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Thanks for the heads up on the Jabra 8040. I had previously only seen their convertible bluetooth (stereo to mono) headset.
Is Jabra still a good brand for these kinds of products? I remember back in the day, they were one of the few, but now I see so many people with Motorola and Aliph and LG. Has Jabra slipped in quality relative to the others? (And what is the deal with Aliph? So many people swear by them).
I'm also intrigued by the BlueAnt Z9 and Nokia 902 you reviewed. Any thoughts on those regarding my previous requests? Is Jabra the only brand with "fitted" in-ear plugs?
Thanks for the help.
Jabra is definitely one of the market leaders, as is Plantronics. That said, I've been really impressed with Aliph, BlueAnt, Nokia, and Motorola. Aliph kind of set the bar with its Jawbone Bluetooth headset, due to its excellent noise-canceling.
I'm running out of time, so I would suggest sending me an email at nicole.lee at cnet.com if you have more questions.
Wondering if you can listen to music on cell phones like an IPhone over bluetooth?
And if there are any stereo ones compatible with Iphone?
Thank you
The iPhone does not support stereo Bluetooth headsets so unfortunately you're out of luck. Sorry!
Is there a new version of the iPhone entering the market soon?
Everyone seems to be freaking out over how insane and awesome the Instinct from Sprint is going to be. Sprint's even bringing up the hype about it months before its release in June.
I've heard some good things about it and how it will compete with the iPhone but yet I also hear its touch screen isn't ver responsive. Then again, that could be because the OS wasn't finished at that point.
What I'm trying to ask is this: is the Instinct really going to be able to combat the iPhone like some people are claiming it will be able to do once it hits in June?
I've handled the Instinct for a bit at CTIA as well as during a pre-CTIA meeting. And yes, I do find it to be quite the impressive iPhone challenger -- it has many features the iPhone doesn't, and it has a very slick interface.
But I honestly think that it will not be able to really go up against the iPhone. The iPhone's interface just seems so much more intuitive and better designed. If the iPhone didn't exist, the Instinct would probably impress me a lot more. But yeah.. I don't think Apple has anything to worry about.
I am in the market for a Smartphone and wonder if I should just go for the Blackberry Curve now or wait a month or so to see what the Blackberry 9000 and the new iPhone have to offer?
Thanks
Craig
Well, if you can wait, it doesn't hurt to wait a bit to see what those phones have to offer. But I wouldn't want to wait around forever either. So if you really like the Curve, and you want to get it now, go ahead and get it. But maybe keep your receipt in case you want to exchange it!
I'm looking for a headset that works with my laptop & my cell. Any suggestions?
I like the Cardo S-2 stereo Bluetooth headset since it most resembles actual headphones. If you like something a little heftier, the Jabra BT8030 is an interesting pair of headphones that can also double as a portable speaker.
I just wondered what your opinion of the Invisio Q7 was? Is it worth the money? Does it really cancel out all ambient noise like it claims?
Thanks
The Invisio Q7, as you know, is this fancy new bone-conducting Bluetooth headset that we saw at CES. It was still in prototype stage, so we couldn't test it. However, breaking news today suggests that it is now being rebranded as a Motorola product! Hopefully this means it'll come into market soon and we'll finally get a closer look at it.
Hey Nicole. In the movie, "Definitely, Maybe", actor Ryan Reynolds at the beginning of the movie is listening to music using what I am assuming is BT headphones. These headphones look hearing aides that fit right in the ear. Do these really exist or are they fiction? Thanks.
I haven't watched the movie so I don't exactly know what they look like, but yes, there are indeed Bluetooth headphones that can be used to listen to music. Plantronics make an in-ear style model called the Plantronics Voyager 855, and Motorola has a sportier model called the Motorola S9 Bluetooth Active headphones.
I listened to Dialed In yesterday and had a question:
On a plane would you rather be next to someone on their cellphone, a crying baby, or jump out of the plane without a parachute?
Seriously though, I have a friend in Europe who flew Air France and was allowed to use his cellphone. He hated it. Poor quality and obnoxious.
Out of those three, I'd probably pick the guy on the cell phone, though very reluctantly. I'm just hoping people will eventually be too embarrassed to use their cell phones on a plane. I mean, can you imagine everyone glaring at you?
Actually this is for my mom. She has the i180 or something like that, and it doesn't have bluetooth, so she never ever picks up her phone. I have the Palm Centro for sprint and love it.
Does she need a Nextel phone? Maybe one of the Sprint phones, like the LG LX160, may be more her speed.
What is the BlackBerry Operating System like on the BlackBerry 8330 or the 8130 compared to Windows Mobile 6 Professional on the Samsung SCH-i760 or the Verizon Wireless XV6800(Speed, Ease of Use, Pre-Installed programs)
I'll have to refer you to our smart phone expert Bonnie Cha on this, as I have not tried out those devices you have mentioned. That said, I personally have found BlackBerrys to be easier to use, though Windows Mobile devices typically have more pre-installed programs.
With all the recent concerns regarding cell phone radiation, what do you think about the level/type of radiation coming from a Bluetooth headset? Is it less or more than the average cell phone pressed against the ear.
