Motorola H700 Bluetooth Headset [Motorola Retail Packaging] Reviews

• This head phone rocks

  
  By A3BWFAK5D3SI09 on 2006-02-17
  The H700 Bluetooth headset is the very best headset you can buy. How do I know? Because I have tested at least 5 bluetooth headsets now and none of them comes even close to this one. By the way, I own a Razr (Verizon) phone.
  
  Of all the headsets I tried...
  
  1. It is the most comfortable fitting
  
  2. It is the lightest
  
  3. It is the only one that does not have a problem reconnecting after it was turned off and back on. Nor does it have to be paired all over again each time I walk out of distance and back.
  
  4. The controls are all very easy to access
  
  5. I do not have anybody complaining on the other end that it echos or is hard to hear
  
  6. I am able to hear very well without turning the volume up all the way. (My hearing has never been the best because I worked in a machine shop most of my life) Some of the other headsets are hard to hear when I am driving in the car but not this one.
  
  7. I like the 4 different light colors that come on for various reasons. It lets me know what is happening.
  
  I would like to end with two comments....
  
  (1) You will not go wrong if you buy the H700 headset.
  
  (2) You will get static if you get too far away from the cell phone but that is true for any and all bluetooth headsets.
  
  Maybe in another 2-3 years technology will advance more in this area but for now the H700 is as good as any other headset when it comes to having static once a person gets further away then say 15-20 feet. (static is NOT a problem with this headset as long as you are within 10 feet. Don't expect anything more or less with any other headset - I know because I tried them.
  
  

• FAKE MOTOROLA HEADSET!

  
  By A1J6HB0ABV5WYU on 2006-05-09
  While the Motorola H700 headset is a FANTASTIC headset, the headset that this seller is selling are not the real McCoy. I ordered two headsets from this seller only to get them and find out that neither headset worked properly. Both produce a horrific crackling quality that none of my other Motorola H700 headsets have ever produced. I emailed the seller several times to make right on the situation only to be ignored on all occassions.
  
  With nowhere else to turn, I turned to Motorola's warranty department. Unfortunatly according to Motorola these are not authentic Motorola products so they are not covered by warranty.
  
  If possible avoid this "OEM" headset and seller at all cost. It might be inexpensive but trust me, the extra couple of bucks for a working bluetooth headset is worth it.
  
  

• Nice small package, good features, less than perfect performance

  
  By A1W5N8OT55A9Y3 on 2006-03-24
  I use this unit with my Palm Treo 700w, which has a pretty lousy BT radio, so that may explain part of the reason why the range is so awful with this headset. Max range with clear line of sight is about 6 feet, but usually less then 24 inches. It is barely usable if the phone is on my waist in its holster. Major disappointment. My Jabra BT250 is better with the Treo, but not hugely so.
  
  My biggest problem with this headset is that people are constantly telling me that they can't hear me. I have to lift the mic boom away from my cheek and then they will say "Ah! Much better!". When that is only the case while I stand there like a dork with one hand holding the mic boom away from my cheek and the other hand holding the phone within a foot of my head. This looks pretty silly walking down an airport terminal, and rather defeats the purpose of having a headset in the first place...
  
  I'll say this, though - the H700 performs the feature that I was looking for which was so bad with the Jabra BT250 - it actually stays on my ear. I have small ear lobes, and the Jabra won't stay put - if I lean down it falls off. The H700 stays on very well, and you hardly notice it is even there. Very comfortable!
  
  Too bad the mic gets blocked by my cheek, which makes it worthless about 50% of the time.
  
  **Update 5/11/2006**
  - solution to muffled sound problem...
  I trimmed a tiny piece of adhesive-backed felt (the kind you put under bowls/vases, etc. you will have on your coffee table)and placed it on the little gray bump on the boom, just behind the tiny mic opening. This creates an air gap between the mic opening and your cheek - problem solved!
  
  A great headset with pretty good reception and wonderful form factor. 5 stars if they fix the mic hole clearance problem!
  
  

• Newish bluetooth users, read too many conflicting reviews? This may help, read on...

  
  By A2HSF8EGG1D7D7 on 2006-08-15
  After reading many conflicting reviews on the H700, I wasn't able to determine whether I should buy the unit or not as my next BT headset upgrade. Since I nailed one on eBay with a great price, I decided to write a review, offering some insights that I myself would have appreciated reading to help with my purchasing decision. Hopefully this will help some user new to bluetooth.
  
  First of all, for new/newish bluetooth (BT) headset users, there are some expectations to note up front. These radio devices are far from perfect thus in certain conditions, all BT headsets will experience static, dropping connection to the phone, sudden quietness, echoes (both for the user of the BT device and/or for the person on the other end), not able to bond to other devices they are supposed to be capable of bonding to, interference from other electronic devices, as well as other inabilities to help you achieve complete enlightenment and utter happiness with your life.
  
  Another thing to note is that not all BT headsets will work equally well with all BT phones. In fact some are very picky indeed about what kind of phones/devices they will work well with.
  
  That's why reviews of the same BT headset can vary drastically because people use various phones to connect to the same BT headset and I'm sure they use them in different conditions. Not to mention people themselves come in different sizes and one headset will not fit well for everyone. There are simply way too many variables why any one of these reviews may not apply to you at all.
  
  My recommendation is to simply try it out to see if it fits your ear, your phone, and the conditions you'll be using it in. Go to a local store that has great return/exchange policy so in case you don't like it, you can always get your money back or exchange for something else. At this point, I've just made my own proceeding review somewhat pointless, but I'll try to give enough specific details so people in some key decision making points that haven't been discussed in most of the reviews I've read.
  
  
  Relevant user profile:
  Experience: I've been using various Moto BT headsets for more than 3 years, HS801, HS810, HS850, and obviously now H700.
  Phones used with BT headsets V80, Sony Ericson T610, P910a.
  Conditions of use: city driving, in house with 802.11g wireless network, close proximity to TV, stereo, wireless keyboard and mouse.
  
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  Review
  
  FIT
  As many have stated, this is one of the smallest BT headset Moto has produced to date. It does fit tight and even with my medium/smallish sized ears, I find that there's only a small window of wearing position that will both make the headset work well and for me to feel comfortable wearing this. I often find that after I open the ear piece put it on my ear, and clamp the ear piece to sandwich my ear between the ear piece and the headset, I would still need to pull my ear upwards and at the same time, slide the headset towards my mouth to get it to fit snug (I used the same trick for all the other Moto BT headsets as well since they have similar fit).
  
