Product Description
The lightweight and versatile Plantronics Voyager 510 Bluetooth Headset delivers all-day wearing comfort, clearer voice transmission and superior sound quality. With exclusive Multipoint Technology, your headset seamlessly transforms into a powerful communication solution for up to two Bluetooth devices. For the ultimate in wireless freedom, look no further than the Plantronics Voyager 510 Bluetooth Headset, which represents a generational leap in Bluetooth headset technology. The 510 is comfortable and light enough for all day wear, and it offers unprecedented clarity and sound quality. With Multipoint technology you can switch between your voice-enabled Bluetooth mobile phone, PDA or laptop. The headset's smart technology knows which device you are using and allows you to take calls from any device at the touch of a button. The 510 features a noise-canceling microphone for clearer conversations, and it folds for easy storage. The boom also swivels for perfect positioning on either ear. One-touch call control buttons are placed for easy access, and you can easily redial the last number dialed and initiate voice-activated calls from the headset. Because the 510 is Bluetooth 1.2 specification enabled, you can roam up to 33 feet from your Bluetooth device. Meanwhile, the 510 supports adaptive frequency hopping (AFH) which helps avoid interference from wi-fi networks. Ample talk time is provided by the built-in rechargeable battery.
Amazon.com Product Description
For the ultimate in wireless freedom, look no further than the Plantronics Voyager 510 Bluetooth Headset, which represents a generational leap in Bluetooth headset technology. The 510 is comfortable and light enough for all day wear, and it offers unprecedented clarity and sound quality. These are great features, but the real revolution involves Plantronics' exclusive "Multipoint" technology, which allows the headset to function as a powerful communication solution for up to two Bluetooth devices.
With Multipoint technology you can switch between your voice-enabled Bluetooth mobile phone, PDA or laptop. The headset's "smart" technology knows which device you are using and allows you to take calls from any device at the touch of a button. With the optional Plantronics Bluetooth Deskphone Adapter you can even switch between your office phone and your Bluetooth mobile phone. You'll never need to use a dedicated "landline" phone headset again.
The 510 features a noise-canceling microphone for clearer conversations, and it folds for easy storage. The boom also swivels for perfect positioning on either ear. One-touch call control buttons are placed for easy access, and you can easily redial the last number dialed and initiate voice-activated calls from the headset. Because the 510 is Bluetooth-enabled (it supports the Bluetooth 1.2 specification) you can roam up to 33 feet from your Bluetooth device. Meanwhile, the 510 supports adaptive frequency hopping (AFH) which helps avoid interference from wi-fi networks. Ample talk time is provided by the built-in rechargeable battery; you'll get up to 6 hours talk time and up to 100 hours of standby time.
Customer Reviews:
bulky but gets really great reception.......2008-01-01
The piece that fits behind the ear is a little bulky making it impractical for anyone with small ears. On the other hand, it gets the best reception of any we have tried and works perfectly in the car and in garages.
Ok product. .......2007-12-31
It's an Ok product. I gave it a 3 because sometimes it gets disconnected without any reason.
Overall good purchase.......2007-12-31
For the price (paid less than $30)this is a pretty good headset. The audio quality is not that great. Not much on the lower frequencies, sounding a bit like talking thru an older model telephone. The other feature I don't like is the on/off switch. It's too small making it hard to activate. As for the positive side, I like the way the ear piece fits comfortably in the ear and provides plenty of volume. Unlike the Motorola headsets that just sit over the ear, the 510 wraps around the back in a comfortable way and the earpiece helps to balance the weight on the ear so the headset becomes barely noticable when worn.
Plantronics Voyager 510 Bluetooth Headset .......2007-12-31
fits comfortably, even with my glasses I like it, my wife love it hand free you know
Not bad.......2007-12-31
I bought this headset based on the hundreds of positive feedback written here. In a month of use, overall, it works well, and fits comfortably, even with my glasses. But perhaps I was a bit hyped about how good it would be. I paired it with my LG VX5300 phone. Here are the minor quirks I noticed:
1) Pressing and holding the button to initiate voice dial always took about two seconds after the beep before the phone would actually begin listening for a command. I would often repeat voice commands because of this.
1.5) Not sure if this is a phone issue or headset issue, but commands often had to be repeated anyway. Louder.
2) Pressing the call button twice in rapid succession to call the previous caller did not always work correctly. Maybe about 60% success rate that it works the first time.
