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Hey,
I am confused by the number of choices I have of purchasing HTC devices (of course this is a good thing ). I currently have HTC Magician and am looking to upgrade to a newer device. My question is mainly for people who have owned Magician.
How does Hermes compare with Magician as a phone? How is the reception? How is the in call audio quality? Can the person on the other end hear you? This is important for me as this will be my primary phone.
Is weight/size difference noticeable?
Thanks for your help!
at this moment, i think hermes the best phone ever i had. i'm previous owner of magician. with all the improvement features from magician, it also has more features that magician.
I upgraded from the Magician to the Hermes (Vario II) a month ago - and it cost me since my old contract still had time to run.
The Magician is a decent PDA/phone and it convinced me that a combined phone/PDA was the way to go for me. But it was limited (slow, no 3G, no wi-fi, no keyboard etc.) so I decided to upgrade.
As a phone, the two devices are virtually identical. There is no real difference. Both are fine as phones. I've had no problems whatsoever making or receiving calls on the Hermes (or the Magician). But as a PDA/communication device, there is no comparison. The Hermes blows the Magician out of the water.
The form-factors are similar. The Hermes is slightly thicker (thanks to the real keyboard) and slightly heavier (same reason - plus the extra features) but I store both in their cases on my belt and I don't notice any difference.
The Hermes is a next-generation mobile device. There is no comparison with previous models.
The Cingular 8525 I just got has better voice quality for both sending and receiving than my previous Motorola V551 and v557 phones. It is also better at picking up the signal when it is weak and holding onto it.
Agreed. As a phone, the Hermes has superb sound quality, and the speakerphone is top notch!
One thing I have noted though is that the loudspeaker is very loud - a little 'too' loud for me, I wish that sometimes I could turn it down just another couple of notches, especially when using it for handsfree. It always distorts a bit, and that really bugs me.
I'm sure there's something that could be done about that in software, as the in-call volume slider seems to do little if anything at all...
The Hermes blows my last phone (the Alpine) out the water though. Hardware keyboard, slinkier form factor, WM5, all those lovely features - granted I have had problems with mine but I think that was due to it being one of those problematic early model revisions. I had a herm634, my replacement (which I got today) is a new herm643, so hopefully all should be solved now!
One bugbear: no 3.5mm headphone socket. Whyyyyy do I have to use the glorified mini-USB connector headphones (which incidentally are SHOCKING)?! Granted I know I could get some good quality in-ear headphones, do a bit of soldering and homebrew my own headset, but I really can't be bothered.
Hermes is a great phone, slightly too chunky though, but perfectly reasonable for what it does.
I miss my Magician, and frankly would be quite happy with it still, but the keyboard on the Hermes has grown on me. Of the HTC phones on the market right now, it's perhaps the best (Herald might be attractive, Trinity and Artemis have CPU issues I guess, and lack keyboard)...
I also had the problem with the speakerphone being too loud, had to return it. Watch for manfacturing issues - I had a dodgy scroll wheel (sometimes scrolls the wrong way for one click), speakerphone, and there used to be touch screen issues. These have probably all been corrected in manufacturing now, but check...
A great phone. But do check out the new Etens.
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Not sum of its parts..
I came from Treo 650, as it died and I needed a new PDA/phone. I like the Hermes, but from a comparison point of view I am on the fence.
I like the WM5, better than PalmOS. I like Hermes' speed of operation and its networking capabilities/speed better. But Hermes' accessibility (one-hand dialing, contacts, etc) is nowhere near Treo650/PalmOS. If it wasn't for voice dialing, Hermes would have been returned long ago.
As a phone, I also think Treo 650 is stronger. I had better call hold times with Treo. With Hermes, I think the earpiece volume is low, and I experience fequent call drops, which I didn't have with the Treo. I tried fixing the mode on GSM or on UMTS, but I didn't feel a difference. I also tried at least 4 different ROMs and radio-only ROMs. I am now on the latest HTC ROM (with Cingular in NC USA), using the same SIM card as my Treo had, and I have call drops at least two times out of ~ 10 calls a day.
