Nokia HS-3W Bluetooth Headset

by Nokia

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1 x 1 x 3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00076Q2XQ
• Item model number: HS-3W
• Average Customer Review: 1.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #243,736 in Cell Phones & Accessories (See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

If you have a Bluetooth phone, you owe it to yourself to get a comfortable, easy-to-use headset from Nokia. With the HS-3W you can simply clip the Bluetooth receiver unit to your shirt or blouse and place the comfortable wired earpiece in your ear. Or, hang the receiver around your neck and make a fashion statement while talking on the go! The HS-3W frees you up by allowing you to handle calls directly from your headset, and because it has a 30-foot range, you can leave your phone in your briefcase, purse, or across the room.

The HS-3W is easy to pair with any phone that supports the Bluetooth 1.1 specification. You can use its Answer/End button to make and disconnect calls, or use the automatic redial function for calls that don't go through. You can even control call volume directly from the headset, and there's a handy indicator light on the unit that displays the headset's status. The HS-3W boasts up to five hours of talk time on a single charge and you'll get up to 120 hours of standby time. The headset's rechargeable battery fully charges in under three hours with a standard Nokia phone charger (not included).

What's in the Box
HS-3W wireless clip-on headset, rechargeable Ni-MH battery, Bluetooth pass-code card, user's manual.

Product Description

Whether it's business or pleasure - simplicity and style matter. The Nokia Wireless Clip-on Headset enhances handsfree use of your compatible mobile phone using Bluetooth wireless technology. Its compact clip-on main unit is cable-connected to a lightweight earpiece designed for a comfortable fit. Basic call handling can be done from the headset, which includes an LED status indicator.Your phone can remain on the table or in your briefcase - up to ten meters away. Isn't life complicated enough? Free your hands with the Nokia Wireless Clip-on Headset. Compatible with N-Gage, Nokia 810 car phone, Nokia 3650, Nokia 3660, Nokia 6230, Nokia 6310, Nokia 6310i, Nokia 6600, Nokia 6650, Nokia 6670, Nokia 6680, Nokia 6810, Nokia 6820, Nokia 7280, Nokia 7600, Nokia 7710, Nokia 8910, Nokia 8910i and Nokia 9300

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't buy it, June 23, 2006

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Alexander Griffiths "Alex G." (San Francisco, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nokia HS-3W Bluetooth Headset (Wireless Phone Accessory)

I've had several bluetooth headsets, this is by far the worst I've ever used. First, it doesn't come with a charger, they expect you to already have a Nokia compatible charger in order to use it. That was a surprise, but since I found one after a lot of searching I thought I'd be OK.

Before you can charge the phone you have to install the battery yourself. This isn't as simple as you'd think. The battery and connector is tiny and it takes a fair amount of fiddling around to get it right. Not a big deal perhaps. But one of many examples of a poor design.

Next, this is the first headset I've seen that has a password other than 0000 or 1234. Since I'd already thrown the box away I had to go searching through the trash to find the scrap of paper with the number on it before I could pair it with my phone. The headset had been charging for an hour, so what was left of lunch had been thrown on top of the box. Why couldn't they use a standard PIN? Or at least put the PIN in the manual? By the time most people have charged the phone they've thrown out the box without knowing that one of several 4 inch square pieces of paper was needed. If I ever needed to pair it with another phone I'd have to find that stupid piece of paper again. Not smart.

All that would be OK if the dang thing worked. It doesn't. It loses connections with my Treo all the time. Whenever I connect it causes the volume control to come up on the Treo, not something I've seen with other headsets and really annoying. And it sounds terrible!!!! People on the other end of the call sound distant and there's a lot of echo, I'm told that my voice is barely understandable due to the echo and static.

I should have learned my lesson about Nokia products some time ago, but I thought I'd give 'em one more shot. That was a mistake, the headset is in the garbage where it belongs. Don't waste your money on this poorly made, poorly designed, piece of you know what.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not the best, but well worth the discounted price, October 18, 2006

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Lego Fan (Virginia, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Nokia HS-3W Bluetooth Headset (Wireless Phone Accessory)

I can't say that I have had the same problems as the folks above. Agreed that this is not the world's best BT headset, but is quite deserving of three stars, especially at the ~$30 that these things go for now.

I did not have any problems connecting the battery - it took me about 30 seconds to be ready for charging. The pair code is the last 4 digits of the serial number, so if you lose the code card, just look under the battery. Again, not the most convenient, but how often do you need to pair your headset?

This is one of the few headsets where the body of the module is separated from the earpiece. Therefore it is much more comfortable to wear than the over-the-ear designs that are very popular now.

Audio quality is mediocre, but passable. The buttons are sometimes hard to press, and the case is somewhat flimsy. If you drop the headset, you're almost sure to break the tabs of the battery cover.

In summary, I would say that the unit is usable for $30, but as prices drop and quality increases on competing units, this unit will become less attractive.

1.0 out of 5 stars Cool concept, but does not perform well, September 26, 2005

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Angie's Husband (Pacific Northwest) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Nokia HS-3W Bluetooth Headset (Wireless Phone Accessory)

I used this product for about 2 weeks, and got constant complaints from the people I was trying to talk to. It seems that the problem with this bluetooth hands free kit, is that the mic is located in the earpiece, so it has to strain to pick up your voice. For example, in a quiet office environment, you might end up having to talk very loudly. If there is background noise, forget about it.

On the receiving end, I also found the sound quality to be pretty terrible, but I might attribute that to the bluetooth wireless connection.

I could honestly not recommend this product to anyone. I ended up returning mine.