  It won't fit if I just clamp it to my ear like the manual suggests. In fact, some people have complained that while wearing the H700, the boom mic is always touching their face and thus not picking the user's voice, and this happens to me as well if I don't adjust the fit of the headset AFTER I've clamped it to my ear.
  
  In short, depending on the size and shape of the user's ear, there will be users who will never get this headset to work well or fit comfortably. Even after you've put a headset on, tweak the positions a bit to see if you can get it fit better! If you have big ears that protrude outwards, make sure you try this headset out first because this one may not be meant for you at all
  
  Comfort
  Because of the tight fit on my ear, it is a bit more noticeable to wear than all the other headsets I've had. But nothing to deter me from using it for hours at a time. In any case, the HS801/810/850 were more comfortable to wear for me. They also have a thin cushion around the speaker part of the headset that actually sits more comfortably on your ear, which also act as a seal to seal off sound going into your ear (although I question how well the thin cushion actually works as a seal), whereas the H700 doesn't. The H700 simply pushes the plastic headphone part of the headset against your ear just by the nature of its tight fit. So is this good or not? Well, you can't have your cake and eat it too all the time. The HS series are more comfortable to wear, but they are more bulky and more likely to fall off your face (especially if you don't use my technique to really tighten it after you put it on). With the H700, it's much tighter I can actually consider jogging with it.
  
  Signal
  After the H700 is paired with my phone, it holds on to the phones very well in the car while driving in the city. It does drop the connection to the phone very rarely but this happens less than with my other headsets. I've never used it beyond 10 feet from the phone, so I wouldn't know if this is a distance signal performer.
  
  Voice Quality
  Both the incoming and outgoing (testimony from people I've called) are superb when there is no interference. In fact it is the best in all the headsets I've owned. The sound is without static and without echoes (unlike the HS801 and the HS850 was the worst with echoes for the user), and in a relatively quiet house (with the usual background noise, TV and stereo on), both the incoming and outgoing voices sound natural and as good as speaking straight from the mobile phones themselves, without the use of any headsets.
  
  With the H700, I don't detect the same audible, constant background hiss the HS810 and HS850 exhibited. Unusual but true in my case, the HS801 (the oldest of all my headsets) sounds more natural and has less hiss than both HS810 and HS850. The quality of H700 is better than HS801.
  
  Static/Interference
  In most cases, I find the sound static free and more pleasant to hear. There is static (low volume tick and/or pops that are constantly in the background) as with all the other headsets I've used in the same room where my wireless router is located. While I'm working on the computer with my wireless Microsoft Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Pro set (version 2, I believe), the static is definitely there as well. Again, low volume as well, but definitely audible. I can live with it. You should find out for yourself.
  
  Volume
  More subjective evaluation here, of course. I have a soft speaking voice (that grows louder exponentially as the level my anger rises), and most of the people (young, good hearing) I've called are in relatively quiet environments, they can hear me quite well with the H700. In fact when I speak to a person face to face outdoors, I usually have to speak up because my normal conversation voice is quite soft. But when I'm using the H700 over a phone conversation I can speak in my natural volume and people can hear me fine if they're not in a loud environment. Does this mean people can hear you speaking when you're using the H700, if they are in a loud, crowded mall? I don't know but I would suspect they would have a hard time. To be fair, those conditions are challenging with most mobile phones and their headsets.
  
  Incoming voice volume is definitely not as loud as my HS850, which I find too loud for me and I was constantly turning it down. But then again, the HS850 also hissed loudly at all times, so I find the H700 a refreshing change. Being a part time musician, I take care of my ears so they are probably more sensitive than most. So I can suspect the H700 may definitely not be loud enough for others.
  
  Keep in mind the incoming volume also depends on the phone and/or headset setup the person on the OTHER END of the phone is using. E.g. From my experience, I know if I get a call from the Sony Ericsson T610 that belongs to a friend of mine; the incoming voice volume I hear on my end will always be lound regardless of what phone/headset combo I'm using to talk with him, even if I'm using my home cordless phone.
  
  Support
  Never had to call Moto for support because none of my headsets ever failed before I bought the next one. (Although my HS850 has recently been having pairing problems with my Sony Ericsson P910a, and the headset is roughly under one year of use with the same phones). Since I only paid $30USD for the H700, it's cheaper than just the insurance the local stores offer me on this unit. I'll just buy another one when it breaks.
  
  Price
  All the latest Moto headsets lack the relative `value' you used to be able to get with your dollar. The old HS810 retail package came with a tailored-fit carrying case with belt hook, a charger, and a detachable neck strap with the Moto logo on it (HS850 owners, ever wonder why there's a hook thing at the back end of your headset, just behind the Moto logo? Well, now you know it was designed to secure it to the neck strap but they've obviously went cheap on you and didn't include the strap nor the case with the headset while charging you more $). But the H700 doesn't come with anything else other than a charger. Oh well, at least it's much cheaper now at the time of this writing. I'd strongly recommend at least looking into eBay to save $, if you're budget conscious and are eBay savvy (as in, you can find a reliable seller without getting ripped off) AND if you already know it will fit your needs. I paid $30 USD in total that includes shipping and insurance at time of writing. If you haven't even tried it, I suggest buying it from a local store with a good return/exchange policy.
  
  Talk time and stand by battery life
  Like most people my headset usage varies each day, between 45min to 3 hours across multiple phone calls and mostly while driving. I find that if I charge my phone once every week, I never have problem of it running out of juice for my usage. In fact, I've been doing this with the older HS810 and 850 so the H700 should hold up just as well, if not better. The one unique advantage the HS series and now the H700 have is the ability to converse talk time battery life by closing the boom to turn the device off. I definitely take advantage of the off `switch' whenever I put the device down since it's as easy as flipping the boom mic. This most likely explains the reason why the longest usage before charge with my HS850 was about 2 weeks before it drained. If you need a headset to survive, always keep a spare WIRED headset where you'd need it.
  
  
  Manual
  I'm both a software developer and a tech writer in one of my many job roles. My view on the manual is that isn't going to win any tech writing of the year awards, but I do believe it's clear enough for the average mobile phone savvy user to get to know how to operate the unit. It would have been nicer for Moto to have a visual demonstration of it using video but then again, it would also be nice if the manual can just complete the bonding process with my phone all by itself and make me a latte and iron my shirts while it's pairing up with my phone. Come on! What do you guys expect out of a Moto manual? They can't even design an intuitive interface for their mobile phones (compared to Nokia, and newer LGs), do you think they have time to worry about their manuals for a headset?
  