As a package, however, Hermes is better than Treo 650. Slide-out keyboard alone, is enough for me to live with the other shortcomings.
I also came from the 650.
I was never happy with the reception.
And I needed VC just to get the volume up to a decent level.
Even with the latest Rom Update, it still wasn't as good as my wifes cheap moto 180.
I am even more disappointed with the 650's reception now that I have the 8525.
The 8525 is the best phone I have ever owned. I may even pass on the 750.
Oh, and my speakerphone is too loud also.
I know how you feel about the magician vijay555. Its a terrific phone and wm2003se works so much better than wm2005 imo. BUT the hermes is better, everything I liked about the magician I also like about the hermes, it seems to run a lot faster than the atom and the 3g is very fast (when covered). For me the only thing that could make my dopod better is if it was double the size and vga. I like big screens and it would be more usable for internet browsing or reading.
HTC done good!
I've been thoroughly impressed by the quality of my Cingular 8525 as a phone. Better signal acquisition especially inside buildings where I previously could find no reception, calls are (to my ear) clearer, and the mic is quite sensitive. My speakerphone is too loud in a non-noisy environment and the volume controls are somewhat coarse, but overall, it's a better phone than my old Nokia.
mdf
Also have to mention that the protection for the loudspeaker is much better than on the Alpine - on the Alpine, it's very flimsy: the cover, held in by what appear to be two prongs, can be easily dislodged if you bash or push it, and then it rattles against the speaker all the time. Without totally removing the case and pushing it back in from behind (because that's how it's fitted), or even better glueing it in place, it becomes REALLY ANNOYINg and it makes telephone conversations nigh impossible to understand unless you have it turned up full volume.
Now I have my Hermes, I might take apart the Alpine (I was afraid to while I was still using it as a phone in case I broke it) and try to fix it. Believe me, don't carry one of those around in your pocket for a year (like I did) without some kind of case for it! I feel much safer with having the Hermes in my pocket, though: the screen is recessed more, the speaker is fully protected (just a tiny slot through which you use it to listen, and the actual handsfree loudspeaker is on the back of the device), and it fits in your pocket better (not as wide, a little thicker but meh, works for me). It also doesn't slip out of my hand nearly ALL THE TIME like my Alpine did, particularly when i was using it drunk
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It also doesn't slip out of my hand nearly ALL THE TIME like my Alpine did, particularly when i was using it drunk
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And didn't you notice that the screen alignment problem miraculously disappeared when you were drunk and it was the chicks that slipped out of your hand. A sad and lonely guy, tapping away in a dark corner, pissed but happily grinning with a Hermes in hand and drool puddling on the beer soaked lino of a dingy Brummy dive. The joint went silent, the seedy creatures of the night; painted drugged up waifs eye the guy with the TyTn and you know they're yours cos you're an XDA developer and quicker than they can ask....got the time mister?, you'd done it again but hard this time yep soft was good but as resets go this was a hard moment. The scene ends as Hermes bursts in a climatic, tinny rendering of "Baile la bamba, baile la bamba" as boyo's girl phones to see if he's been arrested for flashing his ROM again.
The very definition of happiness!!
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..using the same SIM card as my Treo had, and I have call drops at least two times out of ~ 10 calls a day.
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It may be worth your while to try one of the new USIMs that Cingular offers with the 8525/3G phones.
I'm soooo on the fringe of buying this from Amazon but the ONE thing keeping me is the fact of taking phone calls in private. First off I HATE bluetooth headsets. I only want to carry my device. Nothing else... With that said are the speakers on the Advantage located so as I can put my ear up to it and cancel out the sound so others can't hear what other people are saying? Or are there dual speakers on the side which would make it quite hard?
Does anyone out there with an Advantage use it like this to take/place calls? Man I'm about to pull the trigger I just can't stand it doesn't have an earpiece...
Is there a super flat bluetooth headset I could possibly attach to the back?
I honestly don't talk that much on my phones mostly data and stuff but when I do need to talk I'd rather not have everyone else hear it...
Thanks.
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Can I put this up to my ear?
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No respectable Athena owners would put this phone up to their face. I use the LG Stlye-I as do others. I agree with you that the BT Earpiece is way over done and in some instances rude to wear.
