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it's highly possible that this topic i'm posting has been discussed before and i do apologize in advance for bringing it up. but i do need some tips...
i need advise on which bluetooth headset to buy. i'm presently using jabra but i'm starting to get annoyed with the bonding-rebonding issues. if you noticed; once you shut down the headset (for charging or otherwise) or the bluetooth profile in the xda you have to go through the process of rebonding. the same holds when you use activesync; the bonding is lost.
with that; i'm in the process of buying a new headset and i'm after one that doesn't have the rebonding issues; regardless if you turn it off or activesync or whatever. did some research and so far have come across the following headsets. anyone using any of them; could you please give me some feedback if these indeed work properly with the xda2 AND does not have any rebonding issues. the present rom upgrades doesn't seem to address this issue...not that i'm not ungrateful or anything ..
bluetrek
plantronics
sony-ericsson hbh
c-tech
02 headset
motorola
nokia
sorry; don't have the model numbers; any feedback would be appreciated and if you have other headsets in mind do let me know.
cheers mates
robson
Hi Robson,
I've had a Blutrek G2 BT headset for about 3 weeks now without any problems at all. I can't really compare it to any of the other headsets as it is the first one I have owned. The main reason I got it was the fact that it was very cheap (£38) and that its supposed to be the lightest headset you can buy. It looks pretty smart too!
As for battery life, I've charged it once since I'va had it (excluding initial out-of-box charge).
Thats my recommendation, mate
Oops, that price should have read £38.
hey munkee,
thanks, and to be honest i was considering bluetrek because it does indeed look smart. have a mate who can get one for me and i just needed some more info on it. did some web browsing and it looks to be tops. like i said i use jabra; quality is good but the bonding issue is starting to be a pain in the arse.
cheers then
robson
.....Hi all, Just seen threads as to where you can get the Brodit cradles for the exec/Jasjar and now the new xda mini s etc from...........
Just letting you all know I have the Brodit XDA etc passive holders available for sale and the active charging versions too.........passive are £20.00 inc 1-2 day postage, special delivery at £4.99 by arrangement.
The active ones across the xda range are between £36.00 to £45.00 depending on model 1-2 day postage inc. (add £4.99 for pre arranged guranteed next day delivery) Not all older models are in stcok every day, so email to check is helpful so you not disappointed.
if you also need a brodit pro clip for your car, I have those also for £17.00, inc 1-2 day postage, or again £4.99 next day. or a gooseneck for £16.00,with Brodit compatible face plate.
I have most car makes for the pro clips in stock, if not I can get them sent direct next day.
PM if you wish to ask any questions or order one, via paypal.
Cheers all,
Bryson
www.dsldevelopments.co.uk for cradle search and pro clip search & online purchase.
Without trying to not to sound like a prick, but is the active holder, just the same holder but with a car charger, or maybe a car carger that maybe fixed to the back of the mount with a little lead you plug into the usb charging socket. By fixed i mean just to make it look neater, there is no power into or out o the holder
Hope that makes sence
John
i'm interested if it offers any GPS power plug in addition to everything else, this way it will be extremelly useful.
thanks.
The Brodit kits available are' passive ' only, as in they only hold the Exec, no inputs for chargers via the mini usb, and no one has yet built a product for a wired GPS or even a dual charging unit for Exec and GPS charging, as in the old arkon style kits. (wired GPS will not yet work via mini usb on the exec)
These are simply passive holders, where you use a cigarette lighter with usb port to mini usb to charge the device(using the supplied cable from o2 or buy an additional usb to mini usb lead)
The active holders are simply as above, but they have the cigarette lighter point to mini usb built into the cradle.........
hope that helps!
Just ordered mine... I'm trialling it for the company in my own vehicle whilst hoping our code monkeys can get our fleet / task management system working on WM 5.
Stand by for updates and photos.
Would you please post a picture of the holder.
Thanks
Report on Pocket GPS World here:
http://www.pocketgpsworld.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=30758
Hi Again,
Had a lot of enquiries, and stocks running low again, so need to know if anyone wants any so I can increase order from Supplier. They really do look and feel great, had the first few satisfied customers for this holder.
