the car? I’m curious how it did filtering out the background noise.

Ed

]]> By: Dave Rees http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/01/04/apple_iphone_bluetooth_headset/comment-page-1/#comment-24780 Dave Rees Sat, 05 Jan 2008 15:29:52 +0000 #comment-24780 <p>For me at least, this was one of the few headsets that did not hiss and had little audio break up. I regularly try other headsets but continue to comeback to my Apple BT earpiece.</p> For me at least, this was one of the few headsets that did not hiss and had little audio break up. I regularly try other headsets but continue to comeback to my Apple BT earpiece.

]]> By: WirelessAndy http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/01/04/apple_iphone_bluetooth_headset/comment-page-1/#comment-24779 WirelessAndy Sat, 05 Jan 2008 06:30:15 +0000 #comment-24779 <p>I also love the build/style of the Apple iPhone Bluetooth headset. And I agree, the tone of the incoming audio sounds rich and full (not tinny).</p> <p>However, I found the noise floor too high. There's a constant hiss in the background in the earpiece when connected. And, I found the range to be pretty poor compared to my other headsets; turn your head the wrong way, and I could hear the audio breaking up.</p> <p>I did try this with very different phones: the Nokia 6230b, the Samsung SGH-A717 and the Blackberry 8820 all with similar results. </p> <p>Too bad really; I LOVE how the headset looks and feels!</p> I also love the build/style of the Apple iPhone Bluetooth headset. And I agree, the tone of the incoming audio sounds rich and full (not tinny).

However, I found the noise floor too high. There’s a constant hiss in the background in the earpiece when connected. And, I found the range to be pretty poor compared to my other headsets; turn your head the wrong way, and I could hear the audio breaking up.

I did try this with very different phones: the Nokia 6230b, the Samsung SGH-A717 and the Blackberry 8820 all with similar results.

Too bad really; I LOVE how the headset looks and feels!

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