Having the Style-I for the Athena gets loads of attention as most folks believe that it is your phone (and it's quite the piece). It is smaller than an average hi-lighter pen, has great battery life and a nice caller ID display. Only downside is that it rings quietly and does not have a vibrate mode.
Check e-bay as they run $30 or so depending on the listing.
I'm one of those who are not respectable, and I can't care less if I look like a nut to others. I do turn my volume to the lowest though, but that won't silent it enough. For calls which are important,I do pluck in my wired headset which I use for mp3 anyway. For VOIP I always use wired headset to prevent echo to the other party.
My advice is for you to buy other type of PDA instead of Athena if you are very strongly against using headset (need not be bt, wired will do very well) and feel bothered holding it against your face .
Regards.
I have a bluetooth headset and the wired microphone but I often just use my Ameo straight up to my face. It works ok but does look silly and you have to mess around with the volume. Not good in a quiet office environment because others will hear.
Summary: Possible but NOT ideal!
When going grocery shopping it's a bit ackward to put the phone to my ear and maneuver with 5 plus bags at the same time. I like to keep my hands free, and IMHO the Athena Is just a big too big to keep it to my ear, not only that the volume just isn't low enough to make the conversation private. As eaglesteve stated your best bet would be to get a different wm device. The phone is truely not a 1 handed device, however do keep in mind it has one of the biggest screens available on mobile devices. Just my 2 cents.
Oh and btw there's a seller on ebay stating he has 10 units available at $450 USD and the sale is ending in about 2 hrs. Hope this helps, here's the link:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Unlocked-T-mobi...ryZ38331QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
thanks for the feedback guys
I have many winmo phones but the screen on the Advantage really appeals to me.
the universal has an earpiece I just wish this did...
juiceppc said:
thanks for the feedback guys
I have many winmo phones but the screen on the Advantage really appeals to me.
the universal has an earpiece I just wish this did...
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Like others have said, holding the phone up to your ear does work, but people close can hear your whole conversation.
I use the LG-StyleI and it works great. Leave your advantage on your belt (buy a tuff-as-nuts case) and answer and call using the style-i. You right the screen is great. I also have many winmo phones and the screen on the advantage can't be beat.
I am an occasional phone user. Nobody wants to talk to me ;-) But the sheer joy of owning one of these beasts far outweighs any inconvenience when using the phone (for an occasional user). The screen is large enough to make all the hype about watching videos, reading books, using spreadsheets, viewing website pages, playing hi res games, etc practical and enjoyable. BUY IT!
Athena up to my ear for tellyphone conversation
To juiceppc ,
i own an athena since January 2007 and have been frequently making & receiving calls by putting either my left ear or my right ear near to the right speaker like the Nokia Engage handphone and my mouth not so near to the mic on the left bottom of my athena with both speakers volume and mic volume to the maximum , and in my country - Malaysia i can talk using this way with 100% clarity in a quite enviroment or about 60% to 70% clarity on outdoors but 40% to 50% clarity on jobsites / noisy enviroment. Sometimes i encounter some breakups and cracking calls but other than that i think it's okay for my usage. You can always adjust both volumes to suit your calls but you may need some practise to get the hang of it. I hope this helps & sorry for very late posting
Hi, after reading the threads about stereo bluetooth headsets I was just about buying the Motorola S9 ... until I read comments that it's no good for people with glasses.
So I'm back to square one again.
I'm looking for a recommendation for a bluetooth stereo headset with good sound quality for listening to music, which I can use in the car (i.e. at best it should look unobtrusive and should not cover the ears) and which is comfortable for using with glasses.
Any suggestions for me?
BT 8010
jabra BT 8010 is an excellent one i use it with glasses and i have no problems at all, also it has small lcd, phone book, caller ID, equalizer supports A2DP and Bluetooth 2.0 and the best thing at all it's a stereo not mono.
Hi,
I wear glasses full time and use the Motorola S9s.
I wear them upside down and love them. I have tried every headphones from the ones that came with the phone to a pair of Bang and Olufsens.
