BlueAnt Q1 Voice Controlled Bluetooth Headset (Black)

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Product Features

• Use your voice to control the Q1 - no more complicated button combinations to remember.
• Supports true multipoint - connect two phones at the same time and answer the one that rings.
• Designed for comfort - the Q1 has been created to be the most comfortable Bluetooth headset enabling all day use.
• Dual Microphones and BlueAnt's Voice Isolation Technology ensure that you are always heard, even in the noisiest of environments. Custom internal wind shields reduce wind noise to a whisper.
• Up to 4 hours talk time and 100 hours standby.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Note: Gift-wrapping is not available for this item.
• ASIN: B002NLTVZO
• Item model number: Q1
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #908 in Cell Phones & Service (See Bestsellers in Cell Phones & Service)

Product Description

Product Description

The revolutionary BlueAnt Q1 Voice Controlled Bluetooth Headset with Multipoint takes Bluetooth headsets to the next level of comfort and handsfree experience. The BlueAnt Q1 uses advanced Voice Recognition software to allow you to easily control the headset and many phone functions just by using your voice.The BlueAnt Q1 incorporates dual microphones and BlueAnt's superior Voice Isolation Technology - an advanced software solution that separates the user's voice from all other sounds resulting in outstanding call quality, no matter where you are.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Gizmo! Don't try to upgrade Firmware on VISTA!, August 15, 2009

By	Micah J. Lennon "Itinerant Philosopher" (Walden, NY USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I purchased this item via eBay but I thought people should know a few things.

Summary:

PROS:
Good sound quality, voice recognition is fun and effective.
Comfortable and easy to control.
Simple design.
Firmware Upgradeable (see below)

CONS:
Voice Control doesn't work with my iPhone 3GS (though that's Apple's issue, not BlueAnt's)
It can be a hassle to learn all the commands initially.
Phone can be set up to learn up to 8 quick-dial numbers but does not appear to be able to recognize names in Contacts. Hoping that changes in the future.
The headset is "brand new" so all the kinks haven't been worked out yet.
Firmware update can lead to heart attack/stroke if you don't read this review.
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First of all, it's a great headset. The ear gel is about as comfortable as eargels get and the earhook is unobtrusive.
Sound quality is good and people can easily hear me even with the wind blowing due to some good noise cancellation.

The headset is firmware-upgradeable through the BlueAnt website.

This leads me to a significant problem:
The Firmware Updater DOES NOT WORK ON VISTA. That is, you'll need a 32 bit XP machine to upgrade the firmware. You'll also need .NET Framework 2.0 installed but the updater will do that for you if need be.
I tried it first on my Vista 64 notebook and it said "Sorry, you need to be on a 32 bit OS." So I went to my Vista 32 bit machine and tried again.

Well, the updater downloaded the firmware and then started to install it .. and then froze. Nothing happened. I waited an hour. Finally called tech support and apparently there are "issues" with the updater software that make it incompatible with Vista.

Even worse, now the headset was living in some kind of limbo - the original firmware had been successfully backed up, but the new firmware wasn't installed. I was afraid the headset was "bricked". I went to an old XP laptop and ran the firmware updater - I'm pleased to say that it DID work and everything's set. Scared me.

Again: FIRMWARE UPDATE ONLY ON AN XP MACHINE.

Other than that scare, good stuff.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars A WASTE OF TIME, November 3, 2009

By	B. Agyemang - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

to begin with i dont know why this product has got such great reviews.i have broken 2 of them and it cracked around the ear bud breaking it into pieces battery life is very very poor make 2 calls talk for 30 minutes each and thats about it you need to charge the battery.amazon please dont waste your time to sell this product they are not good.can anyone show me a good bluetooth headset that can last for at least 7 hours on one charge please somebody help me.

11 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Blue Ant and Amazon DID NOT Stand Behind this product that Failed in 2 weeks, October 18, 2009

By	John "JES" (South Carolina) - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

This product is the newest most pricey bluetooth headset. I have been using and buying headsets since the dawn of time. I know how to use them. I owned the earlier Blue Ant model, as did my partner, and it fit pretty well, but failed, losing its charge capacity in very short order. The I got the premium, newest Jawbone (I had used the earlier Jawbone too and it worked well but fit poorly) , and it works fine but still fits poorly, never seeming to sit firmly in the ear. But at least it did not fall apart when being placed into the ear.
I got the newest Blue Ant and it cracked along a smooth line within the first two weeks, when I was merely placing it into my ear. I had the receipt, the warranty, and the device which clearly evidences a manufacturing defect. I figured, having spent about 500.00 in the past year on Bluetooth alond I would get good treatment. However, the manufacturer denied the warranty request. Then the seller Blue Harbor Online, denied the request, apparently they are glad to take the money then disclaim any responsibility for the goods they sell. So I turned to Amazon - its SO CALLED "A to Z Guarantee." And they declined to help. How amazing. I thought A to Z indicated "comprehensive." My claim that a product should last more than 2 weeks in normal use is evidently the letter "Theta" or "Upsilon" or something outside the A to Z realm.
What have I learned? Buy with a credit card from a reputable brick and mortar store, a local merchant who cares whether you ever come back.
And, that there are letters aside from A to Z.
Seriously disappointed ciastomer.