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A3ONE2VJCDI5GZ | B0007UC5U6 | William Lau | [
0,
4
] | BT250 and this newer BT250v are pure junk. The sound quality on these two units are horrid, there are no other ways to describe it. My friends and coworkers can identify these units remotely and asked that I do not speak to them using the BT250 or BT250v. The microphone is sooooo sensitive and un-tuned, it is particularly unusable in cars or while walking. The road noise or wind noise will over saturate your voice. Even under ideal quiet surrounding, normal speech will come out muddy and weak. The battery life also shortens significantly during the 1 year warranty with moderate use. The button on this unit doesn't help with usability. With the earhook design, one would push the button in the direction perpendicular into the ear to activate the button, a task easily done with one finger and no pain. However, this unit uses the behind the ear design, where you would have to use two fingers with a motion to pinch your earlobe to activate the button, it's truly an unpleasant experience. In addition, the vibrate alert feature is just stupid and useless. In most cases, one would be wearing this unit, so the audible ringing can be heard--why would you need it to vibrate???I truly advise against buying this unit. | 1 | Junk, pure junk! | 1,139,529,600 | 02 10, 2006 |
A2RHHJR50UREFC | B0007W1K3C | Cantaffordit | [
0,
0
] | I have several of these. I also have lots of bluetooth headsets. For those times where I can live with a wired headset (which is most of the time) I use this one. You can sit in a crowded restaurant and the person you are talking to thinks you are alone in a quiet office.Brilliant design that every phone maker should license and build in to their handsets.It has two microphones, one facing your mouth and one facing out. They are cross-connected so any sound that comes through both sides is cancelled. Only sound coming from your mouth is picked up.Stays in your ear without the loop, and seals the ear canal so well that I actually have to turn DOWN my volume.The earpiece is the same as the Shure e2c consumer-grade in-ear monitor (which I also own). So you are essentially getting 1/2 of a $100+ in-ear monitor for your phone. That means excellent sound quality. When combined with the best noise cancelling I've ever used, I can say that this is the best kept secret in telephony.I use this on my cell phone and on my land-line phones. No one ever knows where I am or what kind of phone I'm on.Highly recommended... | 5 | Best noise cancelling ever, Wonderful! | 1,225,756,800 | 11 4, 2008 |
A1MEUAPJHOHEBQ | B0007W1K3C | George Raft "George in Port Orchard" | [
0,
0
] | I've had this unit for about a year, it acts as an ear plug on the ear I'm wearing it on, and I can hear my caller even in strong winds. The audio quality is great. Since the microphone sits directly in front of my mouth the caller can hear me just fine and many times they don't know I am in the car. Since it's a wired unit, there are no batteries to charge and it's always ready to go. If you don't mind things in your ear this is a great head set.Update: Moved to an I-Phone from my Palm phone. I had to get a 2.5mm adapter to 3.5, The phone does not see the headset most of the time and won't route calls to it. Same with Blackberry Curve. I hope sure will make a new model for these phones, I miss using it. | 5 | Easy to hear your caller great noise suppression | 1,220,313,600 | 09 2, 2008 |
A2UQAE6SRS5BW0 | B0007W1K3C | J. S. Schlatter "jschlat" | [
0,
0
] | I was having trouble with wind noise in my convertible causing too much noise to hear phone conversations with normal over-the-ear headsets. This headset has a soft rubber grommet which seals to the inside of the ear. There are several grommet sizes to fit most ears.The seal prevents most wind noise and dramatically improves the perceived volume.The rubber piece is good for about 6 months before becoming hard. 2 of each size are provided. | 4 | Good ear seal | 1,175,904,000 | 04 7, 2007 |
A25LM23UM50GD | B0007W1K3C | Mark "Sorokahdeen" | [
21,
22
] | Shure's QuietSpot headset is the best headset on the market, period. The only problem with it is Shure's coyness about how it works and why microphone placement is *absolutely crucial* when using it. Once you understand that, you understand everything you need to in order to want it more than you want anyone else's.The "problem" with the QuietSpot--mentioned by other reviewers here--is not a failure of engineering or quality control, but one of emphasis in their documentation. Barring an actual defective unit (which will usually not work at all) there is nothing wrong with the QuietSpot that proper adjustment doesn't totally eliminate. I believe that Shure doesn't tell you this for fear of alienating technically unsophisticated customers. Since I have nothing to sell you, I am blissfully unconcerned with boring you and can write something useful. Please note that I write this on the basis of a close examination of a working QuietSpot and an educated layman's knowledge.Observation tells me that, Shure's QuietSpot headset uses active noise cancellation and it is the only cellular headset on the market that does. This means that the mouthpiece of the headset uses two microphones: one takes in the sound from the world around you while the second takes in the sound from your mouth.Using a trick of wiring, this dual-microphone arrangement uses the sound from the outside world and uses it to weaken the sound from the microphone closer to our mouth. Since both microphones take in surrounding sound, the strongest sound that *isn't* cancelled out is your voice.For this to work, the microphones need very good alignment with your mouth. The QuietSpot demands that you have the 'mouth-side' microphone pointed directly at your mouth, and the 'world side' microphone pointed directly outwards without mis-alignments like having the microphone-housing too far below or two far above the side of your mouth, or having the microphone housing turned on its side.The tough part about this is that the boom that holds the microphone can twist and bend while the QuietSpot is in your pocket or case, turning the microphone head around onto its side. If the microphone-head is turned on it's side, or set too far above or below your mouth, then both microphones pick up your voice with equal intensity and the arrangement does exactly as it's supposed to: It treats *your voice* like background-noise and sends everything you say off into oblivion.The solution is easy and useful: you have to learn to put the QuietSpot's microphone in the right place every time you put it on. Once you learn to do this with the windscreen on, you have what is close to the perfect headset. I have used the QuietSpot, standing in bars in New York City with the jukebox blasting and not had to raise my voice very far above an ordinary conversational volume and with the QuietSpot's noise-blocking earpiece, I could hear my listener perfectly. The two-way noise elimination of a well-adjusted QuietSpot is amazing, providing a sense of intimacy and privacy in conversations that no other headset ever gave me including one or two that cost more.The only other thing you need to know about the QuietSpot is that it is particularly sensitive to wind=noise and unless you intent to never use it outside, it is best to keep the windscreen permanently attached to the unit. You can do this with a needle and thread through the foam, or with a thin-strand of wire. Once you've done this, you'll have to learn to make the important adjustment by touch but even then, it's still easy.Now that you know all this, give the QuietSpot a try. You won't be disappointed. | 5 | Brilliant Engineering, slightly unclear documentation | 1,175,212,800 | 03 30, 2007 |
AU2J5CNYCD4EG | B0007W1K3C | Mumma | [
0,
0
] | I did my research years ago when I purchased this off Amazon. It's been the best headset for all these years. It followed me through 2.5mm cell phones to 3.5mm cell phones with an adapter. Sadly, the other parties can no longer hear me with it. I even tried a new 2.5 to 3.5mm adapter with no luck. I'm looking for a new headset and there's NOTHING like this one. Shure had it right and I wish they still made it. Not everyone likes bluetooth where it's hard to hear and be heard. I can't believe there's nothing like this on the market anymore. Jabra all has bad reviews and I tried a Plantronics one and returned it. I'm mourning the loss of this headset and wish it'd magically work again. | 5 | Best Headset I've ever owned | 1,342,396,800 | 07 16, 2012 |
A29B4PAIOL7HYG | B0007W1K3C | N. Caruso "gibsonjunkie" | [
7,
8
] | I drive a convertible and I have gone through 6 different hands-free devices that didn't work. Wind noise is awfully high with the top down, and my wife could never hear me when I talked on a hands-free. That is no longer a problem. The Shure works great! It is comfortable, clear sounding and best of all - I'm audible when I speak. If it had a "turbo" button, it would be perfect, but other than that - it is terrific. This is the best I've seen... | 5 | Finally a headset that works!!! | 1,131,494,400 | 11 9, 2005 |
ADLVFFE4VBT8 | B0007WWAGI | A. Dent "Aragorn" | [
1,
1
] | The only thing that I can add to the hundreds of reviews already posted here is my own experiences (we ordered 2 of these).Positives:- No earbud going into the ear - this is a BIG positive because I can't stand those and, apparently they are not good for you.- Quick charging.- Easy to pair - in my case with a Razr and a Blackberry.- Easy to turn on/off, by simply folding/unfolding the microphone boom.- Pretty good instructions.Negatives:- My wife complains that the sound quality is not always perfect.- Being as small as it is, perhaps some carrying pouch should have been included.- The charging interface is not a mini-USB but some weird, proprietary plug.- If there is a way to attach this to the left ear, I am not aware of it.At this time, my wife decided to keep hers but she will give the second one to her girlfriend as a birthday present :) | 4 | Overall good but not perfect | 1,223,769,600 | 10 12, 2008 |
A3DIS5O83SQJWW | B0007WWAGI | Amazon Customer "geekacres" | [
1,
1
] | I have been using the HS850 for the better part of 2008 and have found it to be a competent little unit. It pairs quite nicely with my Motorola i880 that was assigned by my employer. I find the volume level to be good, though not outstanding. I can hear the other party quite clearly and have had no complaints going in the other direction.The HS850 that I got from Amazon came with a charger and minimal instructions, but I had no issues. After being plugged in for one overnight cycle it was ready to go. The fact that the mike boom also acts as an on/off switch is great, as it tends to conserve battery life. Are there better units on the market ? Most likely. But I feel that I've gotten some decent value out of this handy headset from Motorola. | 4 | It just works | 1,218,412,800 | 08 11, 2008 |
A1NQWPG6HZQEGH | B0007WWAGI | Amazon Customer | [
11,
11
] | Seems like Bluetooth headsets are a very subjective experience. I have a Treo 700P and I tried a number of different BT headsets before I settled on the HS850. I have no problems pairing with my phone and it fits my ear just fine. What sold me on this particular headset was the outgoing sound quality. My wife, mother, and paralegal all report that this is the best sounding headset I have had. It does a good job of avoiding background noise. I previously had the Jabra JX-10 and despite good reviews from others, I found the outgoing sound quality low when there was any background noise. The only criticism I have of the HS-850 is that the incoming sound could be louder. | 4 | Works for me. | 1,163,980,800 | 11 20, 2006 |
AV1GL5WEA5MRW | B0007WWAGI | Amazon Customer "Tech-head in Coventry" | [
0,
0
] | I was stunned. After 2 plantronics (a 320 and a 330) I was tired of earhooks that came loose and dropped calls. I thought it was my provider when my calls got dropped consistently in the same areas on my drive to/from work. But this headset is phenomenal! maybe one dropped call in a week... And the off/on operation is great! Open/close the boom to turn off/on! I love this headset... and I don't say that often | 5 | I was really surprised... | 1,223,424,000 | 10 8, 2008 |
A3S9DOTT4Z8JF9 | B0007WWAGI | Amozarte | [
0,
0
