Comments on: ThinkGeek Bluetooth Retro Handset Review http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/28/thinkgeek-bluetooth-retro-handset-review/ Gadget reviews and news by Julie Strietelmeier and friends since 1997 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:34:43 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: deanS http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/28/thinkgeek-bluetooth-retro-handset-review/comment-page-1/#comment-34637 deanS Tue, 05 May 2009 22:38:59 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14772#comment-34637 I think you missed out on one thing. Accessorizing the accessory with something like this shoulder rest. http://www.abcplas.com/pages/RAP_about.html Speaking of red phones don't forget the Bat hotline, I've seen some funny setups with red phones and cake covers. I think you missed out on one thing. Accessorizing the accessory with something like this shoulder rest.
http://www.abcplas.com/pages/RAP_about.html
Speaking of red phones don’t forget the Bat hotline, I’ve seen some funny setups with red phones and cake covers.

]]> By: Bill http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/28/thinkgeek-bluetooth-retro-handset-review/comment-page-1/#comment-34206 Bill Tue, 28 Apr 2009 23:25:55 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14772#comment-34206 Tough crowd...Some thoughts.. Q: You may be correct, but I have already loaned out the unit and it's been passed around. Several have been purchased. Too bad I don't get commissions.. DStaal: I was thinking of pairing it with the computer, but that's not what I bought it for. I had similar problems with my BlueAnt headset with Skype. I found it to be interference with my Wifi. When I locked the Wifi router to one channel, the problems went away. TheDreamer: The original came in any color you wanted, as long as it was black. The President did have a red one though. It was the hotline to the Russians. You are correct about the weight. I'm looking at yard sales to get an original old time phone and then I'll attempt to move the electronics over. David F: Obviously, we are of a similar generation! Tough crowd…Some thoughts..

Q: You may be correct, but I have already loaned out the unit and it’s been passed around. Several have been purchased. Too bad I don’t get commissions..

DStaal: I was thinking of pairing it with the computer, but that’s not what I bought it for. I had similar problems with my BlueAnt headset with Skype. I found it to be interference with my Wifi. When I locked the Wifi router to one channel, the problems went away.

TheDreamer: The original came in any color you wanted, as long as it was black. The President did have a red one though. It was the hotline to the Russians. You are correct about the weight. I’m looking at yard sales to get an original old time phone and then I’ll attempt to move the electronics over.

David F: Obviously, we are of a similar generation!

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/28/thinkgeek-bluetooth-retro-handset-review/comment-page-1/#comment-34202 Julie Tue, 28 Apr 2009 20:39:05 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14772#comment-34202 @David :) I love it! :) @David :) I love it! :)

]]> By: turn.self.off http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/28/thinkgeek-bluetooth-retro-handset-review/comment-page-1/#comment-34199 turn.self.off Tue, 28 Apr 2009 19:00:58 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14772#comment-34199 heh, the corded one would be perfect if one have everything in a deep pocket, and the phone set to a classical ringing sound. its like a gag waiting to happen ;) heh, the corded one would be perfect if one have everything in a deep pocket, and the phone set to a classical ringing sound.

its like a gag waiting to happen ;)

]]> By: David Flowers http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/28/thinkgeek-bluetooth-retro-handset-review/comment-page-1/#comment-34198 David Flowers Tue, 28 Apr 2009 18:48:35 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14772#comment-34198 This is awesome, I don't care whether or not it works perfectly. One of my favorite things to do at a red light when I wind up next to some kids with their windows rolled down, blaring some death rap, is to crank my Pioneer Premier / Infinity sound system in my truck up to 11 and blast em back with Jim Croce or Simon & Garfunkel. This phone would be a nice added touch to the whole "Hey I'm old, but I have better gear than you" act of mine.... Must Have! This is awesome, I don’t care whether or not it works perfectly.

One of my favorite things to do at a red light when I wind up next to some kids with their windows rolled down, blaring some death rap, is to crank my Pioneer Premier / Infinity sound system in my truck up to 11 and blast em back with Jim Croce or Simon & Garfunkel.

This phone would be a nice added touch to the whole “Hey I’m old, but I have better gear than you” act of mine…. Must Have!

]]> By: M http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/28/thinkgeek-bluetooth-retro-handset-review/comment-page-1/#comment-34195 M Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:30:22 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14772#comment-34195 Depending on your phone, you can redial with a double-click - works with mine. Depending on your phone, you can redial with a double-click – works with mine.

]]> By: TheDreamer http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/28/thinkgeek-bluetooth-retro-handset-review/comment-page-1/#comment-34194 TheDreamer Tue, 28 Apr 2009 15:44:30 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14772#comment-34194 If only it was available in Red. It was also disappointing that it was so light. If only it was available in Red.

It was also disappointing that it was so light.

]]> By: DStaal http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/28/thinkgeek-bluetooth-retro-handset-review/comment-page-1/#comment-34192 DStaal Tue, 28 Apr 2009 15:27:42 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14772#comment-34192 Just wanted to say I've had <em>very</em> spotty reliability using this with my desktop. (I bought one to use as a Skype headset. It's been relegated to a drawer: It wasn't reliable enough at connecting and staying connected.) Just wanted to say I’ve had very spotty reliability using this with my desktop. (I bought one to use as a Skype headset. It’s been relegated to a drawer: It wasn’t reliable enough at connecting and staying connected.)

]]> By: Q http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/28/thinkgeek-bluetooth-retro-handset-review/comment-page-1/#comment-34190 Q Tue, 28 Apr 2009 14:17:26 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14772#comment-34190 I predict lots of "It's for you!" jokes around your Christmas tree this year! I predict lots of “It’s for you!” jokes around your Christmas tree this year!

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