LG HBS-1100 has multipoint support and was a deciding factor. It seemlessly transitions between laptop and phone screen readers. It's awesome not having to manually re-connect, mess with Bluetooth connection, and/or wires. It rest on my neck, so no need to store it, and the earbuds are retractable.
On Sat, Dec 31, 2016 at 3:56 PM Christopher Chaltain <[email protected]> wrote: > I haven't tried it yet, but the HBS810 does have multipoint support, so > yes you can pair it with two devices at the same time. > > On 31/12/16 13:46, M.Nelson wrote: > > One more question. Will it by any chance pair with two devices at the > > same time? > > Marie > > > > > > -----Original Message----- From: Christopher Chaltain > > Sent: Saturday, December 31, 2016 5:04 AM > > To: [email protected] > > Subject: Re: Bluetooth headsets > > > > I guess I actually have five buttons, since I wasn't counting the > > on/off button, but other than turning the headset on and off, this > > button doesn't do anything. I think the other difference is that the > > volume up/down and Fast forward/Rewind buttons are sliders, so I just > > consider each slider to be one button. For example, to mute a call I > > push the volume button in the up position and the FF/Rew button in the > > rewind position and hold for a second. When you release these buttons > > they pop back into the middle position. The manual calls these jots. I > > hope that makes sense. I don't think I did a good job of describing that! > > > > I assume their all plastic, but I suppose the thicker pieces in the > > front where the buttons are located and the ear buds retract into could > > be some kind of metal. They feel like a hard shiny plastic to me though. > > > > I should have mentioned, the lag is great. I've tried them on both my > > iPhone 5 and my Samsung S7, and I barely notice any lag at all, even > > using the on screen keyboard. > > > > I've found out that lag is a tricky business. My Aftershokx Bluez have > > no noticeable lag on my iPhone 4S, but they're barely usable on my > > Samsung S7. I'm guessing this may be because of the better performance > > of the S7 over my aging iPhone. Like I said, my LG HBS810's have very > > little lag on either phone. > > > > On 31/12/16 06:49, [email protected] wrote: > >> Christopher, aren't there 6 buttons on your HBS 810? I have the HBS > >> 700, and I have 6 buttons; the volume up and down buttons, the track > >> back and forward buttons, the pause/play button, and the Siri button. > >> I was also really astounded at all the functions I could perform with > >> my 700. Lol I need to make a little cheat sheet of where the buttons > >> are, and all the functions I can perform with the headset. > >> > >> Is the 810 plastic or metal? I was looking at the 1100 on Amazon > >> yesterday, and found out that it's made of some kind of metal. My 700 > >> is all plastic. Also, how's the lag on your 810? I have to test my 700 > >> again, since I haven't used it in quite a while, but I seem to > >> remember the lag not being too bad. > >> > >> > >> Thanks, > >> Ari > >> > >>> On Dec 31, 2016, at 4:03 AM, Christopher Chaltain > >>> <[email protected]> wrote: > >>> > >>> I got a pair of the HBS810 last week, and so far I'm impressed. I > >>> went with the HBS810 since I got a good deal, and I wanted to check > >>> out the form factor before plunking down more money on a later model > >>> in the upcoming years. As others have said, it does have audio > >>> prompts and multipoint support. Right now, I'm going through the > >>> manual, which I found on line in PDF, and I'm a bit daunted over all > >>> of the features that I can access with just four buttons. I like all > >>> of the features, but it kind of feels like I need to learn Morse code > >>> or something to get just four buttons to access all of those > >>> features! I can't speak to their longevity yet, but for now, I'd > >>> recommend them. > >>> > >>>> On 30/12/16 10:55, Chip Orange wrote: > >>>> I see they’ve changed their design in my most recent purchase (my > >>>> second > >>>> pair), and so I assume they are taking steps to keep improving the > >>>> longevity of the retracting mechanism. My most recent purchase does > >>>> “snap” the earbuds quickly back into the base, but rewinds them much > >>>> more slowly. > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> I believe the 10 suffix of the model number (such as the 910) > indicates > >>>> a design with an additional microphone was added to improve > transmitted > >>>> voice quality. > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> Despite my belief they are trying to improve the design, I do have to > >>>> acknowledge that anything with moving parts is more likely to break; > >>>> this is the price I am w2illing to pay for a headset that does all the > >>>> things this one does. > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> Good