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Overall Rating
5 Star Review
Reviewed by: secondletter23
Updated:11-27-07
Duration of ownership:2 Months
Strengths: Unbeatable clarity
Weaknesses: Size
Overall Evaluation: Crystal clear sound. Cancels background noise superbly. The only drawback is its size but it is still light and comfortable. A couple weeks later I bought one for my future mother-in-law
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Overall Rating
3 Star Review
Reviewed by: kman22
Updated:11-24-07
Duration of ownership:40 Days
Strengths: Functionally superior. Great sound. Callers can hear me with my window down while driving.
Weaknesses: Terreble design. The black peice on the end broke of the first time trying to take it out of the charger. I have had several friends experience the same thing. It still works but it look terrible.
Overall Evaluation: I like the look but is it very poor quality from a manufacturing stand point. very dissappointed. Functionally however, it is top notch. I bet they have seen a lot of returns due to this design problem.
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Overall Rating
4 Star Review
Reviewed by: asderik
Updated:11-20-07
Duration of ownership:40 Days
Strengths: The BEST noise canceling, very stylish, great bluetooth range
Weaknesses: Horrible against wind, difficult to put on, too bulky for pocket, uncomfortable ear gel
Overall Evaluation: I've owned the Jabra BT500, BT500V & JX10, Plantronics 610, 655 & 665, Tekkeon ezTalker mini, ezTalker Digital (in no particular order). I use the Jawbone with my BlackBerry Curve. I've had nightmares using Bluetooth headsets with the 8700C. However, the combination of the Jawbone and Curve is a dream to use. The two NEVER disconnect from each other. The Jawbone is in a class of its own when it comes to noise canceling. I live in NYC and frequent noisy Midtown Manhattan, so I decided to give this puppy a try considering I wasn't able to carry on a conversation with the other headsets. I am astounded by its capabilities. I can speak in a less than normal tone and still be heard walking the streets of Midtown amidst the buses, taxi's and ambulances. I can have the music at 35% volume in my car and still be heard without having to strain. The caller hears very little meanwhile the radio is prominently playing. The same with the bus - it cancels out the engine noise and blaring AC/Heat. I have no complaints about battery life. The adaptor could use a makeover because it looks cheap and a cradle adaptor would be nice a nice touch. My gripes - ear gel is uncomfortable after 30-40 minutes in the ear. I have to take it out of my ear at that point and just let it hang from its hook - put it back in when I get a call. I've tried the other gels but they are either too big or too small. I saw from another review that the Jabra ear gels work well with the Jawbone. (I'll have to try that.) My second gripe is that the Jawbone is horrible against wind. The caller WILL NOT be able to hear you AT ALL. Noise canceling does not work in this department. Thirdly, its too bulky to pocket. I feel like I'm going to break the ear hook. The Jawbone is raises the standards of noise canceling by many bars! I look forward to their future models which will hopefully be more comfortable and pocket-able.
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Overall Rating
3 Star Review
Reviewed by: drew_san
Updated:11-16-07
Duration of ownership:3 Weeks
Strengths: Noise cancelling is unparalleled. Quickly charges and looks really "cool"
Weaknesses: Hard to find the buttons on the ear. Charger adapter clicks on pretty tight, breaks easy. Bad echo when paired with Verizon PN-820
Overall Evaluation: Had a great experience with the headset until tried to remove the charger adapter from the headset. The back broke right off. Perhaps more instruction or easy to remove adapter would be better. After using for awhile the standby time/talk time was great, the unit looked cool, and the noise cancelling was awesome. However, when I paired it with a PN-820 it had a horrible echo and I couldn't easily find the volume controls/buttons on the earpiece without pulling it off my ear. The phone I paired it with just didn't work well, so I returned for Plantronics 655 (light and easily fits in ear without hook)
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Overall Rating
4 Star Review
Reviewed by: tapatel99
Updated:11-13-07
Duration of ownership:30 Days
Strengths: great look. very long bat life. most people can't tell i'm using a headset. effective at cutting out background noise.
Weaknesses: wish the volume could be louder. with the headset and phone turned all the way up, sometimes difficult to hear non loud talkers.
