Plantronics Discovery 640 Bluetooth Headset

Plantronics Discovery 640 Bluetooth Headset

Strengths: Fantastic reception and volume, nice size, well-fitting, long battery life, many alternate components to ensure ear fit and recharging capabilities.

Weaknesses: None so far.

Summary: I really love this headset. I did a lot of research for a Bluetooth device after I was dissatisfied with the last one I purchased. I read the reviews on this device and was a little worried about the experience some people had with recharging. My device fits perfectly in the recharger and I don't have to tape it. I use my headset in the car and at home and the reception and volume is equally perfect no matter where I am. No one has complained about any echoes nor has anyone complained that they can't hear me. Pairing it with my Razr cell phone was easy. It is comfortable in my ear and I haven't needed the ear hoop. I haven't heard any crackling or static; reception is always clear. I have had no connection problems.

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Excellent Design and Size, Great Headset

Strengths: Eargels provide secure fit, very small and light

Weaknesses: Falls out of charging "holster" easily

Summary: A great headset. It's so light you don't even feel it. Excellent reception (finally). And the "ear stabilizer hook", as I read elsewhere, is really not necessary.

I just wish this, and other headsets, would ship with a decent holster. Frankly, it falls out of the holster (which is also the charger) too easily. Thus I have to use a 3rd party holster.

Additionally, as with most holsters, they don't have the proper clip to STAY securely on a belt. They need a hook canted in toward your body so it won't slip off the belt.

Honestly, only the Krusell Multidapt cases provide this sort of hook for me, so I took a 3rd party holster, removed the hook (not easy) and put a Multidapt adapter on it.

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Pure joy for this Treo 650 user

Strengths: Great sound quality, small, light weight, comfortable and secure fit w/o included earloop,

Weaknesses: OK battery life. Tends to crackle shortly after first low battery notification beep. Crackles badly when phone is on opposite side of my body from the headset.

Summary: Many of us have learned that finding a BT headset that meets our individual needs can result in premature hair loss. For me, sound quality takes top priority and the Discovery 640 delivers on my Treo 650. I talk while driving a lot and even though I drive in an SUV with a deep performance muffler in noisy traffic, the sound quality is great. Callers can't tell that I'm talking on a headset and they come in loud and clear on my end. Call handling options include answering and disconnecting calls.

The battery life is pretty good considering the size of the unit but could be better. I haven't tried charging the unit using the included and insanely cool AAA battery charging attachment to see if it makes a difference.

The included ultra cool storage case, holder clip/charger base, aforementioned AAA battery powered charging attachment, and AC adapter attachments are single malt scotch to go with the creme brulee. ;)

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The Next Best Thing in Bluetooth Technology

Strengths: Compact Size.

Weaknesses: Yet to Find One.

Summary: This cylinder-shaped headset is relatively small, measuring just 2 inches long and weighing 0.3 ounce. The compact size and the absence of a boom microphone make for a subtle style, and I love the simple silver-and-black color scheme. The headset slips on and off with ease and the fit feels secure.

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