] | I used this headset with the Moto RAZR and it worked flawlessly. I was quite happy with the audio quality (folks I talked to never complained about background noise, even while driving) and battery life was more than adequate. Additionally I thought the button functions like mute, swapping calls, etc. were pretty easy to use.Why then, you ask, did you rate it only four out of five stars? I'm glad you asked!My disappointment came when I merged my cell phone and PDA by buying a smartphone, an HP iPaq. The headset connected to the new phone without a hitch and worked flawlessly... for a while.After anywhere from a day to a month, without any warning, the headset would cease working, refusing to connect to the phone. The fix required hard resetting the phone every time it failed.Since hard resetting at random intervals was hardly an acceptable way to go about business, I called Motorola for support. Without so much as a single step of troubleshooting I was told to contact the phone manufacturer, HP.Would you like to guess what HP told me? If you guessed "Call Motorola", you win the cupie doll. After calling both manufacturers repeatedly, begging for any input they could give, HP admitted that this headset was not one of a very small group of headsets specifically approved as compatible with the phone. They added that not being on the list does not necessarily mean it won't work, after all it worked just fine for random periods of time (read: I very well could have a defective headset in my hands).Motorola's response never waivered... "Go talk to HP."I knock off a star not for the very plausible prospect that the problem could lie with the phone manufacturer, but for the less than cordial attitude. Refusing to even troubleshoot a product is called passing the buck. For all they knew, it very well could have been a defective unit but they were too quick to dismiss me to know for sure.My solution was to buy aJabra BT250v Bluetooth Headset with Vibrating Alert [Retail Packaged], after which I had no problems.My summary would be that this headset will likely perform beautifully with any Motorola phone. In fact, it probably works well with many other phones too- just don't expect to receive any support if your phone is not a Motorola. | 4 | Superb headset- if you use a Motorola phone | 1,191,369,600 | 10 3, 2007 |
A38X9XX2ZRR0ON | B0007WWAGI | AS | [
2,
2
] | I believe becuase of the boom it tends to "flap" around more so then the likes of say H500 hands free, but that only seems awkward when you have fast head movement, otherwise not a problem. Will not fall off, barely notice it is there, very comfortable, unlike the H605 I tried. The volume is not a problem, loud enough and callers can hear my whispers, I did crank the volume to full. Loud enough but I feel that the H605 I tried was louder, but that is a direct in ear ear piece, but that thing was very uncomforatable so this is a excelent balance of everything, plus a neat boom to flip open and answer, I can slip this on the ear very easy. I like.Just a note, MOT once again has a different charger for this piece, it is NOT a usb connecter, but a pin connector, oh and FYI, to plug it in, it has to be upside down, read the instructions first or you may be scratching you head trying to plug in the charger. | 4 | Ah thats better | 1,162,166,400 | 10 30, 2006 |
A20EEWWSFMZ1PN | B0007WWAGI | bernie "xyzzy" | [
0,
0
] | This animal is fantastic. Fool that I was I was using a headset with a wire. Every time I turned me head the ear piece would fall out. If I did not turn me head I still had the feeling that this thing was just waiting to strangle me.I reluctantly went to the Motorola HS850 Bluetooth Headset to find what life could be without a wire. All I had to do was initially charge it. The phone did all the rest for me; it located the headset and immediately started to use it. I have it set for one ring tome just to alert me and then it answers. There is virtually no background noise so you have to say "Hello". The voice comes in clear and loud enough to use in noisy areas. However I just tell the caller to hold on and go to a more appropriate location if I am on foot. I do not want to be accused of being rude or talking to my self. When in the car the warning gives I time to turn the radio off and the caller can not detect that I am mobile. Again I try to make care calls curt or call back from a static location. Other mobile commuters do not get offended by me having a hand up to me ear as I change lanes with out signaling.I keep the phone on my belt but never have to pull it out. I seldom make out-going calls however the phone and the headset are designed to make voice dialing instructions and still not have to pull the phone out. At home I leave the phone on a book case across the room and the headset still works well. When I feel like being a recluse all I have to do is fold the headset and it is turned off. | 5 | Motorola HS850 Bluetooth Headset | 1,135,036,800 | 12 20, 2005 |
A8QAOMRX0JLXJ | B0007WWAGI | Bill Clark | [
13,
18
] | One of the most worthless items I've ever had. No troubleshooting information in the manual. Works when it wants as opposed to when I want. Charge doesn't seem to last a day without any use. Whoever thought a blue flashing light on your ear was stylish should get a lobotomy.I give up on bluetooth. And mostly, nomo MotoOne star because I can't give it a lower vote. | 1 | Infuriating | 1,146,268,800 | 04 29, 2006 |
A1BGT2AJOBGLHK | B0007WWAGI | Blades "Blades" | [
0,
0
] | This is one of the better BT headsets that I own. You can hear at your end AND you ARE heard clearly at the other. Talk time is great standby time is great. I let my wife borrow it to see if she liked it, needless to say I have ordered another one for myself. MOTO keeps getting better. | 5 | Great BT Accessory | 1,213,660,800 | 06 17, 2008 |
AKKXYLLFVCHGW | B0007WWAGI | Brian Fuchs | [
3,
3
] | I'm not a Bluetooth techie, so I can't compare this to other headsets, but after a month of ownership, I can say it works great.My car has built-in Bluetooth, but everbody tells me that when I'm in the car it sounds like I'm under water. Not so with the Motorola - I'm told it's crystal-clear.The only negatives I have are:* The multifunction button has no tactile feel - it leads you to press too hard, and too often. This is especially a problem when you're walking or driving.* The flip out mic is nifty, but the headset tends to wobble if you shake your head at all. | 5 | It just works great | 1,174,521,600 | 03 22, 2007 |
A33SQPYIMQZBYM | B0007WWAGI | C. Flynn | [
0,
0
] | I returned this product because it was clearly a used headset. There were scratches on the front, and a small dent. Frankly I do not want to insert a used product into my ear. I went to Wal-mart and bought the very same product for less money. | 1 | Bought New; Received Used | 1,179,360,000 | 05 17, 2007 |
AFA9JEXD3EEH8 | B0007WWAGI | C. Humphreys "Business Road Warrior" | [
4,
4
] | I have a Siemens SX66 (yes, the PDA-phone that supposedly works with no Bluetooth headset out there), and I'm very happy with this headset.It's reasonably comfortable, has great sound volume, even in noisy environments, people say I sound clear even when in an automobile while driving, and it synchronized right away with the SX66.Most importantly, with the boom mic to flip, you can turn this unit on and off in a fraction of a second. My SX66 recognizes the HS850 headset within a second (I'm at the latest Bluetooth v1.1 driver from Siemens/Microsoft - I tried applying the patch from Siemens' website, but the phone was already at the latest version).In short, everything works well, and the ambient noise cancellation features seem to work well, according to the people I'm talking to.I haven't run this to the point it has completely lost power - I don't know how long it lasts. At least 3-4 days of idle and 4-5 hours of talk time. | 5 | Everything works | 1,117,929,600 | 06 5, 2005 |
A2CPDJACOP6EUR | B0007WWAGI | David Troesch | [
1,
1
] | This is the only bluetooth headset I've tried. Using with a motorola e815 with verizon.Calling is good with the voice-dialing with the e815. Good range for the signal. Some areas you have an increased static interference, but it's pretty minimal. Occational pop-sounds, not crackling or static for the most part. I guess you could say not a lot of bass and volume can't be made "loud" but is certainly loud enough for regular calls. Traffic/other loud background noise will wash out calls...but that's no different than wired headsets (or natice cell useage either).I have about 50-50 usage of the headset wearing it and leaving it closed in the pocket. I charge it every night, never had a low-battery problem in a day. Talk 2-4hrs a day on average. If in the pocket I can get it out, unflipped and talking on the phone before the call cancels (it's close though). Thought the flip close was wierd at first, but probably the best interface, wouldn't want to have to mess with a button to wakeup/connect. Connect time to cell is about 1-2 seconds after opening.Comfort is the worst thing about this headset. Leaving it on for 1-2hrs your ear will be SORE. Half of the headset is very stiff plastic with heavy wire inside, other half is flimsy plastic (looks like it would be soft on the ear but doesn't seem that way). Doesn't seem to sit nicely in the ear and you can't adjust up/down/back/forward. I can see why that is, because the ear part is spring-loaded to keep headset tight against the ear but it's not good.Worth the money, hope a newer version improves the comfort level. | 4 | Good bluetooth and call quality, hard on the ear | 1,124,323,200 | 08 18, 2005 |
A3HOGJ49XCSCW7 | B0007WWAGI | D. Diskin | [
5,
6
] | I was one of the lucky few to get one of these free for registering my Motorola MPX-220. I was skeptical to the whole bluetooth scene, but this headset quickly changed my mind.The device will easily last 3-4 days in standby mode with average usage. The sound is excellent, and people who listen think I'm talking on a normal phone. The range is great. I can be about 50 feet away without a problem.The best part about the phone is the intuitive on/off. When the microphone boom is "folded" out, it turns on. Fold it back in, and it turns off. Simple, yes. But many other headsets require you to push buttons (or hold them down). This makes using it a snap!I actually have one for my home office and another that I leave in my car. | 5 | Incredible Headset! | 1,127,692,800 | 09 26, 2005 |
A2SE192GBECM7W | B0007WWAGI | DeeL42 | [
0,
0
] | This Bluetooth is MUCH MORE comfortable than my old one. People that I talk to can't even tell that I'm on the device. The only reason that I give it 4 stars instead of 5 is that it's a little bulky, but you can't beat the price! | 4 | Much better than my old one! | 1,231,372,800 | 01 8, 2009 |
A13SL589AD2GTV | B0007WWAGI | G. Camel "That Camel" | [
3,
3
] | It works fine. It connects consistently and the sound quality is acceptable but, the battery life is not so good. The stand-by battery life could be a lot better. | 3 | It okay! | 1,176,508,800 | 04 14, 2007 |
A1C6NIH67KCVIP | B0007WWAGI | IT Guy - Boston | [
2,
2
] | I own this headset and the sound quality is very poor. I end up having to pick up the handset manually so I can hear the person on the other end. This defeats the purpose of hands free in a car. In a quiet room it works fine. Do not buy this if you intend to use it in a car, bus or train. | 1 | Unusable in car or loud environments | 1,140,739,200 | 02 24, 2006 |
A2B3OWTRU3QL8P | B0007WWAGI | John Tye | [
0,
0
] | First, why so big?I like that the microphone turns the unit off/on but that is it.The ear piece has thin rubber around edge of speaker that eventually pealed off. Doesn't really impact comfort or help with cupping sound into ear so I'm not sure why that is there.The WORST part of this headset and the other 3 Motorola headsets I've had is that they take forever to activate during a call. When my phone rings and I'm using my Samsung headset my call is picked up almost instantly, when using any of my Motorola headsets there is literally a 2-3 second pause after answering the phone until the headset is picked up.Often by the time my headset picks up people on the other end are already saying, "Hello? are you there?"I won't buy another Motorola headset, that's for sure.I gave it a 3 because I like the flip on/off & how it fits in my pocket because of that and that it does work. It just doesn't compete with my Samsung or Plantronics headsets. | 3 | Not near as good as others I've owned | 1,184,112,000 | 07 11, 2007 |
A2V8DWHFQXKUVV | B0007WWAGI | Joseph T. Galietto "jerseycityjoe" | [
0,
0
] | I have had my Motorola HS850 Bluetooth for about a week. It replaces a Jabra BT250 which died. While I find the Jabra to be more comfortable the HS850 is far more functional. The compact folding design, the seamless integration with my Motorola V551 phone all make it superior to the BT250. The Jabra wins only on comfort and richnes of tone.In the interest of honesty I must add that I worked for Motorola Computers Systems in the mid 80's. | 4 | Good Headset | 1,124,323,200 | 08 18, 2005 |
A3LJYRYNWF21D7 | B0007WWAGI | KishorK "Kishor" | [
0,
0
] | I bought this product few weeks back. It works really great with my Samsung t609. Once you have bluetooth enabled on your phone, everything else works smooth. It has a good voice quality. 1 Small glitch - I found that when I use bluetooth, it uses more battery power from my cell phone. | 5 | Works great with Samsung t609 | 1,176,163,200 | 04 10, 2007 |
A3S3L24L3MMDXR | B0007WWAGI | Maxwell I. Ginsburg "Dr. G" | [
3,
3
] | There is a little static and the wind reduction is not the best, but it works great otherwise. people claim to hear me just fine. I can hear people fairly well. Not sure what else to expect. Its also really easy to set up and use. | 4 | Works fine for me | 1,174,521,600 | 03 22, 2007 |
AQWRVVG5JILNA | B0007WWAGI | M. Carreon "Audio Visualization" | [
0,
0
] | I bought this for some members of my family. All of them love theie headsets. When I speak with them while they are using it, there is little to no background noise. the headset isn't to bulky as others are and youget about 6 hours of talk time. It has been connected to Motorola, Nokia, and Samsung cell phones.I had a faulty one, which was quickly resolved by Amazon. Other than that, the products work perfectly. | 4 | solid bluetooth headset | 1,181,779,200 | 06 14, 2007 |