These are the only ones I can wear comfortably, (although not as they were intended to be worn)
Though when I'm running I tuck the neck band part up under my hat to stop it bouncing.
I seem to be further down the evolutionary chain and wasnt born equipped with those nice ear flap things everyone else has to hold in ear buds.
(I see kids now being born with USB ports)
I use the Sony HBH DS970 - which are now $39.99 where I bought them http://www.mobilecityonline.com/wireless/store/productdetail.asp?productid=21191
The do not interfere with glasses at all, easy to control calls - one button to use voice activated dialing, end call, or last number redial. As far as being a music player (I use PocketPlayer from Conduits) it has the buttons to: stop/start, forward/reverse, and power on/off. The volume +/- works for calls or music, depending on when you adjust volume. It will display the number calling you, but really displays nothing else "as is". Battery life for continuous music playback is about 2 1/2 hours. You can charge and use the device at the same time if need be. On standby without being used it would probably last a week.
What I also like about them, is you can use just one earbud if you want. While driving you can hear around you better this way. When you use both, it blocks out other noises pretty well. It looks pretty discreet too - there are no flashing lights, and it just looks like a little MP3 player.
One other thing to consider with the S9 that I didn't think through very well. It may or may not apply to you but maybe others. If you lift weights the S9 is a royal pain. The behind the neck design is no good when lying on your back to do certain lifts such as the bench. I turn them every which way to do my workout and it seems I spend more time messing with my headset than I do lifting.
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One other thing to consider with the S9 that I didn't think through very well. It may or may not apply to you but maybe others. If you lift weights the S9 is a royal pain. The behind the neck design is no good when lying on your back to do certain lifts such as the bench. I turn them every which way to do my workout and it seems I spend more time messing with my headset than I do lifting.
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Sounds like you need to upgrade to the "S9-D" to take advantage of that time spent messing with the headset.
LaPank said:
Hi, after reading the threads about stereo bluetooth headsets I was just about buying the Motorola S9 ... until I read comments that it's no good for people with glasses.
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I wear glasses full time, and I don't have a problem at all. But my frames are almost wire thin, so that makes a big difference.
If you have a simple wire rim take a look at the Oakley Razorwire. It snapes right on my glasses and folds out of the way when im not using it.
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If you have a simple wire rim take a look at the Oakley Razorwire. It snapes right on my glasses and folds out of the way when im not using it.
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I like this concept, but the BIG question is.... How well do they work? If the person I'm talking to can't hear me, and vise versa, there're just slick looking decoration for my glasses.
http://oakley.ca/pd/5217
Oakley O Rokr Pro...enough said.
I own the itech clip radio http://www.accessoryjack.com/servlet/the-570/i.Tech-Clip-Radio-Bluetooth/Detail and really like it. I bought it because I wanted a built in FM radio, that and I can use whatever headphones I want.
The sound quality is good and the controls are pretty easy to use. The only downside I have found is that I must delete and re sync it every time I want to use it. For some reason, if I don't delete and re sync it, I can only make calls with it. Who knows.
Jeff
LaPank said:
Hi, after reading the threads about stereo bluetooth headsets I was just about buying the Motorola S9 ... until I read comments that it's no good for people with glasses.
So I'm back to square one again.
I'm looking for a recommendation for a bluetooth stereo headset with good sound quality for listening to music, which I can use in the car (i.e. at best it should look unobtrusive and should not cover the ears) and which is comfortable for using with glasses.
Any suggestions for me?
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contact lenses? laser surgery? head transplant?
Thanks a lot for all the input!
@scharnet: the one you are suggesting looks absolutely great, only those earbuds tend not to hold too well in my ears. It's a shame that Sony doesn't sell this one with a connector for your own headphones.
Having said that, looking through the other products of Sony Ericsson I've seen that the older versions have this feature.
So I'm thinking about buying the Sony Ericsson HBH-DS220. Of course, unfortunately it has limited functionality: No display, it is complicated to adjust the volume, you can only skip tracks and jump back to the last played track. Also, it seems to have a rather week battery.
I hope I still find something better, but maybe I'll have to stick with this one.
