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Old 04-05-2009 | 02:20 AM
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Bluetooth Earpieces

I need some recommendations for a quality BT earpiece.

First and foremost, I need to feel like it is secure. I hate ones that feel like they are going to fall off every time I turn my head.

I like the sound quality of the ones that kind of go inside your ear.

I recently returned a Plantronics to Costco, despite being about the best I have found yet. It was made for people with an inner ear canal slightly bigger than mine, so it hurt after about five minutes.

I am returning (tomorrow) a Motorola to Costco as it flops around like a wet noodle. Never even paired it to my phone...

Probably going to try a Motorola H12 next http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product...se=&lang=en-US

What do you guys have or recommend? Link to said products?
Old 04-05-2009 | 09:12 AM
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Jawbone 2

Israeli military grade technology FTW!

Best one out there. Also comes with many attachments for different ear sizes, and among the best in noise cancelling technology. I can have the radio in my car on fairly loud, and all the person hears is me, with very little, faint background noise (but they can't tell what they are hearing)...If you want you can call me and i'll demonstrate..

Old 04-05-2009 | 12:49 PM
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Thanks Shoofin, looks promising.

How does it "wear" with glasses/sunglasses on?
Old 04-05-2009 | 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by stogie1020
Thanks Shoofin, looks promising.

How does it "wear" with glasses/sunglasses on?
When I have the BT on my ear and I put my sunglasses on, it gets a little in the way, so I take the BT off, put the glasses on then the BT back on, then it's not in the way at all, and is pretty comfortable, you can barely feel it on you.

So no demo necessary?
Old 04-05-2009 | 12:58 PM
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Good to know. I am still pre- and , so no demo needed at this time... Thanks though!


OK,.... What are you wearing?
Old 04-05-2009 | 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by stogie1020
Good to know. I am still pre- and , so no demo needed at this time... Thanks though!


OK,.... What are you wearing?
jeans and a tee shirt because it's so frikkin nice outside (finally)...sexy, eh?
Old 04-05-2009 | 05:06 PM
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For reviews:
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Old 04-05-2009 | 05:58 PM
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^I've heared many mixed reviews about that headset. Same with the Jawbone too.
Old 04-05-2009 | 07:42 PM
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Nothing but good reviews.


Just don't walk around with them in your ear constantly.
Old 04-05-2009 | 11:42 PM
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Jawbone 2. Best headset I have used.
Old 04-06-2009 | 12:26 AM
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OK, got a Jabra, but couldn't force myself to shell out for the Jawbone2. I don't use these things often, I just need one that when I do need it, it works and is comfortable.

Got the BT530: (sorry about the music, thanks Jabra...)

http://www.jabra.com/Sites/Jabra/na-...abraBT530.aspx
Old 04-06-2009 | 07:07 AM
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I have the orginal Jawbone. Jawbone 2 can be had for $65 here http://www.cellphoneshop.net/blde.html
Old 04-06-2009 | 10:39 AM
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I've got a Jabra BT500 for when I'm at home. Used to use it in my old car all the time, but with the HFL I don't need it there anymore. You can wear that thing for hours at a time and forget its there. I've had it for a few years now and its still awesome.
Old 04-06-2009 | 11:19 AM
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I've got a Jawbone 2 and it's great! My wife has the nicest, newest Motorola and there's no comparison in sound quality to a Jawbone.
Old 04-06-2009 | 12:58 PM
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Have you had a chance to use BT530 for streaming music from cellphone via BT ?
Old 04-06-2009 | 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by sr4dt
Have you had a chance to use BT530 for streaming music from cellphone via BT ?
Just did it, and it works well.
Old 04-06-2009 | 04:16 PM
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I've seen mixed reviews on the Jawbone II, also, but I might just have to trust AZine on this one and get it.
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Old 04-06-2009 | 07:24 PM
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Im not crazy about my jawbone.
Old 04-06-2009 | 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Whiskers
Im not crazy about my jawbone.
Go on.........

I just realized my new Jabra BT530 will not voice dial on my BB8830 and was going to return it and get the jawboneII.
Old 04-06-2009 | 11:04 PM
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Just get the Jawbone 2...You won't regret it...
Old 04-06-2009 | 11:50 PM
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OK, I will, but personally I think it looks a little 'Faygala' with the pattern. Just my .02, and I will be ordering it ASAP anyway.

Probably only wear it when I have a solid white or blue shirt on though...
Old 04-07-2009 | 01:49 AM
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Im a fan of plantronics and jabra. Have had my plantronics for over a year and still like it. I personally wouldnt pay for then 50 for a bluetooth. Easy to lose so why spend extra?
Old 04-07-2009 | 06:07 AM
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Originally Posted by stogie1020
Go on.........

I just realized my new Jabra BT530 will not voice dial on my BB8830 and was going to return it and get the jawboneII.
Im not sure if I got the Jawbone 1 or 2, I got it for free (long story)....But, it doesn't feel that comfortable, people can't really hear me and the white button needs to rest on the check for it to work...
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Old 04-07-2009 | 11:09 AM
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I purchased 3 jawbones for my family. of the three of us using them, i have the toughest time getting it to rest secure in my ear even after trying the different sized ear grommets or whatever the hell those things are called. Sound quality is amazing, I'll give you that much.
Old 04-07-2009 | 12:39 PM
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Eh, buddy of mine has a Jawbone, he doesn't like it. Went back to his Jabra after a few weeks.

Before the Jabra, I also had a Plantronics Explorer. Well, I still have it. Have had it for about 3 years or so. Fantastic. Lightweight, secure, good sound quality and nobody ever said they had a problem hearing me.
Old 04-07-2009 | 01:31 PM
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Alright, the one I have is actually very comfortable and secure, it just doesn't voice dial, which I don't use often anyway... I think I will just keep it.
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Old 04-07-2009 | 08:35 PM
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Seriously, do I have to call you for a demo?
Old 04-08-2009 | 06:49 PM
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I am using a Jabra from like 5 years ago and it works fine. A bunch of my friends and co-workers use Jawbones and they swear by them but I have never had a single problem with my Jabra so I never saw the need to upgrade. If I did though I would probably get a Jawbone 2.
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I have my car BT...but when im outside the car i use jabra
Old 04-13-2009 | 03:19 AM
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Old 04-13-2009 | 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by stogie1020
Just did it, and it works well.
Cool..

Originally Posted by Shoofin
Just get the Jawbone 2...You won't regret it...
Shoofin do you know if Jawbone2 can be used for streaming music from cellphone via BT.
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