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Considering purchasing the new Jabra headset but I've noticed that it supports Bluetooth 1.2. Is this a problem and should I stick with the Jabra 250 (works fine)
Hmm, the 250 is the one that's supposed to have problems with audio quality according to BT, so I'm slightly confused!
Buy mail order, and if you don't like it you've got the opportunity to return it under the distance selling act.
Oh, and post the results
Bluetooth sucked until I upgraded to 3500. After that...all was well. I will post the results on the new Jabra when it arrives.
Have u got ur jabra yet? Tell us ur thoughts how it's working with PDA2K.
Thanks.
Hi,
There is a topic at PocketPC Dubai (under "Jabra BT800 and PDA2k") and the experiences of various people over there are not that encouraging. I myself found the statement: "spoke to the technical guys there and they said that Jabra has told them clearly that the BT800's caller ID function will never work with any PPCPE" kinda sad news.
http://pocketpcdubai.infopop.cc/eve/ubb.x?a=tpc&s=553609464&f=611104143&m=202104236
kind regards,
- Avareh ([email protected])
bt800 with XDA2S
hi i have bt 800 paired with XDA2S
END IT WORKS 100% WITH CALLER ID
I CAN SEE THE CALLER PHONE NO PERFECTLY
I read the review, it's pretty expensive. I will have to wait for the price to go down and then buy some months later. With the Earphone mod, I am pretty happy how it is working out.
Hi All
I am succesfully using the bt800 with and XDA2s. The caller ID works fine.
i have the O2 Asian BT fix installed on the XDA until the O2 European Patch is released.
Regards
The Pilgrim
I nearly bought one of these until I read a load of customer reviews saying how bad the sound was and that it wasn't loud enough. In the end I bought the Cardo Scala 500.
Not a good experience. Range of about 2 metres (as long as it's line of sight) before the crackles start. Ok if you are calling someone, but takes 3 seconds or so to realise that youre recieving a call. Displays the callers number, so it conveniently tells you whos call you're about to miss because the pickup button works when it feels like it! (picked up 1 call in 4 today). When it does pick up a call it takes 5-6 seconds before you can hear each other
It's off back to the shop tomorrow. even the O2 Blue I sent back was better than this.....
I have been trying a few different headsets.
I am still using my Cardo Scala 500 which overall seems to work the best.
Best sound quality so far for me is Cardo Scala 500. This is also the loudest headset I have ever tried. On max setting it is actually too loud.
Best reported sound quality for person on other end is Motorola HS810.
Best connection in terms of range, pairing, reacquisition of signal is Scala 500.
Most reliable in terms of controls and function actually working was Southwing NeoVoice USB. The functions like pickup, hang up, transfer to headset, transfer to phone, readial etc ALWAYS worked, but the controls are fiddly cos you have to do everything using the little multifunction wheel.
Southwing was cool cos you could charge it from a USB port.
Motorola HS810 will also do this if you can find the right cables but Motorola don't tell you this.
Scala is very cool because it comes with some nice accessories like a neck lanyard, carry clip and a fitting that allows you to attach it to your glasses instead of hooking it over your ear.
In the next few days I should be getting my hands on a SonyErricson HBH-660.
Hi, Just a quickie about the Cardo Scala 500 does this stop the echoing you sometimes get with some headsets..
Cheers
Ian
I have not experienced any echo on the Scala so far.
There's some static from time to time but you have to expect that with any bluetooth audio.
Generally the sound is crisp and clear at my end and I have had the occasional complaint from other people that I sound like I'm in a tunnel or "tinny".
On some occasions there is just a lot of interference from something (it's always hard to tell what) which makes it hard for the other person to hear me, but even if there is static on the headset I never have difficulty hearing them.
As with any of these things "your mileage may vary".
I recommend that you try one by buying it from a website like expansys and treat it like a two week free trial as you can always send things back under the distance selling act as long as you keep them in good condition and retain all packaging.
I have the BT800, and the called ID feature works perfectly. It came with 3 chargers: USB, AC, and DC (car). It also came with a belt pouch. I haven't had any complaints from anyone about sound quality. It also works well when you dial out, and the volume is fine, sometimes even a little too loud. Pairing was easy, and the MDAIII picked it up easily.