A2H8F55EZZ89TO | B0007WWAGI | M. Donnelly | [
8,
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] | As a long-time Motorola bluetooth headset user, I can tell you from painful experience that there are fundamental flaws in the HS850. In fact, I went through FOUR HS850 headsets (under warranty) before Motorola decided to upgrade me to the H700 (despite the lower model number, the H700 is a newer model).The HS850 and H700 have the same characteristics:- Over-the-ear swing arm earpiece that can be used on left or right ear- Flip-open boom microphone that turns the headset on/off- Easy volume controls- Toggle switch to connect/disconnect calls (or put them on hold/mute)- Easy pairing- Good published battery life- Standard Motorola power connectorsWhat's the difference? Well, "good published" battery life is the distinction. All four of the HS850 headsets worked for a few weeks or months, but then would not hold a charge. Battery life went down to MINUTES.Dealing with Motorola support was a nightmare. Apparently, their support center for these products was in Argentina, and they could only do what was in their script to help me. After the fourth failure, I insisted on getting a support contact at their corporate HQ in Illinois. That support contact was a dream. After reviewing my case, he gave me the H700 as a replacement. I had that headset for 1.5 years, and it had kept its battery life and functionality. Of course, I lost it and had to buy a replacement...and given all the choices, I got another H700.Do NOT fall for the lower price of the HS850. I've seen prices as low as $15 for this model. I think you'll be frustrated and disappointed in the end. | 1 | Get the H700 Instead! | 1,215,820,800 | 07 12, 2008 |
A27B1U3OWCU14J | B0007WWAGI | Method2Madness "Alex" | [
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] | Bought this to replace the HS820 simply for the flip-on functionality. After about 2 months of use, I have concluded that with the exception of the flip-on trick, the HS820 is actually a better headset. Mainly due to the volume. The HS820 has MUCH more volume and even seemed to fit on the ear a little better. Not a bad unit at all, but the volume and fitment issues should have been resolved before product release. | 3 | OK headset. | 1,137,024,000 | 01 12, 2006 |
A33FS5H3CPDR6D | B0007WWAGI | Miguel Ali "Film Director & Political Pundit" | [
8,
15
] | I have a Treo 650, on Sprint PCS, with a firmware update of 1.08For the most part, I actually like this headset because it is very comfy, and people seem to hear me well (the comfort is a big deal, as I often wear glasses)however, this headset takes a long time to connect with the T650 --- a good 7 to 10 seconds on most calls (and by then, most people have hung up)in addition, the volume is okay in the car (or other isolated places) but forget about using it outside or in noiser environmentsI've heard that it works well with Moto products though ---- for Treo 650 users, I highly recommend the Scala 500, which has fast connection times and loud volumehappy shopping!!! | 1 | No Go On the Treo 650 | 1,117,670,400 | 06 2, 2005 |
A1ZM846Y7AUYD | B0007WWAGI | M. Pickering | [
2,
2
] | This wireless headset is a wonderful solution for hands free cell phone communication. It is light, has plenty of battery capacity, and is very confortable to wear for somewhat extended periods of time. However, it has its dissadvantages. As others have pointed out, this headset produces rather low volumes, unless the volume is cranked all of the way up. It helps if you turn the volume gain up on the cell phone itself, but that causes some echo for the other person that is talking to you. My wife and I each have one of these headsets, and they are both identical with the low volume output issue. They also both emit a light "hissing" sound in the earpiece when talking. Overall these shortcomings are outweighed by the positives of this device. It is a very useful and feature rich headset, but be warned that the mild hissing and low volume output will certainly be an annoyance at times. I would still recommend this headset because the cons are far less than the pros. | 4 | Good, but NOT the Best! | 1,140,739,200 | 02 24, 2006 |
A1UVUFYKDK4N41 | B0007WWAGI | M. Shults | [
4,
5
] | I love not having the wire, but the microphone is so close to the earpiece that everyone I talk to with the headset is annoyed and complains about hearing themselves (in echo). This problem can be diminished somewhat by turning the volume down, but then I can't hear the person I'm talking to either (unless I'm in a perfectly silent place). Other than this design flaw, the headset is a nifty gadget with elegant controls, good battery life, etc. | 2 | A flawed design | 1,137,628,800 | 01 19, 2006 |
A220BUEMNWDDKI | B0007WWAGI | nycsurvivor | [
1,
3
] | This is a terrific device. I use it with my Motorola RAZR V3 and it works great. I don't know what I did without a wireless headset. Two things that could be better - first it doesn't recognize ring tones from my phone (but I think that is the phone's problem not necessarily the headset), and second, it occassionally will drop the signal from my phone causing me to scramble to figure out how to go from the headset to my phone. This doesn't happen very often so it really isn't that big of a deal. | 4 | Can't live (or drive) without it | 1,123,545,600 | 08 9, 2005 |
A34IP5F13L4CIN | B0007WWAGI | Phaduman "Phal" | [
23,
23
] | I was very dissapointed with its audio performance. I don't want to write a lot because others have definitely written the positive features in good detail(good microphone, quick connect, good battery life, light-weight etc.), but the usability is very restricted.Here is the bottom line, if you want to take this unit outside of your office/home/any quiet environment, you will NOT be able to hear the other person even if the environment is moderately noisy (this is at unit's highest volume). I was using this in the car, and I can hear faint at best when the road is good, but when you pass through slightly patchy freeway, the other person's voice is completely drowned. The speaker's maximum volume is just completely unacceptable. By the way, this experience was inside a luxury car, not a cardboard car. I am not sure the reason behind this design, could be to improve battery life?I had high expectations. I am returning this unit to Amazon and will look at the Jabra BT500 (read good reviews about it: in-ear position & USB charging).By the way, I used this with my Blackberry 7100g, good syncing and quick connection. | 2 | Not an outdoor BT headset! | 1,133,308,800 | 11 30, 2005 |
A1N5FSCYN4796F | B0007WWAGI | Philip R. Heath "Gadgets, Music, & Books" | [
2,
2
] | I have pretty low requirements so here's what I was looking for:* Comfort while wearing glasses.* Only use 1-2 hours a day during commute.* Good sound quality on both ends.The HS-850 met my needs pretty well. I found the headset to be much more comfortable than the Jabra BT250v that I used to have. It is very lightweight, and the earhook fits pretty well. I stick the headset on the charger for a little while when I get home from work each day so I never have battery issues. The call quality is adequate on both ends. I would like the volume a little louder, but it will do. My wife said that she could hear an "echo" of herself. This is due having the volume all the way up with the speaker and mic being so close together. However, she couldn't tell a difference between having the A/C on high or low in terms of background noise. This was also an improvement over the Jabra BT250v.Here's what you need to know about limitations. Even though both devices support the handsfree profile, you only get the headset profile when you pair the HS-850 and a Treo 650. This would seem to be Treo's issue. Bottom line is that you have to press the multi-function button to transfer calls, and you can't use some of the advanced handsfree profile features. This wasn't a big deal to me.If you have similar needs/usage expectations, this headset will work well with the Treo 650. | 4 | Works Pretty Well With Treo 650 | 1,123,113,600 | 08 4, 2005 |
A33ZYFE8XMKKR1 | B0007WWAGI | P. Scott Pope "Scott Pope" | [
2,
2
] | As an early adopter of mobile technology, I am always seeking new wireless gadgets to improve my productivity. So, after a friend reported having good success with the HS850, I acquired one on eBay. Unfortunately, the sound quality is below expectations and I continue to use my wired headset.My cell phone goes with me everywhere, especially when I drive. Hence, I have been using wired headset for the past ten years. The tangling of the headset wire with itself and my mp3 headphones gets rather annoying. So, I was looking forward to time when the reviews of Bluetooth headsets became positive in the press.When I purchased this model, the information I saw was rather positive, especially about the form factor. The model is both light and easy to operate. It intelligently turns on when flipping open the boom. However, the ring which goes around your ear is just is barely strong enough to keep the headset on. While it hasn't fallen off, it constantly feels like it might whenever my head is moving.My big complaint with the HS850 is the sound quality. Not only is there a slight hiss, but there is also a slightly noticeable electronic digitization. I would think by 2006 this problem would be corrected. It sounds very much like the first generation of digital cell phones. Because of this, I would recommend considering other models.ProsSmallLightweightConsMediocre sound qualityDoesn't hold tightly enough. | 3 | Nice, But Not as Good as a Wired Headset | 1,168,473,600 | 01 11, 2007 |
A30Z0RCM2PV86I | B0007WWAGI | R. Allen "Uptown's own" | [
5,
5
] | First of all, I love the idea of a cordless headset and I have a Motorola phone so I thought getting a Motorola bluetooth headset would give me the best sound quality. I think that the HS850 is a nice design but has flaws the actual ear piece would do better if it sat just inside the ear (Like an earbud) the way it is now sitting just up against the ear makes it difficult to hear your party. More times than not you have to press it against your ear. I also think that the users voice comes out a bit muffled and people complain that they can't really hear you. Lastly this headset needs improvement it terms of cancelling out wind noise. I look forward to future models addressing these issues. All in All I mostly enjoy this device even with the flaws. | 3 | nice but has a few issues | 1,137,974,400 | 01 23, 2006 |
A33BCNKCQPCAEE | B0007WWAGI | redwards22004 | [
0,
0
] | Sucks.... I want even keep this one. First it use a non usb charger and its too big and bulk this needs to put in the trashed and buried on another planet. | 1 | Motorola HS850 Bluetooth | 1,357,430,400 | 01 6, 2013 |
A1C6ZJNWKYK485 | B0007WWAGI | R. Johnson | [
1,
1
] | This is the second HS850 Motorola I have purchased, and they both work great. (The first one developed a crack in the ear loop after three years, but it's still working and I use it as a backup.) These used to sell for $99.00, so at this price it's quite a bargain now. (I bought the "bulk package"... it's exactly the same as the first one I bought three years ago!) I like the fact that it's easy to turn on and off by folding the boom. I keep it in the car for hands-free driving. The battery lasts and lasts... and it's easy to charge. You can get a car-charger, too! I like the fact that Amazon guarantees a genuine Motorola product if you buy direct from them, and it was even more of a bargain with no tax and free shipping! | 4 | Great Bargain Bluetooth | 1,216,080,000 | 07 15, 2008 |
AKHMJ6496YCZ6 | B0007WWAGI | Ronald Reagan | [
2,
2
] | This is a decent Bluetooth headset.static, in general,is tolerable, unlike many of Motorola's other (and pricier) headsets.However, the volume level is far too low. One has to literally press the headset against one's ear when driving on the freeway.On the bright side, the open/fold of the boom to turn the headset on/off is and innovative feature unique to Motorola headsets (and not all of them, at that). | 3 | Decent | 1,172,966,400 | 03 4, 2007 |
A2RYO45PFJVLB9 | B0007WWAGI | Samuel Johnson | [
2,
2
] | When it comes to headsets, the sound quality is the bottom line for me. I'm sorry to say that this one doesn't have it. I found the function excellent and especially liked the folding boom mike. The fit was a bit loose but not a huge problem. The big issue for me was the muffled sound, both for me and the caller. The other problem is that in a noisy environment holding a conversation became a real problem. I have tested 8 different headsets by pairing two of them at a time, putting one in each ear, and switching between them during a call. This lets me and the caller make a reasonable comparison of sound quality. Only one of the other 7 I tested did worse. (I also tested the Motorola H700 and found it to have the same pros and cons as this one.) | 3 | Easy to use but not so good sound. | 1,205,020,800 | 03 9, 2008 |
A1AKKYXG0Y0ULL | B0007WWAGI | S. Michael | [
0,
0