Thanks again
Are yours the modified one that now have a left speaker slot as shown on the above PocketGPS link, or do they have the speaker covered, muffled and therefore reducing in-car volume for SatNav considerably?
I was one of the first official suppliers in the UK, I got the 1st shipment a few days ago. Not heard of this as an issue on the ones installed, and certainly not in my car, but I have re-ordered additional stocks so after the posting on http://www.pocketgpsworld.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=30758 this has been rectified by brodit
Thanks, but sorry, it's not clear if the ones you now have in stock are rectified or not? :?
sorry for the confusion, as I stated, I had one of the first deliveries before this issue was noted by Brodit. My stock is exhausted of the 1st versions (no dual speaker hole) My new stock on order, due in next week has the modification.
JJ mount
Hi Bryson
Can you also send to the US ?
I would like to buy one from you. It seems like I can't get it anywhere in the US.
I would like to have the new one (with the hole for the left speaker).
How do I order ?
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sagig said:
Hi Bryson
Can you also send to the US ?
I would like to buy one from you. It seems like I can't get it anywhere in the US.
I would like to have the new one (with the hole for the left speaker).
How do I order ?
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US orders: www.proclipusa.com
I can ship to the USA no problem, but i suspect the cost of shipping might be expensive compared to sourcing internally. However, happy to help if you need it.
Thanks
Proclip USA does not currently have any of the Jasjar/Exec mounts in stock. Only the K-Jam ones. Probably because the Jasjar is primarily a European device. I asked them and they do have some on order and may be in later this week.
Heard from Brodit, production started last wednesday on the new stock, inc official release active holders. Availability to the UK should be some time late this week/early next. This means deliveries may take a few days more than hoped from me. Sorry.
What about Me?
Hey Bryson,
M8, im from India and i am intrested in buying a pda holder for my i mate jasjar + mounting kit (i dont want to make holes in my car). Now, will this whole kit be compatible with my car ford endevour (SUV..indian make)? how much would it cost? I have 10- 15 people who are looking to buy the same thing. please help.
Nish
Hi Nishant,
Ive sent you some details via PM, please let me know what you think,
Thanks again,
Bryson
PS To ALL - I now have the Gooseneck mounts available if you prefer that to Proclips for the Exec/Jasjar etc cradles, again, PM to enquire. Thanks!
Hi All again, furhter to PMs and messages I now have stock of the Brodit ACTIVE Exec cradles and still Passive cradles available.
Please PM me if you are interetsed.
Many Thanks
Bryson
I really don't like the BT headsets yet, still prefer holding a mobile to my ear but the Jasjar is a little big to use with comfort as a phone.
Has anyone thought about using one of these tiny mobiles with BT as a handset paired to the Jasjar? Can this be done.
I would like to holster or belt my jasjar and just drop a normal moby into my pocket???
Also anyone made a bluetooth handset instead of headset, like a mobile but just works as a BT handset?
Regards
I doubt it could be done with handsets at present as the bluetooth specification requires services to be available and for headsets, this is the handsfree/headset profile.
Current handsets look for this to be available on devices to allow audio to go to them, however the current handsets will probably only offer network access, dialup networking, file transfer and possibly a serial port to the jasjar
Interesting concept though, having a handset as a bluetooth headset and something I'd probably be quite interested in seeing developed myself!
er..this sound very odd to me - but then again I only use my Exec as a PDA at the moment.
Anyway, have a look at this as an option (I have ordered one but I know the Universal does not support all the functions yet): http://www.tekkeon.com/site/products-ez3000-specs.php
With the SE P910 you can load the Contacts database onto the headset!
I've just bought an O2 XDA Exec and has exactly the same thought, but could not get it to work.
It depends on the bluetooth "profiles" supported by the mini-handset. I tried it with my previous Sony Ericsson phone (can't remember the model number, but it's about 2 yrs old) and I could only use the handset as a modem (i.e. not much use). You might have better luck with newer handsets, but I would not rely on any mobile phone shop being able to tell you which incoming profiles the handset supports.
Note that there are likely to be problems with caller-display on the handset as the exec only appears to send the incoming number (not the contact name) to the BT device.
