Aliph Jawbone 2 (black)

• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 212 reviews
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• 9 stars

  Great for iPhone!! One Complaint.

  by computergeek1971 on May 22, 2008

  Pros: Small; light; great sound quality; great fit

  Cons: Makes a crunchy noise when pushing the talk button

  Summary: I have owned 10 different Bluetooth headsets over the years. This is the best one I have used so far. I also owned the original jawbone headset, but this is ...

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  Summary: I have owned 10 different Bluetooth headsets over the years. This is the best one I have used so far. I also owned the original jawbone headset, but this is much improved.
  
  The original jawbone was horrible when outside with ANY wind. This one has improved wind noise with a dual microphone system. The original was also huge compared to this one and heavier.
  
  The worst thing about the original one was the earpiece. The only way I got the original jawbone to fit was by superglueing an "ear gel" on the headset and removing the hook. The Jawbone 2 fits perfect with the original earpiece. You don't even need to use the hook it fits so well and is so light.
  
  The sound is very loud on this headset. I keep the volume turned all the way down on most calls. People on the other end hear me very well even though I am a ?low talker?.
  
  The Jawbone 2 syncs up with the iPhone more quickly than the original or other headsets I have used. It also keeps a lock when near my radioactive microwave.
  
  I only have one complaint about the Jawbone 2. When you push the talk button (or anywhere near it) it makes a cheap crunchy sound. It is almost as if the top plastic piece is not properly attached. I just got off the phone with customer service at Jawbone and the representative advised me this is normal and it makes the same crunchy sound on his Jawbone 2. He advised it may get better over time, but I kinda doubt that. The original Jawbone had a clean precise click when you pushed the talk button while you are left uncertain if you pushed the button or not on the Jawbone 2.
  
  I ordered mine directly from Jawbone and it shipped out the same day. The packaging is very elaborate and over the top. I would rather get a plan white box and shave $10 off the cost. Happy bluetoothing!!

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  36 out of 37 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 8 stars

  Not perfect, but not even close to being as bad as the other reviews for this piece

  by kfitze on May 19, 2008

  Pros: Volume, Clarity, Style

  Cons: On/Off and Volume Toggle Switch, Price

  Summary: This is the first bluetooth I have had that dosen't make me sound like I am in a tunnel. It fits well in my ear and I have had ...

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  Summary: This is the first bluetooth I have had that dosen't make me sound like I am in a tunnel. It fits well in my ear and I have had no issues. Most can't even tell I am using a bluetooth device. Hell my wife even said it sounded clear, that says alot!! Don't understand what the other reviewers dislike so much. Nothings perfect, but I am very happy with mine!!

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  7 out of 8 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 9 stars

  GREAT Audio quality, soar earbud

  by Gluv4u2 on June 13, 2008

  Pros: The best noise cancelation feature in a bluetooth. When I drive with the windows down on the highway, people can barely tell (in most cases) that the window noise is there. Nice fit, beautiful look.

  Cons: Only problem I have is that the ear bud hurts my ear after about 20-30mins of usage.

  Summary: Overall this things rocks, its beautiful, small, easy to use. Nobody can tell im on a bluetooth. Nobody can tell the noise thats going on around me. The earbud is ...

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  Summary: Overall this things rocks, its beautiful, small, easy to use. Nobody can tell im on a bluetooth. Nobody can tell the noise thats going on around me. The earbud is the only flaw. The harder silicon bud isn't soft enough for my ears sensitivity. Some may say it doesn't hurt them at all, but it does hurt me after about 30mins. The only thing I would replace is the earbud with some kind of memory foam, or foam cushion. I'd recommend this to everyone.

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  6 out of 7 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 9 stars

  Impressive functions

  by TheeBadOne on June 18, 2008

  Pros: Small, light, great sound

  Cons: Need to tweak fit so "tube" is touching cheek.

  Summary: I think some of the low reviewers just don't know what they're doing with this headset. Noise Assassin is on by default, and you must wear it so ...

