Comments on: Apple’s Bluetooth Headset For The iPhone Isn’t So Hot http://www.crunchgear.com/2007/07/30/apples-bluetooth-headset-for-the-iphone-isnt-so-hot/ Gadgets, gear and computer hardware. Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:19:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Purple Chrome http://www.crunchgear.com/2007/07/30/apples-bluetooth-headset-for-the-iphone-isnt-so-hot/#comment-534456 Purple Chrome Thu, 06 Dec 2007 15:34:39 +0000 http://crunchgear.com/2007/07/30/apples-bluetooth-headset-for-the-iphone-isnt-so-hot/#comment-534456 yo, Zander just swooped down like superman and saved the day, lmao!!!! I was wondering the same thing like: how does one buy a headset that can't receive ALL the audio from the phone that's sposed to transmit its audio signals? Lmao -but I guess not many people knew bout that little audio tab menu in the voicemail section of the iPhone :-)~ I've now got my Jawbone rocking ;-)... yo, Zander just swooped down like superman and saved the day, lmao!!!! I was wondering the same thing like: how does one buy a headset that can’t receive ALL the audio from the phone that’s sposed to transmit its audio signals? Lmao -but I guess not many people knew bout that little audio tab menu in the voicemail section of the iPhone :-)~ I’ve now got my Jawbone rocking ;-)…

]]> By: Zander http://www.crunchgear.com/2007/07/30/apples-bluetooth-headset-for-the-iphone-isnt-so-hot/#comment-363248 Zander Sun, 12 Aug 2007 05:16:47 +0000 http://crunchgear.com/2007/07/30/apples-bluetooth-headset-for-the-iphone-isnt-so-hot/#comment-363248 Actually, This headset can be used to listen to ANY sound the iPhone makes; you just click the "Audio" button in the voicemail tab, select the headset, and go! (Note that you have to do this every time the headset is reconnected, and it makes the headset's battery drain more quickly). Actually, This headset can be used to listen to ANY sound the iPhone makes; you just click the “Audio” button in the voicemail tab, select the headset, and go!

(Note that you have to do this every time the headset is reconnected, and it makes the headset’s battery drain more quickly).

]]> By: eric http://www.crunchgear.com/2007/07/30/apples-bluetooth-headset-for-the-iphone-isnt-so-hot/#comment-349045 eric Fri, 03 Aug 2007 04:39:37 +0000 http://crunchgear.com/2007/07/30/apples-bluetooth-headset-for-the-iphone-isnt-so-hot/#comment-349045 This is a terribly-written review on many levels:  the author seems to have personal issues with Apple just from his choice of words when writing the review. Kind of like he's pissed because he can't afford the phone or because he doesn't want AT&T, or he's a Microsoftie fanboy. I could be wrong, but that's just my take.  the fact that the headset doesn't play music is due to the iPhone not supporting A2DP, not the headset. If the author ever reviews or has reviewed the iPhone, that's where that comment should be.  the author states that the headset "gets the job done." If it gets the job done, then why the poor review?  Quote: "...but considering that part (all?) of the iPhone’s appeal stems from its fancy-pants touchscreen, then you’ll see why the headset isn’t more engaging. Lose the touchscreen, and it’s just another AT&T cellphone..." What in the world does this line mean? That's like saying, "take away Michael Jordans ability to score at-will, his unparalleled competitiveness, and his knowledge of the basic mechanics of team basketball, and he's no better than my 87 year-old grandmother." Of course he wouldn't be! You've taken away what makes Jordan Jordan! (Not to mention that the iPhone does a lot more than give you a touch-screen interface."  The author also states, "Revolutionary though the iPhone may be..." So, you think it's Revolutionary, yet if you take away the touch screen alone, it's like any other cell phone? Contradiction much?  "Can't win 'em all, Apple." This is a very personal statement. Reviews are not personal; they're unbiased. They are ways to make this type of statement as a journalist or blogger without sounding personal. Whatever. This is a terribly-written review on many levels:

 the author seems to have personal issues with Apple just from his choice of words when writing the review. Kind of like he’s pissed because he can’t afford the phone or because he doesn’t want AT&T, or he’s a Microsoftie fanboy. I could be wrong, but that’s just my take.

 the fact that the headset doesn’t play music is due to the iPhone not supporting A2DP, not the headset. If the author ever reviews or has reviewed the iPhone, that’s where that comment should be.

 the author states that the headset “gets the job done.” If it gets the job done, then why the poor review?

