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50 out of 51 people found this review helpful
4.5 stars
"Great for iPhone!! One Complaint."
Pros: Small; light; great sound quality; great fit
Cons: Makes a crunchy noise when pushing the talk button
Summary: I have owned 10 different Bluetooth headsets over the years. This is the best one I have used so far. I also owned the original jawbone headset, but this is much improved.
The original jawbone was horrible when outside with ANY wind. This one has improved wind noise with a dual microphone system. The original was also huge compared to this one and heavier.
The worst thing about the original one was the earpiece. The only way I got the original jawbone to fit was by superglueing an "ear gel" on the headset and removing the hook. The Jawbone 2 fits perfect with the original earpiece. You don't even need to use the hook it fits so well and is so light.
The sound is very loud on this headset. I keep the volume turned all the way down on most calls. People on the other end hear me very well even though I am a ?low talker?.
The Jawbone 2 syncs up with the iPhone more quickly than the original or other headsets I have used. It also keeps a lock when near my radioactive microwave.
I only have one complaint about the Jawbone 2. When you push the talk button (or anywhere near it) it makes a cheap crunchy sound. It is almost as if the top plastic piece is not properly attached. I just got off the phone with customer service at Jawbone and the representative advised me this is normal and it makes the same crunchy sound on his Jawbone 2. He advised it may get better over time, but I kinda doubt that. The original Jawbone had a clean precise click when you pushed the talk button while you are left uncertain if you pushed the button or not on the Jawbone 2.
I ordered mine directly from Jawbone and it shipped out the same day. The packaging is very elaborate and over the top. I would rather get a plan white box and shave $10 off the cost. Happy bluetoothing!!
- 3 replies to this review
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When using my new Jawbone 2, some of my incoming phone calls don't automatically get picked up by my Jawbone. After I answer, I have to select Jawbone from Jawbone/iPhone/Speaker choices, which is annoying. Do you have any suggestions about this? Thx.
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I have had the same problem with mine also..and I can not tell most of the time if it's on or off.
I bought mine also direct from jawbone when this model came out about a year ago or longer any suggestions to help me feel more comfortable with this device.
Thank you nice review -
Jawbone- you can only answer a call by pressing ON the headset itself-if you answer by clicking on phone,the headset cancells...The Original Jawbone did not have this issue...anybody find the same...?
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Aliph Jawbone 2 (black):
$74.49 - $74.99
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