  I can definitely see my parents (who only use simple mobile phone functions) getting stumped by the pairing process.
  
  But to be fair, half the success of using any BT headset equation falls on the user's ability to know how to engage in Bluetooth device search from their mobile phone/BT device of choice. Get to know your phone, and the Moto headsets. The pairing process between any of my Moto BT headsets with the phones I've owned was quite easy.
  
  
  On line purchase note
  There is an OEM version (I believe meant for domestic Chinese market) and a retail version of the H700. I don't think there is a difference in the actual unit itself, just different packaging. I bought the OEM version and it came with the same muti-language manual and a charger.
  
  Did my rambling miss anything? If I did, I'm sure you would've read up on it from another reviewer. Hope this helps some of you.
  
  Once gain, the bottom line: try it for yourself! Have fun shopping!
  
  

• Motorola H700 Headset

  
  By AF3MROHZDT3P4 on 2006-03-02
  After many weeks of research for my first Bluetooth headset I decided on the H700. Like many professionals today I spend many hours on conference calls while on the go, so I was seeking a headset that was full featured with a small form factor, comfortable and extended talk time. I found the best price on Amazon and made my purchase there. The order arrived on time. The first headset turned out to be defective, would not hold a charge and introduced static into the calls. I notified Amazon and they immediately shipped a replacement unit that has proven to perform much better. Amazon also paid for the return shipping of the defective unit. Thanks Amazon! That having been said let me get to the rating
  
  Pros: This headset is very well designed. It fits my ear well and I can wear it for extended periods of time without even noticing I have it on. I love all the features, especially the mute function. Call waiting, conference calling and call hold all work perfectly with my V3. I like the fact the headset and my V3 use the same charger, i.e. mini USB. This is very convienient feature. I don't need a multitude of chargers for my home, car, office etc. All I need most times is the mini USB and a computer. I have not experienced the volume problems reported by many owners. The volume port for the boom is positioned on the front of the rubber node at the boom end and as such is not blocked when resting against my face unless the attitude of the headset from my ear to my face is at too steep of an angle. A rare condition, easily corrected by minor adjustment of the headset on my ear.
  
  Cons: Range of headset is not as good as my HS850. 15-20 feet at best. Battery life tends to be less than I expected. Unit is rated as up to 6 hours of talk time. My experience is more like 3-4. I say this tongue in cheek understanding that with a unit with this small of a form factor I was not really expecting 6 hours of talk time. 4 to 5 would have been nice. Lastly the fast connect feature does not work with my V3 as well as I would like. If an incoming call has rung 2 or 3 time before opening the boom on the headset, by the time the unit completes connection with the headset the call will go to voice mail. Most times I answer the call on the handset and just wait for the BT connection process to catch up with the headset. If headset is on my ear with the boom open the answer feature works fine. Lastly, a major advertised feature of this headset is the noise cancellation features. I find that the echo cancellation works well, wind and other cancellations do not. Noise cancellation gets a D+. This problems is consistant with two other colleages experiance with this headset.
  
  Summary: All in all this is a fine headset. Given the extra comfort and features, I would gladly would trade the extra range and talk time of my HS850 for the features, comfort of the H700, despite it's short commings. Noise cancellation that actually works would be very nice, but like most folks, I can live with the problems for now given all the other pluses for now.
  
  
  
• Great Headset
  By A3NSZD7BSX4JDS on 2006-04-12
  I also have the hs850 that I've been using with my Motorola v710 phone. I decided to get a second bluetooth because I've started using one with my computer and got tired of switching it back and forth. Since I was pretty happy with the 850 I figured I'd give the h700 a try.
  
  SIZE
  First thing you notice is that it is smaller and lighter. I was a little concerned that it would hit my cheek from the other reviews in here, but it is at least 3/4 - an inch away from my cheek (I do not have a thin face -- probably average fullness). I also thought because it is smaller it might be difficult to put on. This is also is not the case at all.
  
  COMFORT AND FIT
  This unit is comfortable. Typically these types of headsets don't fit well on my head -- I don't know if it is because I have small ears or whatever -- they usually fall off all the time. This set (as with the 850) fits snug like it won't fall off. I must admit the H700 is more comfortable than the 850 because it is lighter... I often forget it's on.
  
  QUALITY
  One problem I've had with the 850 is that it doesn't work well with outside noises -- like if I'm walking in the wind or riding my bike or scooter. Although the other person can hear the wind with the h700 they can still understand me.. a HUGE improvement over the 850 since it was completely useless in these situations (great in the car or at home though).
  
  Additionally, I love that I can turn the volume up so that it is almost too loud -- I often had difficulties hearing on the 850 if there was noise in the background. Admittedly, I don't have the greatest hearing - but this is definately not a problem with the h700.
  
  Overall... the sound on the 850 is good and in quiet settings there is not much of a difference between the two units (I tested them out by swapping them in the middle of a phone call) -- HOWEVER, in noisy settings the 700 is definately superior in clarity and noise reduction. Furthermore, the 700 is more responsive and the features are easier to utilize.
  
  If you don't have a headset already and you are debating between the 850 and the 700 -- I found the cost difference to be between $10 - $20 and definately worth the extra money.
  
  
  
  
• The H700 Bluetooth headset, some love it, some hate it.
  By A16YNNT757JVUE on 2006-06-15
  The H700, some love it, some hate it. Wherever you fall, a lot of people are talking about it.
  
  PRO's / CON's
  
  It is comfortable and light. / Depending on the size of your face, your cheek may block the microphone resulting in muffled sound.
  
  If you are a lady with long hair that falls over your ear it will get caught in the boom microphone and snagged by the rubber tip as you flip the boom open and closed to answer calls.
  
  Distance is quoted as up to 30 feet / Some phone combinations have distance issues if the headset and phone are not on the same side of your body.
  
  Pairs well with my Motorola Razr V3 and Cingular 8125. / Other phones and PDA's have problems SO your mileage may vary.
  
  The controls are small, multifunction (each button does may things) and are easy to access but hey, they are on the side of your head.
  
  Microphone is Very sensitive / People have complained about wind noise, echoes in rooms, and "Who else is in the car with you ?"
  Headset volume is loud, louder than most / Its adjustable so this is a good thing.
  The headset lights up in four different colors to show various status (charging, pairing, standby etc) / You can turn off the flashing blue 'I am using a fancy headset dork lamp' but it will come back on after the headset is turned off and on again.
  
