Drop, charge, and lose the cordsSamsung WEP700
Manufacturer: Samsung Part number: AWEP700JBECXAR
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- Editors' review
- User reviews
- Specifications
- Manufacturer info
- Bottom Line:
- The Samsung WEP700 is a simple and compact Bluetooth headset with a comfortable fit and an affordable price point.
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CNET editors' review
Samsung WEP700 price range: $24.99 - $32.75
- Reviewed by: Nicole Lee
- Reviewed on: 05/28/2008
- Released on: 05/28/2008
The good: The Samsung WEP700 has a compact and sleek design plus automatic volume control, noise and echo cancellation, and a comfortable fit.
The bad: The Samsung WEP700 has tiny volume buttons and has occasional static sounds.
The bottom line: The Samsung WEP700 is a simple and compact Bluetooth headset with a comfortable fit and an affordable price point.
Though Samsung has been churning out affordable headsets lately, most of them have pretty run-of-the-mill features and so-so performance levels. The WEP 700, however, promises to be one of the few with actual noise and echo cancellation abilities as well as automatic volume control. It also has a sleek design that doesn't compromise on comfort and ease of use. The WEP 700 is not too expensive at only $89.99 retail.
The Samsung WEP 700 measures 1.81 inches long by 0.74 inch wide by 0.42 inch deep, which makes it a little bigger than most Samsung headsets, but not by much. The WEP 700 is smooth all around, with both the left and right sides tapering toward the mic to form a soft curve. The square multifunction button sits right smack dab on the front, while the volume keys sit on the left and right side. Though we found the multifunction button easy enough to press, we thought the two volume buttons to be a bit too tiny for our liking. Underneath the multifunction button is a small LED indicator light.
Flip the headset around and you'll find an earpiece with a rubberized ring cover, so that the earpiece fits just against the ear canal. There's also an optional ear hook for additional stability. The ear hook is flexible enough to be worn on either ear, and it's thin enough to accommodate eyeglasses. We found the overall fit to be very comfortable, and we like that the earpiece doesn't protrude too deeply in the ear. However, we would've liked to have seen different-size earpiece covers for better fit customization.
Features of the WEP700 are fairly basic; you get the typical answering, rejecting, and ending a call, last-number redial, voice command support, call mute, putting a call on hold, and transferring a call from the headset to the phone and vice versa.
We paired the WEP700 with the RIM BlackBerry Pearl successfully. By far, this has the best sound quality of all the other Samsung headsets. The WEP700 features two internal microphones that are built to reduce background noise, adjust volume automatically, and cancel out echoes. We have to admit that it works as described. Callers could hear us just fine whether we were in a car, a crowded restaurant, or a quiet office. However, we did get some heavy static sounds occasionally, and it doesn't completely block out strong winds. Also, we would've liked to have an option to turn off automatic volume control, just to save on battery life.
The WEP700 has a rated talk time of 6 hours and a rated standby time of 8.3 days.
User reviews
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This headset sucks!!!!
by ragdickie on October 2, 2009
Pros: looks good, it does not stay on and people just cant here you. The microphone is set to one side so if you are "right eared" the mic is not on the near side of the set. Linking is not impressive turned it on and two hrs later it finally linked!!!!
Cons: Not comfortable and doesn't transmit voice well...people could not understandnwhat you are saying.
Summary: Don't buy...pay more and get a REAL GOOD headset. If you are gonna do the bluetooth thing make it worth your while.
Summary: Don't buy...pay more and get a REAL GOOD headset. If you are gonna do the bluetooth thing make it worth your while.
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uner $30.00 at Frys.com
by 916Hooligan on August 20, 2009
Pros: sound quality, batery life, and it doesn't make you look like a cyborg =P
Cons: I have no cons to list.
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works very good
by joelfig on August 11, 2009
Pros: good sound ,fits good, good features
Cons: had to return first one
Summary: I had to return the first one the second one works great hard to beat for $30.00 has great standby time
Summary: I had to return the first one the second one works great hard to beat for $30.00 has great standby time
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This piece of trash is a WASTE OF MONEY!!!
by daddoopaul on August 1, 2009
Pros: I have NOTHING good to report about this thing.