Bluetooth emits significantly less radiation than a cell phone when pressed against the ear. So yes, it's safe to wear it in your ear.
Have you looked at this one yet? What did you think if you did?
I think the H800 is a slightly older product, and I have not had a chance to review it. Sorry!
Could you make that the easiest to use flip phone with bluetooth on nextel?
It's a couple of years old, but just looking around, it looks like the Motorola i580 might be a good pick. Did you want a push-to-talk phone?
Louisiana looks like it is on its way to making it legal to only use a cell phone while driving if one has a handsfree device. I have a Samsung (Sprint) UpStage, so it is bluetooth enabled, even stereo bluetooth enabled, but I'm not sure what headset is best. I looked over your reviews, but wanted to know what you think for this situation. I like something lightweight, but with lots of touch-talk functionality (which I guess is mostly due to the phone, but the headset needs to be able to work with those functions). I'd also like a good long battery. I like inner-ear styles best, because they are secure, but some of them tend to hurt after a while. I have an old Jabra non-bluetooth ear piece I love (no boom mic), so I'd like something in that style, just wireless. Thoughts?
Plenty of Bluetooth headsets match your description there, Haasbat, so I'll just suggest the ones I like the best. If you want to stick with a Jabra headset, I like the Jabra BT8040 Bluetooth headset, since it is lightweight, fits well, and has good sound quality. And unlike a lot of the other mono headsets, the BT8040 is able to stream music from your Samsung Upstage. Plus, it's pretty affordable for under $80:
http://reviews.cnet.com/headsets/jabra-bt8040/4505-13831_7-32729054.html
Hey Nicole, just wondering if I plug my z6m into my computer to charge it, can I damage my phone in any way?
Charging your phone via USB should not harm it at all.
I have Verizon Wireless and am wondering if there are any new smartphones that might be coming. Are there any new cell phones coming?
There are always new phones coming Stikx 
I'm not privvy to what they are though.
I do not like battery headphones, any recommednations?
I'm sorry, what do you mean by battery headphones?
I had a couple of inexpensive bluetooth headset in the past and not liked them. They were either difficult to hear on or hurt my ear.
What should I consider when looking for another Bluetooth headset?
It all boils down to fit and audio quality in my book. I'm sorry to hear that you weren't pleased with the headsets you got. I would suggest trying to find a retailer that accepts returns, or at least try to try out a headset before buying. If you're looking for an inexpensive headset, the Cardo and LG ones are usually pretty good, and typically sell for under $50.
have you heard anything or any news on new blackberries that are coming out? like the blackberry 9000?
Thank you.
The BlackBerry 9000 is strictly rumor phase at the moment, but rest assured that Senior Editor Bonnie Cha is on the case! She's our smart phone guru around these parts.
Is there a bluetooth specially developed for the iPhone?
Thank you Nicole!
Yep! Apple has made its own Bluetooth headset, aptly named the Apple Bluetooth headset. It's kind of minimalist and doesn't have a lot of the cool noise-canceling technology other headsets have, but it's alright for what it is. I say it is specially developed for use with the iPhone because the headset comes with an iPhone dock! Just place both the iPhone and the headset into the dock and they are automatically paired. For more, check out my review:
http://reviews.cnet.com/cell-phone-and-smart/apple-iphone-bluetooth-headset/4505-6448_7-32495087.html
I meant that any BlackBerry phone that could be put onto the verizon wireless network since it is open that has Wi-Fi.
The only WiFi BlackBerrys available right now are on AT&T and T-Mobile, which are GSM carriers. Verizon is a CDMA carrier, so the devices will not be able to use the Verizon network.
but what would be the most user friendly phone that has bluetooth on nextel?
I didn't review this personally, but Senior Editor Kent German seems to think the i335 is pretty good. Check out his review: http://reviews.cnet.com/cell-phones/motorola-i335-nextel/4505-6454_7-32746405.html
hi nicole, i know that your really good about cell phones, my question is which do you prefer, GSM or CDMA and what carrier do you use?? I know there are advatages and disadvantages of both, and also which do you think is superior.
I'm a big fan of GSM, since GSM phones are easier to unlock, and you have the ability to move the SIM card from phone to phone. CDMA phones typically require carrier activation, and aren't as widely accepted globally. I currently use T-Mobile.
are there any Wi-Fi Blackberry phones with wi-fi that would work on verizon?
Right now I think the only WiFi BlackBerry phones are available only for AT&T and T-Mobile (The RIM BlackBerry 8320 for T-Mobile has WiFi, and the RIM BlackBerry 8820 for AT&T has WiFi as well). That said, the Verizon BlackBerry has EV-DO support, which isn't too bad.
are there any wifi accessories for phones not equiped with wifi?
I don't think there are any WiFi dongles or accessories for phones at the moment. You're pretty much stuck with the phone's existing data capabilities. I could be wrong though; let me know if you know of anything that can do this.
Hello, I'm Nicole Lee, associate editor for mobile reviews here at CNET. I mostly cover Bluetooth headsets, but I'm happy to answer most other mobile questions as well.
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