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BlueAnt Supertooth Light Bluetooth Speakerphone Black

Stylish in design, easy to use and with no installation requirements, the new BlueAnt Supertooth Light offers the latest in sun-visor mounted handsfree speakerphone technology. The BlueAnt Supertooth Light delivers all the latest technology employing the brand new Clear Voice Capture (CVC) Digital Signal Processor (DSP) from Cambridge Silicon Radio (CSR) to help achieve its outstanding audio qualities. The BlueAnt Supertooth Light uses real-time audio to process any echo or background noise resulting in the improvement of the sound quality of the user’s voice regardless of whether the car is stationery or traveling at high speed. It also adjusts sound levels to compensate for loud engine noise or external noise created when the windows are wound down. Easily mounted on the car’s sun-visor, the BlueAnt Supertooth Light can be paired with up to five devices, supports voice dial activation, redial and call reject and also has a retractable sliding microphone. Sliding microphone shaft retracts when not in use Supports voice dial activation, redial & call reject Supports multi-pairing to 5 devices Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Up to 15 hours talk-time or 800 hours (33 days) standby Bluetooth Compliance – Bluetooth version 1.2 specifications Operating Range – Up to 30 feet (10 meters) Frequency – 2.4 GHz Talk Time – Up to 15 hours Stand-by time – Up to 800 hours Charging Time – 3 hours Battery Type – Rechargeable Lithium Ion Full Digital Sound Processor DSP Noise Cancellation / Echo Cancellation using CVC Digital Volume Control Last Call Redial Reject Incoming Call Quick installation on sun visor via magnetic clip Dimensions – 0.716 x 2.37 x 4.8 inch (18.2 x 60.2 x 122 mm) Weight – 4.06 ounces (115 grams) Compatible for use with any Bluetooth device – wireless distance up to 33 feet

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Works great with my iPhone
Works as advertised. Speaker is clear, and others seem to hear me fine. Easy to turn off/on. Clip works great, and it’s easy to move speakerphone when I flip my visor down. Excellent choice for the price.

2 Stars Defective Produce and Extra Cost to Fix
I’ve used another Supertooth Light for a couple of years and liked it, which is why I bought this one.

However, I was sent a defective product (the microphone didn’t work)… and had to pay to ship it back to get it replaced by BlueAnt!!

Based on this experience I will never buy another piece of electronics gear from Amazon.

4 Stars I’m Pleased
Overall, I’m very pleased with this purchase. Occasionally someone notices I’m on a speakerphone, and I do have one person that complains sometimes… but for the most part it just really works well.

5 Stars BlueAnt
BlueAnt was easy to install and the sound is very clear, great for hands free driving!BlueAnt Supertooth Light Bluetooth Speakerphone (Black)

4 Stars bluetooth
Easy to use, ok price. the mic doesnt want to pop out on its own sometimes

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Xlink BT Bluetooth Gateway Black

XLINK X-BT-01-20 CELLULAR BLUETOOTH(R) GATEWAY (CANNOT CONNECT TO HOME TELEPHONE SERVICE)

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Better than a Land Line
As the previous review described, if your home phones (hard wired or cordless) have Caller ID, it will say XLink BT instead of the name and shows the number of the caller. Perhaps in a future software upgrade it will include the caller’s name.

Setup was easy. Hold the button down till it flashes, use your cell phone’s Bluetooth pairing function to find the XLink Gateway, then select it. My iPhone was the easiest. My wife’s Pantech Breeze, was a little more difficult to navigate the menus, but linked up once I figured out how to do it.

You can easily disconnect your land line service at the Network Interface (box) outside your house (if your phone company doesn’t) and just plug it into the wall.

You can then answer or make calls from either your cell or home phones. It defaults to calling out on line 1, but you can override this, if desired. We have a family plan, so it doesn’t matter.

This originally listed for $169, but due to competition, it is now under $100. Get one while they are in stock. It’s the best-kept secret in the Cellular world. Get the convenience of a land line, with the portability of wireless with a one-time investment. Highly recommended.

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5 Stars Works Great!!
I was a little skeptical about this gadget but a guy at work had it and said it worked great! Also, most of the reviews raved about it. So, I decided to order it and give it a try as I was tired of paying for a cell phone AND a landline. Well, recieved it, paired it with my iPhone (about 30 seconds) and promptyl cancelled my landline! Just keep your cell phone close to the XLink and it will pick up all your phones in the house (you need to have a base phone with handsets assigned to that base). Some people find it hard to believe I am talking on a home phone via XLINK via cell phone!!

