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25 out of 26 people found this review helpful
3.5 stars
"best one yet, but need nosepad to keep mic away from face"
Pros: much smaller, sound quality very good, best fit of all other bluetooth headsets i have tried(820, 850, jabra), same power as blackberry(usb),
Cons: mic hole rubs against cheek and users say sounds muffled(use nosepad workaround), could be louder, beep when sound all the way up is too loud/long
Summary: I also posted this advice in a comment to another reviewer...then decided to get my rating counted....
I have owned the Jabra, Mot 820, Mot 850, and now the H700. The H700 is a beautiful design, but does have the flaw mentioned. I went to Walgreens and package of nose pads for glasses and attached over the raised area near the mic hole. The extra ~1mm did the trick. I am sure I will have to change the nose pads from time to time, but it was only a few $$ for a 15pack. I might get fancy and superglue an extension.
Overall, well worth the extra time to pusht his product over the top.
For what it is worth, here is why I have tried so many....in order of purchasing....
The following were paired with my blackberry 7290(cingular)....
-mot 820 - always on is a pain. speaker cracks especially when talking somebody with a very deep voice. gave it to my boss.
-jabra - much better sound quality, but pain to put on, the gel earpiece kept coming off in pocket, bulky in pocket, and no availability of extra chargers. in a drawer now.
The following have been paired with my blackberry 8700(best one yet!!!!)....
-mot850 - boom mic to turn on/off is awesome, sound quality much better, but not perfect, the fit is too loose...lack confidence that it will actualy stay on my ear. gave it to my wife.
-h700 - much smaller(video says 33%), sound quality the best, much better fit(snug), same charging port as my blackberry!(I highly recommend igo juice with dual power option), callers can't tell difference between bluetooth and normal talking. nosepad workaround is required or you will be really frustrated having to hold the mic away from your face.
I hope this helps.
Phil
- 5 replies to this review
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I am trying to figure out how you used the nosepads. can you share the idea with a picture or explain? The nosepads I have seen are hard plastic you either clip on or screw on. You can email me at rjrose6@brightok.net
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I fully agree with you on the review. Everyone tells me I sound like I am far away on a cheap speaker phone, especially when driving with the wind noise. I try to position the mic away from the cheek to get some better mic clarity. The speaker is loud and clear. I am using with the 8700 Blackberty.
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Hi, I read your your text and I would really love to know how do you exactly do with nose pad on H700? Possible send me pictures so I have the idea? Email me at workhardnsmart@yahoo.com
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I finally moved into 2006 in bought a bluetooth, with nothing to compare it to but with what my neice has told me about them. She has had at least 4 different bluetooths, but after trying my h700 she rants and raves about how it's the best she has ever had. She stated how loud it sounded and how she has to have one. I love the fact that I can connect three way calling, call waiting, and all the other features that come with the Sony Ericsson Z520a. I have called my friends and most didn't have a clue that I had upgraded from a bluetooth to no headset at all. That says a whole lot about this bluetooth. In summary you will not be disappointed unless you end up with a Friday/Monday motorola h700.(joke) But just in case you do, just get an exchange for that one, you will not be disappointed.
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Not everyone will need the nosepad workaround suggestion that was made. It all depends on the shape of your ear and to a lesset extent your cheek.
Mine fits fine, it is positioned about 1/2 inch from my cheek so no ajustment was necessary.
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