The Best Bluetooth device for the Touch...... - Page 4

**No1ustad** · #31 (**permalink**) 07-03-2008, 03:35 PM

with the plantronics 855, how well would you guys say it works in windy conditions? i.e. car with the windows down, or slightly down.

LoriInWA · #32 (**permalink**) 07-05-2008, 09:16 PM

So, based on this thread, I got the BlueAnt z9i for my Touch...now that it's against the law to talk on your phone and drive in WA....anyway, I cannot get my Touch to recognize it....any suggestions?

Thanks!!

Edwood · #33 (**permalink**) 07-05-2008, 10:52 PM

I've had issues with BT headsets constantly disconnecting. My favorite headset was the Jabra BT8010. It disconnected a lot as well, but would instantly reconnect, you would basically see the CallerID display flash on and off periodically.

Otherwise, it was great, got plenty loud. Too bad I lost it.

-Ed

animlmed · #34 (**permalink**) 07-23-2008, 08:08 PM

Alright I want to buy the blueant headset, but what is the difference between the Z9 and the Z9i? (i feel like a fool for asking, and I will feel even more so i the i stands for iPhone). Thank you in advance!

sanvara · #35 (**permalink**) 07-23-2008, 09:26 PM

Plantronics Voyager 510 here. It just works.

kranz68osu · #36 (**permalink**) 07-24-2008, 02:36 PM

For those of you with the voyager 855, or any other plantronics, when you connect do you experience the following:

1> Headset beeps with a low tone to confirm conection
2> Then the headset disconnects with a high tone beep
3> headset beeps again with a low tone and stays connected.

For those of you without this headset, do you get the same with the Z9?

Also, if you just turn the headset on, it will automatically connect with the above process but not connect wireless stereo until you actually press the button on the headset. Once wireless stereo is connected, you can't disconnect it without cycling power on the headset or cycle bluetooth on the phone.

Lastly, does everyone notice that having wireless stereo connected, the battery on both the phone and headset drains very quickly even it the phone is in idle.

With all this said, I think the headset is great. The ear loop can be flimsy and I have already broken one. I called the company and ordered extras. The only thing that bugs me is the connection process. I will get in my car, turn on bluetooth, it connects, I start a call, it drops bluetooth which leaves my caller hanging until the headset reconnects and I transfer the call back to the headset.

nickelocene · #37 (**permalink**) 07-24-2008, 02:58 PM

I've been using Jabra BT8010 for a while now. Pretty good. The reception is excellent. It's definitely longer than 10m, even after 3-4 drywalls in the building.

LoriInWA · #38 (**permalink**) 07-24-2008, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by LoriInWA

So, based on this thread, I got the BlueAnt z9i for my Touch...now that it's against the law to talk on your phone and drive in WA....anyway, I cannot get my Touch to recognize it....any suggestions?

Thanks!!

Finally got the Z9i to pair with my Touch, but got complaints on my voice breaking up. Returned in for Plantronic 855 stereo headphones and REALLY like it. It does hurt a little after a while, but great fit and sound!

**No1ustad** · #39 (**permalink**) 07-24-2008, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by kranz68osu

For those of you with the voyager 855...

would you be able to let me know how well it works in windy conditions?

kranz68osu · #40 (**permalink**) 07-24-2008, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by No1ustad

would you be able to let me know how well it works in windy conditions?

I find it works OK at best. I am very cautious when in wind. I find it works best when walking straight into the wind. Cross winds tend to cause the mics to pick up the noise made when the wind hits the headset. Sounds made from the A/C of the car bother me more than my callers. Hope this helps. The sound isolation earbuds greatly improve the sounds quality (for us) compared to others when in wind.