Now for the negatives. When my MDAIII is in standby mode, and a call comes in, the headset and caller ID usually won't register until the 2nd or 3rd call or so, about 3 seconds. Once it does, sometimes it has a hard time answering the call when I press the answer button, and you can't hear anything for a second or 2. The static varies from moderate to none, but still audible even with static.
All in all, I would say that it is a decent headset. I am pleased with it. I wish that it was easier in answer mode, but I understand that these things aren't perfect. I got mine on Ebay for US$85.30 after shipping.
Hi All,
Used the BT800 with my IIs and it paired and worked well. CallerID functioned as per advertised. Ringtones and Vibra alert were also interesting. The only thing that I didn't like about it was it's size, so I'm back to using my Jabra BT250/FS258....Jabra hurry up and release the BT500 in Australia would ya?!
I added the new BT800 CAB that came with the new 1.40 ROM. The sound quality is much, much clearer now. However, I have trouble answering an incoming call from the headset. Has anyone had this trouble?
Jabra BT250 & XDA IIs
Hi there, read with interest all your comments on bluetooth performance. Is there actually anyone out there with a descent performance from the Jabra 250 and an XDA IIS. All I get is SERIOUS crackle and very poor comms quality for the other listener. This headset worked fine on my Nokia but I cannot get anything with the XDA IIs! Any thoughts / comments welcome.
"I have trouble answering an incoming call from the headset. Has anyone had this trouble?"
ditto i went to the web site and they said that the TB800 was not be to use with the PDA2K; think i they knew about the 3-10sec. delay problem
Quite a few people seem to be saying that Caller ID "works perfectly".
I have to totally disagree with that. It only shows the number that is calling you, not the name listed in your Contacts. Thats pants!
Remember Xda1 early roms that wouldn't show the name in incoming text messages, only the number? Well for me this is worse as I get far more voice calls than texts.
JD
Hello everyone.
I have BIGGEST problem with answering option of BT 800.
I use it with Qtek 9090.
I wonder if anybody of you have any expirince to solve this problem.
Everything works fine exept answering function.
I spoked with Jabra customer service and they told me that new software update for this BT headset will be evalubale soon. But ... reallly don't know if it really could help. Think that possibly the situation could be in the ROM. Currently I'm using Dangard ROM 1.44.
Hope you can help me.
Regards!
Leo.
Any recommendations or ones to avoid?
I think I'll need one for when I'm driving.
OR do I actually need one? Do the supplied headphones do a good enough job?
Thanks
Bill
billuk said:
Any recommendations or ones to avoid?
I think I'll need one for when I'm driving.
OR do I actually need one? Do the supplied headphones do a good enough job?
Thanks
Bill
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I have a Jabra 620BT, it works perfectly with the TyTN, and it has also a small display that shows the number of the caller, so you can keep it in the cas!
may be worth waiting for this
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daddyo said:
may be worth waiting for this
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Most of thge mobile bluetooth headset are manifactued by jabra anyhow
this is very similar
http://www.jabra.com/JabraCMS/EM/EN/MainMenu/Products/WirelessHeadsets/JabraJX10/JabraJX10
and this is the best
http://www.jabra.com/JabraCMS/EM/EN/MainMenu/Products/WirelessHeadsets/JabraBT800/JabraBT800
if you like earbuds, the hbh-ds970's work perfectly with A2DP.
Switches effortlessy between phone calls and conduits pocketplayer, very good quality sound.
Minor drawback -- have noticed infrequent 1-second hangs, but seems to be related to mailbox access intervals.
cheers
Problem using handsfree
Hello! I am using a Nokia handsfree (from my old phone!) connected to a TyTN. The problem is that it's not handy at all. When using the Nokia 6310i phone I could do the following:
- press the headset button and wait for a BEEP
- say a name and hear the headset repeating that name
- the phone started to call that person
When using the TyTN things changed. If I'm trying to follow the same three steps, I get the following:
- press the headset button (nothing happens and only after a few tries I hear a BEEP on the TyTN, not in the headset)
- I don't know when to say a name if the TyTN is far away from me because I can't hear the BEEP
- when I say that name it looks like the TyTN is not "listening" for what I'm saying in the headset but it uses it's own microphone instead
- when the conversation starts everything works ok
Imagine that all this is quite annoying when driving. Anyone ever had similar problems?
