So picked up the Era & used it some today and can already tell the headset is much better in the wind and seems to be louder, making it easier to hear then the Voyager Legend. The Voyager still wins in terms of fit and features however. I tried several of the buds that came with the jawbone but just can't keep it situated in my ear snug. I also do not like that it will only do 20 caller ID contacts. I was unable to sync my iphone contacts with Google so I entered some by hand. Also the fact that you have to tap it to answer instead of just being able to say answer or ignore. I am going to give it a little time but feel like the Voyager Legend is better in comfort and features and the sound is good for the most part minus the wind issue. I may take it back (Era) and give the Q2 or 3 a try.
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Best BT headset for Noisy envirement?
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Your thread title wanted the best BT for a noisy environment:ERA
For voice dialing, Siri gives full access to iPhones address book
After the 20, it reads the number calling. Isn't there a myTalk app that does more? I don't know. 20 is more than I need
Tapping is too hard?
Try the ear hook with one of the earbuds for security. Otherwise consider a custom bud from an ear doctor.
I go for voice quality as premium in a BT, but that's me. I normally can see the phones screen
For voice dialing, Siri gives full access to iPhones address book
After the 20, it reads the number calling. Isn't there a myTalk app that does more? I don't know. 20 is more than I need
Tapping is too hard?
Try the ear hook with one of the earbuds for security. Otherwise consider a custom bud from an ear doctor.
I go for voice quality as premium in a BT, but that's me. I normally can see the phones screen
I think the Era has the edge on my end as far as hearing it, it's louder. I had both the Era & the Legend yesterday at work and did a few test calls. I called a friend who told me I sounded much better on the Legend. I called from the same spot with both, a rather noisy area with several exhaust fans running. I also did a couple calls to home leaving messages on my answering machine and have to give the Legend the edge. The Legend is also my pick for comfort/fit as well. I tried a few of the ear bud options along with the hook and just can't keep the thing snug and in position to my liking just seems to slip down and not stay flush to my face. I must have small ears because even the hook seems to be a half inch above the top of my ear instead of looping right at the top of the ear.
I also had a couple disconnects with the Era, not while talking but just in standby. Picked up phone made the call stuck back in pocket never hearing anything in my ear then realized it was no longer connected & it happened more then once. The tapping thing is OK, not as convenient as just saying answer in some situations I find myself in.
I think I will be taking the Era back and sticking with the Legend for the time being and just living with it's lack of dealing with the wind correctly. Glad I gave the Era a try.