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Manufacturer: AliphCom Part number: CNETERA
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- Bottom Line:
- The Aliph Jawbone Era knocks it out of the park with high-end features, amazing audio quality, and innovative design.
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CNET editors' review
Jawbone Era Headset (Midnight) price range: $79.54
- Reviewed by: Nicole Lee
- Reviewed on: 01/19/2011
The good: The Aliph Jawbone Era has a unique and attractive design, with updated features that include caller ID by name, a built-in accelerometer, and HD-quality audio.
The bad: The Aliph Jawbone Era doesn't have a dedicated volume rocker, and the way it fits the ear is not as easy and comfortable as we would like.
The bottom line: The Aliph Jawbone Era knocks it out of the park with high-end features, amazing audio quality, and innovative design.
User reviews
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bluetooth connection very poor.
by dwainewaine on July 5, 2011
Pros: get stereo sound
Cons: hurt your ear
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The features are enticing but fail to deliver.
by ordainedmister on June 20, 2011
Pros: Like any of the other top of the line pieces, it was nice to listen to music, youtube, and pretty much all apps through it. It has a nice selection of fitting accessories and a little protective pouch. You can program up to 20 contacts in it's app that
Cons: Well to begin with, the button up at the top was very flimsy and jiggled around. I don't know if mine was defective, but I asked the guy at the AT&T store when I purchased it and he said it was normal. This made a rattling sound when I walked. Next
Summary: Overall it was just a dissapointing unit. I had the BlueAnt Q1 before this Jawbone, and it's sound quality was far better. The Jawbone's construction I questioned straight ...
Summary: Overall it was just a dissapointing unit. I had the BlueAnt Q1 before this Jawbone, and it's sound quality was far better. The Jawbone's construction I questioned straight out of the box. It's sound quality was probably the most dissapointing part of it, but it's controls truly lacked too. The app wasn't anything special, and I returned it after one week for the Sound ID 510. My first impressions of the Sound ID already far surpass that of the Jawbone ERA. I'll soon write a review on that after a week or so of use.
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Great design; good performance; poor comfort
by frienzy01 on April 3, 2011
Pros: The Jawbone Era is a very good headset on performance, feature set, and design.
Cons: The headset is uncomfortable to wear for long periods of time (1hr+); callers sometime complain of echos and noises, despite having noise assassin feature on.
Summary: I have always had jawbone headsets; every model to date so far. The feature set; functionality and design of the headset are very difficult to pass up and beat. I ...
Summary: I have always had jawbone headsets; every model to date so far. The feature set; functionality and design of the headset are very difficult to pass up and beat. I like more practical options like the battery meter icon; that you can check the status of the headset in standby mode by tapping the multi-function button; and the audio streaming. The accelerometer functions come in handy when in awkward positions/wearing certain head gear and need to answer a call. I am more than a bit disappointed in the comfort level, I almost always have to remove it from my ear after every call; and the headset doesn't remain in the set position in your ear which defeats the noise-assassin function. Jawbone headsets have always been my first choice but if you desire a great headset for call quality; design, ease of use; don't need audio streaming; and don't want to be reminded you have it on get the Plantronics Discovery 975.
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Still sounds tinny and robotic.
by MitchellVII on March 23, 2011
Pros: Small, light, well build, feature-packed, loud clear sound.
Cons: Outgoing voice calls are tinny and robotic on the receiving end. The only way to avoid this if you wish to use bluetooth is to get a headset with a boom mic, period. While I would recommend this for a person on the go, I would not recommend it for someo
Summary: If your goal is for people being able to hear you and recognize what you are saying as a known language, then this is the headset for you. The sound ...
Summary: If your goal is for people being able to hear you and recognize what you are saying as a known language, then this is the headset for you. The sound on the receiving end is loud and clear. However, if you want to sound as if you are using a headset with a boom mic or talking directly into the phone, forget it. It's funny that my phone is an Android because I sounded a bit like an android on this headset. The person on the receiving end will be quite aware that you are on a bluetooth headset.