Re: Handsfree problem
Same here Innov. For voice dialing the Sony Ericsson HBH-30 worked as you describe with my Sony Ericsson T39m, except there were 3 beeps before I had to say the name. With the TyTN, after pairing apparently succesfully, the HBH-30 never stops beeping!
So only certain bluetooth headsets are compatible with the TyTN?
:?
I use the Nextlink Bluespoon AX2 - only 10g, sits inside your ear and great quality. Boasts up to 1500 hours standbye too! Pics/review on my website... http://rakh1.homeip.net Cost is just over £25 from mobilefun - not bad considering the original AX was nearly £100!!!
I use the Motorola H700 and have also used the Motorola HS850 both work really well and initiate MS Voice Command reliably for driving.
Software or headset?
Sorry, but I really don't think that the solution to this problem is in the headset that you are using. I believe that what I need is a software for my TyTN with Windows Mobile 5. The fact that the TyTN only starts to use the hands-free's microphone and speaker AFTER the conversation has started (and not before, in order to be able to use the voice dialing) proves that what I need is some piece of software for my PDA.
Another example. If I use my hands-free with another mobile phone it works ok, but the sounds that I hear when it asks me for a name to call are different. Because they come from the mobile phone to the hands-free.
Any ideas of such a software?
i had no problem pairing the two devices, but it does not seem to want to stay paired!
i'll pair it, use it......then i wouldn't use it for an hr or so and when i get a call, the jabra is not connected to the phone!
anyone else having this issue? if so, could you help me out with a solution pls.
tia
I have a BT200 and it works fine... I just have to answer it from the headset not the phone
I have a BT500 and haven't experienced this issue...
I have a bt200 and had some strange noises the first two weeks but since then its worked well.
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I have a BT500 and haven't experienced this issue...
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have you tried the 500v?
I tried the Jabra BT250v with the 8525, and the functions work well except for volume. Pairing was fine, voice dialing from the headset works, answering calls with the headset works. However, even after setting the volume to maximum in a quiet room, I can barely hear a conversation. I contacted HTC support, and they confirmed that there is no setting or hack that will increase 8525 volume to a BT headset. Also contacted Jabra support, and they said I probably have a bad headset, but since I bought it from a third party on eBay, they will not replace it, even though it was NIB.
I am now using a less expensive Motorola H350, and it works great. Stays paired, answers calls, initiates calls, and terrific volume -- often don't even need the max. I can easily make and receive calls while my 8525 stays in my pocket.
Does anyone have this combination? Do the phone and headset play well together?
Thanks!
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Does anyone have this combination? Do the phone and headset play well together?
Thanks!
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I'm also looking for the same answer.... the search for the best business and play BT headset is never-ending.....
Too bad it doesn't seem as if anyone is using this combination.
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Too bad it doesn't seem as if anyone is using this combination.
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i guess its a sign to stay away from it LOL.... i guess i'm going to go with the SE ones... even though i might be asking for trouble with all the problems people are having with it..... i figure the all powerful new ROM update will fix alot of the AD2P problems....
I posted my impressions with my TyTN in this thread
http://www.howardforums.com/showpost.php?p=8478137&postcount=11
Possible the headset may have been faulty but I will wait till it is available from a B&M store before trying again. Got it from store.treocentral.com
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I posted my impressions with my TyTN in this thread
http://www.howardforums.com/showpost.php?p=8478137&postcount=11
Possible the headset may have been faulty but I will wait till it is available from a B&M store before trying again. Got it from store.treocentral.com
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The problems you have are all tytn specific and have been experienced by everyone with various different headsets. Please read the A2DP threads and the ms-voice 1.6 threads.
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The problems you have are all tytn specific and have been experienced by everyone with various different headsets. Please read the A2DP threads and the ms-voice 1.6 threads.
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I had, and still have no problems with my Nokia HS-12W headset initiating MS VC 1.6 or using A2DP, so clearly the Jabra is at fault. Added to which the headset would not power on after a charge seems to indicate the headset was faulty. Maybe you should read what I actually posted before dispensing advice.