  A note a caution
  1. This is a young product and the complaints and returns have resulted in two versions (Version A and Version B) of this headset in the market. Version B fixes a number of problems that version A had with certain phones.
  
  2. Distance is POOR compare to other headsets and even other Motorola Bluetooth products. I have changed my headset and Cingular has replaced the phones (Razr V3 and 8125) twice with no improvement. Distance is less than 10 feet with Static and dropped calls. Do not expect to leave your phone in the car and pump gas or get the mail without complaints. Some folks with the Verizon V3C Razr have reported getting better distance but few past 10 feet without the call degrading or dropping.
  
  SUPPORT
  3. Motorola gives you 30 days to try and return with refund, However the return shipping is ON YOU. So with shipping / tracking / insurance expect to spend another $5 even if its their problem. If its longer than 30 days, you are stuck with it.
  
  UPDATE 6/1/06
  Product was returned as defective and received by Motorola 6/15. A new one was to go out 2 day FedEx. 22 Days later I received it today 7/7, NOT NEW, just a refurbished headset. NO charger, manual, case, or warranty card.
  
  UPDATE 11/18/06
  Died again. Will not pair, make, or answer a call. Motorola will not send a replacement until old one is received. No free-shipping this time.
  
  BOTTOM LINE
  Google "Motorola H700 problems", make an informed decision. If you can, try before you buy.
  
  I would give it 5 stars for Style, 3 stars for execution, 2 stars for how well it works, and 1 star for their support policy.
  
  
  
• Clear incoming and outgoing sound, very light, good looking,
  By A1SDOTWXPSTMFB on 2006-06-18
  I got the H700 couple days ago. The incoming voice and outgoing voice are very good and clear. I am using GSM network (T-mobile) but not CDMA (Sprint/Verizon) and my H700 is revision A.
  I have read a lot of bad comments about this headset. I can summarize them and hopefully it could help those of you who wants to get this headset. Currently, there are two version of H700 - revision A and B. Most people have complained that the headset sound is fussy. It has a lot of static, and the first word of the coversation is cutting off. The revision A has problems for those of you using CDMA network (Verizon, Sprint). It seems working fine when using on GSM network. Motorola has relaeased a second revision - revision B. It has solved most of the issues that CDMA users mentioned on the net.
  
  To verify the revision of the headset, you have to look at the back of your H700. There are four small lines. Look at the third line. It should indicates either SY1311A or SYN1311B. As you probably know now, A denotes rev. A and B indicated rev B. They are releasing a silver color in US now. Your number might be slightly different if you get another color.
  
  If you are a GSM network user, it's ok to get rev A. But if you are a CDMA user, you are better to go for rev B. In my opinion, you should try it first. Moreover, the shape of your face could affect the outgoing sound quality of your headset. Your face should never touch the boom mic. Otherwise, the outgoing voice will have a huge degraded. I hope this information can help while you are deciding this product.
  
  
• Great Microphone Sound Quality - Not Muffled at All.
  By AVUH8GXGRDP6C on 2006-06-05
  1. Four and 1/2 STARS really. I've been using this with my Cingular Black RAZR for about 3 weeks now. It works beautifully.
  
  2. No problem at all with the microphone touching my cheek as others have commented here. There's about .25 inch clearance between my face and the mic and I can't even get it to touch my face unless I shove it in (and even then, it won't stay touching my face. Go into you local store and try it on before you buy. Also, my girlfriend tried it and had about .25 inch between her face and the mic). The result:
  - My voice comes through CRYSTAL CLEAR indoors and outdoors(not muffled like other comments I've read here).
  
  3. It's got GOOD VOLUME. I can HEAR people very CLEARLY. Sometimes, you even need to turn down the volume, even when driving in your car (with windows opened or closed).
  
  4. Very small and lightweight. The result:
  - I barely notice I'm wearing it, even with my glasses on.
  - feels secure on my ear like it won't fly off because the clip easily holds the weight of the headset.
  - doesn't weigh down my pockets when added to my cell phone, wallet, and other junk I carry around.
  
  5. The Bluetooth signal pairs very solidly. No problem with signal strength walking around my house when the my cell phone is in the next room. (I wouldn't try it farther than that though.)
  
  
  DRAWBACK: Be aware, when you flip open the headset mic to answer the call, it will not answer the phone as quickly as just flipping open your cell phone - there will be a 2 second delay as the headset goes through its "Quick Connect" cylce to connect you to your phone.
  
  Tip: I've found that if I want to answer my calls before it goes to voice-mail, I have to flip open the mic by the 1st or 2nd ring or already have the mic flipped open and therefore already have the unit on ( and just hit the headset's answer button). Now I know why so many people are walking around wearing this thing already flipped open - It's very easy to answer the call at that point by just hitting the answer button on the headset. All in all, a very good product, that makes talking on the phone a lot easier.
  
  
• 4 STARS -Much better than the HS850 - still needs some improvement!
  By A3J5W8Z67UDEPP on 2006-07-12
  Previously tried an HS850:
  
  PROs:
  1. User's voice sounds good to caller in most environments- performance acceptable in car with freeway speed background noise - cell phone sounds better as it picks up less background noise.
  2. Paring worked first try (Phone: LG VX8100).
  
  CONs:
  1. Talk button hard to depress and unreliable.
  2. Caller hears their echo when volume is set higher in quiet environments or when mic boom is touching face.
  3. Connection to phone is slow cutting off first few words of voice guidance when call button is first pressed.
  4. Fit on ear feels less secure than H700.
  5. User's voice is muffled if mic boom touches face too firmly embedding mic opening into face.
  6. NO included case.
  7. Earpiece sound and volume not loud enough in some situations.
  
  Here's my experience with the H700 (second revision) #SYN1311B:
  (I previously had the first revision #98686H and returned it as it had very bad sound quality issues)
  
  PROs:
  1. Talk button easy to depress and reliable.
  2. Caller hears NO echo.
  3. Connection to phone is quicker; no words of voice guidance get cut off when call button is first pressed.
  4. Fit on ear feels more secure than HS850.
  5. Paring worked first try (Phone: LG VX8100).
  6. Earpiece volume much better than HS850.
  7. USB charging port.
  