3) Occasionally, callers or callees would say it was really static-y, though I did not hear the static on my end. (Yet phone was in close proximity to the headset.) This has only occurred two times in a month of use. After redialing, it was fine. Not sure if a headset issue or a carrier issue.
4) In my house, headset can move about 30 feet away from the phone before I start to hear crackling. I guess this was expected. You can't walk all around the house and keep a call :P.
These are all the negatives, but overall, it works quite well. Still worth 4 stars.
Amazon.com Hands-On Review
The Motorola HS850 is the company's update to their HS810 headset, one of my personal favorites. The changes made to produce the new HS850 are few, but the effect is relatively substantial. But first, let's start with what is the same.
Like the HS810, the HS850 makes use of a body design that employs a folding microphone boom. The folding microphone boom acts as the on and off switch, as well as just providing a convenient way to make the headset smaller and more pocketable when not in use. When a call comes into your phone, you can turn on and answer the phone at the same time just by unfolding the microphone boom. You can end the call and turn it off by removing the headset and re-folding it. Using the headset in this way conserves battery power, since no battery juice is wasted on standby time - time where the headset sits around waiting to be contacted by a mobile phone or other compatible device. The physical design of the HS850 and the battery savings it imparts is my favorite aspect of the Motorola HS850.
Of course you don't have to remove and turn off the headset between calls. If the headset is already on when an inbound call comes, you will hear the ringing come through on the headset and can answer it by pressing on the main multi-function call control button. You can end the call with this same button, and adjust volume levels with the two volume buttons. If you are using a phone that supports the Hands Free Bluetooth profile, then you can also use the call control button to reject an inbound call or redial the last number.
The HS850's audio properties are also like those of the HS810 before it. The audio quality in both directions is very clear and understandable, but sounds a bit thin. You and the party on the other end of the call will both be able to understand each other easily, it just doesn't sound as full and natural as it might with some other headsets. The HS850 makes up for this small lacking by having great resistance to wind noise, though. That makes the headset perfect for people that enjoy driving with their windows down, or those that work outside. Most headsets are very susceptible to wind noise, the HS850 bucks that trend.
And now for the new stuff. First up, a more powerful battery. The HS850 I tested managed an amazing 7 hours and 50 minutes of talk time. That is a full two thirds improvement over the older model. The truly amazing part is that this new battery life didn't come at the expense of added weight. Like the HS810 before it, the HS850 weighs only .7oz (19.9g).
The next major change perhaps sounds more important than it worked out to be in reality. The HS850 supports the newer Bluetooth v1.2 spec, whereas most headsets support v1.1 only. Motorola claims that when used with a v1.2 compatible phone (there are still relatively few available at the time I write this), the HS850 will be able to connect faster, use less battery power, and offer improved audio quality. While I can see what appears to be a slight improvement in connection speed, I haven't really noticed much of a change in battery life or audio quality.
The last major change is purely cosmetic. The new HS850 headset is blue-gray in color, like a darker version of the HS810's color. I find it more attractive than the light silver found on the HS810.
But regardless of the color, you can't go wrong with Motorola's HS850, which I consider to be perhaps the best value on the market.
--Reviewed by Michael Oryl, editor in chief of www.MobileBurn.com
Pros:
- Small, light
- Comfortable
- Nearly 8 hours of talk time
- No wind noise
- Can be worn on both ears
Cons:
- A bit unusual looking
- Audio lacks bass
What's in the box: Motorola HS850 Bluetooth Headset, User Manual, and Quick Start Guide.
Customer Reviews:
Great for the price.......2008-01-01
The sound quality on both ends of this unit is excellent. It's easy to use even though it takes a little getting used to compared to other Motorola models. The improvement in sound quality more than makes up for the initial adjustment period. Recommend it to all as it compares favorably to some Plantronics models (in fact easier to use than some of the Plantronic boom models).
Excellent Bluetooth Headset even after 2 years.......2007-12-31
The Motorola HS850 is one of the few products that I would rate 5 stars. I've been using it for 2 years and it continues to have better voice quality than the phone I use it with. Battery life is very good and I can usually get at least 6 hours of talk time before recharging.
The only problem I've encountered is that my current phone, Sony-Ericsson z520a, doesn't always connect with the HS850 right away. The phone itself has been buggy and problem-ridden so I'm betting it has to do with the phone and not the headset. At times I'd need to remove the phone battery and reboot the phone before I could get it to recognize the headset.
