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, 27 May 2012 00:39:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Zreet http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/28/thinkgeek-bluetooth-retro-handset-review/comment-page-1/#comment-142475 Zreet Wed, 28 Mar 2012 00:43:45 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14772#comment-142475 I thought I would love this when I got it as a gift, but the light weight and the poor sound quality have been a real kill joy for me. A friend got the MM01H Moshi Moshi Retro POP Handset which is corded, but the sound quality is excellent in comparison. It also has a more substantial weight and Western Electric 500 style make it much easier to hold onto. (This one is modeled after the Western Electric 300.) For wireless use, this one is certainly as good of quality of most ear pieces I have used and has a nice classic style. Just don't think you'll be able to use it to clobber the gum shoe discovering your past crimes so you can get away; It simply isn't heavy enough to knock someone's lights out! ; ) I thought I would love this when I got it as a gift, but the light weight and the poor sound quality have been a real kill joy for me. A friend got the MM01H Moshi Moshi Retro POP Handset which is corded, but the sound quality is excellent in comparison. It also has a more substantial weight and Western Electric 500 style make it much easier to hold onto. (This one is modeled after the Western Electric 300.) For wireless use, this one is certainly as good of quality of most ear pieces I have used and has a nice classic style. Just don’t think you’ll be able to use it to clobber the gum shoe discovering your past crimes so you can get away; It simply isn’t heavy enough to knock someone’s lights out! ; )

]]> By: Thijs http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/28/thinkgeek-bluetooth-retro-handset-review/comment-page-1/#comment-135374 Thijs Sat, 11 Feb 2012 01:04:19 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14772#comment-135374 About the skype connectivity... It was a bit iffy to get it going but I managed to find a way into tricking the handset to stay connected to skype while switching my machine to normal builtin audio for the rest: 1) pair it, set it up as main audio in/out 2) (This was the trick) call skype test call and WHILE you are talking to echo123 change your system audio to whereever you want it to go. 3) cut the cord of an old rotary phone and replace the handset with this thing. 4) ... 5) profit :D [ Its connected for 4 hours now.) About the skype connectivity… It was a bit iffy to get it going but I managed to find a way into tricking the handset to stay connected to skype while switching my machine to normal builtin audio for the rest:
1) pair it, set it up as main audio in/out
2) (This was the trick) call skype test call and WHILE you are talking to echo123 change your system audio to whereever you want it to go.
3) cut the cord of an old rotary phone and replace the handset with this thing.
4) …
5) profit :D
[ Its connected for 4 hours now.)

]]> By: Steve http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/28/thinkgeek-bluetooth-retro-handset-review/comment-page-1/#comment-95628 Steve Tue, 11 Jan 2011 00:49:35 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14772#comment-95628 I haven't had a chance to play with one of these yet but I will soon. To those who are complaining about it being so light, check out some of the surplus outlets and use some of the empty space to install a much larger battery. That'll increase the weight to a more normal amount and also tremendously increase talk time. I haven’t had a chance to play with one of these yet but I will soon. To those who are complaining about it being so light, check out some of the surplus outlets and use some of the empty space to install a much larger battery. That’ll increase the weight to a more normal amount and also tremendously increase talk time.

]]> By: hardik http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/28/thinkgeek-bluetooth-retro-handset-review/comment-page-1/#comment-90240 hardik Sat, 04 Dec 2010 05:35:55 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14772#comment-90240 great Bluetooth handset! i liked that ! i am using chinabuye and i also bought bluetooth watch for my brother! he liked that very much! i will buy this bluetooth handset!! loved that ! great Bluetooth handset! i liked that ! i am using chinabuye and i also bought bluetooth watch for my brother! he liked that very much! i will buy this bluetooth handset!! loved that !

]]> By: Bill http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/28/thinkgeek-bluetooth-retro-handset-review/comment-page-1/#comment-59315 Bill Mon, 29 Mar 2010 02:50:15 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14772#comment-59315 Chris, I have no idea about what class it is and there is no info on the Thinkgeek web site. The USB port is ONLY for charging the battery. Lastly, here it is almost a year later and I'm still using it and now it comes in red! Bill Chris,

I have no idea about what class it is and there is no info on the Thinkgeek web site. The USB port is ONLY for charging the battery. Lastly, here it is almost a year later and I’m still using it and now it comes in red!

Bill

]]> By: Chris http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/04/28/thinkgeek-bluetooth-retro-handset-review/comment-page-1/#comment-59310 Chris Sun, 28 Mar 2010 23:28:59 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=14772#comment-59310 Is this a class 1, 2, or 3 bluetooth device (100mW radiation, 2.5mW, or 1mW respectively)? Does the USB interface double as an audio interface (speaker + mic) as an alternative to the bluetooth interface? Is this a class 1, 2, or 3 bluetooth device (100mW radiation, 2.5mW, or 1mW respectively)? Does the USB interface double as an audio interface (speaker + mic) as an alternative to the bluetooth interface?

]]> 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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