  CONs:
  1. User's voice is louder with more background noise heard by person at the other end of call if user is in any noisy environment like a moving car. Mic seems to be more sensitive to surrounding noise and user's voice. This problem can be helped a bit if user's caller turns down thier phone volume.
  2. User's voice is muffled if mic boom touches face too firmly as it closes off the mic opening on the face side of the boom.
  3. NO included case.
  
  Conclusion:
  The H700 is a much improved version of the HS850 but still could use some more tweaking.
  If Motorola can improve the sound quality in noisy environments, fix the mic opening so it stays open when the boom is pressed against the face and include a case, it will have a 5 star winner in my book!
  
  
  
• Best Motorola Bluetooth Headset yet...
  By A1BICQ1GJ9YSKW on 2005-12-05
  Before the H700, I've owned both the HS810 and the HS850. They were both okay, though there was a little trouble connecting the HS850, and both had more than desireable static. This seems to have been fixed on the H700.
  
  The H700 is one of the most compact Bluetooth headsets around, it has the fold-out boom mic which offers echo and background noise reduction, and it looks good. I can hear well with it, it has good volume.
  
  On the other end of the phone, the only complaint is that the sound is a little muffled, but other than that it's fine. The only other thing is that when the boom is opened, while it does connect with the cellphone, it does not ask for a name for dialing, like it is supposed to do, until I press the call button on the H700. This hasn't been very annoying at all though, since the rest of the headset works so well.
  
  I say buy it.
  
  
• Best Bluetooth Headset yet
  By A3U2K93TYWPKV1 on 2006-03-13
  I have been using bluetooth headsets for 1.5 years. I had the H500 first then the Jabra VT250. The H700 has the best fit and sound. The H500 would hang away from my ear and was very susceptible to background noise. The Jabra had good performance but if felt large, was not easy to get on and off plus I did not like the vibration feature.
  
  The H700 fits snugly, has good sound reception and no one has asked me to mute in a environment with a lot of background noise.
  
  Perhaps the best feature of the H700 is the on and off. All you do is open the boom mic and it turns on then close the mic and it turns off. I have found that the battery seems to last longer since I know when the device is on and when it is off.
  
  Highly recommneded.
  
  
• BE CAREFULL!!
  By A3KS1O4BHC2P73 on 2006-08-18
  There are thousands of "fake" bluetooth headsets out there, many of which can damage your phone. Working for a cellular company, I see phones come in each day that were damaged by a fake bluetooth headset. The software on the phone must be re-flashed and you lose all previous data.
  
  So.... BE CAREFULL!!!
  
  
• Very Good Product, but beware knock-offs
  By A2WDIR5X3MHLNP on 2006-11-15
  Did a lot of research before purchasing this headset. Discovered it is such a popular and high value item that there are many cheap knock-offs being sold. The knock-offs do not work well, but look almost exactly like the genuine article, and are being sold as the "real thing". There is info on the web on how to tell the difference, but it is not easy to find. If you find a "bargain price" that is substantially less than 50% of retail, you should check the item very carefully. I purchased two H700s directly from Amazon at a good price, and verified with Motorola when they arrived that they were indeed the genuine article. They work very nicely, thank you.
  
  If you buy a fancy watch in Hong Kong for "really cheap", you don't expect it to be the real article, and if most of what you care about is the outward appearance, you might be perfectly happy. A bluetooth headset that looks just like the real thing, but does not work very well is worse than useless.
  
  The fundamental issue is that there are so many discount outlets and bargains on the web that many people think it is quite reasonable to find "the real thing" for 20% of the retail price. As has always been the case, beware of bargains that seem "too good to be true".
  
  
• Make sure you get the right submodel for your phone
  By A18KW4DT5F5HFH on 2007-01-14
  My current H700 is my second one. I had also used 4 other Bluetooth headsets before this. The thing is, there are 2 submodels of H700. SYN1311B for CDMA phones and SYN1311A for GSM phones. I found this out by Google "static H700". My first H700 was a SYN1311A (for GSM), but I used it with my main phone which is Sprint CDMA phone and got horrible static, so I gave it to my sister who use GSM phone and bought the current one which is SYN1311B. It has work great since.
  
  The thing I like so much about H700 is that when microphone is in the fold position, the button is not activated when pressed. With my other Bluetooth headsets, I ended up making "pocket calls" when the button is accidently pressed (such as when I put it in jeans pocket and sit down). There is no such problem with the H700.
  
  Sound quality, while not the best, is quite decent.
  
  Unfortunately, the only way you can find out the submodel is by looking under the headset (the side that go against your face). You would see the submodel number above the text "Made in China" (both mine SYN1311A and SYN1311B were made in China). Most of the much cheaper ones (around $40) on eBay are SYN1311A (the GSM one). I suggest you buy yours from local store such as CompUSA so that it'll be easy to return if you find out you get the wrong submodel. I bought my 2nd one from CompUSA and found that it's the right submodel for me (SYN1311B for CDMA phones). I spent about 15minutes looking at the package and couldn't find anyway to tell the submodel from the package. The only place the submodel number is specified is on underside of the headset itself which is not visible when the headset is in the package.
  
  
• First Bluetooth a Disaster
  By AT4MOPAYG6RP9 on 2006-01-01
  The H700 was my first step into BT headsets. Setup was easy, as was pairing up to my Motorola Razor. Thats where the good stops. The trim piece on the boom came loose after one use. The fit is lousy, it balances on your ear at best. It fits loosly and always feels like it's going to fall off. The first call I made with it was a nightmare. I had to take it off, redial the number and talk on the handset. I would NOT recommend this device.
  
  
• Don't even think ONCE about this product!
  By A1R4BY41LHFITN on 2006-01-20
  Here's the deal with the h700. If it fits you, it's a great fit. If it doesn't, it'll dangle on your face just waiting to fall off. My girlfriend put it on and it looked like a pair of earings, just dangling there. I was lucky, it fit me like a glove. This is where the fun ends.
  
  Bad design - This is the biggest problem with this headset. The micro-mircrophone opening on the end of the boom is on the underside of the headset. What does this mean? Well, this means, if the headset fits you perfectly, the microphone will be blocked by.. YOUR FACE! That's right, if the headset fits snugly, it sits right on your face, which then blocks access to the microphone! I had to glue spacers on it so that it wouldn't touch my face, and so peopel could hear me clearly!
  
  Clarity - the volume is acceptable, unless you are someone who leaves the house to do things. Once you're outside, forget about it. Volume is gone. Maybe it's because the speaker will never be pushed up to your ear. You have to press the headset to your face to hear anything, and then you block the microphone so no one can hear you! GREAT DESIGN!
  
