Using a BT mobile as a handset for the JasJar

[gooroo]

I really don't like the BT headsets yet, still prefer holding a mobile to my ear but the Jasjar is a little big to use with comfort as a phone.

Has anyone thought about using one of these tiny mobiles with BT as a handset paired to the Jasjar? Can this be done.

I would like to holster or belt my jasjar and just drop a normal moby into my pocket???

Also anyone made a bluetooth handset instead of headset, like a mobile but just works as a BT handset?

Regards

[numanoids]

I doubt it could be done with handsets at present as the bluetooth specification requires services to be available and for headsets, this is the handsfree/headset profile.

Current handsets look for this to be available on devices to allow audio to go to them, however the current handsets will probably only offer network access, dialup networking, file transfer and possibly a serial port to the jasjar

Interesting concept though, having a handset as a bluetooth headset and something I'd probably be quite interested in seeing developed myself!

[jah]

er..this sound very odd to me - but then again I only use my Exec as a PDA at the moment.

Anyway, have a look at this as an option (I have ordered one but I know the Universal does not support all the functions yet): http://www.tekkeon.com/site/products-ez3000-specs.php

With the SE P910 you can load the Contacts database onto the headset!

[roshi]

I've just bought an O2 XDA Exec and has exactly the same thought, but could not get it to work.

It depends on the bluetooth "profiles" supported by the mini-handset. I tried it with my previous Sony Ericsson phone (can't remember the model number, but it's about 2 yrs old) and I could only use the handset as a modem (i.e. not much use). You might have better luck with newer handsets, but I would not rely on any mobile phone shop being able to tell you which incoming profiles the handset supports.

Note that there are likely to be problems with caller-display on the handset as the exec only appears to send the incoming number (not the contact name) to the BT device.

If you're set on this approach, I would suggest trying it on any handset you propose using. I can't see that it's worth spending money on this solution though - you may be better off with a phone and a separate PDA.

In order to get a small handset for day to day phone use, I ended up (yesterday) buying a Sony Ericsson HBH660 headset for £50. It has a small caller number display and the voice recognition system (on the exec) seems to work well for making regular calls. I keep it in my pocket and put the exec in my coat/jacket.

Good luck

[hollinshead]

er..this sound very odd to me - but then again I only use my Exec as a PDA at the moment.

Anyway, have a look at this as an option (I have ordered one but I know the Universal does not support all the functions yet): http://www.tekkeon.com/site/products-ez3000-specs.php

With the SE P910 you can load the Contacts database onto the headset!

That looks right funky! Where did you buy it from?

[jah]

@hollinshead

I contacted the ebay seller for this: http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Tekkeon-Digital-Wireless-Bluetooth-Headset-RAZR-V3_W0QQitemZ5831416280QQcategoryZ15040QQssPageName ZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I paid via PayPal. Should get delivery today or Monday next week.

Or you can buy it from Tekkeon's own online store at their web site (but becareful with import duty etc).

[hollinshead]

Thanks, I think I'll wait for some UK sellers to get some, and stick to my BT800 for now.

[veletron]

Hi

I badgered some headset manufacturers last year to make the following:

Bluetooth device with handsfree profile (client), included within a *tiny* mobile phone case together with a screen and a keypad, as well as the usual bluetooth headset electronics.

Make it tiny, and trendy - perhaps from brushed aluminium and I reckon such a device would do well. It would have more room inside than a mobile phone case so the battery could be large, and offer perhaps a month of use between charges. It should also charge directly via Mini USB socket and not require any docking stations etc which need lugging about.

Would anyone else here buy such a device, if it were priced at premium headset prices? £50-60 perhaps?

I want it cause holding a universal to your ear causes arm ache! and using a traditional bluetooth headset in a shopping centre make you look like a nob!

Does the headset 1.2 handsfree profile even support a bluetooth headset device with a keyboard?

Nigel

[francorg]

Hi

I badgered some headset manufacturers last year to make the following:

Bluetooth device with handsfree profile (client), included within a *tiny* mobile phone case together with a screen and a keypad, as well as the usual bluetooth headset electronics.

Make it tiny, and trendy - perhaps from brushed aluminium and I reckon such a device would do well. It would have more room inside than a mobile phone case so the battery could be large, and offer perhaps a month of use between charges. It should also charge directly via Mini USB socket and not require any docking stations etc which need lugging about.

Would anyone else here buy such a device, if it were priced at premium headset prices? £50-60 perhaps?

I want it cause holding a universal to your ear causes arm ache! and using a traditional bluetooth headset in a shopping centre make you look like a nob!

Does the headset 1.2 handsfree profile even support a bluetooth headset device with a keyboard?

Nigel

I will buy one no doubt!!
Let me know if you find it somewhere.
The max price should be 50£ = 80€

[gooroo]

I am supprised there isn't such a device already, a blue tooth handset for skype VoIP is whats required and is probably in the pipeline already, but yes I would buy one.

[gooroo]

I am supprised there isn't such a device already, a blue tooth handset for skype VoIP is whats required and is probably in the pipeline already, but yes I would buy one.

[veletron]

Well, I had a reply from Jabra saying that they passed email onto their product development lot.

Prob going to require more than one email tho, so badger away.

No reply from the others as yet.

Nigel

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