] | I bought this headset to replace my HS820. I previously used both the Motorola HS850 and the HS820 and had the same two problems with each.- Insecure attachment to my ear.- Insuffcient volumeWhenever I moved, the motorola headsets wiggled and made me feel as if they were about to fall off. They never did but it was still annoying.The volume problem was in part related to this. The contact with my ear wasn't very firm and the ambient noise that the headsets let in coupled with a relatively low volume meant that I had to press the headset to my ear to hear clearly.I gave it 2 stars rather than one because of the GREAT battery life.I finally bought a Plantronics 510 and have been very satisfied. | 2 | Wouldn't be my first choice, bearly usable, Slightly better than my HS820 | 1,152,144,000 | 07 6, 2006 |
AJC5GBRVHNUOY | B0007WWAGI | S. Smith | [
0,
0
] | Have been using this unit for over a year and for the most part, I like it.Pros: Easy BT connection to my LG VX8300. Easy to carry in your pocket. Simple to use. Light. Great range. very good battery life. Like the 'flip open the mike to turn it on' feature.Cons: I have trouble hearing people when there's a lot of ambient noise due to the lack of an earbud that goes in the ear. For this reason, my next BT headset will definitely be of the 'earbud' design. Always feels like it's about to fall off, but generally doesn't - still distracting. A little trouble maintaining a good connection with the phone when my phone is close to my body in my belt holster or pocket (though this could actually be a problem with the phone's BT antenna being in close proximity to my body). It never has a problem if my phone is sitting on a table even when I'm 20-30 feet away.Overall, a good headset. But after only a year, I am having trouble getting the charger to connect and the shroud around the ear speaker has come off. | 3 | Worth the money, but... | 1,192,147,200 | 10 12, 2007 |
A26ITT1SYI2M80 | B0007WWAGI | Stanley O. Chang "stan1911" | [
2,
4
] | I bought this earpiece a month ago to go with my brand new Nextel i870. It worked sorta ok but was a bit finiky when used with my phone in my belt holder. I didnt wear it all the time, just when I was commuting to and from work. I kept it in my pocket so it would be on standby, in contact with my phone. Most times, it would connect quickly and function well. Ocassionally, it would seem to connect, but when I attempted an outgoing call, it would disconnect.I also had trouble hearing the unit while driving. As I am approaching my mid 50's, my hearing is not as acute as in past years, and the internal noise from the pickup truck (windows up, and AC running) makes hearing the other party on the earpiece difficult.My main problem with this unit is the recharge plug. I have 3 Nextel/Motorola phones that use this type of plug and have not had any trouble with it. The plug end has a release button to depress when unplugging. The catch on my HS850 charger plug was more difficult to release and required much more pressure to release than my other 2 Motorola charger plugs of the same type. This contributed to undue stress on the socket and eventually the socket pulled loose. I probably charged it 6-7 times over the month I had it.I intend to replace my HS850 with some other type that has an earpiece that fits in my ear, providing some sound isolation from environmental noises, rather than the lay on this ear type.Be careful unplugging this unit from its charging plug. | 3 | Charging plug catch pulled out charging socket | 1,155,168,000 | 08 10, 2006 |
AZE2ZP618W1EP | B0007WWAGI | tall-latte | [
72,
75
] | I have been very happy with this headset. I use it with a Motorola RAZR V3.My last Bluetooth headset was a Jabra, and it broke after just a few months -- the power button quit working, so it was always on until the battery drained.I love the HS850 since it has no power button! Instead, you just flip it open or closed. It gets great battery life, since it's so easy to put it in standby by flipping it closed.I have also used this headset successfully with Skype on both Windows and Mac. The only catch is that it can only be active with one device at a time, so you have to disconnect/release it from your cell phone, before you can successfully use it with Windows or Mac. This makes switching back and forth between your PC and phone a bit cumbersome. Of course, it took a couple of hours to get it working under Windows, but it worked first try on the Mac ;-) | 5 | Love the flip mic | 1,146,700,800 | 05 4, 2006 |
A1CT1N98MMFUVN | B0007WWAGI | T. Brunette "alsoknownasratmom" | [
0,
0
] | I got this for around $30, and it works really nice. My only complaint would be my ear starts feeling sore after wearing it for awhile, and like another reviewer said, it is light enough that it feels like it might fall off sometimes. My husband who is a truck driver said he couldn't hear through it over the noise of the truck, but I can use it and hear through it in my car just fine. It would have been good if it came with a car charger too, but thats just wishful thinkin :) | 4 | good little gadget | 1,180,396,800 | 05 29, 2007 |
A36CCV2B7XQGJK | B0007WWAGI | Todd K. Whitehurst "Todd Whitehurst" | [
6,
7
] | I like the look of this headset, and I really like the fact that flipping the boom turns it on and off instantly.However, the Motorola HS850 performs much worse than my much older Logitech Mobile Traveller Bluetooth Headset. Everyone I call indicates that I sound muffled, and callers typically ask me to discontinue the use of the headset. Also, the earpiece speaker is not that loud, so it is rather hard for me to hear callers when there is background noise (e.g., in the car).I just purchased this a couple of weeks ago. I am giving it to a friend and ordering a different one (Plantronics Voyager 510?). | 2 | Makes you sound muffled, hard for you to hear | 1,165,968,000 | 12 13, 2006 |
A1PPMB99YNFPRH | B0007WWAGI | Tom Dowd | [
0,
0
] | I got two of these. One for my wife and one for me. I can not tell when she calls me if she is on the phone or using the headset ( maybe that is more a comment on the phone :) ).The voice interface of the phone has more to do with how well this works. On my wife's phone she has to train each contact she wants to voice dial. Not very practical. On my phone it just figures it out but sometimes I am not certain who it has decided to call. We both end up dialing through the phone and using the headset to talk and answer calls. (We both have Verizon WM5 PDA phones.) | 3 | Surprising voice quality. | 1,181,433,600 | 06 10, 2007 |
A3M0BWLBAFK750 | B0007WWAGI | TP | [
0,
0
] | I had this bluetooth for a week, then I started having issues. It would disconnect from my phone on its own and then stopped connecting all together. In addition, it isn't that comfortable to wear for a long period of time. | 2 | Not that great | 1,214,870,400 | 07 1, 2008 |
A1NRX44JCRHASZ | B0007WWAGI | volsfan "volsfan" | [
1,
2
] | I swapped out a Jabra BT250V for this (see review). The Moto is a heck of a lot better - sound quality pretty good on the calls, functions with the Moto E815 no problem - voice dialing works without a hitch, volume on the phone controls headset volume, redial function, etc. The moto is kind of clunky feeling - you know you're wearing it but not that uncomfortable. Just a big plastic thing hanging off the top of your ear rather than the "in the ear" school of thought. I love my Jabra wired headset - don't know why the BT was so horrible. Works fine in the car as long as the windows are rolled up - affected by wind noise, high background volume, etc. But that's to be expected. Can't comment on battery life - haven't had to charge it again yet. Folding boom switch is great. I turn auto answer off and just fold out the boom to turn on the headset as needed. Overall - the range and sound quality are very acceptable. | 4 | pretty good - not the most comfortable | 1,129,334,400 | 10 15, 2005 |
A43XA818R3XA2 | B0007WWAGI | V. Volmut "April Borne" | [
0,
0
] | Hello, Since I am the tech guy at the homestead, I am not the user but hear everything wrong about something when I get it for my wife (sound familiar guys?) I bought this in spring 2012, she used it for two months and liked it and had no complaints about it, I was her hero! But by June it was dead-o-roonie and I was in the dog house again! Any-hoo I was asked to purchase again. I felt the Motorola name that came along with 900+ reviews was enough to make this a good purchase never mind the price under twenty bux? I know, I know, what do you expect for such a low price point? Alot, something that works for a year or more and it seems so did 900+ other buyers. Well, I am onto the Motorola H730, everyone is abuzzin' about that one also, and I will try it for my ever lovin', and see if I can be her hero again for a few months or more? I am quite sure this unit is out of warranty, but if any of you literature readers know about the warranty of this item. Post it here? Thanks in advance. | 2 | Adequate Died aweful fast | 1,350,604,800 | 10 19, 2012 |
AYPIF2S8P3RZT | B0007WWAGI | Vyshtia | [
12,
12
] | I bought this bluetooth earpiece with my Sony Ericsson P900 a couple of years ago and it's still going strong. I do not have any problems with it and have used it extensively. It's great to have some kind of hands-free, wireless device. This one sits on my ear and is out of the way.After 2 years of use, the silicone part around the earpiece that "seals" the earpiece to your ear has come away from from the plastic. Not really a big deal, but it is breaking away from normal use. I've never dropped it or abused it in any way, so I would have expected it to last longer than this. Performance is still good though.It does sit a little precariously on my ear, it's just a light "wrap" around my ear, so if I lean over too much, there is a danger it can fall off. Care must be taken when you're wearing it. And even though it is one of the smaller wireless units, it's still heavy after wearing it for a few hours. Battery life is good and charging is easy.If buying another one, I would look for one that can sit more securely on my ear, but I would have no problems sticking with this brand. | 3 | It's a good bluetooth | 1,133,136,000 | 11 28, 2005 |
A2K0PSWJLZTY37 | B0007WWAGI | W. Cubbage | [
0,
0
] | What a bargain.This is my second bluetooth headset. I waited for a year to write a review because my last one quit working after 3 months due to poor design. This one is still going strong. It's easy to use, it recharges easily and quickly and the sound quality is great. | 4 | A great buy at the price | 1,204,502,400 | 03 3, 2008 |
A1A535TCGNMVPI | B0007WWAGI | Weatherman | [
11,
11
] | IMHO this is slightly better than the Moto H700. It's larger, and a bit heavier. The boom is larger. But if that's not an issue, then both are equal IMHO. Both have the cheek problem!Now for the problem where people cannot hear you, or you sound muffled or away from the phone. Wearing your bluetooth, look in the mirror and see how the boom touches your cheek or if you have a beard it'll touch that. Note there is a very small hole on the inside of the boom that gets the sound. Now anything that touches that will impede your voice....it's like putting a towel over a regular phone and talking to someone. Not you do not need puffy cheeks for this problem to happen. Unless you have a very narrow face, chances are this will happen to you and you'll blame it on the bluetooth!TO fix this, get either Neoprene tubing or that sticky foam on one end (mole skin) and cut a small piece and put on the hinge near the boom then a smaller piece (if needed) on top of the other. This will make a space between your cheek and the boom so people can hear you! With this fix, you will still be able to close your boom. | 5 | FIX for the CHEEK Problem!! | 1,182,470,400 | 06 22, 2007 |
A3NIYLYB03X6R3 | B00081GX8O | B. King | [
0,
0
] | Do not remember, probably changed phones and may find it in a draw one day. I am sure it came and everything was o.k. | 3 | headset for razor 3 | 1,403,827,200 | 06 27, 2014 |
A2DZO8MWVM4WKD | B00081GX8O | Hekkenschtze "Hekkenschutze" | [
0,
0
] | This fit my Verizon V3M Razr, fit on my person comfortably while driving and would be a great gadget if it were not for the HUGE ear bud. I have large earcanals and this earbud does not even come close to fitting in it. Rediculous!Most reputable earbud companies (V-Moda, Bose and Shure) have different size earbuds for each individual. I am disappointed in this product... | 3 | close...but no cigar! | 1,229,904,000 | 12 22, 2008 |
A206U97FPE48UV | B00081GX8O | Justitia | [
4,
5
] | The sound is horrible... people say I sound like I am in a muffled tunnel. And I bought two, to have in case the BT ran down.... poor me..... And my Plantronics 620 works like cr*p too. No noise cancellation worth a d*mn... forget about using it when driving a car.... I am trying to find a new one... | 1 | This completely sucks | 1,143,763,200 | 03 31, 2006 |
A1NZLRAZJGD99W | B00081GX8O | Kimo | [
0,
0
] | Ordered from OEM and it arrived quickly, within a couple of days. I would recommend this company to others and would use it again myself.I have found all ear pieces to be somewhat uncomfortable for prolonged use. This USB earpiece works better than the blue tooth that I had --- the reception is clear and very loud (much better than the cell phone itself of the previous blue tooth) on the other end, the people that I've called said it was loud and clear. | 4 | Better than Blue Tooth | 1,253,664,000 | 09 23, 2009 |
A3DWO5RJDA430F | B00081GX8O | L. Da Vinci "Renaissance Man" | [
