Jabra FreeSpeak Bluetooth Headset for Bluetooth-Equipped Phones

by Jabra

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• Product Dimensions: 4.2 x 1.3 x 1.6 inches ; 0.5 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000TR77U
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #139,504 in Cell Phones & Accessories (See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

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62 of 63 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THIS is the version to get....for additional features, December 12, 2003

By 

Tom Swift "boy inventor" (New York, New York United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Jabra FreeSpeak Bluetooth Headset for Bluetooth-Equipped Phones (Wireless Phone Accessory)

I have the Jabra BT200....the UPDATED version...and I am quite pleased with it. It is light weight at less than an ounce, comfortable fitting behind the ear with the ear plug resting gently against the ear canal. Volume on the lowest setting it better than the volume coming directly from the Sony Ericsson T616.

In the last several months there has been a great deal of confusion regarding the BT200 because there are two versions of the headset. The original supports only the the headset profile of Bluetooth, while the later version supports both the headset and handsfree profiles.

The later version of the headset began to be shipped by jabra in June 2003 and carries firmware version 21B or higher.

You won't know you are getting the later version unless there is a blue sticker on the outside of the box that says, "Now compatible with Nokia 3650 and Siemens S55".

Even if you have a Bluetooth cell phone other than the Nokia or the Siemens, this is still the one to get because with the newer firmware, there are enhanced features for _all_ bluetooth phones.

If you get the later version, there will be a blue card in the box that says, "Enhanced Features".

Once you have completed "pairing" the phone by holding down the button with the phone icon AND the Volume Up button....remember, BOTH buttons must be held down to "pair" the phone...you will then have the following enhnced features:

..Last number redial (when not on a call)

..Rejecting an incoming call (when not on a call)

..Call-waiting (swapping between two calls)

..Putting a call on hold

If you have a voice dial enabled phone you will love that feature on the headset. I found I did _not_ have to retrain the voice entries on the headset to make outgoing calls.

Hope this helps.

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great headset, April 29, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Jabra FreeSpeak Bluetooth Headset for Bluetooth-Equipped Phones (Wireless Phone Accessory)

I have been using this headset for about 2 months now, and have had very good results. It's comfortable, easy to operate, and most importantly - the wireless design keeps me using it whenever I'm driving. I can't speak towards battery life as I charge the unit almost on a daily basis.

The only drawbacks I can point to are:

- Because of the wireless design, it's easy to misplace

- It's a little big to wear anywhere but in the car without feeling like too much of a geek

- Every now and then, the unit loses it's bluetooth pairing with the phone - though I think that may be more of a phone issue. I simply have to re-pair it again.

Regardless, it has changed my habits concerning using a hands-free unit. I tried about 8 wired ones, and could never get myself in enough of a habit to plug it in and clip it on - plus they always got wrapped up in the seat belt.

Wireless is so much more comfortable. highly recommended.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't Buy Gray Market, February 5, 2004

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The Citizen Fisherman (Duluth, GA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Jabra FreeSpeak Bluetooth Headset for Bluetooth-Equipped Phones (Wireless Phone Accessory)

I had the sad experience of buying this item from an internet retailer as an 'open box' return, supposedly inspected by Jabra, certified, and resold. Not true. The item arrived DOA and I got the sobering news from Jabra that the item was not under warranty. The retailer lied. Licking my wounds, I bought new, and have been thrilled since the conclusion of the 3 hours it took to charge the first time. Sound clarity is incredible. I have no ambitions to roam about the house, but I can roam about the room. And, being wireless transforms the experience of talking and driving. As a hard-core user of cell phones, I give this an unqualified 5 stars when paired with a bluetooth compatible phone. People I'm talking to are often surprised when they discover I'm on a cell phone. YES! They can hear me now!