Storino03
08-11-2005, 07:45 PM
After reading several reviews online about this bluetooth speaker, I was a bit skeptical on the call quality and clarity of the speaker, coupled on whether the device was easy to use or not.
The build quality is rather nice. There are blue lights when you are using the speaker, and you press the center button to answer and to end calls.
Bluetooth connections to my LG PM-325 were VERY quick and paired promptly. <--what I love about it
The package includes a lanyard so that you can carry it around your neck. It also includes a travel charger. The one I got was a regular wall charger, although I think most of the packages only include a car charger, and not the other one.
The range is roughly 4-6 feet, which is acceptable. The battery life for the HF-800 is roughly 3 hours talk-time, or ~100 hours standby. I think the next model up, the HF-820, boasts 5 hours of talk-time.
As you can see from the picture, the volume control is adjusted by pushing the button up or down, and then the device turns on/off by pressing the wheel inward. The device turns off by chiming 4 notes, which is kind of cool.
The top botton, I am unsure on the function yet, as I don't have a manual with mine. On the other side of the top piece, there is a jack for a wired headset, if you sure to use one. The center button is to receive or end calls, or you can use the voice-activated dialing to place calls.
I am unsure on the duplex of this bluetooth speakerphone, as I have not run into the cancelling effect yet. Nonetheless, I am loving this device. It creates a very loud speaker (and is wireless) for my LG PM-325, that simply doesn't have a speakerphone built-in--and sounds just as good!
Lastly, I paid $22 shipped for this. On ebay, it's around $35-$45, depending on the seller. I'd say it's definitely worth the $22 (brand new) I paid for it.
Cheers!
The build quality is rather nice. There are blue lights when you are using the speaker, and you press the center button to answer and to end calls.
Bluetooth connections to my LG PM-325 were VERY quick and paired promptly. <--what I love about it
The package includes a lanyard so that you can carry it around your neck. It also includes a travel charger. The one I got was a regular wall charger, although I think most of the packages only include a car charger, and not the other one.
The range is roughly 4-6 feet, which is acceptable. The battery life for the HF-800 is roughly 3 hours talk-time, or ~100 hours standby. I think the next model up, the HF-820, boasts 5 hours of talk-time.
As you can see from the picture, the volume control is adjusted by pushing the button up or down, and then the device turns on/off by pressing the wheel inward. The device turns off by chiming 4 notes, which is kind of cool.
The top botton, I am unsure on the function yet, as I don't have a manual with mine. On the other side of the top piece, there is a jack for a wired headset, if you sure to use one. The center button is to receive or end calls, or you can use the voice-activated dialing to place calls.
I am unsure on the duplex of this bluetooth speakerphone, as I have not run into the cancelling effect yet. Nonetheless, I am loving this device. It creates a very loud speaker (and is wireless) for my LG PM-325, that simply doesn't have a speakerphone built-in--and sounds just as good!
Lastly, I paid $22 shipped for this. On ebay, it's around $35-$45, depending on the seller. I'd say it's definitely worth the $22 (brand new) I paid for it.
Cheers!