I did read what you said, and it seemed to me that it was all items that i've read before on the other posts. Sorry.
Are you getting a replacement for the Jabra? I'm also interested in the BT8010.
I have been using the BT-8010 without any problems for the past 2 weeks with the Cingular 8525. I can use VC 1.6 to iniate calls and can also use the stereo function with the A2DP fix. Overall, voice quality is excellent though the stereo sound is only OK. Prior to the BT8010, I had the BT8000, but this was way too big and heavy. I selected this model primarily because I can use it to make/receive calls (30 number memory, called ID) without having to remove my phone from my case.
As an added plus, I also use the BT8010 with my computer and can communicate through SKYPE w/o any problems and with excellent voice quality on both ends.
Overall, I am very pleased with this product and would recommend it.
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I have been using the BT-8010 without any problems for the past 2 weeks with the Cingular 8525. I can use VC 1.6 to iniate calls and can also use the stereo function with the A2DP fix. Overall, voice quality is excellent though the stereo sound is only OK. Prior to the BT8010, I had the BT8000, but this was way too big and heavy. I selected this model primarily because I can use it to make/receive calls (30 number memory, called ID) without having to remove my phone from my case.
As an added plus, I also use the BT8010 with my computer and can communicate through SKYPE w/o any problems and with excellent voice quality on both ends.
Overall, I am very pleased with this product and would recommend it.
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thanks for your feedback! how comfortable is it in your ear? the two ear pieces together make it look a little bulky... how does it look? does it look silly when you're walking on the street? i would also wear this while i'm skiing... is it durable??
The BT8010 is very comfortable to wear and is fairly lightweight. Honestly, I only use the one main piece most of the time (80%) and attach the second smaller piece when making skype calls on my pc/listening to audible. The BT8010 holds fairly steady on the ear when walking around and I feel secure wearing it. With both pieces attached, the BT-8010 still feels comfortable and I sometimes forget that I have it on. Overall, the BT8010 seems very durable, the software can be upgraded, and it comes with a 2yr warranty from Jabra.
From my experience, it's an excellent unit.
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What A2DP fix are you referring to?
I just decided to go with the BT8010 for my 8528 and am having some problems. I am having difficulty initiating calls from the headset, it usually seems to be in music mode. Also, when I sometimes do go to initiate the call, it does initiate voice dial, but does not give the indicator beep for when I should speak. I am using the Cyberon Voice Speed Dial that came with the 8525. Any thoughts or suggestions?
Thanks
Maybe try MS Voice Commander 1.6 ?
I don't think that would work either. Half of the time, my voice dialing would not go through and the connection would not be maintained between the BT8010 and the 8525. Doesn't matter anyway. I got tired of trying to figure it out. I returned it and am going to look for a simple BT earpiece that will connect easily, hopefully stay connected and will allow me to use voicedialing. That is what I mainly need it for. I thought that with the stereo BT it would be good for streaming music, but that didn't work very well. I'm not sure where my problems were coming from, but I think it was a combination of both the BT8010 and my 8525. I would have to give that combination a thumbs down, but that was just my experience.
Its too bad you were having problems.
After 2 days this headset is nothing short of awesome for me. I use WM6 so that may be why it works better but so far I haven't had any problems.
I did a mini review in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=302202
Hi all,
Since I got my S3, I've been connecting it to my car's built-in bluetooth headset for music and for phone calls, and it's been working flawlessly.
Anyway, about 2 weeks ago it started making weird noise when I'm trying to call someone. At first I thought it's a connection issue, I hang up and call again, and it works fine. But at the moment, it happens all of a sudden during phone calls.
The issue is that the phone itself is still working earpiece and mic even while the bluetooth headset is connected and the bluetooth headset green button is ON. Which creates an audio loop and makes all the static and noise.
I've read that people started getting this after the JB update, with me it happened so slowly, I'm not rooted to try ICS back again. However, I tried to diagnose by connecting my old XPERIA arc to the car and my GS3 to another bluetooth headset. Same problem with the other headset, while the arc and the car work perfectly together.
I also tried to disable NFC and even removed the NFC sticker from the car completely....still the same problem.
Any idea how to fix this, or even bring it up to samsung to try to fix in the next update?