I'm getting a pair of JayBird JB-200. They should arrive on Monday so when I get them I will let you know what they are like.
This one looks promising, but I haven't used it:
http://www.mobilecityonline.com/wireless/store/productdetail.asp?productid=23116
Can anyone recommend a good (but sensibly priced) BT headset that I can use with my TyTN II and my Nokia E65?
I have a vodafone branded plantronics at the moment but it spent 2 hours in the washing machine
Allen Mead said:
Can anyone recommend a good (but sensibly priced) BT headset that I can use with my TyTN II and my Nokia E65?
I have a vodafone branded plantronics at the moment but it spent 2 hours in the washing machine
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If you can get a Jawbone 2, I'd highly recommend it. I've gone through countless motorolas, scalas and plantronics but apparently I sound the best on the jawbone, even when doing 100mph on the highway with the music pumped up!
Allen Mead said:
Can anyone recommend a good (but sensibly priced) BT headset that I can use with my TyTN II and my Nokia E65?
I have a vodafone branded plantronics at the moment but it spent 2 hours in the washing machine
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My old Plantronics (510???) went thru the washer *and* an hour in the dryer about 2 months ago. I couldn't believe when it powered on... and, it's still working to this day.
There went my excuse to upgrade to the Jawbone2!
If you aren't going to be in a noisy environment, you can pick up the Plantronics 510 pretty cheap. It's a little bigger, but pretty comfortable.
If you are like me, work in noisy environment, and want something that does a pretty good job at noise, the jawbone2 is a good choice. It's kind of pricey,
and some people can't get it to fit correctly, but it does its job really well.
I had the jawbone1, and never could get it to fit, and bought a customer ear piece from pilot stuff, expensive, but it makes for a PERFECT fit. It fit the jawbone 2 without any problem.
I would recommend the BlueAnt Z9i
It work pretty well in environments that are a bit loud and you can pair it to both your phones simultaneously.
Motoroal S9s hands down for me.
I just bought the Motorola S705. I am quite happy with, it pairs w/o any problem with my Kaiser, it has a FM Tuner (I wanted one becasue the Kaiser doesn't have radio).
The LCD screen shows the number calling you (not the name saved in the phone, at least I don't think so), as well as the radio and streamed song names (RDS technology). You can of course control the music program (pause, play, etc) but it will not show the name of the MP3 you're listening. Not so critical.
The must is that you can use whatever ears plugs you want cause they are plugged via a normal mini jack 3,5mm .
I did not used it so far to phone so I can't report on the microphone quality.
EDIT: yeah ok for phoning, in a quiet environment the person could hear me well, no pb. But the quality to hear this person was low to medium. That was not sounding so well. It could be a ear plugs issue, could try with others. Anyway a very nice and affordable headset.
Thanks for all your suggestions chaps, much appreciated
Blueant Z9i?
Has anyone used the Blueant Z9i with the Tilt? If so, any problems?
So far I have not seen any bluetooth headsets that look cool while you are wearing them. Usually you look like you have a bug on your ear. This is why I went with the Motorola T505 which is nice as it takes your calls and music from your phone using Bluetooth, then sends the signal to your car stereo using a Powerful FM Transmitter.
I had a Plantronics Headset which worked really well but It looked like something that came fromt eh original Star Trek Series with this bulky thing behing the ear. I also had a Cardo Scala Headset which also worked really well with some of my phones but not so well with others - (Tiny sound on listeners end I was told) This device was bulky right on the ear so it looked like a beetle sitting on my ear. Nothing worse then pulling up beside a car full of hot girls and they look over and see this bulky geeky gadget on you face.
What I would really love is for someone to come out with a bluetooth headset that is like those (I know they are not real) used on Stargate Atlantis) Very discrete.
Actually, the S9s look very cool when wearing them imo. When people look at them, they're just baffled. If you have long hair, they can even be covered and nobody can see them (teachers ).
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Actually, the S9s look very cool when wearing them imo. When people look at them, they're just baffled. If you have long hair, they can even be covered and nobody can see them (teachers ).
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Who makes the S9's? I want to take a look. How do they work? Good sound? Complaints from listeners on the other end.