Cons: 1. I get nothing but complaints from people I call, about the terrible sound quality.
2. The ear thingy broke just after I bought it.
3. It is hard to turn on and off.
4. The audio is bad within 2 feet of the phone.
5. Samsung support is a joke.Summary: The package makes all kinds of claims about how good the audio is, with automatic volume control and two microphones, to cancel out background noise. The package even has a ...
Summary: The package makes all kinds of claims about how good the audio is, with automatic volume control and two microphones, to cancel out background noise. The package even has a fancy sound byte built in, detailing the difference between a headset with and without their special circuitry. It is all a bunch of HOGWASH!
This thing is total garbage. My only regret is that I didn't return it to the store where I purchased it. If I could give it NEGATIVE stars, I would.
When I tried to call Samsung, the option tree went around in circles, returning me to the beginning, over and over. Samsung obviously doesn't care about QUALITY! I will not buy another Samsung product-EVER! -
Very good quality at geat price
by poobah_h on July 24, 2009
Pros: Sound quality is best of 3 BT headseats I have owned. The others were twice the price but half the sould quality. Not perfect, I do get some echo at times, but overall people can actually hear me.. what a concept with a Bluetooth.
Cons: It's not that confortable. I cannot keep it in my ear all day (but who the hell wants to keep one of these things in their ear all day) as it will irritate my ear after about 2-3hrs.
Summary: Hey, I can put away my wired headset!
Summary: Hey, I can put away my wired headset!
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Small, light Great Sound
Pros: Fits in my ear with or without ear-hook
Great noise canceling
Great Price ($25 at Frys)
Best I've foundCons: Could be a little more comfortable, moldable foam ear piece maybe...
A replacement ear piece would nice
I'd love a small carrying case for when it is in my pocketSummary: Great little headset!
Summary: Great little headset!
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Was not comfortable.
by bkshonohi on January 2, 2009
Pros: Very compact.
Cons: The volume was quite soft. It didn't work well with the Instinct.
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Was good but now USELESS
by bboan on December 23, 2008
Pros: Great sound, never had any problems connecting it to my treo with palm or win mobile os.
Cons: The rubber piece that hold it in the ear has come off (lost) and the ear hook has broken, guess what they don't have available as replacement parts? Neither is there an eta to get them in.
Summary: A good ear piece is now useless and samsung support SUX as bad as AOL.
Summary: A good ear piece is now useless and samsung support SUX as bad as AOL.
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Worth $29 !!!!!
by nishit_d on May 31, 2008
Pros: great sound quality, very comfortable to wear and light weight
Cons: Feels a bit to delicate!!!
Summary: great sound quality, I use it only while driving so for it was very important that it gave me good sound quality irrespective of where I place my handset. The ...
Summary: great sound quality, I use it only while driving so for it was very important that it gave me good sound quality irrespective of where I place my handset. The sound cancellation seems to be working well as calling parties admit that my voice comes pretty clear. Also It doesn't bother to wear it for a longer period of time as its pretty light and the ear piece is also pretty comfortable.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Samsung
- Part number: AWEP700JBECXAR
- Description: The Samsung WEP700 Bluetooth Headset is complete with a sleek and sophisticated design as well as the latest technology. The WEP700 delivers crisp and clear communications by canceling out background noise. With its dual microphone noise and echo canceling technology, the WEP700 provides the ability to communicate in any noise condition.
General
- Product Type Headset - Bluetooth 2.0
- Weight 0.2 oz
- Recommended Use Cellular phone
- Additional Features Echo cancellation, Noise canceling circuit
Headphones
- Headphones Type Headphone - Monaural
- Headphones Form Factor Over-the-ear
- Connectivity Technology Wireless - Bluetooth 2.0
Microphone
- Type Built-in
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Bluetooth
Power
- Battery Headset battery - Rechargeable
- Run Time (Up To) 6 hour(s)
- Standby Time 200 hour(s)
Manufacturer info
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- Website: http://www.samsungusa.com/
- Address:
105 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660 - Phone: 1-800-726-7864
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