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What are my BT headset options for Razr V3m?

Discussion in 'MOTOROLA' started by heycal, Oct 14, 2006.

  1. heycal

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    Just bought a Razr V3m from Verizon, but don't like the Bluetooth H500 handset I bought with it and want a different one. Can I buy just about any bluetooth headset on the market and have it work with this phone and carrier, or am I limited to a very few specific ones meant for Verizon/Razr users? (Just as I can't buy ANY phone I want as a Verizon subscriber, just the ones that work with Verizon service.)

    If I am indeed limited to certain headsets, does anyone know which ones I can choose from and/or can recommend some good ones? (I hate that the H-500 sometimes accidentally redials the last number called, and want a model that won't do this.)
     
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    Any BT headset will work... I like my Moto H700, but you may encounter the same redial problem...

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    Probably the ideal headset for me would be one that doesn't even have a redial feature, so I'm guaranteed never to accidentally activate it. Anybody know of one?
     
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    I think they all have that feature. I don't think I've ever seen one that didn't.
     
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    Okay. But there must at least be a few models whose design makes it very hard or impossible to accidentally re-dial, right? It seems a major design flaw to me that many other people besides me would object to -- I'm surprised this problem isn't on the front page of the New York Times! Maybe the ones with foldable boom/on-off switches would be better at preventing this problem? (Not my ideal type though.) I don't know...

    Have you had this accidental re-dial problem with any of your headsets? (I like to keep my headset either on my ear, or more of the time, in my shirt or pants pocket when I'm not using it, but leaving it powered on for quick access to making and receiving calls.)
     
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    I've never had a redial problem with my HS810. The ear shroud quit a couple of months after I go it but it's probably more comfy without it. Doesn't affect sound/function IMO.
     
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    Thanks for the suggestion, my fellow Westchester County Verizon Razr V3m user. (I live in Irvington.) I'll look into that model.

    Anyone else have any headset suggestions for models that won't accidentally redial?
     
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    I've had it happen on occasion with my HS820 while in my pocket, never with my H700 as when the boom is folded the unit is in a standby mode.

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    Maybe the 700 is the solution. I will check it out. Thanks.
     
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    I agree, I've never had a redial problem with either the 820 or the 700 motorola series. I, however, see your problem, when in your pocket you manage to hold the button which activates the headset and then in turn you hold the button via something in your pants pocket which then causes the model to redial. All headsets work by sendign a button depress signal to the phone, the redial is actually the phone saying ok the buttons been held long enough time to redial, afaik that is. The H700 would be a nice solution for you there, because when the boom is closed it is off. Best of luck with your search for a solution.
     
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    The 700 has the folded mic design, but from what I can tell, the 820 does not, which might make it more prone to accidental redialing like the H500 -- but you say you've never had a problem with that. Are there any headsets where you DID have a redial problem? (I wonder if I'm more prone to it than other people because of where and how I store my headset.)
     
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    If you are keeping it in your pocket then the H700 is the way to go, because it is in standby when the boom is folded.

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    No I didn't, and you're right the 820 is the old style non folding huge pos, the thing is I don't put a lot of things in my pockets, I have a external clip for my zippo and phone, when I did put the headset into my pocket it really didn't have much to bump into.
     
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    I wouldn't go as far as to say the the HS820 is a POS. I still think it is a fine, quality piece of equipment at an affordable price. That is why I ALWAYS use Motorola HS 820's when I need bluetooth circuit boards for my telephone creations such as my "Bluetooth Brick Phone" and my "Bluetooth Western Electric G3 Handset".

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    The board may be nice, but the headset is horrid, I had problems with mine, low sound quality and low volume. Furthermore in comparison to the h500 and 700 it's bulky, uses the original motorola charger which was a pita, and well it's not the most stylish shall we say it like that.
     
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    I've never had any problems with them, aside from once I purchased one with a bad battery, but I exchanged it with no problems. Mine get nice & loud, and I like that it does use the original Moto charger, it makes it the perfect match for my V551 when I use it. The circuit boards inside are nice, simple, and compact so when I convert other devices for use as BT accessories I never have any problems squeezing the circuits in. Best of all, I usually pay under $20 for them on Ebay so they are cheap enough for me to tear apart for the circuit boards.

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    Supposing I got a 700 headset, if I actually did want to use the last number re-dial feature, how exactly does one do that with the 700 with its folding mic design? (As mentioned, with the H500, you depress the call button for a couple of seconds and it redials.)
     
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    It is the same, press the button for about 2 seconds, but the headset does not work unless the boom is extended. You would fold the boom in before placing in your pocket, and extend it when you went to wear it.

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    With one correction, when the boom is flipped shut and you hold the button for 5 to 10 seconds solid it turns on discovery mode. No issue though.
     
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    So basically, with the 700, the only way to accidentally redial while the headset was in my pocket or wherever would be to 1) First inadvertantly unfold the boom, then 2) Inadvertantly press the button for 2 seconds. Thus, I would need to make two mistakes instead of just one mistake like with the 500 before I wound up accidentally calling someone? So obviously, an accidental redial would seem much less likely with the 700, huh?
     
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    You've got it.
     
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    Got it. Now, of the flip mic designs, which is better the 700 or 850?
     
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    The H700 is the newer model, is slightly smaller, and has noise cancellation circuits in it.

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    Thanks. I'll lean towards checking out that one first.
     
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