I like the looks of the Apple Bluetooth Headset - They look pretty small; however, all the reviews I have read basically say that the device sucks.
Motorolla makes them and they are flat out amazing. Couldn't ask for a better headset. I rarely ever have it die out (take it to school and it's on almost all the time). The only time i get complaints is when i talk to low (because i'm in a bus) but other than that (outside, home, etc), amazing quality.
The S9s is cool and I have already looked at these for working out with; however, you cannot leagally use this for driving in a car as it sits in both ears.
True, however i have a little work-around for that (works great). Since when you're on a call, voice only comes in through the left side so i just stick the left side in my ear and the right side hangs on my neck (very flexible) which makes it perfectly legal
You could do that but I would find it awkward and distracting. I have a Jabra bluetooth stereo headset that uses regular earbuds and I could technically use this in the car as well letting one of the earbuds dangle, but I don't. I don't like having extra distractions from driving - cords dangling from my head - or in the S9s half of it on the ear and the other half around the neck. I have tried one of these on (S9s) and although it works really well - It was not as comfortable to wear as the Jabra set I bought. I would think that in the car - it would be awkward to turn you head to look over at your blind spot
I use Blueant Z9 for several months. No problems to pair, good sound etc.
The rubber earpiece started to disintegrate recently and today had completely fallen off. Blueant promiced to ship a replacement.
I have the BT8010 from Jabra. Works great, and comes with a slew of features you almost NEVER find on bluetooth headsets (mono a2dp, oled display with battery meter, 30 entry mini phonebook, 8 device pairing, 2 connections at a time, and a detachable stereo earbud that leeches power from the headset for stereo music playback). The only thing i dont like is the lack of Noise Processing. I occasionally get comments about sounding like im in a tunnel if im laying in my bedroom talking, but for the most part, no complaints. Its also just a tick over $30 at Tiger Direct now.
I just went ahead over the weekend and ordered a bulk pack Jabra BT8040 from Newegg.com after hearing good things about it from people I know. It was about $35 shipped, and comes with everything the retail version does, except in a bag instead of a box. Im looking forward to seeing how well it sounds to people I talk to since it has noise processing in it. It also is one of the very few mono bluetooth headsets available that has A2DP and remote functions built in.
If the BT8040 doesnt cure my occasional sound problems that people comment on when talking to them, I think ill try out a jawbone since they are under $60 now and see if that takes care of the problem. Ive heard too many things about how the jawbone2 is not as good at anything other than being smaller than the original. Less battery life, harder to keep pinned to your cheek, etc...
Now that the 1.5 build is being unofficially released I can finally spring for some A2DP BT headphones. I'm not sure where to go to find some good up-to-date reviews so I thought I should ask you guys.
Anyone have any suggestions for a good pair of stereo bluetooth headphones?
(wrong section, post in accessories next time) but, how about instead of buying a set headset, try something like this :
http://www.amazon.com/Motorola-8909...2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1240165414&sr=8-2
its called a bluetooth dongle, you can plug in your own headsets. Im planning on buying one on eBay, they are a bit cheaper there.
Crap, you're right. My eyes are accustomed to skipping over that section and going right the skins. My bad. If a mod wants to move this, feel free.
However, now that I know where to search there is a similar thread already there. *hangs head in shame*
suggestion
I have a BlueAnt X5i and have for over 2years now and greatly impressed.
It comes with a 'base' that has a 3.5mm jack (stereo/mic) if you don't have a a2DP phone.
While you are waiting, get a spitter and have cordless music. Also, I have the 'base' attached to the PC for cordless Skype.
I'm cheap and I'm thinking about getting this: http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/r.88888888~sku.8422
Any suggestions? If you find one with a screen in the same price range, please feel free to post it! =P
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I'm cheap and I'm thinking about getting this: http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/r.88888888~sku.8422
Any suggestions? If you find one with a screen in the same price range, please feel free to post it! =P
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The dealextreme dongle is ok. I would recommend replacing the earbuds (should be removable) with your own - otherwise it works just fine.
