Working Bluetooth Headset and OZ O2 XDA II

[bigmac72]

I had huge problems with the Plantronics M3000 and a Motorola HS801 headset. Neither worked very well.

My dealer mentioned that their distributor put out a list which showed which headsets work with which PDA's and phones. The above are listed as NOT compatible with the XDA.

So I purchased a Hello II which is tiny, comfortable and looks cool. But it also works with the XDA II which is the best reason to get one. You can get more info from http://www.hello2.com.tw .

Or for the full details go here http://www.hello2.com.tw/04_download/file1.htm

[busterkat]

It doesn't say anywhere on the site that it is compatible with the XDA II--?

:?:

[bigmac72]

I can't comment about what is or isn't on their site but I've done my best to put it through it's paces today. It seems to be working fine with my Aussie XDAII so far. The distributor said it would. I will post a better review in a week or so.

I installed BT Tools and I get some different but not necessarily better functionality. Its good but I guess you have make up our mind as to with or without BT Tools.

Either way all you Aussies with 1.66 ROM this seems to work well so far. I got mine in Perth WA from Communications Plus. Ask for Tracy or Darryl. Darryl and his business partner also use the XDA II extensively and pair up with the Hello 2 headset.

[busterkat]

How does it handle wind noise?

[bigmac72]

Now that's a good question. If its a noticeable breeze then its not good bu neither was the M3000 on my old Panasonic X70 phone either. And the M3000 is supposed to have this cool noise cancelling feature if you believe their blurb.

But in a light breeze it appears to perform well.

[bigmac72]

I've been using it now for a hole week and can report that it appears to work very well. Some points to consider: -

Charges in less than 2 hours

Very intuitive buttons

Very lightweight and comfortable to wear for hours

Long talk and stand-by time

Works well with BT Tools

Not great in the wind (alas, albeit perhaps only a small issue)

Small enough to lose easily or forget which pocket you put it in

Otherwise a great purchase considering the dramas I was having. Until I got this headset I thought that none of the BT headsets were going to work.