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As the number of Bluetooth cell phones has increased, the number of headsets has grown even faster. With booms, no booms, and a variety of ways in which to wear these headsets, you may have a bewildering time finding the correct model for you and your mobile. And don't forget: while the headset's comfort is important, sound quality is the factor that really matters. The Gennum Zen has great audio, but we didn't take to its cumbersome design and awkward fit. Similarly, though the Cellpoint Flamingo had clear audio quality as well, it was somewhat difficult to put on, and it fit in only our right ear. Both the Plantronics M2500 and the Motorola HS850 scored high on comfort and sound, but their controls could be improved, and their overall fit was a tad loose. Lastly, while we enjoyed the Nokia HS-11W's fit and comfort, its call quality was inconsistent.
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Gennum Zen Bluetooth headset (model 470) |
Cellpoint Flamingo Bluetooth wireless headset |
Plantronics M2500 |
Motorola HS850 Bluetooth headset |
Nokia HS-11W |
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| Review date | July 1, 2005 | June 2, 2005 | May 31, 2005 | May 11, 2005 | May 10, 2005 |
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| Review summary | The Gennum Zen offers great audio quality, but its comfort and fit are disappointing. | Cellpoint's Flamingo headset has a sharp design and adequate audio quality, but we wish it were easier to use. | The Plantronics M2500 is a simple, straightforward headset with good sound quality. | The Motorola HS850 offers Bluetooth fans a stylish, well-performing headset that you won't mind wearing. | The Nokia HS-11W has a comfortable fit and is easy to use, but its mediocre performance is a major distraction. |
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| Recommended Use | Cellular phone | Cellular phone | Cellular phone , PC multimedia , PDA | Cellular phone | Cellular phone |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Over-the-ear | Info unavailable | Over-the-ear | Over-the-ear | Clip-on |
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| Product name | Gennum Zen Bluetooth headset (model 470) | Cellpoint Flamingo Bluetooth wireless headset | Plantronics M2500 | Motorola HS850 Bluetooth headset | Nokia HS-11W |
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