I heard the quality on that one is a bit rough compared to the name brand motorola. But then again... for the price its a steal. Personally, id go for the motorola though, it has a built in FM radio, display, and its a Class 1 device.
I used to use a motorola MOTOROKR S9 headphones before I lost them a week ago.
I'm planning on buying Sony Ericsson HBH-DS980 BT heaphones, google reviews for both of them, they are pretty good and aesthetically pleasing
I'm not a fan of the BT dongle to headphone adapter. I mean, the point of having bluetooth headphones is to be wire free, but with that you'll still have to have a pair of headphones wired up to a dongle.
I use the Motorola S9's, and they are fantastic & rugged. They look great, you can barely feel them and they stay in place. I work out and run a lot with them, sometimes in light rain and they're still kicking a year later!
By now I'm sure you can pick them up for pretty cheap too.
I almost bought a BT stereo headset when I was using a Shadow as my main phone. Upgraded to the G1 just before I purchased the headset and since it doesn't (yet) have A2DP I have not made the purchase. I did a lot of reading around and found one from Plantronics to be the one that looked the best to me. The headsets they make have always got good reviews.
Anyway here is the link to the one I almost bought and probably will buy when I update my G1 to the new rom.
http://www.plantronics.com/north_america/en_US/products/mobile/bluetooth-headsets/voyager-855
If you prefer the dongle adapter then check this one out.
http://www.plantronics.com/north_am...s;jsessionid=AWRKVWCO3HRZOCQBGNYCFFAKAEZW4IV0
Good luck in your purchase. BTW you can find both of these for much cheaper than the links I provided. Google will save you some cash!
Here's what I just bought: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000YTRQR2
It's amazing how little A2DP headphones have progressed in the last few years. I would have thought newer ones would be lightyears better than these but all the reviews I see are either a few years old or they have the same basic complaints and accolades as the ones from a few years ago.
Anyway, we'll see how these work. I might get some Motorola s9-hd's later on. I agree with the above post about dongle's being counterproductive to the whole wireless bt idea. With Haykuro's 1.5 build out already and supporting a2DP I figured the time was now to get this.
Thanks for all the suggestions. Keep them coming because stereo bluetooth is now an Android reality and more and more people are going to have questions in the next month or so.
I have heard a lot of complaints about the Motorola HT820's slipping around alittle and just generally being uncomfortable.
I can't wait for my S9HD to get here (already ordered). I also ordered a pair of S9 for my girlfriend just so I could see if the HD really make much difference for standard mp3 use.
Rick
Breach said:
I have heard a lot of complaints about the Motorola HT820's slipping around alittle and just generally being uncomfortable.
I can't wait for my S9HD to get here (already ordered). I also ordered a pair of S9 for my girlfriend just so I could see if the HD really make much difference for standard mp3 use.
Rick
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That's awesome. Please let me know what you think! And I'll post about the 820's hopefully in the next week or so.
NickPDX said:
Anyway here is the link to the one I almost bought and probably will buy when I update my G1 to the new rom.
http://www.plantronics.com/north_america/en_US/products/mobile/bluetooth-headsets/voyager-855
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I purchased that exact model last month and have been using it with the new rom. I am completley satisfied with it. Comes with a bunch of extra ear pieces for different size ear canals and a little carrying case to boot.
Its on sale w/ free shipping ATM.
Plantronics Voyager 855.
drppdatbrth said:
I purchased that exact model last month and have been using it with the new rom. I am completley satisfied with it. Comes with a bunch of extra ear pieces for different size ear canals and a little carrying case to boot.
Its on sale w/ free shipping ATM.
Plantronics Voyager 855.
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I have this model as well. Its great...
I have these, they fit well and sound great over all they are SUGAR!!!
http://www.amazon.com/Motorola-HT82...?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1240355444&sr=1-19
Breach said:
I have heard a lot of complaints about the Motorola HT820's slipping around alittle and just generally being uncomfortable.
Rick
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You heard WRONG... how can they slip when there as snug as a bug and sit on both ears and cradle the back of your head (great design) NOT on the top of your head. After a few minutes I forget I have them on.
I also use them to connect to my pc late at night and watch movies on my 52" HD TV
Sound it great!!