  Ease of use - Very easy to use. Flip it open, it connects quickly, and you're ready to go. But hopefully you're ready to go somewhere quiet because you're not going to be using this thing outdoors. Your car would even be a stretch.
  
  Bottom line - Do not buy this product. Did I mention the static? I use a RAZR V3c, and unless I'm standing completely still, the static takes over like the mob. Who allowed this product to go into production? I mean, the thing is small, and looks good, but that's it!
  
  One more thing - Even when your face isn't blocking the microphone, everyone has told me it sounds like I'm talking into a really bad speakerphone. Like the phones from Charlie Brown's teacher.
  
  
• Excellent headset
  By APMKLJR9NNUO8 on 2006-05-31
  This was the FOURTH headset I tried. My search is now over. I tried the Motorola HS820, then the Logitech Freedom Express, then the Motorola HS850, and now, finally, the H700.
  This is an excellent headset.
  PROS:
  Lighter than the HS850 by about 25%
  VERY comfortable on the ear.
  Paired instantly with my Motorola PEBL.
  Excellent volume. My biggest complaint with Motorola headsets up till now was that they just weren't loud enough. Other people could hear me ok, but I had to keep pressing the earpiece into my ear to hear them, even at maximum volume. No more!
  The on/off switch in the boom is a very nice feature.
  CONS:
  Occasional static, very minimal, but nothing like the HS850, which sounded like a Rice Krispies commerciel in your ear (snap, ckrackle, pop!)
  Although the comfort is very good, it does pinch the ear a bit.
  
  Overall, I am very hapy with this headset. They took the best features of the 820 and 850 and made a very good headset.
  
  
• Excellent High End Headset - Great Performance!!!
  By A39TKSBLIFVBMC on 2006-07-06
  I must say that I almost didn't buy this headset after reading the reviews on this site...especially the ones referencing muffled volume due to the boom touching their face. Well, I did make the purchase and I'm very pleased. I have received zero complaints from callers regarding a muffled voice. Below is a summary of my review:
  
  Clarity - excellent clarity up to about 10 feet. Clarity starts to decline after about 10 feet. Also, if there is not a clear line of site between the phone and the headset, clarity will be reduced. This seems to be the case with most BT headsets though.
  
  Comfort - This thing is incredibly small and lightweight. I wear the headset all day and barely notice that it's there. Also, this unit does not "flop" around on my ear. It fits very securely and I have a high level of confidence that it's not going to fall off!!!
  
  Volume - the volume is more than sufficient in all settings... quiet setting, in car with window down, in the airport, etc...
  
  Style - In my opinion, this is THE most stylish headset on the market.
  
  Connection - Call connection is very reliable and very quick. On outgoing calls, the headset is typically connected before the first ring and on incoming calls, the ringtone chimes in after about the second or third ring on my cell. It connects instantly after touching the call button.
  
  Setup - Pairing the unit was incredibly easy. The directions were spot on and after charging the unit (approximately two hours) I was connected in about 30 seconds. Extremely Easy!!!!
  
  Convenience - The Powerflip foldable mic is one of the most attractive features of this headset. It allows you to conserve battery life by "flipping" the mic to the off position when not in use. Flipping the mic outward turns the unit on and allows you to connect. Very "sexy" feature!!!
  
  In summary... I would definitely recommend the H700, especially at the price offered here at Amazon.
  
  Note: The only reason I did not rate this a five is because it advertises a 10 m (33 ft) range and this is absolutely not the case. However, I've found that this is falsely claimed on every bluetooth headset that I have tried. Therefore 4 is the highest rating that I can give... period...
  
  
  
  
• Poor range, but otherwise a great headset
  By A3I1BJIFFM4S21 on 2006-12-22
  This headset isn't perfect, but it is pretty good. When I lost this headset I bought the exact same one again, so I am pretty confident my comments are based on a normal version, and not one that had anything wrong with it. (Note: the phone I am using to pair with this headset is a Samsung A900.)
  
  First, the positives:
  
  HEADSET VOLUME: The volume is nice. I previously had a headset from Samsung (the Samsung WEP150) and the volume was never loud enough. When I would be driving in the car I would have to press the headset directly into my ear to get the sound level I needed. With the Motorola H700 I don't have that problem. The volume goes up enough that I don't have trouble unless the other person is speaking in a very low voice.
  
  SOUND QUALITY: It is excellent. I have never had a problem. With other models you might hear of "echo" problems, but with both this headset, and also with my old Samsung headset, I have never had a problem with any echos or hissing. (There can be distortion, but that is a range problem with Bluetooth, not sound quality.)
  
  DESIGN: The design is nice. The headset is pretty small, and when the boom microphone is folded in it is small enough to put into a shirt pocket. When in use it is still pretty small, and if it is your thing, it looks pretty futuristic and new fangled with the circular blinking blue light when you are taking a call. (By the way, if you don't want to draw attention to the headset with the "future look", in the instruction manual there is a description of the way to turn off the indicator light so that it is not flashing when you take a call. Since this light is very noticeable, if it bothers you, it is nice to know that you can disable it.)
  
  INDICATOR LIGHT: The indicator light is useful. I like how there are four different colors that the light can turn. When it is RED, you need to charge it. When it is ORANGE it is charging. When it is GREEN it has a lot of charge (or is fully charged). When it is PURPLE it is in "pairing mode". This is a lot more useful than the single light color of my older Bluetooth headset, as I don't have to guess what the blinking means: the color tells me a lot more easily.
  
  ON/OFF: The headset turns on and off really easily. It is much nicer than my old Samsung headset -which would only turn on by holding down the on button for 3 seconds. This caused me to scramble whenever the phone rang, and I would miss some of my calls. The Motorola is a breeze to turn on: you just flip the boom mike open and you don't have any delay. This is much nicer.
  
  PAIRING: This is one area where both the Samsung and the Motorala both do very well. With neither phone did I ever have a problem with pairing or re-pairing. Once paired, it was paired to stay. (I note that with several of the other brands on Amazon, loss of pairing can be pretty common.)
  
  FLEXIBILITY: You have a lot of flexibility with some of the more advanced functions of this phone. If you read the manual you can find out how to put people on mute (if you don't want them to hear you for a while), or on hold (if you want to take another call, or if you just don't want to take the call at that moment), or how to make a 3 way call. I haven't had to use these functions yet, but it is nice to know that I can. By the way, you also can reverse the phone and put it on your other ear -but you have to pull the plastic piece off to do it, and re-click it back on. Not a big deal, but not something you can do while driving.
  