4,
4
] | Even though this ear piece is designed for a razor phone, the ear bud is too big, uncomfortable and it keeps falling off the ear. After two weeks of use, the on/off switch stopped working, and this feature was the main reason why I bought this unit. In sum, it was a waste of money. There was no provision in this review for "0" stars, so I gave it "1" | 1 | Poor, shoddy ear piece | 1,167,782,400 | 01 3, 2007 |
A1F9Z42CFF9IAY | B00081GX8O | T. Tom | [
11,
12
] | This wired Motorola RAZR headset is better than a Bluetooth one for these reasons:-the mic is closer to your mouth so your voice will sound better and clearer than a Bluetooth headset where the mic is way up by your ear. I tried a wireless Bluetooth headset and my voice always sounded distant and callers could hear ambient room noise around me. They said I sounded like I was using a speakerphone. But when I use this wired headset, they say my voice is quite clear and loud.-it's easier to just plug in this wired headset at any time than fool around with the settings for syncing with the Bluetooth when you want to by on headset.-This headset is easier to carry with you than a Bluetooth one and no AC adapater charger or battery is required.-This headset is cheaper than a Bluetooth headset and in fact comes bundled with some RAZR phones.The only reason I'm not rating this headset 5 stars is that I agree with other reviews, the earpiece doesn't fit that snuggly in the ear. This is a minor complaint for me though as the headset does pretty much what I want it to do and it does it nicely. | 5 | Better than a Bluetooth headset, here's why: | 1,139,270,400 | 02 7, 2006 |
A1FJWDIYZL7ND7 | B00081GX8O | yg | [
0,
0
] | Good headset, good sound, Great price. I had another brand I bought at a store for $19 (which I returned) the sound works better on this one. Its sound wasn't as good as this one and the fit was bad. This one has good sound and the fit is better than the other one (although not perfect). I can't complain. | 3 | good product | 1,149,379,200 | 06 4, 2006 |
ATVGOLUVAS6XY | B0008EUE7W | Bubba & Squiggles' Dad "Sai" | [
3,
3
] | I bought this to protect from scratches, from accidental dropping and to make my pocket not heavy.. This cover has proved satisfactory in all respects: I dropped the phone a few times already and thing happened. After using the phone for 9 months, it still shines line new - not a single scratch. It is very easy to put on and off. There are 2 minor issues with this:a) You need to take extra care when you plug on the charger, to make sure the phone charges - the leather cover comes in the way of the charger - after a few accidental "battery dying out", I learned to connect it properly to get a full charge.b) The elastic band/top cover comes in the way of the camera - so for taking pictures, I remove the top sleeve.c) Inspite of all the positive feedback, I still feel it makes the phone bulky, but the belt clip is very tough, and I don't mind the extra bulk to act like a cowboy. | 4 | A good phone cover with minor issues | 1,152,489,600 | 07 10, 2006 |
AMKNPIDFLRFMP | B0008EUE7W | CS | [
5,
7
] | I don't see what others have liked about this. It doesn't add any value -- doesn't make the phone easier to carry or use, doesn't add significant protection, or do anything else. I'd recommend getting a pouch with a slide-on clip, that holds the phone horizontally on your belt or waistband. | 1 | fairly useless item | 1,128,988,800 | 10 11, 2005 |
A3T3KPW2QE866W | B0008EUE7W | leelee | [
19,
19
] | Perfect slim close fitting case and is well worth the money. The razr remains very thin since this case is wellcrafted. No bulk here and extremely stylish. Krusell makes the best cell phone cases in the world. | 5 | Slim close fitting case perfect for Razr | 1,114,387,200 | 04 25, 2005 |
A38OCDJQOAQ2XG | B0008EUE7W | P. McGuire | [
4,
4
] | Fits the Motorola Razr V3 like it was specifically designed for it. The elastic top allows you to use the flip functionality of your phone unlike other leather covers that prohibit your phone from closing all the way.Perfect. | 5 | Perfect for the Motorola Razr | 1,125,964,800 | 09 6, 2005 |
A1AKKYXG0Y0ULL | B0008EUE7W | S. Michael | [
12,
13
] | It protects your phoneIt doesn't really make your phone thickThe multi-adapter system really works (although I usually leave it off)The cover is a snap (literally) to install/remove and is of high qualityThe Motorola Cover is pretty bad (see the reviews) | 5 | Buy this case... | 1,127,174,400 | 09 20, 2005 |
AVLDQY3JWB6HU | B0008F6QE6 | D. Golden | [
30,
31
] | I like this phone. It feels well made and has a beautiful quality generously proportioned screen; a definite plus for folks who like games on their cells. Although the Amazon listing calls it a Tri-band phone, it is in fact Quad-band. Most importantly for me, it speaks Mac. Using a data cable ( pick up a cheapie on ebay ) it functions flawlessly with iSync for iCal and Address Book. The only thing that I'm not very pleased about is that contact email and addresses don't seem to transfer to the phone ( the only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 ). There might be a way to accomplish this, but I haven't been able to figure out how to do it.But what I really like about his phone is that it functions quite handsomely as a wireless bluetooth modem. My phone uses the T-Mobile network, and combined with the " all the data you can eat " program ( around $20 a month ) and my iBook with a D-Link BT adapter, and I'm good to go. The set up is a bit complex, but the nice folks at T-Mobile supplied me with the info.It's controls are very easy to use and it looks great, I live in a signal challenged area, but I have found that the V330 works better then any other cell I have ever owned. The photo quality isn't anything to write home about, though the zoom feature is pretty effective. Generally speaking I like my cell phones to have data card capacity, particularly for photo storage, but T-Mobile has a nifty Album feature which lets you store your pics online. I was also impressed by this little phone's sound.The V330 is a real winner! | 4 | A very sweet little phone | 1,118,620,800 | 06 13, 2005 |
A14EF1PPKMSEPU | B0008F6QE6 | E. Brown "EB" | [
16,
18
] | This is actually a quad-band mobile phone which makes it a true 'world phone'... more so than the common tri-band devices.World phones are generally equipped w/ both 1900 and 1800 frequencies. Together, these frequencies cover Europe, much of the U.S. and many other countries. Most tri-band units, however, are usually equipped with either 850 or 900mhz.850 fills in the 'rural gaps' in The States. 900 allows for roaming in New Zealand and Australia. Whereas both T-Mobile and Cingular operate on GSM frequencies and therefore can offer world phones, Cingular operates on the 850 and T-Mobile on 900. They allow each other to use their frequencies for instances where they don't provide a needed frequency... provided you device is equipped w/ both 850 & 900 mhz as is the Motorola V330.How is T-Mobile? Truth of the matter (as with any mobile phone service) it comes down to the region you live in as well as what building your in and the area that building is in. Sorry, there is no across-the-board answer. As soon as one gets great reception, his/her neighbor curses it.Visually, this phone is indistinguishable from just another flip phone, but it offers rather large and well-spaced keys. The screen is vivid and bright. The ringtone gets plenty loud. For these reasons, it's a great phone for seniors who still want a modern phone. I just got one for my mum.Of course, being a quad-band, video, camera, multi-zoom, bluetooth, infrared device w/ browser, the general ease of operation can only be so easy. That 'said,' many a senior probably couldn't be bothered w/ messing with it all or putting to test call quality in rural U.S. and New Zealand.That you get all of this and at such a price makes the V330 an eyebrow-raising steal.One more thing - That it's blue, not the de riguer black or silver, I like.A quality phone packed w/ a host of goodies. Go 'head on, Motorola. | 5 | Quad band & great for seniors | 1,124,323,200 | 08 18, 2005 |
A3EPG18Z98MC1Z | B0008F6QE6 | Jack West | [
1,
1
] | It worked for the small time we needed it. Didn't like the antenna, but hey the phone range and made calls. It had a calculator too!i know..big whoop! | 3 | Stand it between broken phones | 1,380,758,400 | 10 3, 2013 |
AU1SKSAF00JJH | B0008F6QE6 | J. Villeneuve "jayvil" | [
11,
11
] | This was my first clamshell phone, and I like that aspect of the phone, but that's about it. It seems to have worse reception than my previous phones (all Nokia bar type) in the same coverage areas. The biggest issue is definitely the battery. I am NOT a heavy cell phone user so I like to just leave the phone in my car or gym bag and not worry about it for a couple days. This phone will drain in 8 hours to 36 hours - with MINIMAL USAGE. I don't know why it drains so quickly or with what seems to be random speeds, but it is extremely frustrating. Also, I am not thrilled with the intuitiveness (or lack thereof) of the menus, but I am sure I would have become familiar with them in time. I won't have a chance on this phone since I am looking to return mine ASAP.CONS:POOR Battery LifeWorse reception than previously owned phonesNot comfortable to holdPROS:Looks goodCompact | 2 | Poor Battery Life | 1,129,507,200 | 10 17, 2005 |
AMHSC9CJ6K6QQ | B0008F6QE6 | Mishell Magnusson | [
0,
0
] | This is one of the nicest phones I have used. It is a traditional flip phone for those who use their phone as a phone and works very well. | 5 | Great product | 1,356,652,800 | 12 28, 2012 |
A30Z0RCM2PV86I | B0008F6QE6 | R. Allen "Uptown's own" | [
26,
50
] | I owned the V300 and found it to be a bit quirky, strange things would happen when ever I charged it, when it was finished all the personal settings would revert back to factory standard. They seemed to have fixed that with this latest version of the phone. My understanding is that they have combined the features from both the v300 and the v 600 to make this phone. I've only had it for 1 week and so far so good I always enjoyed functions such as speaker phone, voice dialing and voice memos, now I get the blue tooth and a much better redesigned key pad along with video clip capabilities. All of this is good news! If I had to pick a down side I would have to say that I'm dissapointed that Motorola decided to make this phone look exactly like the v300. I like what the body of the phone feels like, but a change of color would be better, maybe silver. | 3 | Nice, but could be a different color | 1,116,892,800 | 05 24, 2005 |
AI45IA9VYM9EL | B0008F6QE6 | Rob Iversen "Blessings, Robert" | [
10,
11
] | This is a very nice phone. Much nicer than my Razr V3 that I returned 3 times because of the high pitched whining noise... if you can live with high pitched static when answering calls (yes, this only happens when answering... NOT when making an outside call). I like the color (and toying with changing the face plates) and the functionality with great battery life. Its camera is pretty descent as far as cell phones go. It is clear and works. It is not super fancy, though it has a lot of fuctionality. I am a bit disappointed that T-Mobile and Motorola don't have more choices right now, as I would have been happy to buy them. Anyway, if you want a good phone with Bluetooth (BT), then this is a very good one. | 4 | Good phone, great battery, nice display, but hoped for more. | 1,127,952,000 | 09 29, 2005 |
A1US87X5YUEQ7A | B0008F6QE6 | Wayne Schulz | [
7,
11
] | I've been using this phone for about three weeks on the T-Mobile system within CT and while travelling. It has been an easy to operate phone. There are a few minor flaws that I've found which you may want to consider prior to making a purchase decision.PROS-Solid reception - seems to hold calls pretty well - have not experienced unexpected call drops.-As near as I can tell people are hearing my calls clearly-Easy to text message with predictive entry - very clear interface and helpful completion of words-While on T-Mobile you can be browsing the web and also receive an incoming voice call (though you cannot continue to browse - the key is that it doesn't send people to your Voicemail). I believe this is a function of the GSM technology that T-Mobile and Cingular operate under.CONS-Earpiece volume is low - you'll have difficulty using this in noisy environments.-Not EDGE (high speed Internet) capable-If there is a way to have multiple contact info (home, business, cell, email) for one address book entry - I haven't found it. Instead I have awkwardly had to setup multiple address entries (how 1980's).-The phone offers a Bluetooth connection - and there should be a standard keypress to turn the BT on and off. Instead you have to create a shortcut or re-map one of the "smart" keys to do the task.-It should be easier to change ring styles - most phones allow you to change the style to vibrate right from the volume buttons or a key press - the V330 supports this (kinda) but you have to use the up/down volume and then a smart key to select. The extra steps are tedious when you are trying to go into a store or movie theater and want to mute the phone.SUMMARYI'd purchase this phone again for T-Mobile. I considered other phones before making this purchase and the overall features (including the ability to use Bluetooth)are what attracted me to the V330.The requirement to list multiple names in the phone book is really odd and it might be that I just haven't found the "secret". The phone doesn't come with any type of detailed user manual so you have to go online and look at a PDF to get the information. So far I have not uncovered any secret. If I had a large phone book that I wanted to use, then I'd probably have passed on this phone (and any other Motorola using a similar scheme).If you are frequently in noisy environments, this probably is not the phone for you either. The earpiece is just too low. I'm constantly trying to raise the volume when talking to someone out in a crowded place that has noise.For a good middle-of-the road phone with solid reception, I don't think you can go too wrong with the V330. | 4 | Solid Performer | 1,129,507,200 | 10 17, 2005 |
