RE: Ben Bluetooth Speaker Ban

2014-07-26 Thread SSEric
Sent: Friday, July 25, 2014 8:59 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Ben Bluetooth Speaker Ban Rick, If you remember my post I said it's not loud and very hard to hear in high traffic areas not sitting at home. I do like it but when out walking I couldn't hear it unless I held it right up

RE: Ben Bluetooth Speaker Ban

2014-07-26 Thread Rick Alfaro
@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of SSEric Sent: Saturday, July 26, 2014 10:20 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Ben Bluetooth Speaker Ban I did find several other Bluetooth speaker watches by querying Amazon Bluetooth speaker watch I only looked at about a quarter of them, but they ranged from $30

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2014-07-26 Thread DJ
, July 25, 2014 8:59 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Ben Bluetooth Speaker Ban Rick, If you remember my post I said it's not loud and very hard to hear in high traffic areas not sitting at home. I do like it but when out walking I couldn't hear it unless I held it right up to my ear

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2014-07-26 Thread DJ
:38 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Ben Bluetooth Speaker Ban I did the same and found a ton of them including even some very nice Cassio watches. One advantage to the Bem Band seems to be the fact that it has spoken prompts for power on/off, and bluetooth pearing. It also has it's own

Re: Ben Bluetooth Speaker Ban

2014-07-26 Thread Brian Fischler
the latter. DJ -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Rick Alfaro Sent: Saturday, July 26, 2014 12:38 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Ben Bluetooth Speaker Ban I did the same and found a ton of them including

RE: Ben Bluetooth Speaker Ban

2014-07-26 Thread DJ
, July 26, 2014 3:09 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Ben Bluetooth Speaker Ban Try moving to a safer area if you can't hold your phone up without worrying about getting jacked. LOL. On Jul 26, 2014, at 2:32 PM, DJ grou...@gmail.com wrote: Does the talking caller ID speak the name

Re: Ben Bluetooth Speaker Ban

2014-07-26 Thread SSEric
To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Ben Bluetooth Speaker Ban Rick, If you remember my post I said it's not loud and very hard to hear in high traffic areas not sitting at home. I do like it but when out walking I couldn't hear it unless I held it right up to my ear. Glad you enjoy I enjoy

Re: Ben Bluetooth Speaker Ban

2014-07-26 Thread Brian Fischler
: Friday, July 25, 2014 8:59 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Ben Bluetooth Speaker Ban Rick, If you remember my post I said it's not loud and very hard to hear in high traffic areas not sitting at home. I do like it but when out walking I couldn't hear it unless I held it right up

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2014-07-26 Thread Rick Alfaro
@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Ben Bluetooth Speaker Ban Does the talking caller ID speak the name if the caller is in your contacts, or is it only able to speak the number? I'm guessing the latter. DJ -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com

RE: Ben Bluetooth Speaker Ban

2014-07-26 Thread Rick Alfaro
of volume. Best regards, Rick Alfaro -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of SSEric Sent: Saturday, July 26, 2014 3:39 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Ben Bluetooth Speaker Ban I was actually thinking of taking these off

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2014-07-25 Thread Rick Alfaro
. Best regards, Rick Alfaro -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of DJ Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2014 9:51 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Ben Bluetooth Speaker Ban Is the podcast regarding this speaker available

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2014-07-25 Thread Brian Fischler
PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Ben Bluetooth Speaker Ban I'll let you know if I have any issues with volume. It sounded pretty loud on David's podcasts but we don't know how it was recorded, things like microphone placement Etc. The volume seemed impressive on the podcasts

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2014-07-24 Thread Robin Christopherson
Brian No problem. Re Siri’s volume – it does seem quieter than audio and possibly than VO generally but not unduly so. Try upping the phone volume as Siri is talking as you say and that will make sure that it is as high as you can make it. Re waterproofness of the speaker band – no idea I’m

Re: Ben Bluetooth Speaker Ban

2014-07-24 Thread Brian Fischler
Hey Robin, Thanks. Enjoying it so far, and at least it survives guide dog licks as my guide dog had to lick the new shiny thing I was wearing. Ha. On Jul 24, 2014, at 7:48 AM, Robin Christopherson robin.christopher...@gmail.com wrote: Brian No problem. Re Siri's volume - it does seem

Re: Ben Bluetooth Speaker Ban

2014-07-24 Thread Brian Fischler
@googlegroups.com Subject: Ben Bluetooth Speaker Ban Hey, I wanted to see if anyone else had gotten the Ben Bluetooth Speaker Ban? After listening to another fabulous David Woodbridge podcast I had to get this thing, as it sounded like it would be fantastic with VoiceOver. I just got it, and it seems

RE: Ben Bluetooth Speaker Ban

2014-07-24 Thread Rick Alfaro
@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Ben Bluetooth Speaker Ban Here you go, would definitely recommend it but just an FYI I am not sure how well you will hear it if you are in a high traffic area or over construction as it isn't the loudest, but for $50 U.S. it is pretty great http://www.bemwireless.com

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2014-07-24 Thread Brian Fischler
@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Brian Fischler Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2014 2:29 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Ben Bluetooth Speaker Ban Here you go, would definitely recommend it but just an FYI I am not sure how well you will hear it if you are in a high traffic area or over

RE: Ben Bluetooth Speaker Ban

2014-07-24 Thread Rick Alfaro
@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Brian Fischler Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2014 6:53 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Ben Bluetooth Speaker Ban That's funny as over the weekend I couldn't find it on Amazon searching for it on the web and the app, strange. One thing I

RE: Ben Bluetooth Speaker Ban

2014-07-24 Thread DJ
@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Ben Bluetooth Speaker Ban I'll let you know if I have any issues with volume. It sounded pretty loud on David's podcasts but we don't know how it was recorded, things like microphone placement Etc. The volume seemed impressive on the podcasts. Best regards, Rick Alfaro

Ben Bluetooth Speaker Ban

2014-07-23 Thread Brian Fischler
Hey, I wanted to see if anyone else had gotten the Ben Bluetooth Speaker Ban? After listening to another fabulous David Woodbridge podcast I had to get this thing, as it sounded like it would be fantastic with VoiceOver. I just got it, and it seems pretty good so far, my only complaint is I

Ben Bluetooth Speaker Ban

2014-07-23 Thread Robin Christopherson
Brian You need to double click the middle button to launch Siri. Also my speaker has decent volume so make sure it’s up high on the phone and then the highest volume on the speaker will be good. Thanks – Robin. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list.

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2014-07-23 Thread Brian Fischler
Hey Robin, Thanks so much ah a double push launches Siri, I think I tried everything but that. Siri's volume is alway sso screwy on my phone, and I know you have to adjust it's volume while using it but still seems very low. One other thing that I haven't been able to find, and I assume it i

RE: Ben Bluetooth Speaker Ban

2014-07-23 Thread Rick Alfaro
Do you have a link for this speaker? Thanks. Best regards, Rick Alfaro -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Brian Fischler Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2014 1:40 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Ben Bluetooth Speaker Ban