For those using the Athena as a primary phone

[jeffharris]

I am not. But, in the event I want to, I just bought this, the LG Style-i bluetooth 'mini-handset"(see link below), and, it works very nicely with the Athena. It has good sound, and the dialpad works well, and is extremely convenient. As is the incoming caller ID. And it is light, thin, and clips to a pocket nicely. It pairs easily, and stayed paired even when the Athena went into hibernation mode. It's perfect for use with the Athena.

I suggest it, for the potential $50 one can find it for on E-Bay (like I did).

It really is a pretty useless device, for anything else except the Athena! For any other phone, it's, well, like getting your dog a dog.

http://reviews.cnet.com/LG_Style_i/4505-1_7-31826853.html?tag=viddet

[Pyrofer]

Yes, I was very tempted to get this, but I may as well carry a second phone...
Also, its like $45 post to UK, and i refuse to pay that. Its not really that expensive. I posted a repaired Universal back to the USA once for less than $20 in its box with all accessories!

I just ordered clip style bt headset with Stereo 3.5mm headphone jack. I listen to music a lot on the Athena and the style-i is no use for that.

I may still end up getting a Style-I if i can find one for a sensible price, it looks quite cool. Recently ive been answering the Athena on speakerphone with no BT headset. If you turn the volume down you can hold it to your ear like the older HTC phones. Only real problem is the giggles you get from surrounding people.

[jeffharris]

Well, the big advantage of the Style-i is the dial pad and caller ID. Makes for use like a real phone. And, it's tiny. Only con is there's no "+". You need to use 00 or 011, depending where you are to dial internaitonally.

[hdubli]

I like it..r u using it now...can u inform how easy is the dial function?
Also does the contact list can be accessed?If u can throw more light,it will b nice..

[jeffharris]

I like it..r u using it now...can u inform how easy is the dial function?
Also does the contact list can be accessed?If u can throw more light,it will b nice..

I am using it, just to try out, as I really have my Athena as mainly a 3g data device.

You cannot access ocntacts, but, you can do voice dial.

[miguelromerom]

where do you buy

thanks...

[inframan]

I just ordered clip style bt headset with Stereo 3.5mm headphone jack. I listen to music a lot on the Athena and the style-i is no use for that.

Which headset have you gone for. I'm thinking of ordering something similar for convenience. I'd appreciate hearing how you get on with yours.

[findus]

I'm using the Jabra BT8010 and it has really made my Ameo work like a real phone in that I can leave it in my bag/briefcase and just have the headset in my pocket which vibrates and tells me who's calling. I know loads of headsets do this, but it also has an extra earphone so you can listen to music as well. Genius!

[cayotte]

I'm using the Jabra BT8010 and it has really made my Ameo work like a real phone in that I can leave it in my bag/briefcase and just have the headset in my pocket which vibrates and tells me who's calling. I know loads of headsets do this, but it also has an extra earphone so you can listen to music as well. Genius!

Mee too using Jabra BT8010. Overall it's a good headset, the best perhaps. Only one minor thing is that it can't show contacts from my Dopod U1000. Just very annoying about that.

[wu5262]

Mee too using Jabra BT8010. Overall it's a good headset, the best perhaps. Only one minor thing is that it can't show contacts from my Dopod U1000. Just very annoying about that.

The good thing about Jabra BT8010 is it has external screen and also you listen to music with it. My suggestion is if you only want one headset to do all this and don't really mind the sound quality, then Jabra is your best choose.

For other people who care about sound quality and want to use their own headset to listen music, then iTech clip D is not a bad choice too, I am using it at the moment, it also has external LCD screen and it display contact name correctly, so when someone call, you actually see their name on the screen.

No doubt these are the two best option out there for Athena.

[jeffharris]

But,none of these others have a dial pad, for making a call,correct?

[RichardKAthena]

Yes, I was very tempted to get this, but I may as well carry a second phone...
Also, its like $45 post to UK, and i refuse to pay that. Its not really that expensive. I posted a repaired Universal back to the USA once for less than $20 in its box with all accessories!

The way I figured it was: Start price on most seems to be $34. BIN is $60-something.

$-£ is so good right now, I'll swallow the $45 shipping if I get it for the start price.

And that's exactly what happened, because so many are listed people think the same way.

So - £40. Shipped.

Find me a Bluetooth headset in the UK for £40 delivered to your door that does what the Style-i appears to do (I don't have mine yet, probably next week I'll get it or later this week!).