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  Summary: I think some of the low reviewers just don't know what they're doing with this headset. Noise Assassin is on by default, and you must wear it so the clear tube is touching your cheek. If you don't, the quality of the call will be terrible on the other end (they will have a hard time hearing you). When I used the attached ear piece I had a hard time keeping the tube in contact with my jaw. I switched ear buds, but nothing seemed to work, it kept losing contact with my cheek. Then I tried switching ear loops, and BINGO, it worked like a charm, tube in constant contact with my cheek and no problems. This thing is worth the attention, and $$$ it commands.

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  5 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 3 stars

  Great Idea, but lousy fit

  by guero62 on July 12, 2008

  Pros: Cuts out background noise well.

  Cons: Wont stay on, in or even around your ear.

  Summary: Ive had the Plantronics 655 which I have liked for the fact it fits in your ear without a hook and never falls out. The sound quality is great except ...

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  Summary: Ive had the Plantronics 655 which I have liked for the fact it fits in your ear without a hook and never falls out. The sound quality is great except sometimes when Im driving a noisey vehicle at work the other person cant hear me. In my car or anywhere else it works great. I was hoping that the Jawbone 2 would be the one that solved the one problem I was having, since it has all the military tested claims etc. It does work better when Im in a noisy vehicle. The person Im calling can hear me better. Other than that it fails when compared to the Plantronics. The fit is terrible! Makes it unusable. Unless you are sitting at a desk, not moving around at all, being perfectly still this earpiece is going to be flopping around on your ear, falling off or just irritating you. The sound quality is bad. You can hear the person calling very well and they can hear you very well but it is a very mechanical, tinny sound. You will not be able to recognize someone by their voice at all. You can completely understand them and hear them clearly, but its like talking to a computer generated voice. If Plantronics and Jawbone 2 could get together, Im sure between the two of them they could come up with the perfect headset.

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  4 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 4 stars

  Cool look, dissapointing sound

  by Triphop13 on May 25, 2008

  Pros: Style, outgoing call quality

  Cons: Fit, incoming call quality

  Summary: I just purchased my Jawbone 2 yesterday and I'm struggling with incoming call quality. It lacks bass range and sounds tinny. I appreciate the technology to make my voice ...

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  Summary: I just purchased my Jawbone 2 yesterday and I'm struggling with incoming call quality. It lacks bass range and sounds tinny. I appreciate the technology to make my voice more clear to people I'm speaking with, but equally as important to me to be able to hear what they are saying. Also, directions state the unit needs to touch my face to work properly, but I'm struggling to keep the sensor in contact with my cheek. I like the style, the ability to wear it without the ear loop and the fact that it is light weight. But, I expect more from a product that costs $129 (more than the cost of many phones!) and don't believe I've received value for the price. I'm giving it another week or so but anticipate I'll be taking it back and trying a different product with better incoming sound quality.

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  4 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 4 stars

  Love the concept, hate the piece

  by cdstrong on June 13, 2008

  Pros: Size and weight

  Cons: Sound quality, comfort, button layout

  Summary: I finally decided to bite the bullet and invest in what I thought was a high quality BT headset. I was excited that this would be "the one". Out of ...

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  Summary: I finally decided to bite the bullet and invest in what I thought was a high quality BT headset. I was excited that this would be "the one". Out of the impressive package I was pleased with the look, the size and the ease of pairing. Once I started using it though I was very disappointed.
  
  1st issue is comfort. Maybe it's my ear, but I could not comfortably wear this piece for more than an hour. My ear must be on the small size as I could never get it to fit properly no matter which gel I used. I always wanted to push it in and whenever I did that I would end of hanging up on the person I was talking to.
  
  2nd issue is sound quality. People I was talking to often complained about quality, skips and drops.
  
  3rd issue is listening sound quality. I've talked on a soup can and string and heard better quality. Everybody sounded tinny and distant. I couldn't find a volume level that worked.
  