luck, > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> Chip > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> *From:*[email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] *On > >>>> Behalf Of *[email protected] > >>>> *Sent:* Friday, December 30, 2016 10:34 AM > >>>> *To:* [email protected] > >>>> *Subject:* Re: Bluetooth headsets > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> Does anyone know the differences between the HBS 910 and the HBS > >>>> 1110? I > >>>> have the HBS 700, and am thinking of upgrading. I'm a little worried > >>>> about the retractable cables, though. What if The mechanism stops > >>>> working? Can anyone who has one of these later model of HBS headsets > >>>> speak as to the longevity of the retractable cable mechanism holding > >>>> up? > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> Thanks, > >>>> > >>>> Ari > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> On Dec 29, 2016, at 7:51 AM, gs <[email protected] > >>>> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: > >>>> > >>>> I also highly recommend the HBS 1100. The utility of it is the most > >>>> desirable attribute. It’s not going to bowl you over with bass, but > >>>> it sounds ok. The ability to simply pull out one or both ear buds > >>>> whenever you need them is quite wonderful. The latency is ok; not > >>>> perfect. I have seen other blue tooth devices with less. However, > >>>> it’s not bad either. > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> I’m going to have to re-purchase it because someone lost mine. > Going > >>>> to check to see if there is possibly an updated version since I am > >>>> not certain when the 1100 was released. > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> *From:*[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> > >>>> [mailto:[email protected]] *On Behalf Of *Kevin Chao > >>>> *Sent:* Wednesday, December 28, 2016 3:26 PM > >>>> *To:* [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> > >>>> *Subject:* Re: Bluetooth headsets > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> I have and like the HBS-1100. Quality and latency are great! > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> On Wed, Dec 28, 2016 at 10:36 AM Kimberly > >>>> <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>> > >>>> wrote: > >>>> > >>>> Amazon has the 910 for $79 right now. > >>>> > >>>> Sent from Kimber's iPhone > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> On Dec 28, 2016, at 11:25 AM, Chip Orange < > [email protected] > >>>> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: > >>>> > >>>> Hi Michael, > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> I like the ones from LG which fit around your neck in a > >>>> loose horseshoe shape, but they rest on your shoulders. > You > >>>> pull either one or both earbuds out of the base unit (they > >>>> extend on wires) to use it, and when done you press a > button > >>>> and the wires automatically wind the earbuds back up into > >>>> the base unit. The base unit has buttons not only for > >>>> talking to Siri and making or disconnecting calls and > >>>> volume, but also for play/pause and fast forward/rewind of > >>>> played audio material (which often are not present). > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> The model I have is the LG HBS 900 but I believe someone > >>>> here said there’s now a 910 available (not sure of the > >>>> difference). They come in a variety of colors (mine is > >>>> silver gray). > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> One of their advantages is that when not in use, they are > >>>> very unobtrusive, so they can be worn in professional or > >>>> social environments and they don’t draw attention. > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> I have a notes file which describes where the buttons are > >>>> and what they do if you end up buying these, just drop me a > >>>> request at: > >>>> > >>>> [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> They run around $90 I believe. > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> Hth, > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> Chip > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> *From:*[email protected] > >>>> <mailto:[email protected]> > >>>> [mailto:[email protected]] *On Behalf Of *Michael > >>>> Maslo > >>>> *Sent:* Wednesday, December 28, 2016 10:03 AM > >>>> *To:* VIPhone Mailing List > >>>> *Subject:* Bluetooth headsets > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> Hi list, I was wondering what people think is the best > >>>> Bluetooth headset. Most I have tried have latency problems > >>>> while typing. I prefer two ear headset which either go in > >>>> the ear or sit on top of the ear. I do not like the jaw > >>>> bone. 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