Headsets are a very personal choice, what one person finds comfortable may not be comfortable for another person. I've found the HS850 to be comfortable and lightweight and I can easily forget I have it on. The volume is adjustable to a level comfortable for nearly all situations. After 2 years of frequent use, the silicone strip used to seal sound around the ear wore out and I've just removed it. The fit is good enough that I don't miss it and I don't plan to order a new one as long as mine keeps working.
The only negative issue I've found is that when the battery is in need of recharge, the triple-beep warning comes only about 60 seconds before it dies. Since mine is an older model Motorola may have addressed this issue, but maybe not.
This bluetooth headset is worth it!! Great price too! No Joke!!.......2007-12-31
This Bluetooth headset is a good buy!! Since this was my first purchase that I ever bought on Amazon, I strongly recommend that you buy this!! Since the DMV now requires drivers to have a headset soon, I am glad to see that its performance is good, but there are sometimes when I am using it, my callers don't hear me clearly, but that is the only flaw that I can see. But overall its a great price!! So buy this headset because its a good way to set your phone to go Bluetooth and a good purchase for beginners for whom don't want to purchase an expensive model Bluetooth.
Superb quality for the price.......2007-12-30
Considering the low price, this is probably the best value headset currently available. I've lost three of these over the years, and keep ordering it again despite having four other headsets that I also use regularly. The flip-out boom mic is an excellent design that picks up your voice clearly even in noisy rooms and saves battery life without the annoying problem of having to hold down a button or check to see if the headset is on or off. The buttons are easy to access, even with driving gloves, requiring just the right amount of pressure. It's relatively comfortable, with a soft rubber flange around the speaker that keeps the ear from getting sore (though few headsets can match the Sony HBH-GV435 for comfort). I do find that it sometimes feels loose, making you wonder if it will fall off. It never does, but the design of the hinge is just a wee bit looser than it could be, causing that annoying feeling. When not being used, you just flip closed the boom mic and it fits nicely into a pocket, though the HS700 is smaller and more convenient for storing. Battery life is reasonable, but other headsets do offer better power efficiency. But for the price, you just can't go wrong with this unit.
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my major problem was that the phone couldn't adjust to my ears since they are small. Also, it took too many steps to connect the device to my phone.
Amazon.com Review
These days, it seems that wireless Bluetooth headsets are a dime a dozen, but Aliph's Jawbone stands apart from the pack not only due to its unique looks but also thanks to some seriously amazing noise canceling technology. Originally developed for DARPA (The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) to create a communication headset that would pick up voice in hostile environments, the Jawbone offers some of the best clarity from a Bluetooth headset we've experienced. This version comes in black, but it's also available in red and gray.
Sophisticated modern industrial style meets the next step in audio technology with the Jawbone Bluetooth headset. |
It can be worn on either ear, and you can customize your fit by choosing from one of the included earloops and earbuds. |
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The first thing you notice about this headset is its rather chunky size and cheese grater-like texturing on the exterior. Designed by Yves Behar, an award-winning industrial designer who also contributed to the design of the OLPC (One Laptop Per Child, aka the $100 Laptop), the Jawbone certainly has that iconic modern look that will be copied for years to come. It's also a bit large on the face (due to the embedded technology and speech sensor), which reminded us of Lando Calrissian's assistant, Lobot. But then there's no easy way to disguise a Bluetooth headset, and it's probably an advantage as passersby won't think you're just muttering crazily to yourself.
The Jawbone can be worn on either ear, and it comes with four earloops of varying sizes to fit your lobe. Made of solid metal with a rubber cover, they're fairly comfortable around the ear. The trick, however, is getting it on over the ear, and this is the Jawbone's biggest disappointment. Because it's so stiff, you literally have to use both hands to try to slip it on over your ear. And since we don't wear our headset constantly, we missed a few calls while performing this dance. Also, the metal frame does bend (as we found after carrying it in our pocket), which can be viewed as an annoyance or as a feature--enabling you to form-fit the frame to your ear. It also comes with five ear pads of varying shapes and sizes, and we tried one of the teardrop shaped pads to secure the Jawbone inside our ear sans metal frame--it was comfortable and worked for awhile, but isn't a solution if you're moving around a lot.
