Bluetooth headsets - Product Warning

[Bama Reb]

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A couple of months ago, I decided to ditch my wired cellphone headset and go with a Bluethooth headset. So I went to my local cell phone service center and bought this Motorola H690 headset.


It's not a bad little headset, but the problem is this little ear loop that attaches to the rear.


This earloop broke on my headset only about a month after I bought it. I wasn't very excited about it until I went to look for a replacement. I went to several of my cell phone stores, including the service center. No good. They don't carry it. I went to my carrier's website, and although they have the headset itself available for sale, they don't carry the ear loop. Then I went to the manufacuterers website (Motorola home - Motorola USA), but they didn't have it either.
So what I found out is that this headset, which costs between $55 and up depending on where you buy it, is rendered completely useless when the 5 cent ear loop breaks. And what's more, it's NOT AVAILABLE for individual sale!!
So I've contacted my carrier and they are going to take it back and issue a full refund. That's the only good news out of this entire experience.
So a piece of advice to anyone looking to purchase a new Bluetooth headset. Make sure you don't buy a really expensive headset that can be made useless by the loss or breakage of a very cheap but irreplaceable ear loop.

[rizolltizide]

And another warning. When you wear one of these you look like a dork.

NTTAWWT.

[Bama Reb]

Well, yes. But while some folks might think I'm talking to myself, at least I know I'm having an intelligent conversation.

[rizolltizide]

So you've got that going for yourself...which is nice.

[exiledNms]

	Quote:	Bama Reb
	Well, yes. But while some folks might think I'm talking to myself, at least I know I'm having an intelligent conversation.

I'm reminded of one of the all-time great commercials back a few years. One of those Southwestern "need to get away for a while?" spots I believe. Anyway, this guy's sitting @ a table in a meeting room when this lady sits down next to him. Guy sez "you're so beautiful." Lady blushes & sez "well, I've always found you attractive too, Paul." At which point the guy sez "hold on a minute, hon...{turns to the lady} What did you say??" and it's clear that he's speaking in a mic attachment to a phone. I laugh just remembering it.

So be careful, Bama Reb...

[Mamacalled]

	Quote:	rizolltizide
	And another warning. When you wear one of these you look like a dork. NTTAWWT.

Unfortunately, I have to wear one because I can not hear anyone on my blackberry unless I wear a headset or have it on speaker. After the time I was at the store and my wife asked me to get her some feminine products when I had it on speakerphine and everyone in line with me heard the request, I decided I would get one until my contract expired. Come on June.

[Bama Reb]

	Quote:	Mamacalled
	Unfortunately, I have to wear one because I can not hear anyone on my blackberry unless I wear a headset or have it on speaker.

Me too. After I return this one, I'll go to a store and buy another different brand or model. Talking on a cell phone without a headset is too distracting while driving. I found that out, and almost, the hard way.

[rizolltizide]

Excuses, excuses.

[Bama Reb]

	Quote:	rizolltizide
	Excuses, excuses.

Hey.. Any excuse is better than none.