  4th issue is stand by mode. If the headset wasn't used for some set amount of time it would go into a stand by mode that required me to turn it back on. This was more than a little frustrating when you are trying to answer a call.
  
  On a positive note though the headset paired with my Iphone without even blinking and I never really had an issue with that part.
  
  All in all I have to say that I was very disappointed in this head set. I really wanted it to work because I love the concept, but I ended up returning it to AT&T after 3 weeks of trying.

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  5 out of 7 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 3 stars

  Poor call and sound quality-not business grade

  by AVSTrip on May 20, 2008

  Pros: small and light weight

  Cons: ry poor sound quality on my end.

  Summary: I keep searching for a replacement for a wired headset and I was hoping that this was it. Unfortunately from the very first call people were complaining. Additionally the sound ...

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  Summary: I keep searching for a replacement for a wired headset and I was hoping that this was it. Unfortunately from the very first call people were complaining. Additionally the sound quality that I heard was also poor. I'm sticking with my wired headset with hopes that someone will someday have a good replacement. This may be acceptable for personal use, but not in a business environment

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  3 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 8 stars

  One of the best out there, though not perfect.

  by Bowen88 on August 25, 2008

  Pros: Good voice quality, even in windy conditions. Comfortable. Extra hooks, buds, and charger can be purchase separately. USB charging.

  Cons: Relatively expensive. 4hr talk time is barely okay. Really needs an extra volume button, while the other buttons could be more distinguished.

  Summary: Like most gadget loving Asians, I've gone through quite a few BT headsets and phones. And I'm still looking for the perfect one, which probably won't be ...

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  Summary: Like most gadget loving Asians, I've gone through quite a few BT headsets and phones. And I'm still looking for the perfect one, which probably won't be soon until BT improves it's stability. However, I have to say this new Jawbone 2 is pretty good. Most people only hear me now instead of the next table in Chinese restaurants (don't know why we talk so loudly?). Wind noise is down to a minimum (Plantronics 520 is still the best). It doesn't disconnect as often even when I'm using a Blackberry. The included extra ear buds and hooks are great for fine tuning a comfortable fit. And I like the fact I can purchase extras from Jawbone if need be. Try that with Samsung, LG, Sony Ericsson, or Moto. Although the charger is proprietary, it is USB chargeable and very small.
  
  Now I do really wish there were more buttons. Two buttons just makes it that much more difficult to do voice dialling and volume adjusting. This problem is not unique to Jawbone, but for the price of the headset I want those extra buttons. And I want more than 4 hours of talk time. I had a Sony Ericsson 710 (I think) which I squeezed over 12 hours of talk time, and it didn't seem that much heavier.
  
  A friend of mine had some quality issues with his Jawbone 2, but thus far mine have been trouble free. Either he got an early production model or I have been just lucky. I don't mind being lucky.

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  2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 2 stars

  Poor fit, poor sound.

  by rjames91 on July 9, 2008

  Pros: Looks nice.

  Cons: Can't keep this thing in my ear; terrible sound quality.

  Summary: This thing might fit in someone's ear, but not mine and not my wife's - not with any combination of earbuds/ear hooks. The sound was staticky unless ...

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  Summary: This thing might fit in someone's ear, but not mine and not my wife's - not with any combination of earbuds/ear hooks. The sound was staticky unless I held the phone a foot from the earpiece - that kind of defeats the purpose. People on the other end said my voice had an echo, sounded like I was in a well - that was with the noise canceling on or off.
  
  Finally, the talk button placement is worthless. I can't put it in my briefcase or pocket without it turning on and running down the battery. If I needed to adjust it in my ear - about every five seconds - there was a 50-50 chance I would hit the call button and hang up or redial unintentionally.
  
  This is, hands down, the worst headset I've ever attempted to use. A $20 Motorola has better sound. Thank goodness AT&T would take it back.

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  2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.

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