5 Stars Love the Xlink
My wife and I got rid of the VoIP service we had since everyone calls our cell phones anyway. But in the new house, there’s always quirky spots (my signal is good at my desk, but my new cell phone doesn’t realize I answered the call -wierd). And some people reading this may have dead zones. Enter the Xlink.

I read about the Panasonic KX-TH1212B in Consumer Reports and saw how they liked it, and I always like Panasonic products. But reading some of the reviews online here, I questioned if I may also experience issues. I then read about the Dock-n-Talk, or whatever it’s called, and a GE bluetooth link, but everyone kept swearing by the Xlink.

The Xlink worked right out of the box. I put the box at the cell phone chargers, where cell signal is perfect and issue free. I plugged it up to my Panasonic cordless phones (I call them networked – where you have one plugged into jack and others one their charger but not plugged in wall throughout the house), and there have been no issues.

When you have the cell phone past the 10ft range from box instructed, you will get some static. Easy solution – move the cell phone into range. I liked that I read you could plug up the box and firmware upgrade at no charge for future cell models.

On my cordless handsets, I have numbers programmed, and the handset speaks those names. If an unrecognized call comes in, then it shows up as ‘Xlink BT’, but I have no issue with that. I bought this fron ANTonline through Amazon, and have had nothing but good things to say.

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VXI BlueParrott Roadwarrior B250 XT Bluetooth Wireless Headset for Cell Phones Computers with AC and Auto Chargers 202720

The B250-XT has an increased talk time of 16+ hours and standby time of up to 150 hours. BlueParrott still has the same renowned VXI noise cancellation. Xtreme Noise Suppression is so good it can block out the sound of an 18-wheeler’s engine. Other new features include indicator light turn-off and multiple device pairing. Lightweight and very comfortable, the B250-XT is durable enough to withstand life on the road. The stable over-the-head wearing style stays in place and the flexible “gooseneck” boom allows positioning of the microphone close to your mouth for superior voice quality. Volume, mute, call answer/end Up to 66 ft. talk range 16+ Hours of talk time Up to 150 hours standby time 128-Bit secure digital encryption for call privacy Frequency – 2.402 to 2.4835 GHz RF Power – 2.5mW max Bluetooth – class 2.0 + EDR Support pin code – 0000 Paired devices stored – up to 6 Headband – stainless steel with ratcheting adjustment Microphone boom – flexible adjustable with no spring back, 0.15 diameter Battery – 3.7 V, 230 mAh Li-Ion Polymer Microphone specifications – noise canceling electrets; ambient noise suppression- 13db @ 1khz, typical; frequency response – 20 Hz to 15 kHz; GSM noise immunity Receiver specifications – speaker- dynamic 1.41 diameter, SPL- 90dB @ 1 kHz, 0.55V input; impedance – 300 Ohms; frequency response – 200 Hz to 5 kHz Unit Dimensions – 2.83 H x 5.51 W x 2.20 D (headband extended); Weight – 0.15 lbs. Manufacturer’s 1-year warranty

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Samsung WEP700 Bluetooth Wireless Headset Colors Based on Availability May come in Black or Silver

Samsung WEP700 Bluetooth Wireless Headset

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars works great…
I bought this while samsung was offering a rebate, so I couldn’t pass it. Got it and it works great… Has good battery life, reception and fits well. The noise canceling is not the greatest but not horrible either…

1 Star Pain in the ears
I used it for 2 days. When I was wearing that it was giving me lots of pain in the ear. First of all because of it was not adjusting in my ear. Second reason was sound was too loud. I was getting headache if I use that for more than 5 mins. Sound quality was too bad. Can never recommend any time.

5 Stars A steal for $15 – great sound, easy to use, wowsa!
PROS: small, easy to charge, stays on ear well thus far, great sound

CONS: None yet… Doesn’t work with two devices at once well, but that wasn’t a promised feature.

I bought the WEP 700 and two WEP 200’s for $15 and $5 each respectively, and am blown away. After using $50-100 bluetooth headsets and considering a BlueAnt (for $80), I instead have three headsets for my family for the sum of $25 and they work wonderfully.

The WEP 700 is the preferred one vs. the WEP 200 – easier to charge, better ear attachment than the WEP 200 (that doesn’t break). Don’t even bother with the 300 and 500 series in my humble opinion.

If I had to do it again, I’d buy three WEP 700’s for $45 and laugh all the way to the bank.

4 Stars Great BT Headset
with noise cancellation feature, this wep700 is far better than wep301… however, I like the design of the wep301 better.