If you're set on this approach, I would suggest trying it on any handset you propose using. I can't see that it's worth spending money on this solution though - you may be better off with a phone and a separate PDA.
In order to get a small handset for day to day phone use, I ended up (yesterday) buying a Sony Ericsson HBH660 headset for £50. It has a small caller number display and the voice recognition system (on the exec) seems to work well for making regular calls. I keep it in my pocket and put the exec in my coat/jacket.
Good luck
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er..this sound very odd to me - but then again I only use my Exec as a PDA at the moment.
Anyway, have a look at this as an option (I have ordered one but I know the Universal does not support all the functions yet): http://www.tekkeon.com/site/products-ez3000-specs.php
With the SE P910 you can load the Contacts database onto the headset!
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That looks right funky! Where did you buy it from?
@hollinshead
I contacted the ebay seller for this: http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Tekkeon-Dig...ryZ15040QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
I paid via PayPal. Should get delivery today or Monday next week.
Or you can buy it from Tekkeon's own online store at their web site (but becareful with import duty etc).
Thanks, I think I'll wait for some UK sellers to get some, and stick to my BT800 for now.
Hi
I badgered some headset manufacturers last year to make the following:
Bluetooth device with handsfree profile (client), included within a *tiny* mobile phone case together with a screen and a keypad, as well as the usual bluetooth headset electronics.
Make it tiny, and trendy - perhaps from brushed aluminium and I reckon such a device would do well. It would have more room inside than a mobile phone case so the battery could be large, and offer perhaps a month of use between charges. It should also charge directly via Mini USB socket and not require any docking stations etc which need lugging about.
Would anyone else here buy such a device, if it were priced at premium headset prices? £50-60 perhaps?
I want it cause holding a universal to your ear causes arm ache! and using a traditional bluetooth headset in a shopping centre make you look like a nob!
Does the headset 1.2 handsfree profile even support a bluetooth headset device with a keyboard?
Nigel
veletron said:
Hi
I badgered some headset manufacturers last year to make the following:
Bluetooth device with handsfree profile (client), included within a *tiny* mobile phone case together with a screen and a keypad, as well as the usual bluetooth headset electronics.
Make it tiny, and trendy - perhaps from brushed aluminium and I reckon such a device would do well. It would have more room inside than a mobile phone case so the battery could be large, and offer perhaps a month of use between charges. It should also charge directly via Mini USB socket and not require any docking stations etc which need lugging about.
Would anyone else here buy such a device, if it were priced at premium headset prices? £50-60 perhaps?
I want it cause holding a universal to your ear causes arm ache! and using a traditional bluetooth headset in a shopping centre make you look like a nob!
Does the headset 1.2 handsfree profile even support a bluetooth headset device with a keyboard?
Nigel
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I will buy one no doubt!!
Let me know if you find it somewhere.
The max price should be 50£ = 80€
I am supprised there isn't such a device already, a blue tooth handset for skype VoIP is whats required and is probably in the pipeline already, but yes I would buy one.
I am supprised there isn't such a device already, a blue tooth handset for skype VoIP is whats required and is probably in the pipeline already, but yes I would buy one.
Well, I had a reply from Jabra saying that they passed email onto their product development lot.
Prob going to require more than one email tho, so badger away.
No reply from the others as yet.
Nigel
ANYCOM Blue Stereo Headset BSH-100 as a possible solution???
ANYCOM Blue Stereo Headset BSH-100
These Bluetooth-enabled stereo headphones are small, lightweight, and fold up for portability. They include a microphone and can be used as a headset for Bluetooth-enabled Windows Mobile Smartphones and Pocket PC Phone Edition devices. In addition, the headset supports the new High-Quality Stereo BT (A2DP) profile, which is built into the new Windows Mobile 5.0 software. The small, rechargeable battery in the headset powers it for up to 7 hours of continuous use and gives it a standby time of up to 200 hours. The headset weighs a mere 2.7 ounces (76 grams) including battery.
More information is available on the Anycom Web site (http://www.anycom.com). You can pre-order the device for $93.95 from the Expansys Web site (http://www.expansys.com).
