Thursday, October 2, 2008
Stick It In Your Ear...and Love It! A Review of The Helium Digital HD650 BT Headset
Posted by Don Tolson in "Smartphone Accessories" @ 12:00 PM
Product Category: Bluetooth Headset
Manufacturer: Helium Digital
Where to Buy: Helium Digital
Price: $39.99 CAD (Approx. $40 USD)
Specifications: Bluetooth v2.0; supports both Headset (HSP) and Handsfree (HFP) profiles; 9.5g (0.33 oz); 44mm (1.6in) * 19mm(0.75in) * 19mm(0.75in); 5 hours talk, 150 hours standby
Pros:
- Small, light, unobtrusive headset;
- Innovative, no-loop, earpiece which stays in your ear;
- Good quality audio;
- Great battery life.
Cons:
- Need charger stand to charge earpiece;
- Noise cancelling is not strong.
Summary:
The HD-650 Bluetooth headset is the latest addition to Helium Digital's product line, and you might (reasonably) be thinking, so what? What makes this headset different from all the rest? Well, this is the first one I've seen that's specifically designed without an earhook, and for me it's the first unit I've tested which is light, comfortable, works well and will actually stay in my ear for the whole day -- even while riding the bike home! In my search for the perfect headset, I may have reached Nirvana.
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