A2M67NF929W1HE | B000982UY2 | Alan Edwards | [
6,
7
] | Loved the idea of moving back to a palm device after my sony p900 died. Constant lockups, requiring the removal of the battery to reboot even after doing a firmware update, made me return this to amazon. Will wait for the new sony. | 2 | buggy | 1,138,320,000 | 01 27, 2006 |
A1ULPGDCSX8XUH | B000982UY2 | Jeantet Fields | [
182,
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] | I have owned a Treo 650 on and off and on again since this model came out. Initially, I was extremely frustrated by the phone's telephone performance and its lack of stability. Frequent reboots, freezes and dropped calls made it difficult to appreciate the phone. I ended up getting rid of it and relying on a separate palm and cell phone. Over time, PalmOne has released firmware updates (the phone's operating system) that have made the phone very stable. The improvements we so significant that they actually won me back. This review is for the GSM Treo 650.A word about Carriers: I only use GSM because I travel abroad frequently - this limits me to Cingular and Tmobile. I have used both, and I have found that Cingular's network coverage is more complete, especially in rural areas, but Tmobile's network sounds better. It's a tradeoff - with Tmobile, you'll drop the call more often, but with Cingular you'll say "what?" more often. Their coverage is about equal in big cities and along major highways. International roaming is less expensive with Tmobile, plus Cingular has a few hurdles in place that prevent you from enabling international roaming on your account if you've been with them for less than 6 months. Verizon and Sprint use a cellular technology that is US-only, and therefore no good for using your phone abroad.Here are the phone's pros: in your pocket, you have your address book, datebook, notes, e-mail, low-res still and video camera, a very nice sms interface that threads sms exchanges by contact, a web browser, and an mp3 player. The QWERTY keyboard makes typing much faster than a standard phone. The interface is unique and you will need a little time to get used to it, but once you do you will be as efficient at quick-dialing and keeping up with daily use as on any other phone. Also, this phone is a quad-band GSM which means that it will work very well abroad, unlike the more common tri-band GSM phones, which don't perform as well. (Remember, if you get a Treo Smartphone from Verizon or Sprint, it will not work abroad.) The screen on the Palm version is brilliant. The Windows version is not as sharp - a limitation imposed by the operating system. Also, GSM technology uses "SIM" cards, which means you can simply change out the "SIM" and use your phone on another network or another phone number, either domestically or while abroad. (You might have a phone locked onto a carrier's network until your contract commitment is complete, but that's something you can sort out on your own).Here are the phone's cons: I said "in your pocket" because if you mount this thing on your belt, the bulge may force you to make alterations on your sport jacket. Also, in an age of identity theft and information security, you should think long and hard about just how much information is in there. Believe me, the phone quickly becomes a place to store passwords, account information, customer information, etc. Consider how you will feel if you leave it in a restaurant, or if it's stolen.Here are lesser cons that can be worked around: The beauty of these palm phones is that they're so popular; other people have had whatever problem you might encounter, and they've written software to address / fix / work around the issue. For example, I found that the phone's volume is not loud enough. There is 3rd party volume software to fix that, as well as software that allows you to use the phone as a Bluetooth modem for your computer. Some software is freeware, some is shareware, and some is for purchase. The key is that there are so many forums and resources on the Internet that you can search around and find the answers that you need, and the phone allows you to install and uninstall with as much ease as with your home PC.Thoughts about newer Treo phones: The 650 now costs a little less because the Treo 700w and 700p have come out. This is a good thing, because I don't see the 700 having any new features that make the upgrade a "must". Other than a slightly redesigned appearance and interface, and higher resolution camera, the phone's features are basically identical. Also, as of the Summer 2006, the Treo 700 is only available on CDMA networks. The Treo folks have staggered the release of GSM and CDMA models to give the all carriers a turn at exclusivity.Looking to the future, there is speculation that the next generation Treo phone will be a GSM, it will be thinner, lighter, and the antenna will be internal - basically, it will more resemble a blackberry on the outside. These are much sought after features by Treo users. Maybe I'll upgrade then.In conclusion, only 4 stars for this phone because the product wasn't ready for market when they released it. It's much better now; if they had initially released the current product, I would have given it 5 stars. I hope my perspective helps you with your decision.UPDATE - Jan 08, 2007: the Treo750 (windows mobile) has come out in the UK with Vodafone, and here in the USA, the Treo680 (Palm OS) has been announced with Cingular. In forums on the internet, people have reported that the new 680 addresses many wish-list items for the Treo faithful: slighly thinner (a modest few millimeters), internal antenna, better keyboard, volume-too-low issue "sort of" resolved, better mp3 player (pTunes instead of Real), more memory, improved phone interface, EDGE instead of GPRS to double the data speed. Unfortunately, the camera has the same resolution (640x480) and the few millimeters thinner have meant a thinner battery. Treo 680 owners complain of poor battery life (1 day or significantly less for power users).As of Thanksgiving, every vendor pre-selling the Treo 680 was sold out (including Amazon). This tells me two things: many Treo users are looking to upgrade immediately by choice, not out of necessity. As a result, the market should be flooded with inexpensive used Treo650s, and no doubt merchants with 650 inventory will probably sell them inexpensively enough for people who have been priced out of the smartphone market to get their hands on one.Palm says the 680 is targeted to the every day person, not the power user. I suppose that means in a year we should expect another more expensive model that will be what the 680 should have been. I feel that Palm is releasing new models in a very slow and calculated manner in order to drive consumer spending.My recommendation: if you want a Treo, go with the 650. With an extended battery a power user (bluetooth, e-mail, etc.) can go 2 days between charges or 3 days with normal usage. Look for it online.The smartphone market has become very crowded with the slim Motorola Q (windows), the comparably sized and feature-rich Nokia E61 (legendary stability of Symbian OS), friendlier and proven Blackberry models, the Samsung blackjack (windows), and lately the MDA (windows) is getting rave reviews with all the features you wish you could have, including Wi-Fi.The Treo does a lot - it probably has the best SMS interface on the market, but the rest is just ok. For example, the mp3 player works, but not as good as a dedicated mp3 player like an iRiver or iPod. The e-mail application works, but the IMAP implementation is poor, and POP3 performance is inconsistent re: leaving or deleting messages from the server. If you want a good e-mail application on the Treo, you'll have to buy a 3rd party program that will be almost as good as the blackberry. But you will have to buy this app, and the more 3rd party apps you load, the less stable the device. What I'm saying is the Treo is a jack of many trades but it's a master of none (except SMS/MMS messaging.) While I am a Palm faithful, I'm afraid that if you want a *stable* phone, e-mail, address book and schedule, the blackberry is the way to go, but you won't have the bells and whistles (camera, mp3 player, 3rd party apps and touch screen) that come with a Treo. Yes, that means I now have a crackberry. It was a Xmas gift from a friend who was tired of hearing me complain about my Treo. Here is the bottom line: if you're getting this device as a business tool where missed calls or e-mails translate to lost money, get a blackberry. If you want a really cool phone with all the bells and whistles you can fathom and you like loading 3rd party applications and you like having a fun device to play with, then you will absolutely love the Treo. | 4 | After getting used to it, you can't live without it. | 1,157,673,600 | 09 8, 2006 |
A1GPGBHBI6T2HJ | B000982UY2 | Jeff Edwards "RadioJeff" | [
25,
25
] | I have been itching for a Treo ever since the 600 came out and I noticed that more streamlined design. When smartphones were first introduced, I bucked the trend of combining the two thinking that as often as I use my cell phone and my pda, if I bought one that integrated both I would wear it out twice as fast. And in my humble opinion, it was a valid reason because back then, the original phone/pda's were impossibly large. Well I have finally become a convert.I spent a great deal of time researching Blackberry's vs. the Treo's vs. Pocket PC's and came VERY close to grabbing a T-Mobile Dash (which I still believe is the all-around smallest model availabe as I write this, or at least it SEEMED to be), but I finally settled with the trusted Palm OS platform (one that I have become VERY familiar with over the years using pda's for quite some time now). When I set out to get one, I really had my heart set on the Treo 680...but as I read the reviews for them, one thing kept creeping in to almost all the reviews: battery life was terrible. With that aside, quite a few of the reviewers mentioned that all things considered, they were more happy with their old 650. I saw this on so MANY reviews that I began to think twice. Then I noticed that the 700p was a more beefed up version of the 650, and began to consider it as well. Unfortunately as I write this, it isn't available with Alltell service where I am (it will, but nobody can give me a target date, and dang it, I am too impatient to wait...) so I am right back with the 650. It took a while before Palm was able to knock enough of the bugs out of the 650 that I felt like buying one would be worth it...and I am discovering more than a few bugs have been associated with both the 680 & 700p, so no matter HOW much time I spend considering upgrading to a newer model, I find compelling reasons to go right back to the Old School 650.Reason #1 to go with it: Since it is no longer available at Palm's Official website, and with the newer models coming out, chances are you can find some pretty sweet deals on the older 650.Reason #2: Virtually ALL of the problems originally associated with the 650 have been eliminated. You want Push email? You can get it. You want web surfing? No prob. You want to view AND edit MS Word Documents and Excell? Easier than ever with the 650 (that was one major plus over most of the Pocket PC's and ALL of the Blackberrys -- sure you can VIEW some of these documents, but you cannot EDIT them, too).Reason #3: No matter HOW convenient the pda, I found it next to impossible to give up a touch-screen's amazing versatility and the ease with which you can use it to edit things and connect on websites.One more important item to factor in when considering buying a 650: With the popularity with ever increasing wireless downloading speeds, I was afraid that the slower Treo would make internet surfing next to impossible because of the archaic speeds with which you are forced to endure. I was VERY pleastantly surprised that downloading web pages did not take as long as I was at first expecting. I have to tell you, after experimenting with the supposedly MUCH faster 700p with another online carrier than the one I was using (I won't say which, but they really did their best to tell me the 650 was slower than a dial-up modem from 1985), anyway, the 650 was only SLIGHTLY slower than this screaming fast 700p or the 700w. I figured that was something I could live with to be honest. Hey, it's a tiny hand-held device that allows me to send and receive email and surf the web...I'm still amazed that something like this exists at ALL to be honest with you...so downloading speed is still secondary in my opinion. If speed really IS on your list of absolutes, maybe you ought to move up to something else...but keep in mind, it is only BARELY faster than what I experienced first hand.One more thing: the screen is amazing. There are only so many ways to say WOW. If you are considering buying a Palm that runs Windows Mobile, you ought to know that the screen clarity is almost reduced by HALF. This apparently has something to do with Window's OS, and seriously put my decision to buy one on the back burner.Sure there are things that a smartphone cannot as yet do without some difficulty or impossibility...but that is the same with ALL current models. Do some SERIOUS research into what you want vs. what you NEED and make an informed decision only AFTER you have had the chance to go into a store and test a specific model PERSONALLY. Do that and no matter WHAT you decide on, you will most likely be happy. So far, I know I am VERY satisfied with my choice. Good luck on yours.