  BATTERY TIME: I have had no problems. It holds a charge about a week if you are not using it. So, you don't need to charge it every night, but you probably should charge it if you take a long call.
  
  CHARGE TIME: It charges very quickly. I've had no issues.
  
  And now the negatives:
  
  COST: It is pricey. It should cost $20 less. Not a problem if the headset had no issues, but the range issue below annoys me more when I am paying so much for the headset.
  
  RANGE: Unlike my Samsung, which had wonderful Bluetooth range, and which never had any static, I find that the Motorola H700 has a VERY poor range. When using it in the car it is not a problem, but I cannot put the headset more than a couple of feet away without getting bad static. I have had two Motorolas of the same model (because I lost one) so I am pretty sure it is the design of the phone, and not a correctable error.
  
  In fact, I have found that I might as well hold the phone in my hand if I want to get a good signal with my headset. When I put it in my jacket pocket, I got too much static for the person on the other end to hear me (when I was walking). If it wasn't for this flaw, I would have given the phone 5 stars. However, for what I use the headset for, I can live with it. I usually leave the phone visible in the car so that I can see who is calling, and then with line of sight to my headset everything is fine. However, if this is not your thing, and you mostly like to use the headset outside of the car, and like to walk ten feet away from your phone, then you should look elsewhere.
  
  CONCLUSION: All in all, a good phone, and I am relatively happy with it. I would probably buy it again because the positives are many, and, though annoying, I can deal with the poor range.
  
  
• Check Motorola website before you buy
  By AZXWA2WX7I3Z9 on 2007-04-14
  I am pleased, so far, with my H700...it performs as advertised and has a
  decent range(I can stay connected from one end of the house to the other,through the walls). My voice sounds somewhat muffled(I tried it on my answering machine from another location), but it does from my regular cell phone too. Word of advice: Motorola puts out at least three versions of the 700, with suffix letters of A,B,C on earpiece "syn...A,B, or C". Each version is compatible with certain carriers more than the other carriers. Motorola's website, after some navigating, will tell you which model your carrier (i.e. Verizon, Unicel,etc) will be most compatible with. I suspect that some of the bad reviews may be attributable to having the wrong model. Hope this helps.
  
  
• Great size and usability, volume could be louder
  By AJSDFIP70SWAO on 2006-02-28
  I have two H700's and tried it on both a Motorola Razr V3 and a V600 for several weeks. This is a great device and its size and flip on-off feature is so convenient and unmatched by other Bluetooth headsets that I have used. The build and look are rated 5 for this product in my book. The only thing I wish it could be a bit better is its volume during driving condition. At home or in office, the volume is more than adequate. I have one Logitech headset that can turn up volume better than H700 but like many other BT headsets I have to press 4 seconds to turn it on.
  
  Combine with Razr (or V600) voice dial capability, I don't get to see my Razr phone as often. Phone just stays inside my pocket. For outgoing calls, I flip open H700, say a name, and get connected. When people call me, I take H700 out of my pocket, flip it open, put on my ear and it's connected (which gives a perfect timing to allow phone to connect with headset.) This process takes 5 seconds total typically. It's so convenient.
  
  I find this summary manual on Motorola web site which is very handy. http://www.motorola.com/mdirect/manuals/QG-H700_9499A88O.pdf
  
  
• Small and Cute BUT sound quality not as great...
  By A1QT7TD1K3STY5 on 2006-04-27
  I bought the Motorola H700, Motorola H500, and the Jabra JX-10 to see the differences. This is what I found:
  
  Jabra JX-10: sleek and cute design, small, costly, way less static than the Motorola H700, earpiece that sits inside ear is uncomfortable after talking about 45 minutes (I have small ears), headset doesn't flop around when I'm walking or bending over due to the earpiece that makes it stay put.
  
  Motorola H700: lighter, small, cute, more static than Jabra JX-10 (both close and far range but still within 10 feet), more comfortable for those who hate anything sitting in ear, not recommend for bigger/wide facial structure because the close/open call piece will be against your cheeks, headset flops around a little bit(way less than Motorola H500)but won't fall off even with my small ears.
  
  Motorola H500: wouldn't recommend after using the above devices, cheapest in price, only good if not too picky with sound quality and level comfort, overall it's decent.
  
  I also walked away from my palm 700 and close the door with both headsets (about 8 feet) and the Motorola H700 had static and the other person couldn't hear me well. The Jabra JX-10 had only a little static with the other person still being able to hear me.
  
  It really comes down to preferences and what is important to you when looking for a headset. I am going with the Motorola H700 ONLY because I prefer being comfortable over sound quality. If objects in the ear doesn't bother you, I would highly recommend the Jabra JX-10 instead. It's higher in price but way worth it. Keep in mind that I never liked the headsets they give you with new cel phones because they felt uncomfortable after talking more than 1 hour. Hope this helps!
  
  
• Easy to use, great sound
  By AZES66A9YP0MC on 2006-06-21
  I've had this for a couple weeks now, paired with my Motorola v330 (aka V551). Pairing it was a piece of cake, and it's one of those rare devices that just works.
  
  The interface is simple, only three buttons - two of which are volume. I use this driving as well as at home, and people are surprised it's a headset. Road noise doesn't seem to be a problem on either end. While some reviews mentioned wearers' voices are muffled due to the boom contacting the face, I have not found that to be an issue (and yes, the boom contacts my face)
  
  One great feature that's fairly rare among headsets which is included on the H700 is "mute", which can be accessed simply by hitting both volume buttons at once.
  
  It also has an "open to answer" feature... opening will automatically turn it on, connect to the phone, and answer the call. It takes a couple seconds to do so, which is perfect, since it takes a couple of seconds to get the thing on your ear.
  
  It's extremely lightweight, but has just enough of a presence to not be forgotten.
  
  I'd previously only tried an older HS series headset - this is light years ahead.
  
  
• Easy Connection + Universal Moto Charge=Winner!
  By A1US87X5YUEQ7A on 2006-07-16
  I purchased this bluetooth headset for two main reasons. First, it uses the same charger as both my Motorola Razr and RIM Blackberry 8700C. Secondly the device easily turns on and off each time you extend the microphone.
  
  I've used about 1/2 dozen other bluetooth headsets and this is one of my favorites.
  
