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Apple iPhone Bluetooth Headset vs. Any Other Headset
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Well, on top of the headset, there's the dual dock /attached USB cable and the travel cable (same as USB cable but charges phone and headset.) I bought one used on eBay for $79. Definitely not worth $129. The only things I liked were the conveniences of the dual dock and travel cable, and style. The volume was never loud enough for me to hear even in quiet environments. I couldn't imagine anybody using it while driving.
Motorola HS850 was my primary BT, until I picked one up brand new for $80 on CL. The Apple BT is limited in regards to range, it's difficult to press the button on the BT and takes some getting use to, no lanyard or a place to put it when not in use, it's very light and easy to misplace or drop, (I did find a lanyard that attached to the earpiece quite nicely), the cushions fall off and make for a tight fit in the ear, BT doesn't sit snuggly in the ear at times, a quick turn of the head and it will pop-out. Beyond all that, it's a pretty nice BT for $80, but not for $129 plus tax. No way to recharge BT while in the car, but that's normal for all BTs. Sound is not a problem, but it seems that I have it on the highest level in order to hear any conversations. IMHO 
Okay, so volume is bad.
Hmm, to charge in car, can't you use the dual dock? Then connect that to a car power adapter.
So there's nothing the Apple Bluetooth has over other Bluetooth headsets? That sad considering the others are cheaper :/
Hmm, to charge in car, can't you use the dual dock? Then connect that to a car power adapter.
So there's nothing the Apple Bluetooth has over other Bluetooth headsets? That sad considering the others are cheaper :/