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- Reviewed on: 01/22/2009
With Bluetooth headsets, we usually only see high-end features such as multipoint technology and voice prompt assistance in more expensive models like the Aliph Jawbone and the BlueAnt V1. The iVoice Baby-ai, though it has an unusual name, is one that bucks the trend. It not only has the noise-canceling features of most headsets, but it also has more advanced ones, such as the aforementioned multipoint technology and voice prompt assistance. It has all this at a surprisingly affordable price of about $70. It also has pretty good audio quality, and the firmware is upgradeable via an included USB cable.
At first glance, the iVoice Baby-ai looks a lot like a previous BlueAnt headset, the BlueAnt Wireless X3 micro. In fact, the design is almost identical, except for the slightly different blue accent color. Measuring 1.7 inches long by 0.8 inch wide by 0.7 inch thick (if you don't count the earpiece), the Baby-ai is a bit pudgier than most headsets, but it's still compact and lightweight.
On the front of the headset is a round multifunction button surrounded by the volume controls--the volume decrease is on the top while the volume increase is underneath. We found the arrangement a bit crowded, and the volume buttons felt a little too small for our liking. Surrounding the controls is a blue LED indicator light. On the back is an in-ear earpiece that fits snugly inside the ear. The Baby-ai comes with a variety of earbud covers so there are more choices for different size ears. The headset comes with two optional ear hooks, both of which are flexible and can be adjusted to fit either ear. Although you could wear the headset without the ear hook, it's not very secure, and we would recommend wearing the ear hook for additional security. Keep in mind that the ear hooks are on the large side, so you might not be able to wear glasses at the same time.
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