Advantages: Very good sound reproduction, always set up ready for use. Disadvantages: Needs an external anrenna, plus fitting. Dated nowadays.
, (as are the phones is it made for) but the principle is brilliant, you have a phone holder that gives genuine handsfree operation, with sound that is virtually as good as a radio. Your own voice is picked up and transmitted with the same clarity. The holder itself is very good, if a little large by modern standards, it holds the phone safely and securely, whilst recharging the phone battery. There is no vibration, and the phone will not fly out of the holder at level crossings.
I do realise that a lot of bluetooth headsets are replacing this type of kit nowadays, and they are very clear, but these kits do have their merits. The speaker is mounted wherever you want it, and so the sound comes equally to both ears, unlike the bluetooth that goes in one ear only.
The microphone is equally good, being able to pick up sound of very good ...
Advantages: great volume Disadvantages: not both ears
Speakers are great and have along wire so doesnt fall out of eye. Great product i would recommend to anyone to buy this product if you want easy to use head phones and starter kit. I bought my product from a online shop as is much cheaper here if you wnated to buy. Works with all phones i have tried and recommend to anyone. Only thing is it isnt both ears which i prefer but a great product anyway, i understand from a friend you can get two ear ones but i didnt look good enough, but i found shop on ebay but be careful when buying. Recommend to buy from this website or a retail shop. Grea head phones love to pieces. ...
Advantages: Good sound quallity, nokia phone users already have a charger Disadvantages: Lacking in hands free controls
No volume control so you have to use the one on the phone (not handsfree friendly), uncomfortable in the ear, changeable covers act as ear clip which feels tacky and the sound quality isn't great.
On the plus side, uses the same charger as my mobile phone (the current uber small plug) so I do not have to carry two cargers with me everywhere.
Sound quality is reasonable, and when the volume on the phone is up, this unit handles the volume without distortion so handy in noisy enviroments.
Overall, not as good as my old Motorola headset which also had many more handsfree functions over this Nokia unit and was the same price.
My recommendation, look at the Motorola or Jabba sets ...
Product Information for "Belkin Gold Series Retractable Hands-Free Kit Headset" »
Headphones
Headphones Type
Headphone - monaural
Headphones Form Factor
Ear-bud
Headphones Technology
Dynamic
Connectivity Technology
Wired
Sound Output Mode
Mono
Manufacturer's product description
Offering the ultimate in portability, the Gold Series Retractable Hands-Free Kit eliminates the inconvenience of tangled wires. A swivel clip holds the phone in place and lets the earpiece retract for convenient, tangle-free storage. It's designed to keep your phone out of the way, yet handy, while you're on-the-go. The ratcheting function locks in the desired cord length and dynamic ClearTalk microphone ensures crystal-clear communication. A Belkin SoftHold earpiece provides comfortable fit while preventing EDS (Ear Duress Syndrome). Tabs are included to secure your phone to the base. The Belkin Retractable Hands-Free Kit combines the convenience of "tangle-free" portability and "hands-free" communication. The low-profile earpiece is designed to include the ClearTalk microphone for clear conversations in any environment. To use, simply pull and place the earpiece, and the cable will ratchet to your preference. Engage and hang up calls with the "one-touch" button integrated into the earpiece (on select phones which support this feature). Attach either of the GripTight tabs, and your phone can securely rotate in the belt clip. No more mess, or missed calls.
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