[tomchap]

I have one of the Style i handsets, it is a good little device. Makes whipping your phone out of your pocket a thing of the past!

Ive found that 99% of the time it pairs instantly. Also the voice commands work well too, for the lazy people out there! :)

The Style i works really well as a phone, you can either dial using the handset, or call a contact via the phone and it diverts through the handset.

I would say that the only annoying thing is remembering to take it everywhere along with my phone! (left it in my jacket pocket which i dont wear for work!) Oh well, not a major issue, just another piece of hardware to take with me.

Overall i'd say its a very good alternative for people wanting to use the phone side of the Ameo.

[RichardKAthena]

Got mine today! So - bought 4th May from the US, arrived 8th May signed-for delivery. That's pretty impressive. According to the receipt their actual postage costs are $24.80 for that service, so $20 - £10 - for eBay fees, time to pick and post the item (US Postal Service, if they use post offices then these usually involve a drive out and a wait, during business hours, even if they are using online payment/postage label printing facilities from eBay).

I don't think their postage charges are entirely unreasonable.

The device itself seems great - does exactly what I hoped it would do. Admittedly it's Yet Another Gadget to keep charged and try not to lose (I lost my original HBH-35 headset, and I was annoyed because it was really comfortable and reliable). I'll still use my BSH-100 headphones (or get better ones) for music and so forth, but this makes the Ameo totally useful as a phone - and given the rates T-Mobile give you for minutes, NOT using the Ameo as a phone is a bit of a waste!

[Pyrofer]

Well, I really would get the Style-I £40 isnt so bad, but I want stereo. I dont want to have two headsets. (style-I + stereo headset)

I ordered the iTech R35 clip headset. It has Media controls for volume/track skip/play pause as well as a 3.5mm headphone jack. This means I can use standard headphones as well as still get all the BT calling benefits. Im looking for a nice pair of minidisk headphones now (they have extra short leads) to use with it. Ill let you know how I get on with it when it arrives.

I have the Plantronics Pulsar 590A headset, this is amazing. It has to be the best headset solution ive come across so far. The sound is great and it works for calls so well. Swapping between calls and music is easy and the buttons work without having to fiddle for ages. I would be using this every day if it wasnt for the fact that the charger socket has broken and I cant get them to charge :( The addition of a Bluetooth transmitter for my iPod makes it so usefull. I can even plug the transmitter into my PSP/DS etc and game while still able to take calls.

I bought a cheap I-Wing stereo headset from Maplin UK for £30. This works well, is very compact and apart from reasonably poor bass (not unexpected) its an ok solution. Easily pocketable and not too obtrusive when left around the neck.

I rate the Plantronics as the best ive used, but not entirely practicle for all day at work due to the size and the fact you look like a DJ with them round your neck.

[jlingo]

The good thing about Jabra BT8010 is it has external screen and also you listen to music with it. My suggestion is if you only want one headset to do all this and don't really mind the sound quality, then Jabra is your best choose.

For other people who care about sound quality and want to use their own headset to listen music, then iTech clip D is not a bad choice too, I am using it at the moment, it also has external LCD screen and it display contact name correctly, so when someone call, you actually see their name on the screen.

No doubt these are the two best option out there for Athena.

Jabra BT8010 sounds very good to my ears for music listening. it's surprisingly quite Euphonic and unexpected.

[cayotte]

Jabra BT8010 sounds very good to my ears for music listening. it's surprisingly quite Euphonic and unexpected.

One of the most important feature of BT8010 is that it can vibrate. Really a perfect match when used with Athena.

[wu5262]

Jabra BT8010 sounds very good to my ears for music listening. it's surprisingly quite Euphonic and unexpected.

it all depends on how much degree of music listening you want to go, personally, i care very much for the music listening experience, anything wireless sounds bad in my ear, and yes i can notice the different easily. This all depends on different people.

However i do agree that Jabra BT8010 is a good BT headset, btw, have you guys manage to show Name ID on the screen now?

[jlingo]

it all depends on how much degree of music listening you want to go, personally, i care very much for the music listening experience, anything wireless sounds bad in my ear, and yes i can notice the different easily. This all depends on different people.

However i do agree that Jabra BT8010 is a good BT headset, btw, have you guys manage to show Name ID on the screen now?

