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 Great Sound Quality, But... July 13, 2007
Neal Gibson
31 out of 33 found this review helpful
I read all the reviews here before I bought my Jawbone, so I was a bit worried that I might have some of the problems people described with the earbud not fitting or the charger not working properly. I'm happy to report that I experienced neither of these problems. The headset fits perfectly around my ear, it doesn't slip even when I'm moving, and I'm barely aware that it's there. Also, the charger fits snugly into the socket and I haven't had any trouble with loose connections.
Sound quality seems to be great, the people I talked to say they can hear me fine even in loud environments. As mentioned in other reviews, this headset does not cancel wind noise, probably because wind noise is highly variable. So, don't expect to use this on a gusty day or while riding in a convertible.
My BIGGEST COMPLAINT with this product is the clunky charger. Why does every electronics company insist on introducing their own charger socket standard when there is a perfectly fine standard (Mini USB) already out there? Motorola phones, BlackBerries, most PDAs and many other headsets all use this standard charging socket. This means I don't need to lug around an extra charger, as I can charge my phone and headset off the same charger. Unfortunately, the Jawbone charger is completely nonstandard... I can't even get an iGo power tip for it. Finally, the charger itself is poorly designed. It's another "huge brick" that takes up two power sockets. The rubber cover that covers the socket on the headset when you're not charging removes completely and I'm sure I will lose it within a month. You'd think that a company that could design such a cool headset would put a little more thought into the charger.
However, you buy a headset to talk clearly and on that point this one delivers.
 Best Ever Period September 14, 2007
Donald Foy (Atlanta, GA United States)
22 out of 23 found this review helpful
With all due respect to the other reviewers I can't get what could possibly be wrong with this device. I was worried about the purchase when I read some of the other reviews. At check out the store clerk said "You are going to love this!" I knew something was up then.
Bottom line it is the best sounding headset ever. The first night I got it I was driving home in the pouring rain, highway speed, airconditioner on, in Atlanta traffic radio on softly. Called my wife and she said it sounded like I was sitting in my office at work. Unable to believe this I rolled down the back windows to had more noise. While I was having trouble hearng myself talk, she said I still sounded clear and she could only hear slight background noise like soft rain. WOW!
I think Amazon is the best source for product information because it is written by real users. I try to never overrate or hype a product because I know people may buy in part due to a recommendation. That said, I don't know how it gets better than this one.
Reliable Bluetooth headset with fantastic noise reduction capabilities! May 21, 2008
Jennifer Ray (Nashville, TN United States)
20 out of 21 found this review helpful
Quite simply, the Aliph Jawbone Noise Shield Bluetooth Headset totally rocks! Believe me, I've gone through quite a few Bluetooth headsets in the last couple of years, and so I have quite a few to compare this one to.
First off, the design of it looks a bit off-putting. It uses military-grade noise reduction technology and the look of the headset makes me believe that this particular headset may have been originally intended for such use. It's not exactly the most attractive headset out there - definitely not the most feminine.
But to be completely honest with you, after trying a number of `prettier' headsets that either break easily, lose their pairing with the phone frequently, or just plain don't work as well I am all for sacrificing form for function.
All that said, while it may not be the most aesthetically pleasing Bluetooth headset, it is not the ugliest either. It is interesting to note the design differences in the newer Jawbone model that Aliph just released, however. They've presented a much more attractive version with a sleeker, less obtrusive style, seemingly proving that the manufacturer recognizes the customer's desire, frivolous though we may be, for a headset that is pleasing to the eye.
Now for the important part: how it works. The Jawbone was simple to pair with my cell phone (HP iPaq 6945 Unlocked Cell Phone with Wi-fi, GPS, MP3/Video Player, SD--U.S. Version with Warranty (Silver)), as most Bluetooth headsets are. More importantly, I've paired it once and it has maintained that pairing without issue ever since, unlike the previous headset I owned which lost its pairing at least once a week, usually while mid-conversation. This is annoying, certainly, but for a user that won't use their cell phone while driving without a hands-free device, this is very unsettling. If I wanted/needed to continue a call while on the road, I disconnected the call, pulled over to re-pair the two devices, and then started my call and my trip again. This is a major issue for me, so I am extremely appreciative of Jawbone's reliability.
