Re: New Aftershokz Bluez

Andy Baracco Mon, 05 Aug 2013 22:01:08 -0700

I know that this type of headset was first developed for the military, andhas been used by runners, joggers, etc.


Andy

-----Original Message-----From: Joseph FreeTech

Sent: Monday, August 05, 2013 9:49 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: New Aftershokz Bluez

Hi Andy,

Though I know the Windows world very well, I'm still somewhat new to all
this apple IOS stuff. :) While wearing these headphones, can one complete
various activities that require lots of vigorous movement such as moving
boxes around, sweeping, pushing and pulling heavy things, or navigating with
a light jog? I guess I'm asking if they stay in place. What about sweat?
Will sweat somehow make this headset difficult to stay in place? I don't
know if this is of any use to anyone else, so if I'm asking something I
shouldn't, someone please let me know.

Joseph

----- Original Message -----From: "Andy Baracco" <[email protected]>

To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 05, 2013 9:18 PM
Subject: Re: New Aftershokz Bluez

I bought them directly from Aftershokz in late March. Mike May had a special
where you got 40% off. Actually at that time, there were 3 such specials
going at almost the same time.  I received them in early April. Recently,
there was an issue where the right side audio got flaky. BTW, these were not
the talking ones.  I called Aftershokz and because they were still under
warranty, they told me to return them and they would replace them. The
replacements arrived last week, and they had the talking feature. I guess
these are the latest model. I don’t know if they have a trade up policy.

Andy

From: Esther Levegnale
Sent: Monday, August 05, 2013 9:06 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: New Aftershokz Bluez
Hi, Andy,

No, I didn't get the ones that have the talking feedback.  I sent for them
before I knew there was such a thing and now I'm regretting it because I'd
like the talking feature.  Where did you buy those?

The fact that my charger was almost hot rather concerns me and I think I
might call AT Giys tomorrow.  I really can't understand that.  I've charged
devices using this adaptor for at least two years and never had a problem
with it.

Thanks for your feedback and maybe I'll look into the talking ones.  I'd
appreciate it if you could tell me where you bought them.  Thanks.

Esther

Sent from Esther's Amazing iPhone!

On Aug 5, 2013, at 11:17 PM, "Andy Baracco" <[email protected]> wrote:

 I charge mine with a USB/AC charger that I got at Radio Shack. I do not
recall the charger being unusually hot. I am very impressed with the battery
life you get from this headset. Does yours have the talking feedback? I
charged mine several days ago, and she still says “battery high” when I shut
them off.

 Andy

 From: Esther Levegnale
 Sent: Monday, August 05, 2013 6:55 PM
 To: [email protected]
 Subject: Re: New Aftershokz Bluez
 Hi, Andy and List!

 I just received my new AfterShokz Bluez today and, as recommended, I
charged them.  I used a standard USB charger, which I use for a lot of
devices, and, also as recommended, I charged the earphones for three hours,
or just a little more.  When I went to unplug the headset, my charger was
very warm, which I thought was rather unusual..  The headset works
perfectly, however, but I was rather concerned about the warmth of my
charger.  It wasn't quite hot, but almost.  Is this normal?

 I would appreciate any comments or suggestions.  By the way, I purchased
them from AT  Guys and they are very reliable.

 Thanks much.

 Esther Levegnale

 Sent from Esther's Amazing iPhone!

 On Aug 5, 2013, at 9:36 PM, "Andy Baracco" <[email protected]> wrote:

   It is contoured to fit your head, but if it fits too loose, there is a
adjustable tension band that clips onto the sides that will give you a
tighter fit. I guess i have a wierd shaped head, because I need the band to
get a good fit. You want the transducers to sit tightly against the bones in
front of your ears to get the best fidelity, and to better protect against
audio leak, even though you will get some anyway.

   Andy

   From: Carol Pearson
   Sent: Monday, August 05, 2013 7:01 AM
   To: [email protected]
   Subject: Re: New Aftershokz Bluez
   If the Earpieces are in the front of your ears, how does that headset
stay on your head?

   Carol P
   Sent from my iPhone using BrailleTouch

   On 4 Aug 2013, at 03:42 AM, "Andy Baracco" <[email protected]> wrote:

     Yesterday I reported that i had to obtain a replacement set of
Aftershokz Bluez. Well, i guess they must have recently came out with a new
model, because these include some spoken output. When you first turn them
on, a female voice says “Power on’. When turning them on for the first time,
the voice says “Pairing”. When they connect to the iPhone, the voice says
"something like “Audio device connected”. When you turn them off, the voice
says, at least at present, “Battery high, power off."”. It is to be noted
that even when fully charged, in the iPhone status line, the phone reports
“Bluetooth battery 88%”. I think that this is perhaps an issue with the way
the iPhone reports on the bluetooth battery, and not with the Aftershokz.

     Andy
     I'm not wearing a diaper, so don't try to change me.