Hi Cristobal, One last question. How do you turn the earpiece on and off? Is it a push button or a mechanical switch/slider of some sort? I wish it was already Bluetooth 4.2, but I haven't seen any headsets using it which of course doesn't mean they don't exist, just I haven't found them yet.
-----Original Message----- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Cristóbal Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2016 9:05 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: bluetooth headset recommendations Ah, I see. Yes, it does support play/pause. I wasn't familiar withthe the term. I just knew that I could do this. See from the website: Features and Specifications • Talk time: up to 6 hours and up to 16 hours with charge case • Standby time: up to 7 days • Smart Sensor technology • Multipoint technology • P2i nano-coating provides protection from moisture • Optional charge and storage case holds 10 extra hours of battery power • Touch-sensitive battery check for charge case shows both case and battery life • Headset can charge via Micro USB or charge case • Wideband audio support (HFP 1.6) • Headset battery meter for iPhone and iPad • Stream music, podcasts, GPS directions, and other audio • Smart call routing • Triple-microphone for wind and noise canceling • Caller ID using Phone Book Access Profile • Voice alerts and commands • Range: Up to 33 feet (10 meters) • NFC for easy pairing with Android phones • Bluetooth version 4.0 • Battery type: rechargeable non-replaceable lithium ion polymer • Weight: 9 grams • Charge time: 90 minutes for headset, 90 minutes for charge case • Bluetooth profiles: A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, PBAP, EDR http://www.plantronics.com/us/support/kb/detail.jsp?vfurl=/articles/en_US/Product_Information/Voyager-Edge-Product-Information®ion=us&c=All There are some things that bug me about it. Don't get me wrong, but all in all, I've found it to be the most complete single earpiece available. The call quality is very important since I have a home office. If you've got someone on the other end Whose aT-Mobile customer for example, the audio is like Facetime audio call quality. I tried the Jabra Supreme and ended up returning it. Too big for my taste and a hassle to put on quickly. I like the Edge, because the earhook is quick to put on and you can also twist the earhook facing downwards to act like a kickstand against yur cheek to offer more stability if you dont' want it around your ear all the time. If I'm at my desktop, I don't need to have it in and can have it off to the side, but if I need to take a call, I can slip it on super fast. I got it for something like $95 US around 10 months ago, but it looks to be down to $75 US now. Less if you don't want the little charging station. -----Original Message----- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Friday, April 15, 2016 8:43 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: bluetooth headset recommendations I like it a lot except that is on the larger side as far as earpieces are concerned. It folds and that I like because there is no on/off button, if you fold it it's off, if you unfold it it's on. If the phone rings and you unfold the headset it automatically turns itself on and picks up the call and it supports voice commands like "Answer" when the phone rings and I do find on that earpiece it works very reliably. One thing it does not support is Play/Pause unless they have updated it, I have had mine for about 2 years, but you can press and hold the talk button for a moment and it activates SIRI so I use it as a work-around and just tell SIRI to "Play" or "Pause". Voice quality is good and considering it's a bit larger it still is comfortable at least for me it is.. Regards, Sieghard -----Original Message----- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Casey Sent: Friday, April 15, 2016 8:36 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: bluetooth headset recommendations Hi I would like to ask. How do you like your Jabra supreme? I was thinking about purchasing one of these. Would you say that is A good idea? Or should I look for something else? What are your likes and dislikes about the supreme? On 4/15/2016 10:05 PM, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: > Hi Cristóbal and Keith, > > Thanks for the descriptions. I asked about whether it supports Play/Pause > because that is not controlled by the AD2P protocol. I used to have one of > the older Jawbone earpieces and currently have a Jabra Supreme, both support > AD2P but neither does Play/Pause when you press the main button which answers > and hangs up phone calls. > The protocol which allows for Play/Pause control is called AVRCP (Audio/Video > Remote Control Profile) and until not too long ago most single earpieces did > not have it whereas stereo Bluetooth headsets have had it for a long time. I > guess the manufacturers thought people don't listen to audio or music with > single earpieces or if they do then just things like instructions from GPS > units/apps and stuff like that. > Anyhow, I'll be in Vancouver in two weeks so hopefully I have time to go t a > Best Buy or other large store where they have them so I can check it out. It > definitely is an expensive option and I just spend $200 for a Plantronics > Backbeat Sense stereo Bluetooth headset which gets extremely good reviews for > Bluetooth headsets in that price range and it even gets better reviews than > some that cost $300 or $400. I'll get it on Monday and I'll probably post a > bit of a review once I have used it for a while. > > > Regards, > Sieghard > > -----Original Message----- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of > Kramlinger, Keith G., M.D. > Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2016 1:33 PM > To: 'viphone@googlegroups.com' <viphone@googlegroups.com> > Subject: RE: bluetooth headset recommendations > > Hi Sieghard, > > I recently recievd my Edge. Prior, I had been using a Voyager Legend Pro. > > I was expecting something the size of a key, but there are different size > keys. It's bigger than my apartment unit door key, and slightly longer than > our buildings front door key. It's closer to my wife's car key, but these > come in many shapes and sizes, I'm sure. > > It's shaped a bit like a smoking pipe. The bowl end is what goes in your ear, > and the stem of the mic is about the size and shape of the Allen wrenches > I'm used to for small to moderately sized Allen nuts. > > I use it without the ear hook, and it feels pretty solid, but I can > understand how one could lose it if out and about. It's very light and I > easily forget I'm wearing it. I don't use it when travelling about town, only > when stationary or working at home. I still use my Voyager Legend at times, I > am very comfortable with both. If the Edge falls out with the power on, you > can use the Plantronics Hub iPhone app to help you find it. I haven't done > this, but I imagine it a bit like the AppleWatch Ping my iPhone feature. > > Keith > > -----Original Message----- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of > Cristóbal > Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2016 2:22 PM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: RE: bluetooth headset recommendations > > It's an AD2P device so yes, you can stream sound through the earpiece. The > call button can play/pause and a press and hold brings up Siri. > I don't bother with the talking caller ID feature since VO already does > that. Nor do I use the handsfree answer/hold foption as I don't find it > reliable enough, but all that aside, it works well and has a very clear > sound. > And yes, it's small. This is one of the reasons why I liked it over the > Voyager Legend. The Legend felt like you had a piece of equipment on the side > of your face. The Edge is a simple earhook that you can slip on and off > quickly. > The stem of the Edge does stick out a bit. Again, it's in the shape of a > house key somewhat to give you an idea with the stem part being thin. > > -----Original Message----- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of > Sieghard Weitzel > Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2016 8:52 AM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: RE: bluetooth headset recommendations > > Does the Edge have a button to start/pause playback of audio? > I think I read it has a button to activate SIRI, but can you also confirm > that? It is quite small, isn't it? > > > -----Original Message----- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of > Cristóbal > Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2016 11:50 AM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: RE: bluetooth headset recommendations > > Mine just came with the earpiece which is the shape of a house key. Earhook, > different size earbuds, charging cable and little U shaped charger that you > insert the Edge into for a mobile charging solution. I have no clue what it > is you're describing unless you purchased some sort of bundle package? > > -----Original Message----- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of > Kramlinger, Keith G., M.D. > Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2016 11:11 AM > To: 'viphone@googlegroups.com' > Subject: RE: bluetooth headset recommendations > > I just got an Edge, and like it very much. It came with a small firehydrant > type thing that has 1 button and the top, and a pair of squeeze type buttons > on either side. I don't know what this piece is for. Can someone please > explain it to me? > > Thanks in advance, Keith > > -----Original Message----- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of > Cristóbal > Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2016 11:24 AM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: RE: bluetooth headset recommendations > > I use the Plantronics Voyager edge. It's got thre mics, a dedicated mute > button and is noise canceling. > I dont' like using stereo earphones if I'm out and about as I prefer to have > a better idea of what's going on around me. This is why i opt for a single > earpiece. > It goes for around $90 on Amazon. > > -----Original Message----- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of > Shaf > Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2016 3:29 AM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: bluetooth headset recommendations > > Can anybody recommend a good bluetooth earpiece which actually fits on your > ear and doesn't fall out? 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