Bluetake BT400GL Bluetooth headset (pink)

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• CNET editors' rating: 3.5 stars Very good
  Detailed editors' rating
  Design : 0.0
  Features : 0.0
  Performance : 0.0
  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)

• Reviewed by:
  Nicole Lee
• Edited by:
  Bonnie Cha
• Reviewed on: 02/07/2007

Samsung WEP200, it appears that headset manufacturers are finally waking up to the idea that most people don't want a large headset on the sides of their face. The Bluetake BT400GL is a pretty little headset, and it comes in both pink and silver. However, despite its comfortable fit, the audio quality is underwhelming. So even though it retails for a very reasonable $65, you might be better off with one of the aforementioned headsets.

The Bluetake BT400GL has a simple rectangular design, with a slight outward curve toward the top to accommodate the curvature of the ear. It measures a very compact 1.53x0.68x0.47 inches and weighs a light 0.29 ounce. The headset's controls are laid out on the front on a vertical bar, with the volume-increase button on top, the multifunction button in the middle, and the volume-decrease button on the bottom. Underneath the multifunction button is an LED, which flashes blue when the headset is activated or blue and red when in pairing mode. The buttons are all raised above the surface, making them easy to press when you're wearing the headset.

On the back of the headset is the earpiece, and it's the kind that is placed deep in the ear, much like an earplug. The BT400GL comes with three earbud pieces in different sizes, so you can choose which one is right for your ears. Bluetake says they're made from an antibacterial material, and though we can't exactly test this claim, these earpieces remind us of the ones from the Sony MDR-EX71SL earbuds, which we liked quite a bit. The BT400GL felt quite comfortable in our ears, though we could see how this could irritate those who aren't used to earbuds. There is no need for an ear hook as the headset sits comfortably without one.

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