PalmOne 96500PLMIN Treo 650/700 Ultra-Light Bluetooth Headset

by Palm

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2 x 11 x 7 inches ; 0.3 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000FUXXV8
• Item model number: 96500PLMIN
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #133,147 in Cell Phones & Accessories (See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Treo 650/700 Ultra-Light Bluetooth Headset

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not a bad experience, October 26, 2006

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Indy Plex "indy" (SF, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: PalmOne 96500PLMIN Treo 650/700 Ultra-Light Bluetooth Headset (Wireless Phone Accessory)

After doing a lot of research on the right BT headset for the Treo 700p, I decided on this one. This is basically the rebranded Plantronics headset that the Palm store sells without the case, et al. The Plantronics branded version of this set got good reviews from what I read on CNet and all. Anyway, I got the unit despite the negative review on this site. I can see how there may be an issue with the charger, but mine seems to work fine so far. When the BT headset is dropped in the charger cartridge, there is a small plug where the contacts must meet. It might not charge so well if the charger is laying on it's side, but I keep mine upright.

Regarding the performance and use, it seems pretty clear at reasonable BT ranges for a Treo (up to @ 8-10 ft) and the sound is good. I've had conversations in pretty noisy areas w/o complaints from those on the other end of the line. Battery seems to last well.

Wearing it is nice since it is so light. It comes with an loop for the ear and 3 different sizes of ear adapters. It's so light that you don't really need the ear loop and I don't use it under normally. I have used it when I put the headset under a motorcycle helmet -- worked ok there too.

I don't have buyers remorse... at least, not yet!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great headset, February 14, 2007

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James L. Reeve "reeve20186" (Warrenton, Virginia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: PalmOne 96500PLMIN Treo 650/700 Ultra-Light Bluetooth Headset (Wireless Phone Accessory)

Based on the Palm reputation and because I wanted a bluetooth headset for my Treo 650, I decided to take a chance inspite of the bad experiences four other reviewers reported. I've had none of the problems they described. Mine clicks into the charger easily and charges fully. I asked the first person to whom I called how it sounded, and the answer was "loud and clear". I left a message on my work voice mail so I could make my own evaluation. It sounded just as good as a wired connection.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars I got a defective one!, September 3, 2006

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Thomas M. Field "tennis tom" (CA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: PalmOne 96500PLMIN Treo 650/700 Ultra-Light Bluetooth Headset (Wireless Phone Accessory)

I purchased mine from the Palm online store. The actual headset would not snap into the charger so that it would charge effectively. It was more like gravity allowed it to charge. I spent a number of hours trying to get it to work. I called technical support a few times, to get offshort support. After numerous hours and steps, I was told that I had a defective device, and I will be sending it back. Reviewing an online message board, I found out that others had similar problems and that some of the units were defective, and was encouraged to get the new plantronics 655 or the samsung wep 200. I'm unhappy with the tech support I received from Palm. After persistently dealing with them, they admitted that the device I had was defective. I expected much more from a company that I have been purchasing from for quite a long time.