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Motorola H700 Bluetooth Headset
Wireless/Mobile Phone Accesory/Cellular Phone Accessories
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For a wireless-savvy cell phone user who demands superior performance and an excellent value, the Motorola H700 Bluetooth Headset offers the best of both worlds. With a compact and comfortable design, the headset delivers longer talk times at a great price. This headset is both discreet and stylish, yet Motorola does not scrimp on functionality. The small size and lightweight construction allows for easy storage when not in use. Just slip the device in your pocket or toss it inside your glove box. Also, don't be fooled by the headset's good looks -- this petite powerhouse provides impressive battery power and an intuitive "flip" microphone boom to clearly pick up your voice. The H700 features lengthy talk and standby times -- up to six hours of talk time or 130 hours of standby time from a single full charge. And included with the headset is a handy, compact travel charger to ensure that you'll never run out of power on the go. When you use your H700 for the first time, you must pair the headset with your phone. Once your phone recognizes the headset, the H700 is easy to operate -- simply place the headset on your ear, flip the microphone boom to connect, and a link is automatically established. This headset is designed with the BCO3 chipset with echo and noise cancellation software for world class audio quality in even the noisiest environments. Motorola's premium look and feel is highlighted by the H700's award-winning, iconic flip-to-connect design. Connect to an incoming call by simply flipping down the microphone, and disconnect by flipping it back up. This hip, easy-to-use design will make the H700 the envy of any Bluetooth aficionado. Don't stop with just your cell phone; consider pairing the H700 with your Bluetooth-enabled PC for great, hands-free Voice Over IP (VoIP) communications. Designed for anyone, the adjustable earhook allows the headset to be worn on either the left or right ear. You can also easily control the volume or mute your call directly from the H700. This Motorola wireless accessory is compatible with any Bluetooth 1.2 enabled mobile phones or devices that support headset and hands-free profiles. What's in the Box
Motorola H700 Bluetooth headset, travel charger, quick start guide, and user's manual.
Features of Motorola H700 Bluetooth Headset:
- award winding powerflip foldable microphone design with ergonomic reversible ear hook
- batteries
- bluetooth
- compact, small and lightweight design is approximately 30% smaller than its predecessor
- compatible with bluetooth 1.2- or 1.1-enabled mobile phones, pdas, pcs, printers and more that support headset and hands-free profiles
- cutting-edge noise reduction and echo cancellation technologies
- hands-free
- multi-function button to control 3-way calling, call start and end, hold and mute and 6 hours talk time or 130 hours standby time
Reviews:
| Easy to use, great sound | Rating: 5 |
I've had this for a couple weeks now, paired with my Motorola v330 (aka V551). Pairing it was a piece of cake, and it's one of those rare devices that just works.
The interface is simple, only three buttons - two of which are volume. I use this driving as well as at home, and people are surprised it's a headset. Road noise doesn't seem to be a problem on either end. While some reviews mentioned wearers' voices are muffled due to the boom contacting the face, I have not found that to be an issue (and yes, the boom contacts my face)
One great feature that's fairly rare among headsets which is included on the H700 is "mute", which can be accessed simply by hitting both volume buttons at once.
It also has an "open to answer" feature... opening will automatically turn it on, connect to the phone, and answer the call. It takes a couple seconds to do so, which is perfect, since it takes a couple of seconds to get the thing on your ear.
It's extremely lightweight, but has just enough of a presence to not be forgotten.
I'd previously only tried an older HS series headset - this is light years ahead. |
| Clear incoming and outgoing sound, very light, good looking, | Rating: 4 |
I got the H700 couple days ago. The incoming voice and outgoing voice are very good and clear. I am using GSM network (T-mobile) but not CDMA (Sprint/Verizon) and my H700 is revision A.
I have read a lot of bad comments about this headset. I can summarize them and hopefully it could help those of you who wants to get this headset. Currently, there are two version of H700 - revision A and B. Most people have complained that the headset sound is fussy. It has a lot of static, and the first word of the coversation is cutting off. The revision A has problems for those of you using CDMA network (Verizon, Sprint). It seems working fine when using on GSM network. Motorola has relaeased a second revision - revision B. It has solved most of the issues that CDMA users mentioned on the net.
To verify the revision of the headset, you have to look at the back of your H700. There are four small lines. Look at the third line. It should indicates either SY1311A or SYN1311B. As you probably know now, A denotes rev. A and B indicated rev B. They are releasing a silver color in US now. Your number might be slightly different if you get another color.
If you are a GSM network user, it's ok to get rev A. But if you are a CDMA user, you are better to go for rev B. In my opinion, you should try it first. Moreover, the shape of your face could affect the outgoing sound quality of your headset. Your face should never touch the boom mic. Otherwise, the outgoing voice will have a huge degraded. I hope this information can help while you are deciding this product. |
| The H700 Bluetooth headset, some love it, some hate it. | Rating: 2 |
The H700, some love it, some hate it. Wherever you fall, a lot of people are talking about it.
PRO's / CON's
It is comfortable and light. / Depending on the size of your face, your cheek may block the microphone resulting in muffled sound.
If you are a lady with long hair that falls over your ear it will get caught in the boom microphone and snagged by the rubber tip as you flip the boom open and closed to answer calls.
Distance is quoted as up to 30 feet / Some phone combinations have distance issues if the headset and phone are not on the same side of your body.
Pairs well with my Motorola Razr V3 and Cingular 8125. / Other phones and PDA's have problems SO your mileage may vary.
The controls are small, multifunction (each button does may things) and are easy to access but hey, they are on the side of your head.
Microphone is Very sensitive / People have complained about wind noise, echoes in rooms, and "Who else is in the car with you ?"
Headset volume is loud, louder than most / Its adjustable so this is a good thing.
The headset lights up in four different colors to show various status (charging, pairing, standby etc) / You can turn off the flashing blue 'dork lamp' but it will come back on after the headset is turned off and on again.
A note a caution
1. This is a young product and the complaints and returns have resulted in two versions (Version A and Version B) of this headset in the market. Version B fixes a number of problems that version A had with certain phones.
2. Distance is POOR compare to other headsets and even other Motorola Bluetooth products. I have changed my headset and Cingular has replaced the phones (Razr V3 and 8125) twice with no improvement. Distance is less than 10 feet with Static and dropped calls. Do not expect to leave your phone in the car and pump gas or get the mail without complaints. Some folks with the Verizon V3C Razr have reported getting better distance but nothing past 15 feet.
3. Motorola gives you 30 days to try and return with refund, However the return shipping is ON YOU. So with shipping / tracking / insurance expect to spend another $5 even if its their problem, and there are problems with this headset.
If its longer than 30 days, you are stuck with it.
I would give it 5 stars for Style, 3 stars for execution, 2 stars for how well it works, and 1 star for their support policy.
Google "Motorola H700 problems", make an informed decision. If you can, try before you buy. $100 May Not buy you the best, maybe just the smallest. I am waiting on Motorola to replace it one last time.
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