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 Very Good,
17 June 2005
This has to be one of the best deals on a BlueTooth Headset there is as of this writing. It paired easily, and lost its connection only once during an entire day (my phone?). In keeping with the well known practice of the 3 day conditioning LiIon batteries, I expected it to run out of juice before getting past the "all day" mark. I kept it on for 14 hours, and it never even blinked. WindStop(tm) is truly amazing, and I drove down the interstate, windows open, and even some passing tractor trailers were undetectable by callers (!). Plus, it sits OUTSIDE one's ear instead of an ear "bud" style, which prevents fit issues, and causes less harm on the ole' eardrum. It's quite uncomfortable with (sun)glasses), and it's possible that that my ear was a bit small for the loop. Otherwise, it worked like a dream.
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works EXACTLY as advertised,
12 June 2005
Unwrapped this headset and it works exactly as advertised. Range is approximately 30 ft but interference and crackling starts around 10 ft. Pairing (Nokia 3360) was easy and the unit has excellent battery life. The 'windstopper technology' really does work, no wind noise even when it's blowing about 15 mph. Conversations are actually clearer when driving my truck than when just using the phone.
This may sound like an advertisement but I've been amazed that all the claims made are actually true.
A few other things. Pressing the multifunction button once activates voice dialing, aesthetics are not quite as nice as other units but the unit is comfortable and easy to use.
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 Logitech Mobile Freedom Headset,
08 June 2005
Using it with a Treo 650. Seems to be solid and well built, no fidgety little bits to break off. Sound quality is good, starts to crackle if I'm more than 10 feet away from the phone - although from reading forums it seems to be due to the Treo's weak bluetooth implementation rather than the headset itself.
At 23 grams it's a bit heavier than I would have liked. The fit is fairly snug, but could still be improved. Drive on a bumpy road and it's gonna flop around uncomfortably.
If I were to buy again, I would look for a headset with the same sound and build quality, but with better fit and less weight (maybe around 15 grams). In this price range ($40) there aren't many options, maybe I'd try the Cardo Scala 500 and see how that compares.
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Great sound quality and battery life!,
06 June 2005
So given that I now have a new bluetooth phone I figured it was high time to get myself a good bluetooth headset. I read a number of reviews and compared different models. There were a few that appealed due to their geek factor (the Jabra BT800 Bluetooth Headset in particular because of it's screen and ability to dial phonebook entries) but given that they all got panned for poor audio quality or extreme weight I decided to look for something a little more practical. After reading extensive reviews of about 15 different headsets I settled on the Logitech Mobile Freedom Bluetooth Headset given that all the reviews were consistent in their praise of it's audio quality and comfort factors. Now that I have it I figured I would add my own review into the merry fray.
When I got the unit it was entombed in the standard plastic casing that requires near military levels of might and force to open. Luckily I have an implement designed for the job and made quick work of opening the package to reveal the headset, instructions, and an A/C charger. As per the instructions the first thing I did was plug the charger into it and let it sit for four hours. The charger itself is well designed and fairly small. The plugs are rotated 90 degrees from a normal plug and the brick is narrow enough to plug it into a power-strip without blocking any other outlets. The adapter has a decently long cord with a small plug that fits neatly into the backside of the headset.
While it was charging I took a moment to read the manual and look at the actual headset. It was a little larger than some of the others I've seen, but just as light. It has a very simple interface - a toggle switch for adjusting the volume, and an "action" button for turning the headset on and off as well as taking and rejecting calls. The action button is actually an LED which can turn red or blue to indicate various statuses. Although the simple user interface prevents some really advanced features it does make using the unit simple. You really only need to hit one button to do anything (aside from muting - you press and hold the volume button for a second to do that) and it's pretty intuitive in figuring out what you want to do.
Once the unit was charged I paired it with my phone. This process was surprisingly simple - I held the action button for 10 seconds until the light started flashing red and blue. This put the headset in discoverable mode and I just had to tell my cell phone to add a new device. After typing in the pre-selected password they were instantly paired. Now whenever I turn the headset on (pressing the action button for four seconds) they instantly pair and the headset automatically goes into headset mode.
I also paired it with my Powerbook. Unfortunately that broke the pairing with my phone so I won't be using it very often with the powerbook. For users who are looking for a good VOIP headset this might be an ideal solution. OSX fully supports the headset profile and when it was connected routed all sounds through the headset. I did a quick recording test and it did indeed pull audio in from the microphone as expected. After that experiment I re-paired the headset with my phone and started some audio tests to determine the sound quality.