Next feature: Noise Reduction. Aliph makes a big deal about their noise reduction technology, and having now used it with amazing results, I understand why. They DESERVE to tout their success in this arena. Yeah, it is that good. Watching the videos they have on their website demonstrating the quality made me curious, but I admit to having my doubts that it could really eliminate background noise to the extent that they promised.
I've purposely stress-tested it in some pretty noisy situations. First of all, my own vehicle. I have an older car, and it seems to pick up all of the outside noise there is, even with my windows up. If it is raining, my callers could hear the rain on the windshield when using other headsets. When a semi drove alongside my car, the noise of the big truck distracted my callers from our conversation.
Aliph's Jawbone headset changed all that. My friends and family no longer even suspect I'm in the car when I use it. If they call me while I'm in a grocery store or department store, they hear neither the hubbub of the store nor the announcements over the building intercom. Then I went to my favorite wing restaurant, which keeps the music pretty loud. I stood directly under one of their speakers and asked my friend if she could hear it. She thought she heard some people speaking faintly in the background. She had no idea I was standing under a speaker with music blaring at me.
As for the fit of the headset, it is very secure on my ear. Like most others, it hooks over the ear, which makes it fit a bit oddly with sunglasses or eyeglasses, but it isn't uncomfortable. When I get a new headset/earpiece, one of the first things I do is to put it on and shake my head around a bit to test how securely it fits my ear. This one didn't budge. For me, this is a very important factor. If I can't move my head naturally as needed while driving, then the headset impedes my ability to drive and I won't have that.
Some of you probably want to know about how it charges. I use mine quite a bit for both personal and business, and it isn't rare for me to wear out the charge before the day is out. I've only managed to drain my Jawbone twice, and it charges so quickly that I was able to use it again within an hour or so. It comes with a cable that can charge through an electrical outlet or a USB port on a PC. It does not have a car charger, but since I have a power inverter for my car, I can simply use it to charge it while driving should the need arise, so this isn't a deal breaker for me.
All in all, I highly recommend the Aliph Jawbone Noise Shield Bluetooth Headset. When I finally break or lose this one, I will look at replacing it with another Aliph model before any other manufacturer.
Most recent Headsets I've used:
Plantronics Discovery 925 Bluetooth Headset - Black
Jabra BT250v Bluetooth Headset with Vibrating Alert [Retail Packaged]
Logitech Mobile Freedom Bluetooth Headset
Motorola H300 Bluetooth Headset
 Horrible headset that is easy to break July 20, 2007
Ed Shull (Laguna Niguel, CA United States)
19 out of 30 found this review helpful
I purchased this with my iPhone and it sounded awful right away. They have a very impressive online demo, but it's not really accurate. This is actually the first headset I have had where people kept telling me they couldn't hear because of the wind noise.
To top everything off, the ear claps broker while in my pocket. It's really flimsy, which you can probably tell by looking at. Don't let the term "Military grade" full you. Maybe the French military that never sees any action. Aliph doesn't list a number to call them, so I filled out a contact form about the broken ear clasp, which of course got no response.
Don't buy this junk.
Very poor quality and customer service from Jawbone August 7, 2007
T. Tom (SF Bay Area, CA United States)
17 out of 25 found this review helpful
The Jawbone bluetooth headset is not really made very well and is a lot worse than people seem to give it credit for. Parts fall off after a short time and it is very cheaply made. It looks metal but really is cheap bendy plastic material.
Further, once you set it up, you can only use it on one ear. Other headsets (like Plantronics ones for example) allow you to swivel the earloop to switch ears if you get tired of using it on one ear. The Jawbone doesn't do this.
While the Jawbone's noise cancellation does seem good that's about all it has going for it because your voice still sounds muffled, soft and digital-like. Further, the Jawbone is too big and bulky to comfortably put it into a pocket to take with you.
But my main complaint is with the Aliph Jawbone company customer service itself-they are absolutely horrible. They advertise on their website that the Jawbone has a 1 year manufacture warranty to the end consumer. But, my Jawbone broke and when I contacted them about getting warranty service on it, they rudely informed me that they only provide warranties on units bought directly from their own website. If I bought from some other retailer, it has ZERO warranty! I'm not sure whether or not this is even legal since I'm not a lawyer, but do believe it reflects very poorly on the company that they don't even stand behind their own products.
I would never recommend buying this headset or any other made by Aliph.
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