If you are looking for an all day headset where you clients won't feel you are on a speaker phone, get a headset with a boom mic. There is simply no substitute for that. If you are a road warrior and voice quality isn't important, get this. -
Very good product, but still needs additional features!
by DWR839 on March 10, 2011
Pros: Finally, a bluetooth earpiece that provides the sound quality as advertised. The device is also very light and comfortable to wear. Nice style too!
Cons: No voice recognition features; no automatic updating with my directory stored on my phone. Have to manually generate a caller-ID directory via the web-app!
Summary: My wife bought me this device to replace a lost Blue Ant Q2, which I thought worked pretty good. After using this device for a couple of days, I am ...
Summary: My wife bought me this device to replace a lost Blue Ant Q2, which I thought worked pretty good. After using this device for a couple of days, I am greatly impressed by the sound quality (in both directions) that it provides. Calls are crystal clear. My wife says that it sounds like I'm talking directly into the phone handset. Absolutely no background noise is heard.
The A2DP sound quality is quite good as well. My Q2 also had this feature, but the sound quality is even better with the ERA.
I also love the comfortable fit. I like that Aliph widen the bottom-front to make the device sit light and comfortably against my cheek, keeping the voice activity sensor consistently engaged as I speak. (Also own the Jawbone I & II, and this is a design flaw with both.)
In summary, this a very good bluetooth earpiece; however, voice recognition and automatic phonebook updating would make it an awesome bluetooth earpiece! -
Best one yet!!!
by afsoler on February 23, 2011
Pros: Looks great, sounds great!
Cons: Needs a smarter case for ease of access when the phone rings
Summary: Love it! An iconic headset
Summary: Love it! An iconic headset
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Jawbone gets it right
by assante337 on January 26, 2011
Pros: I like al the functions of the headset.
Cons: Wish it had a physical up and down button for volume.
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Era with Iphone 4
by mouvementopposition on September 2, 2011
Pros: the look is good
Cons: he can't ear me when i talked
Summary: I have a trouble with my Jawbone Era 2011 when i talk he can't ear me because the sound is jerky.
I very dissapointed about my jawbone and it ...Summary: I have a trouble with my Jawbone Era 2011 when i talk he can't ear me because the sound is jerky.
I very dissapointed about my jawbone and it is the last one i buy.
A many person on their forum have a trouble with this earphones for the same trouble and the company don't release a fix at all user for this trouble and he continue to sell the Era in the store.
For the future buyer with a Iphone 4 i say DON'T BUY IT....1 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Best BT earpiece ever
by khoopes on November 29, 2011
Pros: Very comfortable to wear
Best noise reduction (people can't even tell when I'm driving 75 MPH down the road!)
Love the battery meter on my iPhone 4S
Excellent sound quality when listening to podcasts
Even works in a hot saunaCons: None - can't think of any.
Summary: Don't waste your time or money on any other BT headset!
Summary: Don't waste your time or money on any other BT headset!
0 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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JawBone really messed up with this one.
by mattbeeger on November 23, 2011
Pros: Looks nice.
Streaming Music seems to be the only thing that works properly - even than there is a lot of scratching/popping noise.Cons: Mic has extreme issues.
Doesnt want to pair at times
The List goes on...Summary: I'm now on my 4th JawBone ERA Headset - yes that's right... 4th! (all exchanged) and the problems do not stop.
I have 2 phones I've paired ...Summary: I'm now on my 4th JawBone ERA Headset - yes that's right... 4th! (all exchanged) and the problems do not stop.
I have 2 phones I've paired with it. An iPhone 4S and a VTECH LS6245. Either pairing has several issues. Since I'm on the phone most of the day for my work this has been a real pain.
Feedback I'm hearing from the end:
"It sounds like your under water"
"Are you on speaker phone?"
