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- Reviewed on: 02/20/2007
Even though big names like Jabra and Plantronics tend to dominate the Bluetooth headset space, we occasionally find real gems from smaller companies. The Mini Blu Bluetooth headset by Fonegear is one such example. Its simplicity is an asset, not a drawback, and we were impressed with its comfortable fit and decent sound quality. It's also quite affordable, from about $50 to $70.
The Fonegear Mini Blu Bluetooth headset has a tapered, oval design that's quite minimalist indeed. Covered mostly in black, it has a small strip of silver as a border. True to its Mini Blu name, the headset is tiny, measuring only 1.9 inches high by 0.5 inch deep by 0.75 inch long, and weighing around 3.2 ounces. You might not notice any buttons at first glance, but the upper third of the Mini Blu's front face is actually its multifunction control. We found it easy to use, even when the headset was worn on the ear. There are also blue and red LEDs located on the lower third of the Mini Blu. The blue LED flashes when the headset turns on, while the red lights shine when the headset shuts down. The lights alternate between red and blue when in pairing mode.
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