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- Reviewed on: 06/02/2006
You might recognize the Soyo brand if you're familiar with computer motherboards and peripheral devices, but it's certainly not a recognizable name in consumer electronics. However, that hasn't stopped Soyo's recent foray into the mobile space with its new Soyo FreeStyler Bluetooth headset. The Soyo FreeStyler Bluetooth headset retails for $59.99, but you can get it for as low as $19.99 from discount retailers.
The most notable aspect about the Soyo FreeStyler is that it can be worn three different ways. Not only can you disconnect the ear hook, the entire earpiece itself is detachable. In its place, you can choose to affix a clip-style wired earpiece, which lets you attach the main part of the headset to your shirt lapel for use as a mic, while an earbud goes in your ear. This feature is probably unnecessary, but we appreciate an alternative to wearing a bulky headset.
Aside from that, the Soyo FreeStyler looks like a pretty normal headset. It has a smooth, lightweight form factor, measuring only 2.25 by 0.75 by 0.5 inches and weighing a measly 0.5 ounce. On the top of the front end is a prominent multifunction button surrounded by an LED light that flashes blue when the headset is on and red when the headset is off, when the battery is low, and when it's charging. On its left and right spine are the volume buttons, which are tactile and easy to press, but the multifunction button is simply too stiff to press with ease, especially when the headset is worn on the ear.
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