Bluetooth Headset That Actually Works

[Kevy Baby]

I, for the most part, have never liked Bluetooth headsets. My key dislikes have traditionally been:

1. hard for me to hear the other person
2. hard for the other person to hear me
3. background noise affecting above

Other people hearing me has always been the biggest problem (and I typically have a hard time hearing people that are using a Bluetooth even if I am not).

I had been looking for one with a boom to get the mic closer to my mouth, but had been unsuccessful.

A co-worked told me about the Jawbone unit. They have a demo video on their web site with a couple of calls being made from a very high-noise environment. But as soon as he turns the noise canceling on (their big feature), it sounds like he is in a zero sound noise booth. You can watch the video here.

Now, I am a natural skeptic on this kind of stuff. But I will attest that this thing works just like advertised. As soon as it came in today (and I charged it up), I put it to the test. I was able to walk out into a noisy room where machines were operating (where I wouldn't dream of talking on a cell phone, even without using a Bluetooth), and no background noise whatsoever could be heard. Watch the video - it is amazing and it is no lie.

I am sorry for sounding like a commercial here. But I am so blown away by this unit that I wanted to share with everyone here. No, I have no fiduciary interest in this company.

BTW: their site lists the phone at about $120, but I was able to find it on Amazon for under $90. A quick spot check reveals that you can find it cheaper still on eBay.