The main selling point of the Logitech Mobile Freedom Headset in my mind is its amazing audio quality. I called several people in a number of different situations. First in a quiet room with no air movement. I then turned on some music quietly in the background. Finally I went for a drive and tried the headset with the air conditioning off, on, and then finally with the drivers window open. For all but the final test wit the window open the headset sounded fantastic for both ends of the call. Some of the people I was talking to said it sounded clearer than when I was using the handset held up to my face. With the window rolled down (and the headset on the window side of my face) there was a little wind noise, however it was still possible to hear me - something that no other headset on the market could muster to my knowledge. With its 7 hours of talk time I could see using this for a majority of my phone calls!
Overall impressions:
I'm impressed and would give the Logitech Mobile Freedom Bluetooth Headset a 9/10 rating. It's quite usable, has incredible sound quality, and is comfortable enough that I can wear it for hours and nearly forget that it's there. The only two things I can mark them down on would be that the unit is slightly larger than some of the competition and that you can only pair the headset with one device at a time. I would find being able to pair it with two or more devices incredibly useful given that I have both a bluetooth laptop and cell phone. Well worth the $50 on Amazon.com!
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EXCELLENT for the price!!!,
06 June 2005
Ordered it Tuesday... received it Thursday. For the price this headset is really hard to beat. And with the extra $30 off for getting an Amazon credit card, wow... a functional Bluetooth headset for only $12 *shipped*??? (And it's $2 cheaper today than it was last week!)
The sound quality is actually very good, although since it's not one of those in-ear headsets you might have trouble hearing anything in a loud environment. And for people with large ears it's not the easiest to put on, but it's VERY light. Range is excellent, too.
Buy this headset! You won't be disappointed.
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Price to Performance it is a fantastic deal,
01 June 2005
I bought this phone about a month or so ago and I haven't actually used my phone to talk at all. I'm using a Motorola A630 and this logitech works like a charm. It took me just a few seconds to figure how to pair them and from then on its been smooth sailing. The thing must have a very long talk time because recently I have gone through 2 recharges on my phone and I'm still talking on a single charge of this phone. Very very impressive. Believe me the A630 lasts a long time on a single charge so this is quite impressive.
It works well on both ears and after I'm talking for a while I don't even feel its presence. I feel like I'm talking to myself. No wind noise problems or background hiss. Clear, audible sound even in a bad cellphone coverage area like mine. But that is about the phone and not the headset.
Anyway, overall a very good buy I would definitely recommend it.
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Great Headset at a great price,
24 May 2005
I purchased this headset after reading the reviews on Amazon and doing a lot of research into other bluetooth headsets. It works great with my Nokia 6620. It does take some getting used to in order to find a comfortable fit on your ear but its pretty adjustable. The sound is better than most other headsets and people tell me they dont even know Im on a cell phone or a headset. No problems pairing it up with my phone although the phone is limited to 1 bluetooth connection at a time, so when syncing the phone to outlook I have to disconnect the headset. Battery life is spectacular...never ran out of power even being on the phone all day.
Downsides...call waiting doesnt work with this headset and the Nokia 6620 using the multifunction button..spoke to both Logitech and Nokia and it all depends on the phone and headset combo...Logitech does NOT keep a database of which phones it will/wont work with. The written instructions are sparse at best and Logitech support is not too familiar with the product when you call them. It does look like a growth coming out of your ear when wearing it and will take a bit of time to find a comfortable position initially but you do get used to it.
Final thought...best headset out there so far for sound, wind, battery. And best of all is its one of the cheapest bluetooth headsets out there.
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Worth the money,
23 May 2005
I have a Motorola V710. I was searching for a perfect bluetooth headset for my mobile. I have tried one from I/O Gear and one from BodyGlove and both of them sucked. The audio quality was bad and all that. Finally I found this. Now my friends say they can hear me loud and clear. It is really convenient. Only drawback is that if you wear it for too long it hurts because the ear clip is a little too tight. Other than that it is quite good for its price.
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 Bulky and uncomfortable,
23 May 2005
I'm a great believer in spending as little as possible on glitz,bells and whistles, and generally go for performance and practicality. Sound quality and features are fine for the price. But the unit is quite difficult to wear -- the boom is wide and boxy; the weight is unbalanced, as well. I could not get a comfortable fit. My ear is well within normal range of size and shape, but was bent out of shape by the headset.
On the positive, wind noise and lost connections -- common criticisms of other BT headsets -- was not a problem here. If you don't care about medium to long term fit and comfort, or the aesthetics of walking around with such an large unit hanging off your ear, you may be happy with this headset. I wasn't, and am returning it. I'm going to give the Cardo Scala a try; if it's no good, I'll probably go with a Jabra, and spend a bit more money.
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Works well,
20 May 2005
After dumping the Cardo Scala-500 for its poor sound connection, I gave this one a try. It works surprisingly well, considering that the microphone is placed so far back away from the mouth. The only slight downside is its weight, which will remind the wearer of its presence without really getting uncomfortable. For the price, this is a good buy.
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