"Why are you so far away"
"Your voice gets louder and quieter"
"Why does it keep scratching"
"Is that a VoIP phone your on"
Get my point??
Ive tried to reset it, exchange it, and nothing seems to work. I read that JawBone was a great Brand. They really went Backwards with the ERA.
I just bought a BlueANT Q2. Hopefully this time I get a working headset.
Sorry JawBone - But the product is hopeless...0 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: AliphCom
- Part number: CNETERA
- Description: The world's most advanced headset includes NoiseAssasin 3.0, HD Audio, motion controls, and updates via MYTALK. Jawbone ERA is a Bluetooth headset equipped with military-grade NoiseAssasin 3.0, Jawbone's noise and wind canceling technology. Originally developed for use by tank commanders and helicopter pilots, NoiseAssassin 3.0 eliminates background noise better than any other headset. It also auto-adjusts inbound call volume and intelligibility to your environment. Whether you're at a noisy ball game or on the road, you'll always hear and be heard.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Product Type Headset - Bluetooth 2.1 EDR
- Width 0.6 in
- Depth 2 in
- Height 0.9 in
- Weight 0.4 oz
- Additional Features On/off switch,
Motion sensor,
Voice caller ID,
Multipoint technology,
NoiseAssassin technology,
Accelerometer,
Wind Noise Reduction,
Automatic Volume Control (AVC) Headphones
- Headphones Type Headset - Monaural
- Connectivity Technology Wireless - Bluetooth 2.1 EDR
- Bluetooth Profiles Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP),
Hands Free Profile (HFP),
Headset Profile (HSP) - Active Noise Canceling Yes
Microphone
- Type Built-in
- Microphone Operation Mode Mono
Wireless Link
- Transmission Range 33 ft
Connections
- Connector Type USB
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included USB cable - External
- Included Accessories 3 ear tips,
Earloop,
4 earbuds,
Carrying case - Compliant Standards WEEE,
FCC Part 15,
EN55022 Class B,
EN 60950,
RoHS,
UL Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
- Battery Headset battery - Rechargeable - Lithium polymer
- Run Time (Up To) 5.5 hour(s)
- Standby Time 240 hour(s)
Product series
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Jawbone Era Headset (Midnight)
Manufacturer: AliphCom
Specs: Headphone - Monaural,
Headset,
In-ear (with over-the-ear mount),
0.4 oz,
On/off switch,
Motion sensor,
Voice caller ID,
Multipoint technology,
NoiseAssassin technology,
Accelerometer,
Wind Noise Reduction,
Automatic Volume Control (AVC) -
Manufacturer: AliphCom
Specs: Headphone - Monaural,
Headset,
In-ear (with over-the-ear mount),
0.4 oz,
On/off switch,
Motion sensor,
Voice caller ID,
Multipoint technology,
NoiseAssassin technology,
Accelerometer,
Wind Noise Reduction,
Automatic Volume Control (AVC) -
Jawbone Era Headset (Silver Lining)
Manufacturer: AliphCom
Specs: Headphone - Monaural,
Headset,
In-ear (with over-the-ear mount),
0.4 oz,
On/off switch,
Motion sensor,
Voice caller ID,
Multipoint technology,
NoiseAssassin technology,
Accelerometer,
Wind Noise Reduction,
Automatic Volume Control (AVC) -
Jawbone Era Bluetooth Headset (Smokescreen)
Manufacturer: AliphCom
Specs: Headphone - Monaural,
Headset,
In-ear (with over-the-ear mount),
0.4 oz,
On/off switch,
Motion sensor,
Voice caller ID,
Multipoint technology,
NoiseAssassin technology,
Accelerometer,
Wind Noise Reduction,
Automatic Volume Control (AVC)
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:AliphCom
- Address:
8000 Marina Boulevard, Brisbane, CA 94005 - Phone: 1-866-529-2663
- Email: info@aliph.com
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