I Love The Jawbone Icon Bluetooth Headset [Review]

Thanks Palah. I should see if I can get the 975 for review to compare. Will keep you posted

Ok… Mr Gadget… could you please drop your Icon headset into a soapy bucket of water and see if it still works? As would like a comparison as did that today with my 975 and it is not working , which is disapointing as dropped my Z9i into 3 different liquid traps (fell off sun visor and straight into cup holder when a drink was in) and it was working great until lost it … please post your results as may by an Icon if the 975 wont dry out…

… just ordered a Icon Thinker (silver) to replace 975 (lost in action) so be good to hear & feel what is the best (for me at least) know Mr G still has his Icon so maybe they are easier to keep .. time will tell until M1100 Savor lands in AU

Mr G …dont discount the savor as it looks bulky in pics but weighs the same as 975 which was lite 9gm (why kept losing):) and very comfortable to wear… only got the icon thinker because of price and to compare:)…shd be here soon (hope as using old itech and it is borderline at best)

Comparison of Icon vs Planatronics 975
Early days (Updated software – + 1 x 15 min+ phone call)

icon has better features I.e. on-off switch & command button (easier to press) 975 is better feeling as far as build qality & comfort.. 975 Voice quality is way ahead… icon sounds tinny in comparision but have not tried outside or feedback from callers … will use for a few more days until reach final verdict but so far a bit disapointed mainly because 975 was so natural and clear

Re the 975 on normal street, never had any complaints & have been able to hear others clearly, only let down was once while walking into strong wind. stopped & turned sideways was fine after that, have not tried icon in same situation but agree it could be better

… further take…

975: more ear friendly (use small ear loops) yet to find a comfortable setup on icon (take it out as soon as call ends)
Icon: activates voice command much better but takes longer as has to say, connecting….then a pause before MSVC activates but happy with so far.. 975 wld give too many errors which is strange as voice in /out was clear

975: sounded clearer & more natural…plus louder.. have needed to ask people to repeat on icon, never did that with 975. (even in street) People today commented about sound going in and out with Icon (had TP2 in pocket as normal, was washing car at time) but could hear a wavy noice on Icon (and no it did not get wet)

Icon: have to keep disconnecting AD2P as routes ALL sounds thru headset when activated (want to ‘hear’ my GPS thru TP2 as she sounds very mech thru icon) will send q to jawbone about this as very annoying

Icon: mytalk upgradable… good feature

Icon: Micro Usb connect ++

Prefer the 975 form factor, icon reminds of old z9i in design (which is not bad) but each to own :0)

All up have mixed feelings..if could combine the clarity/ear feel of 975 with performance in noisy environs (limited testing but like so far) of the Icon would have a top headset. The Voice alert/mytalk ‘candy’ are OK but would trade clarity & more natural sound as an everyday business tool… may change mind with more use but as of now …miss my 975… it was not flash but worked in areas valued, looking forward to Voyager pro+ or M1100

Reset & lady (voice prompts) seem clearer… while tech was quick to reply… said need to roll back but upon re-pair two check boxes appeared so ‘unselected’ stereo headset… all good on that front

Icon does not stay active when charging … Planatronics 975 did..
Icon reads out number of caller but if in pocket cannot hear… 975 would beep a tone & most times could hear a call coming in… so if some company could provide strenghts of each headset…a mighty headset it would be

I saw the jawbone on you tube and was very impressed by its look and technology, however on purchase and trial I was very disappointed by this items so called quality and performance.

The noise assassin is just the volume button that gives you 4 volume settings from low to high.

On the highest setting peoples voice sound synthesized and tinny because of the material and design, which causes the higher signal to vibrate through the mental, producing a distorted and irritated sound.

This caused me to hold the ear piece to try and reduce and stop the vibration in my ear so I could continue to understand what the person was saying to me through this Bluetooth device.

It was paired with my Nokia 97 and my phones volume was on its maximum setting, it seemed to work great in quiet areas but once in shopping centers, with general noise around me, people found it hard to hear or understand what I was saying.

I found this was the same issue in the car when the window was down, I believe the technology does help to reduce background noise, but unfortunately it is not yet advanced enough to maintain a sufficient conversation without hearing difficulties.

The comfort of the ear piece was ok, but had to be continually pressed back into place as it would move out when ever I was walking around, turning my head from side to side, and eating.

I would rate the device 10 out of 10 for its looks, but 5 out of 10 for its performance, I think any Bluetooth device would work well in quiet areas, but in a noisy environment this device did not perform to the standard as it was marketed promoted and advertised.

I would not recommend this device to friends; I would say try before you buy if that’s possible, or ask friends how there bluetooth devices have performed.

Thanks

Lee