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Hi all,
Since I got my S3, I've been connecting it to my car's built-in bluetooth headset for music and for phone calls, and it's been working flawlessly.
Anyway, about 2 weeks ago it started making weird noise when I'm trying to call someone. At first I thought it's a connection issue, I hang up and call again, and it works fine. But at the moment, it happens all of a sudden during phone calls.
The issue is that the phone itself is still working earpiece and mic even while the bluetooth headset is connected and the bluetooth headset green button is ON. Which creates an audio loop and makes all the static and noise.
I've read that people started getting this after the JB update, with me it happened so slowly, I'm not rooted to try ICS back again. However, I tried to diagnose by connecting my old XPERIA arc to the car and my GS3 to another bluetooth headset. Same problem with the other headset, while the arc and the car work perfectly together.
I also tried to disable NFC and even removed the NFC sticker from the car completely....still the same problem.
Any idea how to fix this, or even bring it up to samsung to try to fix in the next update?
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I had a similar issue when connected to my friends bose. Ended up with noise coming through, it might just be bluetooth, can be a bit funny at times.
Car bluetooth audio feedback
Helo,
I'm trying to revive this thread... I have also problems with audio feedback from my original embedded bluetooth car kit.
have a Toyota Avensis and I get a terrible feedback noise when making out calls from my phone.
I tried playing with many settings, like noise reduction etc', but none helped.
All this started since I updated to Android 4.1.X (from 4.0.4). At 4.0.4 there is no problems at all.
I see that it takes a while to the phone to actually dial. From the time that I push the call button to the actual dialing, the microphone is active and is directly feeding the audio system, which results in this annoying audio feedback.
In my mind, the microphone should be muted till the call is made... but it is on. When I wear a BT earpiece, there is no problem since there is no audio feedback path from the mic to the earpiece. but when hooked with the CAR kit there is a direct audio path between the mic and loudspeaker.
I'm sure I'm not the only one suffering from this problem. please post here if you suffered such problems.
Please post if you managed to solve the problem.
I am currently running with the latest 4.1.2 update - same frustrating problem.
no solution for feedback noise....anywhere
It seems to be a mystery. I've checked a number of forum posts with this problem and absolutely no solution. I also suddenly began experiencing this problem in my car's hands free blutooth system. Sometimes it happens, other times not. I usually switch the phone to headset then back again to make it stop. But it's becoming more frequent and the headset switch seems to be lasting for a short perios before it starts again. I've seen posts mentioning grounding issues and others that say it's normal because of the car speakers (like putting a microphone close to a speaker). This is NOT normal. I have never experienced this with a hands free system and a phone. Also, the fact that I have been using this for some months with no problem. I did however notice that when I am not using the hands free and I put my s3 on speakerphone, it sometimes switches back to headset for no reason at all. If anyone has found a solution please post it because right now in the interverse...there is none. Will do the same if I don't crush this s3 for being so annoying while in the car first.
Loud static noise
h_bear said:
It seems to be a mystery. I've checked a number of forum posts with this problem and absolutely no solution. I also suddenly began experiencing this problem in my car's hands free blutooth system. Sometimes it happens, other times not. I usually switch the phone to headset then back again to make it stop. But it's becoming more frequent and the headset switch seems to be lasting for a short perios before it starts again. I've seen posts mentioning grounding issues and others that say it's normal because of the car speakers (like putting a microphone close to a speaker). This is NOT normal. I have never experienced this with a hands free system and a phone. Also, the fact that I have been using this for some months with no problem. I did however notice that when I am not using the hands free and I put my s3 on speakerphone, it sometimes switches back to headset for no reason at all. If anyone has found a solution please post it because right now in the interverse...there is none. Will do the same if I don't crush this s3 for being so annoying while in the car first.
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I've been going nuts with a similar problem and it started happening after the 4.1.2 update as well. When I make a call I sometimes get an ear shattering blast of static for about 1 or 2 seconds just before the call connects. My wife has the same problem and she uses her phone all the time and she's going deaf. We both have Moto's Razr Maxx. Verizon gave he a new phone, it worked phone for about 2 weeks and now it's having problems again. This really sucks and I think we need to buy new phones. If anyone has a solution I would sure like to hear it.