Stereo wireless Bluetooth headphones that fold and fit into your pocket!
Hi,
I would like to use qtek9100 as an mp3 player. I have gone through many posts to find a suitable MP3 player for qtek. So that problem is solved.
The only issue right now is that the orignal wired headset is so pathetic that it just doesnt stay in my ears. I would like to use my normal headphones to play the MP3 music from my qtek.
Is "2.5mm to 3.5mm adapter/ converter" all thats required for this. Are there any other considerations that I am not aware of ?
Please let me know.
Anup
PS. I am waiting for an official A2DP release, if at all it comes. So till then this method is quite okay for me.
the adaptor is all that's required.
The problem with an audio adapter is that there are a half-dozen proprietary setups for these connectors depending on the specific phone, so the one you buy may not work, and even if it has three bands (four-conductor) on the 2.5mm male connector it won't necessarily work. I found one on Ebay that works with my T-Mo MDA, and it's cheap at around $7 including shipping:
http://tinyurl.com/oyvnq
There are others from on-line sellers like PocketPCTechs, but they cost over twice as much (~$20 including shipping). This Ebay item seems well-made and I've been using it for about a month with my Shure E3C earbuds. This does not replace the functionality of the original cable with microphone, etc., but will allow you to listen to MP3's on your 3.5mm earphones.
I also purchased another adapter on Ebay and it works well too. It gives phone functionality like the original, although I don't use it because it is more cumbersome to carry around at the gym, where I use the MP3 player most often. It adds more cable length, which isn't needed. It is a Hong Kong dealer and I received my adapter in seven days to the U.S.
http://tinyurl.com/klalh
Make sure the one you order specifies the "T-Mobile Pocket PC phone." This one costs even less at $5.50 including shipping from HK. That's hard to beat.
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The problem with an audio adapter is that there are a half-dozen proprietary setups for these connectors depending on the specific phone, so the one you buy may not work, and even if it has three bands (four-conductor) on the 2.5mm male connector it won't necessarily work. I found one on Ebay that works with my T-Mo MDA, and it's cheap at around $7 including shipping:
http://tinyurl.com/oyvnq
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Hi. Thanks a lot for your response. I never knew that they had a proprietary connector setup as well. I followed your first link. The only thing that confused me is that the seller is from NJ and it will cost abt 5.69$ including shipping.
It says
Compatible Model: MDA SDA STM5600
Compatible Brand: T-Mobile MDA SDA STM5600
Condition: New
Just wanted to make sure that I am looking at the same product you are suggesting. Let me know
Thanks again
Anup
PS. I went with your first link since I am not interested in having the mic functionality. Its messy
First post here but I figured I can actually help out so I'll jump in...
First off the one from PPC techs doesn't work, I bought it and sent it back it only plays from the right side when plugged in. Tech support told me they mapped the wrong part number to the wizard and don't have a replacement. This seemed fishy but I sent my adapter back and I'm currently awaiting a refund. In the mean time I went to radio shack and bought the el cheapo adapter they sell and it works perfectly. In fact it even enables the internal microphone for use in the car if your so inclined to do so. Best of all it was $3.99 and local. Sure it's ugly, but it's temporary; I'll be getting a 6" corded version soon from a Treo 650 vendor since they seem to be the same.
Regards,
TS
So I upgraded to a HTC TyTN last month, and I guess I should get rid of my Magician rather than leaving it lying around until it's totally outdated. (Like I did with my Nokia 6600, SonyEricsson T68, etc
I have an HTC Magician (originally sold as Orange SPV M500) which is network-unlocked, and running a very recent QTek firmware version. It has a 512 Mbyte SD card. I'm in London, UK. Would anyone be interested in buying it from me?
There's a slight catch, which is that the earphone speaker is a bit unreliable - cuts in and out. The main speaker (for speakerphone, games, etc) works fine. So you can use the included hands-free gear, or your own bluetooth headset for making calls.
So I thought it might suit a developer who wants a second phone to experiment upon?
(If this thread is off-topic, please forgive me - I had a quick scan around for a more appropriate section of the board to post in, but didn't spot any classifieds/trading area.)