3 Stars Awkard, but functional
The Samsung WEP700 Bluetooth Headset is everything that the manufacturer claims in it’s advertising, however, the “buttonology” can be a bit awkward to get used to. Pushing the Call button will automatically dial the last person called, while holding the same button down for 2-3 seconds then releasing it will allow you to use voice commands, and the same button held down for just a little longer will shut the unit off. This may cause issues if you keep calling the same number or can’t figure out why the voice command feature isn’t coming up because you weren’t paying attention to the length of time you pressed the call button. If patience (or timing) is not one of your virtues I would look for something that automatically triggers the voice command feature rather than last number called and has a separate on/off switch.

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Motorola H12 Bluetooth Headset Silver Bulk Packaged

Motorola Motopure H12 Bluetooth Headset (Bulk Pack) The MOTOPURE™ H12 excels in both precision sound and pure design. Hear the difference. See, feel and experience the different. CrystalTalk™ for headsets – dual microphone noise cancellation technology that puts background noise on hold. Design perfection – the ultimate in style, comfort and convenience. Hear the Difference The first headset to feature, CrystalTalk™ the new MOTOPURE™ H12 is the future of audio technology, delivering maximum audio performance in even the noisiest of environments. CrystalTalk™ with dual microphones has been designed to cancel background noise, enhance your voice and channel pure, clear audio directly into your ear. Silence the noise and let your voice be heard. Ergonomics Diamond cut metal, high gloss black top, spun metal accents, plus a soft touch back help deliver a discreet yet stunning headset. A complete solution for you to carry, help protect, and charge in style. Easy to Set up and Keep Talking Motorola EasyPair technology simplifies the initial connection to the phone. Dedicated power button means being certain when the headset is on. LED shines green, yellow, or red in a quick battery check, letting you know how much talk time remains.

User Ratings and Reviews

3 Stars This is good or bad depending on what you’re looking for.
There’s a reason this went from $130 to $30 in a seven month span.

There is no planet where this is a high end headset — the noise cancelation will remove sounds you don’t care about, but isn’t even good enough to make you audible against the road noise of a car going 55 mph with the windows closed.

That said, this is a pretty good choice for the low end, with reasonable controls, a small size, and a decent charging setup.

3 Stars Works well, but missing pieces not a complete setup.
The Motorola H12 delivered from Amazon is just that the Motorola H12 in its bulk pakcaging. No extra earbuds, no extra dock for on your desk, no extra plastic ear piece. It comes in a plastic bag, with the charger, instructions and H12 bluetooth. For the money I would suggest spending two dollars more and finding a buyer that gives you all the ear pieces. This one comes with the teardrop earpiece which is EXTREMELY uncomfortable for most people, if it was the round piece it would be ok. SO BUY IT ONLY if you want to feel confident that its coming from Amazon and not another seller, otherwise avoid and try elsewhere.

4 Stars Motorola H12
I really like the comfort of this headset. I have small ears & find that this model does not flop around & stays put. The styling is sleek. The price through Amazon was considerably less than the retail cost in my area. BestBuy was retailing the H12 for about $120.00. I live in Southwest Connecticut. Overall, I am very happy with this model.

5 Stars My first Bluetooth
It is so great. I connected it with my Blackjack II and made my first phone call. It sounded very clear and is great to use when I am in the car. So far, I have had no problems with it and love the fact that it charges up very quickly. Great product with a sleek look at an affordable price.

5 Stars Fantastic OEM Bluetooth Headset
I purchased this OEM Motorola H12 Headset recently and I’m glad I did.

It was far cheaper then the retail packaging, and it works fantastic. I have tested it while walking outside, which is something my last motorola headset would not do very well. I walk my dog a lot and needed something hands free that would sound good outside, and this one is it. Everyone tells me that they can’t tell I’m outside, or if a big wind gust comes up, they say its not very noisy for them.

Setup:

It synced up with my Blackberry Storm in about 15 seconds. Very easy to setup. Works great with the Blackberry Storm voice recognition software. I simply press the button, and tell it to call “John Smith Mobile” and I’m good to go.

Comfort:

As far as comfort, it is very lightweight, and fights fairly well in my ear. I would not call it extremely comfortable, but i’d give it high marks none the less. The clip that goes around the ear to hold it in place is a very nice design, comfortable. My only fear is that it is plastic and looks like it would break easily, but it clips on and I already saw you can buy a 3 pack of replacements for under $10

Sound Quality:

It is a little tin can sounding. Kind of hollow or not a large range of audio quality, but not really much of a surprise, as most wireless headsets sound like this. Volume is great, has up and down, and for me, I don’t have to turn it up very much to hear everything I want, even while walking outside in the wind.

Overall, I say go for it. I did a lot of reasurch and this one is by far the best bang for your money. Hope this review was helpful.

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