BT is so bad on the 700P That I...

**mariog7** · 09/08/2006, 06:40 PM

Couldn't take it anyore! Every headset I tried either wasn't loud enough, pooor sound quality or dropped connection, so I went back to a standard wired Jabra headset. Battery lasts longer, PERFECTt sound quality, and no more dropped connections! A cord is a small price to pay.

**t2gungho** · 09/08/2006, 06:46 PM

That sucks. I'd be afraid to use the jack all the time.

**kenjancef#WN** · 09/08/2006, 07:36 PM

Originally Posted by mariog7

Couldn't take it anyore! Every headset I tried either wasn't loud enough, pooor sound quality or dropped connection, so I went back to a standard wired Jabra headset. Battery lasts longer, PERFECTt sound quality, and no more dropped connections! A cord is a small price to pay.

Unfortunately, that's true for me too, except I tried a Scala 500 and a SE HBH-662, and even though the sound quality was good, I can't take the Bluetooth dropping all the time for no reason. I have the standard Jabra wired headset too.... only bad thing is that the cord was wrapped up for so long that I can't get it straight!! I think I lost half the length of it! LOL

Ken

**Palm tree** · 09/08/2006, 08:54 PM

Try the Jabra JX-10. I've been through several headsets and this one has *never* failed. Odd, isn't it?

**bcaslis** · 09/08/2006, 09:08 PM

I agree that bluetooth needs a fix. I don't use a headset that much (there is bluetooth built into my car) but I got the JX-10 and it works well. I've had the problem once or twice of making a call and the audio going to the Treo instead of the headset, but a soft reset fixes the problem.

**TurboTiger** · 09/08/2006, 09:15 PM

I'm using the Basic Treo BT headset ($49 from Treo Central Store).
Works well for me. No problem with maintaining connections and sound quality is fine.

I turned off the BT on my Treo and had a difficult time getting it to pair again.(So now I never turn off BT.)

Other issue is that it takes longer than I epxected to reconnect once you go out of range then back in range.

Uses the same charger as the Treo. So you end up with two chargers-one that came with the Treo and one that comes with the BT headset.

**dcpmark** · 09/08/2006, 09:22 PM

I've had the EXACT same experience as bcaslis.....the JX-10 with the Jabra EarGels also works very well for me, and a couple of times in the last few months the audio went to the Treo instead of the JX-10. Not a huge deal for me. I've got nothing to compare it to as it was my first BT headset.....

**Keefer Lucas** · 09/08/2006, 10:18 PM

I prefer a corded headset to a BT one. Sometimes I think its funny, the bluetooth wrap that gets laid at the feet of Palm and the Treo. I own a number of BT devices and they all have the capacity to be a pain in the ***. Sometimes they work, sometimes they don't. It seems to be th nature of the bluetoothed beast...

**franklane** · 09/08/2006, 10:35 PM

I'm just so disgusted with the support palm has failed to provide. Not one comment from them on this problem. I too have reverted back to a corded headset. It would help if Palm would at least acknowledge the problem and tell us they are working on it but nothing. Well I think this lack of support will eventually catch up to them. I'm not saying I wouldn't buy another Palm product but I would think twice before dropping a few hundred bucks for one of their phones again.

**michelle** · 09/09/2006, 11:27 AM

same goes for me, i just use the stock corded headset. when i'm in the car, i don't have time to fuss around with settings and wait for BT to pair up or respond. with the corded headset, i just plug and go.

**ggward** · 09/09/2006, 12:05 PM

I have the same problem with mine. I switched to the standard headset after using a basic Treo bluetooth headset on my 650 for a year. The catalyst for me was the constant pairing I have to do with the 700p just to use the headset. I can't say it is the phone because I use Palm GPS bluetooth receiver and TomTom 5 with no issues whatsoever. The GPS connects rapidly and stays connected. The card disconnect on the otherhand...............

**nptski** · 09/09/2006, 01:32 PM

I was so hopeful BT would be better on the 700P than my 650 and it probably is a bit but the battery (extended) is not up to the task. I use 5-6,000 min/mo and + email and some organizer stuff and BT just drains the battery dry. I have to leave it on all day if it is to be of any value unless I just use it to drive. Frankly, it is easier to just connect my $5.00 wired Jabra and know it is not going to interrupt a call or worry about pairing and connecting. I will use the BT for GPS however, but that is in a powered mode in the car.

**ljj8503** · 09/09/2006, 02:20 PM

I too recommend the jabra jx-10, never dropped calls or disconnected from bluetooth.......never. before this headset all the other ones I tried failed me and gave me all the problems prviously mentioned; jabra 250, jabra 500, and the scala 500. When I got the jx-10 it was like a breeze of fresh air, bluetooth was finally working the way it's supposed to. I can turn bluetooth off/on and not worry about the headset staying connected, sound quality is very good(the scala 500 had the best sound quality/clarity, but that's it), is awakened almost immediately when initiated by a call, and never lost pairing in any instance period, and i've had it for a couple of months now, this headset will make you an automatic member of the "worry free" club, highly recommended.

**hcmci06#IM** · 09/09/2006, 02:39 PM

On the subject of headsets, does anyone have experience with UmeVoice "the boom"?

**whodean** · 09/09/2006, 04:31 PM

I recently purchased a Jabra JX-10, and it really works perfectly. The only problem is when used with the ear gels the sucker is so tiny I lost it once and had to buy a new one!

**camplivingston** · 09/10/2006, 09:04 AM

well....after reading this thread i nervously went to the vzw store and purchased my 6th bluetooth headset after having returned the other 5 for the disconnect issue...after seeing the 5 people in this thread who had success with the jabra jx10 i decided to go for it.....guess what....it works!!!!!!!!!!!!...has not disconnected once yet in 2 days of use!!!!!!!!!!! i think this is the one!!!..anyone not have success with the jabra jx10? i know its expensive but bluetooth was one of the things i wanted coming from my trusty 600 and now i finally got it!! thanks to those who posted!!! lets spread the word...the jx10 is the answer to your 700p bluuetooth headset woes!!!!!!!!

**boxwave** · 09/10/2006, 03:36 PM

Originally Posted by mariog7

Couldn't take it anyore! Every headset I tried either wasn't loud enough, pooor sound quality or dropped connection, so I went back to a standard wired Jabra headset. Battery lasts longer, PERFECTt sound quality, and no more dropped connections! A cord is a small price to pay.

I think someone was ranting about this same topic the other day.

note: I haven't found a jabra headset I've been genuinely pleased with. Compromise seems to be king.

**ckrueger03** · 09/11/2006, 09:13 AM

Originally Posted by newtech

On the subject of headsets, does anyone have experience with UmeVoice "the boom"?

I've use "the boom" for almost a year now, loved it so much I bought one for my wife. Went back to an old headset and found the boom to have a much better mic and earpiece.

**HandyDJs.com** · 09/11/2006, 11:48 AM

Been using a Motorola H300 headset...Highly recommend for use with Treo 700p! They're on sale now for $30 after rebate at CompUSA. Nearly a week standby and up to 30 hours talktime!

**ksmith80209** · 09/11/2006, 12:22 PM

Originally Posted by newtech

On the subject of headsets, does anyone have experience with UmeVoice "the boom"?

The Boom rocks! I can sit in a noisy airport or in front of a booming stereo and no one can tell a thing. If you need a great headset (wired) for business - i highly recommend it!

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