 Quote: “…but considering that part (all?) of the iPhone’s appeal stems from its fancy-pants touchscreen, then you’ll see why the headset isn’t more engaging. Lose the touchscreen, and it’s just another AT&T cellphone…” What in the world does this line mean? That’s like saying, “take away Michael Jordans ability to score at-will, his unparalleled competitiveness, and his knowledge of the basic mechanics of team basketball, and he’s no better than my 87 year-old grandmother.” Of course he wouldn’t be! You’ve taken away what makes Jordan Jordan! (Not to mention that the iPhone does a lot more than give you a touch-screen interface.”

 The author also states, “Revolutionary though the iPhone may be…” So, you think it’s Revolutionary, yet if you take away the touch screen alone, it’s like any other cell phone? Contradiction much?

 “Can’t win ‘em all, Apple.” This is a very personal statement. Reviews are not personal; they’re unbiased. They are ways to make this type of statement as a journalist or blogger without sounding personal.

Whatever.

]]> By: Michael http://www.crunchgear.com/2007/07/30/apples-bluetooth-headset-for-the-iphone-isnt-so-hot/#comment-344049 Michael Mon, 30 Jul 2007 22:35:53 +0000 http://crunchgear.com/2007/07/30/apples-bluetooth-headset-for-the-iphone-isnt-so-hot/#comment-344049 No music! And it's overpriced. Couldn't they send the music like they send calls with the EDR standard? It would sond kinda of crappy, but at least it would work! No music! And it’s overpriced. Couldn’t they send the music like they send calls with the EDR standard? It would sond kinda of crappy, but at least it would work!

]]> By: Sascha http://www.crunchgear.com/2007/07/30/apples-bluetooth-headset-for-the-iphone-isnt-so-hot/#comment-343959 Sascha Mon, 30 Jul 2007 20:52:16 +0000 http://crunchgear.com/2007/07/30/apples-bluetooth-headset-for-the-iphone-isnt-so-hot/#comment-343959 Does this thing have any kind of noise cancellation features like the Jawbone? Does this thing have any kind of noise cancellation features like the Jawbone?

]]> By: Paul Meyerson http://www.crunchgear.com/2007/07/30/apples-bluetooth-headset-for-the-iphone-isnt-so-hot/#comment-343828 Paul Meyerson Mon, 30 Jul 2007 20:10:08 +0000 http://crunchgear.com/2007/07/30/apples-bluetooth-headset-for-the-iphone-isnt-so-hot/#comment-343828 I've heard that it uses EDR to communicate with the iPhone and as a result the voice quality is far above other BT headsets. I spoke to someone whose prior fave was the Jawbone and he said this beat it. I've used the Jabra X10 for a few years and he said the Apple one sounded much better than that. Anyone confirm/deny the voice quality? I use my BT headset for one thing--making calls--and i have really two requirements--that they sound good and that I sound good on them. Anything else is a bell/whistle for me. So, anyone try this yet? I’ve heard that it uses EDR to communicate with the iPhone and as a result the voice quality is far above other BT headsets. I spoke to someone whose prior fave was the Jawbone and he said this beat it. I’ve used the Jabra X10 for a few years and he said the Apple one sounded much better than that. Anyone confirm/deny the voice quality? I use my BT headset for one thing–making calls–and i have really two requirements–that they sound good and that I sound good on them. Anything else is a bell/whistle for me. So, anyone try this yet?

]]> By: John http://www.crunchgear.com/2007/07/30/apples-bluetooth-headset-for-the-iphone-isnt-so-hot/#comment-343747 John Mon, 30 Jul 2007 18:40:09 +0000 http://crunchgear.com/2007/07/30/apples-bluetooth-headset-for-the-iphone-isnt-so-hot/#comment-343747 You still cannot listen to music on any other Bluetooth headset using the iPhone since the iPhone does not have A2DP support which is independent of the headset. You still cannot listen to music on any other Bluetooth headset using the iPhone since the iPhone does not have A2DP support which is independent of the headset.

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