Jabra BT500 Bluetooth headset

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for Jabra BT500 Bluetooth headset

User rating 2/10 Terrible

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"JABRA MAKES GIGANTIC MISTAKE IN THIS PRODUCT!"

by Jim McMahon (see profile) - December 19, 2005

Pros: Lligh, good battery life

Cons: USES NON-STANDARD USB CONNCTION

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I previously have been using a BT250 headset, and have been happy with it EXCEPT for the funky charging situation. So I was pleased when I heard that the BT500 would offer USB charging (I currently own a Motorola V3, which charges using a standard USB cable).

Jabra however, instead of using a mini USB connection on the headset has substituted a non-standard connection that only connects to Jabra's SPECIAL cable.

For those road warriors expecting to eliminate gear from their travel case with this headset, THINK AGAIN. Jabra has again made a gigantic mistake with their continued use of non-standard charging regimes.

The headset is just as comfortable as the previous BT250, however doesn't seem to play as loud.

Please note the non-standard USB charging before buying this item. I was very diappointed with this BAD engineering decision.

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