***UPDATE***I opted not to get a Bluetooth hands-free device -- at first. Originally I would see people walking around with these Lt. Uhura type thingy's sticking out of their ears and I couldn't help but wonder how lazy people are that they cannot raise their hand up to their head while walking around simply to talk on the phone. For the most part I STILL feel this way, but I decided to buy a Bluetooth hands-free headset for while I am driving. I cannot afford to miss calls, and being in radio, when not at work or home I can be found in my car monitoring the radio virtually 100% of the time and unfortunately this means I sometimes cannot hear the ringer. The tethered device that came with the phone is certainly loud enough, but simply did not fit my ear (it kept falling out). I bought a replacement that came with a variable size adapter and yet while it FIT better, the sound was almost impossible to hear (the worst I have ever experienced, actually). So I took the plunge knowing full-well that the Palm Treo has a somewhat problematic history using these devices...so I made sure that I had an iron-clad return policy in place and jumped in. It took me no more than a minute to configure my head-set and I went ahead and made a test call which had more than enough volume -- in fact it had plenty to spare. All in all I am VERY satisfied with the performance. (I bought a Keycera Bluetooth, if that means anything)One additional item that requires mentioning: I currently have call-waiting as a service with my Treo and yet I have missed at least 3 calls (that I know of). This particular feature does not seem to be supported by the 650...and IF it is, I have yet to discover any useful info regarding the problem, whether online or in the bible-sized instruction manual. I will keep looking and IF I find a solution I will quickly report it here asap. Just one more thing to think about. Otherwise, I am amazingly satisfied with my Treo otherwise. The ONLY thing I wish (other than user-friendly call-waiting) is faster downloads while online. That is supposedly possible with the newer models using EVDO and yet the 700p I tested failed to work only slightly faster than my 650. Maybe it was the network -- but not according to them (no surprise there). I still think my purchase was WELL worth it. | 5 | Everything I had hoped it would be...so far anyway... | 1,170,028,800 | 01 29, 2007 |
A3977M5S0GIG5H | B000982UY2 | Joel Dauteuil | [
4,
4
] | It's been two weeks with my Treo 650 and now I remember why I love the Palm OS so much. I switched to BlackBerry two years ago (7290) and I've enjoyed using it except for the very, very basic screen. I assume that's how they get such remarkable battery life. But, I've had to switch from the BB for work reasons and I'm very happily using Palm again. My last Palm was a Palm Vx and it's still alive and kicking after many, many years.The Treo 650's screen is really amazing. And, I've read the older reviews about the Treo 650 and the frequent resetting issue. I was certainly concerned and ready to send it back if I had problems (Cingular gives you 30 days to try it out). So far only one reset in two weeks with the Palm - honestly, I had to reset the BlackBerry constantly so I'm not sure I'd notice the difference. And, the BB resets are particularly annoying because they would happen at the start of answering incoming calls and then literally take 5-8 minutes to reset and let me use it again. I'm not sure why it took so long - I did have a big address book. The Palm reset only took 30 seconds.But, here's where Treo shines: screen graphics, photos, mp3s and videos. I can put 2-4 movies on a 2GB SD card, pop into the Palm and carry around some convenient entertainment. One little feature that really impressed me was the ability to display the screen vertically (it's longer that way). With letterbox movies it really increases the size of the video and exceeds the size of videos on my Zen Vision 30GB screen. And, the videos really look incredible.And, of course, there's a ton of free software out there for the Palm. So far, I've only downloaded TCPMP for the movies. The included RealPlayer is very impressive - you're ready to listen to mp3s right out of the box.Final note: I've used the Palm Desktop for PIM stuff (contacts, calendar, to do's) off and on for years and I'm still impressed with it's features and easy/quick navigation. They've always been ahead of the pack - I know many of the newer phones come with similar PIM software so your PC can talk to your new phone but aside from BlackBerry no one else is even in the ballpark.You can manage photos in there as well and even add photos to your address book so once you've synced up your incoming calls display a picture of the caller. I know this has been around for a while but it wasn't available on my old Palm V or the new BlackBerry I've been using for the past few years. | 5 | Two Weeks...Already Can't Live Without It | 1,173,139,200 | 03 6, 2007 |
A24RT6AVJXJZHF | B000982UY2 | John P. Thiel "John P. Thiel" | [
8,
8
] | I've only been using mine a couple of weeks, but have been using both Palmpilots and cell phones for years--and should mention that I lived in Japan for seven years, where the functions of the Treo would be considered very basic and even far outdated with the notable exception that you can add software and therefore functionality to the Treo.Despite what I would consider the low resolution of the camera and screen, the slow speed performance over the wireless network (apparrently the later models of Treo are broadband speed now), and the fact that Palm Software basically came out with a set of winners back in the 1990s and never improved notably, don't let the critical attitude I write this review in deceive you. I love this thing. It's perfect for me and my needs--personally, as well as in business.-New batteries and accessories are and will be available for years following your purchase, which means this has it all over other cell phones.-When you upgrade, all your data is transferrable even if you completely change carriers.-One program I added for instance is basically Google Earth--in my pocket! And with memory cards in the gigabytes, I can add any and as much functionality as I care to have--plus store all my rediculous photos and other nonsense without worrying about running out of space.-I'll be using this as my mp3 player, and it's a camera that will be there even when I wouldn't have thought to bring one.-It holds all my appointments, vital information, etc . . . .-It has advantages over the super Japanese cell phones and system in that I can take longer movies and send them by regular e-mail.-When negotiating business over lunch or golf, where it would be a weak hand to bring a stack of papers or notes, you can input and look up information as need be in this device you would be expected to carry instead.-Add that I can basically use as many e-mail accounts on it as I like.This basically negates whatever need I had to carry a laptop unless I'm on an extended business trip.This is truly a computer with internet access in my pocket. It can do all the same basic stuff a desktop computer can do.I'm only taking one star away because there are now later models even more capable, and if you're considering buying the 650 you might as well get it with faster internet access.Note that friends of mine with the 700w as opposed to the 700p say they miss the Palm native software and some have said they'll switch to the 700p to get it--so it's something to consider if you're thinking of going a step above the 650.Lastly, though I do find this increadibly handy, I don't know that it's worth the asking price that's usually listed. If a cell phone of any kind is connected to a service, the most it should cost the customer is $200 with a service contract. There's really no excuse for charging people $500 for any phone (and I wouldn't have bought mine if it didn't cost me exactly $75 used). They're selling you a service and making you sign a contract that they'll charge you big time for breaking, so they should take the additional expense when it comes to equiptment for for accessing services they're going to charge you or your company through the nose for anyway.Cingular is currently selling these for $45 with a service contract, and I would take that deal if I weren't able to get mine for a reasonable price. Conversely, I'd rather not have one issued by my company because that would leave me not a moment's privacy (people I have important business with know when it's appropriate to reach me by means other than my office phone or e-mail, and when it's not.) | 4 | An increadibly all inclusive device for people who need a lot but don't want to carry a lot. | 1,160,870,400 | 10 15, 2006 |
A1CYTBE7LLUQ8F | B000982UY2 | Living in Budapest "livinginhungary" | [
4,
4
] | As someone who used the original Palm Pilot and eventually the Handspring Visor with Visor phone, I thought off and on about buying the Treo 650. The very mixed, sometimes extreme, reviews of the 650 and the relatively high price for an unlocked Treo kept me away. With the release of the next generation of Treos drmatically forcing down the price of the 650 I decided to take a chance. After a week of fairly active use I have to say that I am extremely pleased with my new Treo. I bought my new unlocked (Cingular branded) Treo online. The phone clarity is as good as any mobile phone that I have owned. I have not had any dropped calls. The browswer and e-mail client that came loaded on my Treo work well. I live in a country where the fastest mobile data connection is still GPRS/EDGE, so my Tro 650 is just right. I easily synced my Treo with my MacBook with no problems. Over all for $225 + shipping and handling of $20 I have to say that this was a real bargain. | 5 | my best phone in years...did I get lucky with my 650? | 1,167,609,600 | 01 1, 2007 |
A33FS5H3CPDR6D | B000982UY2 | Miguel Ali "Film Director & Political Pundit" | [
4,
4
] | I am in love with this phone!First off, the Palm functionality is wonderful! The address book and calendar all work excellently, and the cross-functions are greatImprovements include SMS messaging, which is much faster and now includes hyperlinks for phone numbers and web addresses, unlike the Treo 600The web on here is faster ---- the screen is crisperHowever, BlueTooth is the BEST new feature ----- wireless data transfer is, usually, quick, and the wireless headphones are greatLastly - many have complained that the phone is too slow with its functions and unstable --- however, ever since the system software was updated to 1.12, it has made the phone much quicker and much more stable!Ordering a new phone today should come with that 1.12 software built into it, alreadyI am a former Treo 300 and 600 user, and the 650 is a wonderful upgrade and worth every penny, considering the bluetooth and software improvementsalso - if you're going GSM, then the UNLOCKED model is a great idea, as this model can work on any GSM network in the world, depending on which SIM card you useso buy it!!! - you won't be sorryPS - the Cardo Scala bluetooth earpiece is the best earpiece out there for this phone | 5 | AWESOME!!! | 1,127,606,400 | 09 25, 2005 |
A27QXQQOLAMRRR | B0009AU6W8 | Bone "JLLaser-net" | [
0,
2
] | Yeah it's a sim card and well my phone doesn't have 3G so I don't really care that it works with 3G because it doesn't matter.I don't know why they want reviews on sim cards. I find SIM cards outdated though, They are massive compared to Micro SD cards and yet they hold next to no information when compared.The only reason SIM cards are good is because they go in GSM phones and if you unlock your phone you can cart it off to another service provider without issue. Especially quad band phones. | 3 | yeah it's a sim card,,,,,,,,, | 1,213,056,000 | 06 10, 2008 |
A1S8M0YCTQ2I0S | B0009AU6W8 | Idaea | [
0,
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] | They send you a whole credit card sized piece of plastic with this. It's like when there is christmas and the kids only want to play with the box. Yeah, somehow it's exactly like that. | 5 | X-mas present? | 1,384,300,800 | 11 13, 2013 |
ABDS2RQ1WHJ1D | B0009AU6W8 | N. Lobo "NL" | [
0,
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] | It was so much easier to buy this off amazon than to go a store and have to deal with the sales person. Amazon you rock. | 5 | Love amazong | 1,323,043,200 | 12 5, 2011 |