Overall Evaluation: The jaw bone head set is one of the better head sets i have used. I like the design and the many different ear attachments that are supplied. i find it difficult to put on quickly, but once it is on, it stays on.
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Overall Rating
4 Star Review
Reviewed by: dtschwartz
Updated:11-13-07
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Strengths: Noise cancellation is great.Sleek look.Great talk time.
Weaknesses: It is difficult to get it on your ear one handed.Comfort and fit require some bending of the earloop.Those hidden buttons are annoyingly hard to find sometimes.Lack of a real volume control.
Overall Evaluation: Several reviews of this product state that the noise cancellation doesn't work or that it is difficult to hear. Both of these problems are fixed if the headset is fitted properly (as per the directions) in the ear and with the tip firmly on your jawbone. Adjusting the headset to get that fit does take some patience and a little earloop torquing, but it is well worth it.The "sleek" factor makes this a very attractive headset, but finding those buttons when in a hurry can be a real problem.The lack of real volume control is more of an annoyance than a real problem. On the note of annoyances: it does have a rather ridiculous charging plug. At a time when nearly everyone else is moving to the standard mini-USB device plug, they went for a big, clunky, proprietary plug on the headset and a standard USB plug on the charger end. This allows you to charge it with a wall plug (supplied) or a notebook/PC/etc, but a standard plug on the device end would mean one less cord I'd have to carry. Overall, it takes some getting used to, it requires some tinkering to get right, and a few design features could have been better. However, it's one "claim to fame" feature (noise cancellation) works fantastically (when you wear it correctly). I'd have no trouble recommending it to someone. I'd buy another one if I broke this one.I can't wait for version 2.0. It should be spectacular.
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Overall Rating
5 Star Review
Reviewed by: siberiacuse
Updated:11-13-07
Duration of ownership:30 Days
Strengths: Excellent sound quality and comfort
Weaknesses: No call waiting featureVolume is tough to change
Overall Evaluation: The headset has a very cool design and yet is very functional and comfortable. My only complaints are the lack of a call waiting feature and the volume control. Sound quality is generally excellent. Definitely would recommend.
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Overall Rating
5 Star Review
Reviewed by: mouthoff
Updated:11-08-07
Duration of ownership:2 Months
Strengths: very clear, on both ends. Quick Connects (on my phone at least and motorola razor) and instantly ready for use. Battery life is pretty good too.
Weaknesses: um price
Overall Evaluation: I had a cheapo 23 dollar bluetooth set before, only because i lose them so i dont invest into expensive sets. I figured theyre ALL the same and do the same. Jawbone, is honestly perhaps worth the extra if youre the type that doesnt lose small things. I tested it out and the Jawbone recognizes and connects with phones partically INSTANTLY with my Samsung A90 and my father
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Overall Rating
5 Star Review
Reviewed by: bjdelaware
Updated:11-08-07
Duration of ownership:4 Weeks
Strengths: Sound clarity, ease of use, stays connected
Weaknesses: A bit bulky. I did not experience the loose fit or difficulty over the ear as some other users have identified
Overall Evaluation: I'm very happy with the purchase. The sound quality is the best I've owned both in receiving calls and for callers to hear me. Seems much better for callers to hear me when I'm in the car or out on a windy day. It seemed a bit on the expensive side so I was hesitant at first, but it is a good buy if you want function. If you want style, you might consider something newer.
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Overall Rating
5 Star Review
Reviewed by: jhipts
Updated:11-05-07
Duration of ownership:4 Weeks
Strengths: This headset is very designed. I tested it with my niece at a very noisy restaurant bar, and she came through loud and clear with very little background noise.
Weaknesses: Tried all the ear loops and buds combination but could not find a perfectly snug fit. Aliph needs to make earbuds that's in-the-ear like the ones from Shure or other professional headphones companies?
Overall Evaluation: Overall it is a pleasure to use. In CA, with the upcoming law enforcing handsfree cell phone usage while driving, this headset is one of the best. Everyone needs to take a look at Jawbone before getting a cheapo headset being sold at CostCo, Fry's or Sam's Club. Name brand at a super low price does not a good bluetooth headset make.
