Bluetooth Headset That Actually Works - Page 2

keith - SuPeR K! · 01-02-2008, 11:35 PM

I like my Jawbone, too!

Chernabog · 01-02-2008, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by keith - SuPeR K!

I like my Jawbone, too!

Pfffft you're just trying to get on Kevy's good side.

Not Afraid · 01-02-2008, 11:50 PM

I wish I knew this a week ago.

Snowflake · 01-03-2008, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Not Afraid

I wish I knew this a week ago.

Can't you return with a receipt? Or no longer got the receipt?

Deebs · 01-03-2008, 12:01 AM

I need to look into this purchase.

Do you know how many times I have made phone calls from Disneyland when I was not supposed to be there? You have no idea.

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Just read this, from here:
Although Bluetooth is a standard, not all Bluetooth is uniformly configured, causing potential compatibility issues between some phones and Bluetooth headsets. Currently, the Bluetooth on the Motorola Q is configured differently than on most phones resulting in compatibility issues with the Jawbone. While we have seen a few encouraging posts on forums regarding the new Q9m, until the Q Bluetooth configuration is closer to other phones on the market, we are unable to recommend our headset for use with it at this time.

I have the Q, so I'll be waiting.

Ghoulish Delight · 01-03-2008, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Deebs

I have the Q, so I'll be waiting.

That makes that decision easy for me as well. Considering my plan is to purchase a bluetooth headset solely for the legal car requirement, I'd have a hard time justifying a near-$100 purchase, but since it won't work with my phone anyway...

DreadPirateRoberts · 01-03-2008, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

That makes that decision easy for me as well. Considering my plan is to purchase a bluetooth headset solely for the legal car requirement, I'd have a hard time justifying a near-$100 purchase, but since it won't work with my phone anyway...

I got an h700 at costco for the legal car requirement. It works with the Q. I don't have much experience with headsets so I don't know if it's any better or worse than any others.

Ghoulish Delight · 01-03-2008, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by DreadPirateRoberts

I got an h700 at costco for the legal car requirement. It works with the Q. I don't have much experience with headsets so I don't know if it's any better or worse than any others.

You've got the new Q, less worry about compatibility.

Actually I think most do work, but I still don't plan to spend much money on something that I don't really want to use anyway and will be used only rarely in the car.

Kevy Baby · 01-03-2008, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by flippyshark

Though it matters not a whit, my perception of bluetooth headsets is that they give their wearers an appearance of middle-managerial self-importance.

I would have to say that is my single biggest beef with Bluetooth headsets. But I have yet to see one that got past that and doubt I ever will.

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

That makes that decision easy for me as well. Considering my plan is to purchase a bluetooth headset solely for the legal car requirement, I'd have a hard time justifying a near-$100 purchase, but since it won't work with my phone anyway...

Aside from non-compatibility issues, I think that buying a poor quality headset is not a good idea. If you can't carry on a conversation properly, then what is even the point of having the headset?

It's like getting a great deal on cell service that doesn't provide decent coverage.

Alex · 01-03-2008, 11:07 AM

Here's my view. For 90 we got along fine without the ability to talk on the phone while in the car. The world didn't end because we were out of reach for those minutes or even hours.

It won't end now if we go back to that.

Watching other people and myself, I feel confident saying that no matter how well you think you drive while on the phone (hands free or not) you are wrong. Do the world a favor, if you absolutely feel the need to hold a phone conversation, pull over.

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Deebs ... Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 961	I need to look into this purchase. Do you know how many times I have made phone calls from Disneyland when I was not supposed to be there? You have no idea. Edit Just read this, from here: Although Bluetooth is a standard, not all Bluetooth is uniformly configured, causing potential compatibility issues between some phones and Bluetooth headsets. Currently, the Bluetooth on the Motorola Q is configured differently than on most phones resulting in compatibility issues with the Jawbone. While we have seen a few encouraging posts on forums regarding the new Q9m, until the Q Bluetooth configuration is closer to other phones on the market, we are unable to recommend our headset for use with it at this time. I have the Q, so I'll be waiting. Last edited by Deebs : 01-03-2008 at 12:59 AM. Reason: Link added
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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Here's my view. For 90 we got along fine without the ability to talk on the phone while in the car. The world didn't end because we were out of reach for those minutes or even hours. It won't end now if we go back to that. Watching other people and myself, I feel confident saying that no matter how well you think you drive while on the phone (hands free or not) you are wrong. Do the world a favor, if you absolutely feel the need to hold a phone conversation, pull over.
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