A2I5QH4F5FDKK5 | B0009AU6W8 | *rose* | [
0,
0
] | When I got my new LG Xenon through Amazon, they sent me a new sim card, too. I didn't change it out right away as when I put my old sim card in my new phone it worked. But then, a few weeks later, I tried to add a data feature to my phone from the AT&T; website and I had some problems. The data feature wouldn't add. When I called AT&T;, they figured it was because I was still using my old sim card, so I put the new card in at that time and everything worked ok from then on.I'm guessing (and I'm really just guessing here...) that along with other things that the new sim card does, it also somehow allows AT&T; to make sure that the folks that have phones that MUST use a $30 data package GET a $30 data package. This is totally a guess on my end, but that was the feeling I got from customer service when I called.Made me wonder if a used iPhone would work on the network and if using an old sim card if you would not HAVE to get the data package from AT&T.; Of course, then you would be limited to connecting to a wireless connection (like a computer) for email and internet, but then not everyone needs email and the internet all the time. But, maybe this would be cheating AT&T;? If you buy an iPhone used and connect over AT&T;, are you contracted to use the $30 data package no matter what?Anyway, I'm sure I'm missing data here, because this is not very clear, but I thought it was interesting... The new sim card is working fine now. | 3 | New sim card for my new phone | 1,254,268,800 | 09 30, 2009 |
A3CKI6VEH0HBMJ | B0009AU6W8 | S. Faulk | [
0,
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] | This is exciting stuff... wooo hooo. I plug the new 3G SIM card in my new Blackberry Bold and yes it works. :) | 5 | AT&T 3G SIM Card | 1,239,580,800 | 04 13, 2009 |
A3CW0ZLUO5X2B1 | B0009B0IX4 | 35-year Technology Consumer "8-tracks to 802.11" | [
0,
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] | Over the years, my household has tried multiple Bluetooth solutions for our hands-free communications needs. We've had acceptable results from a solution integrated into GPS...but much of our regular driving doesn't include the need to load up a full-size GPS. We've had acceptable results from a visor-mounted Bluetooth speaker unit, but let's face it: sometimes we want to hold conversations that don't include everybody in the car:-)The Plantronics Voyager 510 has proven its value overs more than three years of demanding use. It fits comfortably over your ear excellent incoming and outgoing audio clarity. Best of all is its outstanding ability to hold a charge for a long time. I can generally count on more than a week between charges, even during periods of heavy use.We liked this enough to buy three...one for each driver in the house. | 5 | Good enough that we bought three... | 1,312,675,200 | 08 7, 2011 |
ASVZC9DBNE92O | B0009B0IX4 | AC | [
1,
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] | Usually I don't have time to write reviews but this time I decided to do it simply to help others like me who tried many different headsets by Motorola and thought that probably there is nothing good on the market yet. I received this one as a gift from my friend and love it for two simple reasons:1) The sound quality is excellent. Despite the fact that it is very noisy in my car when I drive on the highway, I still can hear excellent. I actually do reduce volume on the headset because it has more volume potential than I need. I tried two headsets by Motorola in the past, including HS850. They also have volume button but even when you set to the maximum volume you can't hear well if you in a noisy environment. Plantronics provide you great quality and enough volume for any noisy environment. Also, everyone whom I talked to, told me that they can hear me very well, just like I speak without the headset.2) Reason number two - it sits perfectly on the ear. It is easy to insert it when you drive, and once it in, it stays there. It doesn't move at all. Unlike Motorola headset, that does not fall off but it moves on your ear and it takes a long time to get used to the fact that it is not falling off your ear. Plantronics also provides three different sizes of the pieces that you insert to your ear, makes it perfect to fit any size or shape.That is all I have to say. There is a good headset out there. You don't need to wait any more. | 5 | You don't need to wait for a good headset anymore. There is one already and it is Plantronics Voyager 510 | 1,162,684,800 | 11 5, 2006 |
A3PLIXRZ6HWVTQ | B0009B0IX4 | A. dinsmore | [
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] | No complaints from this headset. It's comfortable in the ear, has a mute function and works flawlessly with my PS3 and KRAZR! | 5 | Excellent!!! | 1,197,849,600 | 12 17, 2007 |
A19RW25Q6206I3 | B0009B0IX4 | A. Mandeville "Somanytools" | [
1,
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] | We have tried everything from the moto-850 to the other plantronics and after seeing this in a gold box deal thought what the heck. To my amazement it has been really a fantastic headset. Easy to pair, easy to adjust volume, great battery life, very clear even with wind noise and city sounds around, and last but not least it has an indicator light that does not look like an emergency strobe (I hated my mot-850 for that at night it would reflect off the glass and the dash in the car or the side window and drive you insane...)All and all a 5 star unit | 5 | finally a 5 star headset | 1,239,753,600 | 04 15, 2009 |
AUG0C084W05KI | B0009B0IX4 | Amazon Customer "average joe" | [
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] | I have a Samsung D807.It's a piece of cake to set up. It's very comfortable. I think it looks cooler than those other ones that look humongous in your ear. So far, no one is able to tell when I'm using it or when I'm talking into the phone.My wife and I have the same phone/headsets, and we've used them together without any interference. | 4 | Solid product, easy set-up | 1,171,584,000 | 02 16, 2007 |
A3D3WH0M9WH3TL | B0009B0IX4 | Amazon Customer | [
0,
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] | Great sound quality in the car. People hear me OK even with the music in the car (not blasting), and when the windows are slightly open.It's a little larger the i expected but comfortable even over glasses. (yes don't forget that your glasses will interfere with most over-the-ear setups.Power button is hard to press, because it doesn't go in, it kinda shifts to the side and you do not get a nice click response(audio or otherwise). | 4 | Great sound quality. good product. | 1,203,379,200 | 02 19, 2008 |
A1P9UMP1XSE6MI | B0009B0IX4 | Amazon Customer | [
1,
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] | ****UPDATED on OCT. 18, 2010*sigh*I really tried to make this work for me but it just is not worth the hassle. As previously speculated, I wonder if wearing glasses is the reason for the poor fit. I traveled quite a bit last weekend and found that, more often than not, my headset disconnected itself from my phone after a call. My hands-free-device turned into a pull-over-and-muck-with-it-after-each-call burden. Maybe I didn't have some obscure setting correct but I looked all over and couldn't find one. Maybe mine was defective, I'm not sure but it was really more trouble than it was worth. In almost ten years of ordering from Amazon I am taking advantage of the return policy for the first time.I found a different headset at 73% off but still $40 (orig $150 / Plantronics Discovery 925 Bluetooth Earpiece in gold) and it comes with its own chargeable case. Never seen a case that not only protects but also charges! Other colors are a bit more. Check that one out if you wear glasses. It fits into the ear, not over the top, so I am hoping for a better fit.* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *I was expecting more after reading the reviews.Let me first say that the sound quality is excellent. Sent myself a voice-mail while rolling the windows up and down on the freeway without an appreciable loss of sound quality! Amazing in itself but you could barely tell the difference from "all windows up" and "driver/passenger window down."HOWEVER.... I wear glasses and have a rounder face. It is difficult to place the earpiece on my ear with glasses on. The bulky part doesn't sit well on my glasses' frame. The mouthpiece is not adjustable. I have fuller cheeks and the mic comes in contact with my face. Not sure why it was made that way since not all faces are the same. The control buttons are also difficult to manage while driving. The main control on the side is fine but the tiny on/off and volume buttons were hard to find and press without dislodging the unit. I turn it on before I place it on my ear. Maybe that has something to do with it sitting on my eyeglasses frame. I do like the sound quality and will continue to use it for a while before coming back to update. If it doesn't work well for me I'm sure one of my kids will like it. (I ended up returning it. See above)Would also recommend getting a case for it to corral the charger and unit in one place. | 1 | Not for those wearing glasses / limited rotation on mouthpiece | 1,286,496,000 | 10 8, 2010 |
A2NRAA6WNNQ4O5 | B0009B0IX4 | Amazon Customer "What's Your TTFHW?" | [
0,
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] | I have owned several Bluetooth cell phone headsets, and the PLT 510 is the best so far. It fits my ear perfectly, I can wear it for hours without noticing it, and it gives great sound. I had no problem syncing it to my iPhone, and although I haven't tried any other devices, I anticipate no problems.I only have two complaints:1. The on-off switch is very small and hard to use. I find that I have to push it with my thumbnail to make it work. If you have smaller fingers, you may have less of a problem.2. Plantronics uses a proprietary connector for charging, while other manufacturers are switching to mini or micro USB. A proprietary charging interface means one more wire to carry with me.In summary, a great purchase. | 5 | Best headset I've owned | 1,210,982,400 | 05 17, 2008 |
AKFOHJ9R66KUN | B0009B0IX4 | Amazon Customer "With 2 rambunctious boys" | [
0,
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] | The newer Voyager Pro is much, much better but this was a good bluetooth device in it's day. Not as tough as I would have liked though. | 3 | Definitely buy the newer version instead | 1,354,233,600 | 11 30, 2012 |
A1ILFU8IRJAC1K | B0009B0IX4 | Andie | [
0,
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] | This is a very good bluetooth headset, however I recently purchased a newer Plantronics as the sound quality and smartphone compatibility has changed since I bought this one. I still use this with one of my cellphones and it has lasted over 3 years now. | 5 | EXCELLENT! | 1,357,171,200 | 01 3, 2013 |
A3GYTL0FI7MNZE | B0009B0IX4 | Ann | [
1,
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] | After using a low-end JABRA bluetooth for the past year, this Plantronics voyager is so welcome! It paired easily with my phone and with the different ear cushions, you can have one custom for your ear canal.While I found it to fit easily onto my ear and hold well, my boyfriend who has his ears more flat against his head had a hard time hooking it on his ear and having it stay there without much adjustment needed. Also, he said that it was too bulky for his liking, but I like it just fine!The sound quality is great, I can hear others well and I'm told that I come through very clearly. I have had it for almost 2 months and only had to charge it once besides that first time and I use it everyday for 1-2 hours each time - that's good battery life! | 5 | Everything Everyone else says it is! | 1,220,832,000 | 09 8, 2008 |
A16SPGA83A4J8H | B0009B0IX4 | A. Thomas | [
0,
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] | This works well and is comfortable, vs the couple of MOT headsets I bought, which were horible. The volume level is good for me, and I have hearing loss, so that's impressive as well. The contols are easy to use. I'm using this with an older MOT V330. Highly recommended for both the performance and price. Oh, contrary to another reviewers suggestion, it will not fit into a mint tin due to it's width. I haven't found a good hard-case solution for it yet.Update on 8/16/08:I thought I lost my 510, so after reviewing all the newer units, I bought another one! The newer models appear to be riddled with minor bugs & issues, so why not stick with a winner? I'm now using this with my T-Mobile Dash and it works great for the voice command features. My office was trying to decide on which model to go with, so we ordered up a half a dozen latest models of headsets. I added my own to the evaluation pool. After two weeks of testing, almost everyone liked the 510 better than all the rest, so we ordered up 20 of them! If this model was discontinued and I needed a new headset, I'd go with the latest "jawbone"; which worked fine, had better wind resistance, but didn't have quite the all-day comfort or inherent design durability of the 510. Hope this helps! | 5 | It actually works! Now that is something to be said for Bluetooth! | 1,178,928,000 | 05 12, 2007 |
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