  Here are my summarized pros and cons:
  
  PROS:
  
  -Uses the same charger as other Motorola RAZR phones
  -Open/Close microphone to turn headset on/off
  -Small, lightweight and easy to put on (one handed eve)
  
  CONS:
  
  -Only connects to one BT device at a time. I have both a RAZR and Blackberry that I carry with me everywhere. With these two devices I cannot have the H700 connect simultaneously (other Bluetooth products - notably the Plantronics) are able to connect simultaneously to two devices.
  
  I recommend this headset, and Amazon has the most competitive pricing available. Easily beating even the discount superstores where I'd seen this for 50% more.
  
  
• The difference... Why are the reviews so far apart?
  By A3KS1O4BHC2P73 on 2006-08-17
  The actual Bluetooth H700 is an amazing headset. However, it is very hard to tell what is real and what isn't. As soon as the H700 hit the market some jackass company (or several) started to make their own H700's.
  
  As long as the one you are buying is a genuine Motorola you should have no problems and a much further range than stated by most of these users. You should be able to walk up to 30 feet away from you phone with a real Moto. In addition there will be no echo, crackling, etc - even wind is "filtered" by this device!
  
  On the other hand, the "fake" H700's, are having many problems, some can even damage your phone! Just about all of these that were purchased are having problems with reception, distance, crackling, howling/whistling sound, etc etc etc. Working for a Cellular store I see this problem nearly everyday! Some are even ruining the phones, particularily the Razor - You see, when a bluetooth device loads onto your phone, it has its own software (drivers and such) built into the bluetooth hardware. The other device such as your phone, computer, etc dowloads this software from the bluetooth device. In many cases the software on the "fake" devices is not compatible or is designed to intentionally ruin the phone. This is not permanent damage, but the phone must be re-flashed causing all the data to be lost.
  
  My best advice is that 'you get what you pay for!!' Remember the H700 is a $120 headset, so if you are buying it for $29.99 there is something wrong there - cost on the unit is higher than that! How could someone sell something under cost and make a profit!? I highly suggest paying the $120 if you can afford it, but the going price for a genuine H700 online is appx $70-80, but even paying that amount you can never be sure, even the fakes are coming in the same packaging - sealed!
  
  Hope this helps clear things up!
  
  
• Wanted to love this but I can't. Not better than my old H850
  By A2FFKBDE9O3SWM on 2006-09-26
  I bought this and really was looking for an upgrade from my Motorola H850 bluetooth set. Here's the comparison:
  
  Pros:
  Small and fits great. Doesn't flop as much as my H850
  Louder. I really can hear easier with it.
  Pretty colors for various modes (charging, etc)
  Love the flip open design to power on/off
  Connects easily to my Samsung t509
  
  Cons:
  Static. I can't move as far away from the phone as with my H850 without getting static. I mean, literally, if it loses it's line of sight with the phone it will start to static. I tried this out walking around a corner and it started up.
  
  My friends can tell a difference when I swap them back and forth. They say that it sounds like I'm talking through a piece of cloth. Same phone call, I just turn off the H700 and put on the H800 and they say it's much clearer. I read here someone said it's b/c the hole for the speaker is against the cheek, but that was not the case for me. I made sure and it was not touching my face. Still sounded muffled according to friends.
  
  Overall, I will be returning this and keeping my H850. I love the design, but somehow, the reception is just really poor and the range has gotten worse.
  
  
• with Palm 700P results
  By A1I87LWCN2SLH7 on 2006-10-12
  It was easy to set up and is light to wear. I do not like that I quite often need to re-set it with my phone. Also there is a pause when you answer it. If my telephone rings I must wait about 3 to 4 seconds to say hello of the person calling will not hear it. This is my first bluetooth piece and I suppose all are the same, I do not yet know. Also when I am at my desk and I take my telephone off my waist the reception is scratchy and especially if the telephone in not placed on the dest on the same of me as this device. My personal findings are that I cannot travel more that 3 to 5 feet from it without terrible sound quality. I am not saying this is a bad product because i have nothing to compare with and I like it, but I suppose i was expecting more. I still would reccomend this item but I would in the same sentence reccomend that you test others at the same time side by side if you have such opportunity.
  
  
• WOW!
  By A1SC7QAXEP0SPY on 2005-12-11
  I am so glad I waited for this unit to arrive on the market.
  I am a past user of the HS810, HS820, HS850 and Jabra BT800, and the HS700 blows them all away. VERY fast connection time, VERY loud (significantly louder then all the aforementioned headsets, ultra compact, and voice quality is fantastic in botrh directions. Do not hesitate to get this unit, you will be very pleased. I am currently using 2 of them, one with an E815, and the other with a V710. I also tried it on a V3C RAZR, and it was perfect. Battery life seems very lengthly, and I have not had it run out on me yet. Simple UI, simplistic color scheme for identifying charging state and pairing. One-button operation for call pick-up, cancel, hold, re-dial, voice commands, etc. (This paired with V710 & E815 Motos).
  
  
• Great sound, works well; needs complete manual
  By A3DQ7HNVF7Z089 on 2006-02-25
  ...I have it paired with my RAZR V3 phone. Sound quality is excellent, both receiving and sending. It is loud enough that I can hear in my rather noisy car without a problem. No one I've talked to has complained about the sending sound quality at all--most didn't know I was using a headset. Pairing was simple and worked according to the instructions.
  
  The headset fits me well, doesn't have any problem with my glasses, isn't particularly noticable when I'm wearing it. The buttons are logical and work well.
  
  The charger is the same as the RAZR charger (same voltage/current and connector), so now I have two chargers that can be used with either device...and can charge the headset using the car charger I got with the RAZR. This is very handy! I think that the charger compatability should seal the deal for RAZR users--in my opinion, this is definitely the Bluetooth headset to get if you have a RAZR.
  
  The only negative is that the manual, like the manual for my RAZR phone, is imcomplete. For instance, although the container says that you can pair with up to eight devices, I could not figure out how to pair with additional devices, nor how to switch between devices. I wish Motorola would invest in the writing and production of proper manuals--or at least to make the full manual accessible on the web, if they don't want to clutter the manual for most people with features most folks won't use.
  
  Oh...and I'd also like to be able to wear the thing without having to put it in Standby mode...but given how little energy Standby mode uses, that's not a really big deal. Perhaps if Motorola made the microphone boom switch always switch the headset off, but not switch it on unless you press the big button, at least as an option.
  
  

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