As with Steve Jobs, Behar is not a fan of protruding buttons. Thus, the Jawbone's two controls are hidden within the headset, requiring you to press either the front or back of the unit to answer calls, adjust volume, or turn on/off the noise cancellation function. While we've read some reviews that complained about these hidden controls, we had no problem in accessing them and appreciated their tactile response. The Jawbone also comes with a custom-fit recharging cable that can either plug into a PC's USB port or into the included wall jack. We enjoyed the flexibility of the USB charging, but wished the cable could have been a more standard USB mini-jack (for those times when you forget to bring the cable along).
But the true test of the Jawbone is how its "noise shield" performed. First, a little about this technology. The Jawbone has a small piece of rubbery plastic that protrudes from the bulbous microphone and sits flush against your face, and this sensor tells the Jawbone whether or not you're speaking and can remove background noise from your ongoing speech signal. It can also dynamically adjust the volume of the incoming audio from your call.
We tried the Jawbone in a number of different situations, and for the most part it worked flawlessly. Sitting at our desk with the stereo volume cranked up while playing The Chemical Brothers, our call partner was none the wiser. She didn't hear any of the music coming through, and our voice came through strong on her end. While standing on a street corner, the undulations of traffic noise never made it through to our caller, while we noticed an uptick in volume with an increase in traffic noise.
However, the Jawbone wasn't perfect, as it doesn't do a great job in windy situations. Still, for the good majority of situations you'll find yourself in--from busy airports to talk-heavy coffeehouses to traffic-laden city streets--the Jawbone should perform very well, masking the surroundings to improve fidelity for you call partner as well adapting your ear volume to the surrounding environment. We just wish the ear frame was a bit more flexible.
Pros:
- Amazing background noise masking capabilities--even when faced with loud, thumping music
- Outstanding adaptive volume as the environment around you changes
- Options for customizing the fit
Cons:
- Metal earloop frames are hard to quickly put on
- Non-standard USB connection is a bummer if you forget the cable at home
Customer Reviews:
Unreliable product.......2008-01-01
I purchased this as a Christmas present for my son. He charged and sync'd it with his IPhone and for about an hour it worked. For the next two days, he would be in the middle of a conversation and it would drop. We would be talking and then there would just be nothing until he could switch his phone off of the bluetooth setting. The headset looks high-tech but just would not work. I also could not find any troubleshooting tips on the web. He called Aliph and got no help what-so-ever. This has been returned to Amazon.
It's Good........2008-01-01
I love this product. Much better than the Motorola H700 that I bought and returned in a hurry. I was wondering if Aliph was worth its premium? I got it for $94 and I think it is worth it. I would say its noise canceling is pretty darn effective. My wife can never hear the road noise when I am on road. Battery life is not bad either.
The Best Headset!.......2007-12-31
This is the best headset i have ever used. I used to own a jabra that had the bud that stuck in your ear and would hurt my ear from the direct sound coming into my ear. I have also had numerous wired headsets and my wife has the pink motorola h500 which has tons of background noise.
The jawbone sounds just like if you were holding your phone to your ear.
The jawbone comes with 4 different hoops that go behind your ear. 1 large and 1 regular for each ear. and also comes with 4 various buds that go in your ear. Don't get frustrated right off the back if it doesnt fit your right out of the box. Everyone has a different shaped ear. At first I was disapointed with the standard round bud because it kept falling out of my ear, but after changing the hoops and found a bud that fit in my ear the jawbone feels snug and doesnt fall out of my ear and i barely know its on my ear.
The buttons arent that big of a deal, just learn where they are and its not a problem, or just use your answer button on your phone. You usually look to see who is calling anyway, dont you?
The background noise reduction works very well, I had my dad tell me that I my voice sounded somewhat tinny (like tin can), but i turned the noise reduction off and he said it made a huge difference and would much rather have the voice sound a little off than have all the background noise.
I read some reviews on amazon and they said it seemed plasticy and fragile. Of course it is made of plastic and what bluetooth isnt? I would actually rate the look and feel of the jawbone higher because it is think and doesnt feel light and cheezy like a lot of other bluetooth's.
Overall I love this product and would recomend to anyone.
Great Idea, Poor Construction.......2007-12-31
The product arrived as advertised and after reading many reviews I was all set for a great experience.
Initially the product worked out well, good fit, easy to use, decent sound quality.
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