Haha of course you can't compare with your ACS earphones. I paired them with supermacro and resulting in astounding sound quality ever.

No I haven't managed to show Name ID on the screen.

[wu5262]

Haha of course you can't compare with your ACS earphones. I paired them with supermacro and resulting in astounding sound quality ever.

No I haven't managed to show Name ID on the screen.

wow, another thing we have in common, i pair my ACS with Super Macro LE :)
nice little amp.

btw, since you are using your amp on Athena, do you mind telling me what cable you use to connect them? I am having problems with my old cable, it doesn't lock inside the Athena jack that well

[di2307]

I got Style I handset today. The black one! I am very impressed. Nice and works great. I belive it is the best headset I ever had.
Looks like it has some problems though:
1. screen is not bright enough for outside
2. easy to miss call - short and quiet ring
3. external wired headsets (I tried 4 of them) sound bad with it

This accessory turns x7500 into a real phone! :)

[Deiota]

Hello!
I also bought the black version of it! Is it really from LG? Or just fake?
The sound doesnt seem good at all! People talk a lot about noise on conversations and it keeps unpairing and saying out of range!
Is this normal??
Best regards
Deiota

[dbrotzen]

Well, I really would get the Style-I £40 isnt so bad, but I want stereo. I dont want to have two headsets. (style-I + stereo headset)

I ordered the iTech R35 clip headset. It has Media controls for volume/track skip/play pause as well as a 3.5mm headphone jack. This means I can use standard headphones as well as still get all the BT calling benefits. Im looking for a nice pair of minidisk headphones now (they have extra short leads) to use with it. Ill let you know how I get on with it when it arrives.

I have the Plantronics Pulsar 590A headset, this is amazing. It has to be the best headset solution ive come across so far. The sound is great and it works for calls so well. Swapping between calls and music is easy and the buttons work without having to fiddle for ages. I would be using this every day if it wasnt for the fact that the charger socket has broken and I cant get them to charge :( The addition of a Bluetooth transmitter for my iPod makes it so usefull. I can even plug the transmitter into my PSP/DS etc and game while still able to take calls.

I bought a cheap I-Wing stereo headset from Maplin UK for £30. This works well, is very compact and apart from reasonably poor bass (not unexpected) its an ok solution. Easily pocketable and not too obtrusive when left around the neck.

I rate the Plantronics as the best ive used, but not entirely practicle for all day at work due to the size and the fact you look like a DJ with them round your neck.

Did you get your Plantronics 590A to work via BT connection to your Athena? I'd really appreciate your reply. Thanks.

[cuba3377]

i think the best stereo head set is the motorola motorokr. its stereo very good quality headset. the sound quality is better than some of my regular headsets. also the battery life is unbeliveably good. its water resistant and its ahead of the bluetooth market game. u can control volume up/down. next track/prev track. answer calls , redial, and u can pause and play music. it retails for 100usd, but if u go on ebay you can buy on auction easily for 30usd. the fact is, this bluetooth headset is a must for music.

[ollli3d]

after reading all this and me being a fan of man toys, I must find it and check it out, but, has anyone tried the HAMA stereo BT set, superb sound, never ever lock ups or connection issues, long battery life and a quick button menu to make, switch and receive calls, best of all, the sound quality and wmplayer navigation, the auto switch back to phone on incoming etc ...
though, I found it in only 1 store, tried many other incl jabra, which I gave to my woman, she enjoyed it more :)

[Janis]

Or does the iLady look like something that belongs in the bathroom?

http://www.itechdynamic.com/en/products_spec.asp?cid=1&pid=01140

[Martincyborg@gmail.com]

:D indeed so

[Rick76]

I am using the Tritton TRI-BH102, which is similar to the iTech clip. It has a good "blue on black" OLED display which is readable in any light and minimizes battery drain. The whole "body" of the unit is black and in the form of the letter 'U', which slides over your pocket, jacket or inbetween the buttons on a shirt.

There is an "ON-OFF" slider on the back and one "CONTROL" button on the front along with a "VOLUME" rocker switch. The display is completely dark unless you are activating something or a call comes in (no blinking lights at all). The mic is on the top or rounded part of the 'U' beside the 3.5mm plug.

It comes with one mono earbud on a 16" wire and a stereo ear bud set, one bud is 16" and the other is about 28". It sounds best with my Sony MDXL71's though and the only drawbacks are no vibration and only number display (no name).

You can find more info here:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16875156001