[gps-talkusers] Re: Aftershokz model 2 Bluez
- From: "George B" <gbmagoo@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 8 Jan 2014 06:01:54 -0800
Hi, I use mine traveling and using my iPhone and never had the issue of it
dropping out. I had it once or twice and all it took was a choose to not
recognize the device and then re pair and all is good. The bad news is I
have wore out the answer switch call switch on 2 pairs now.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:gps-talkusers-
> bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of ROBERT CARTER
> Sent: Wednesday, January 08, 2014 05:46
> To: gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [gps-talkusers] Re: Aftershokz model 2 Bluez
>
> Hi,
>
> I use the Aftershokz Bluez for several hours a day to listen to
> podcasts. I have never had the problem of them dropping out. I keep my
> iPhone 5s in my left pants pocket while using the Bluez.
>
> Robert Carter
>
>
> On Jan 8, 2014, at 5:15 AM, Dale Leavens <dleavens@xxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> > Alex,
> >
> > Seems to me your expectations can't be realized by this technology.
> While I haven't needed the bluetooth version I do have the wired set
> for my GPS system. The point is not so much private listening as it is
> to be able to hear while not blocking out ambient sounds. While I can't
> speak to the Bluetooth function I am pleased with the ability to have
> the GPS instructions audible while also being able to hear traffic,
> sound echoes and the other audible cues which add to mobility function.
> >
> > Privacy requires something very different.
> >
> > Cheers.
> >
> > Dale Leavens.
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alex Hall" <mehgcap@xxxxxxxxx>
> > To: <gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Wednesday, January 08, 2014 12:17 AM
> > Subject: [gps-talkusers] Re: Aftershokz model 2 Bluez
> >
> >
> >> As I said on Twitter, I recently got a first-gen pair and they are
> really not what I was hoping for. Noise bleeding is terrible,
> especially in a car or on the bus, and the connection drops if I put my
> phone in a pocket or even move my body the wrong way. I can wear them
> for hours and I like the theory, but they are not nearly as practical
> as the glowing reviews i've read would have led me to believe. As one
> person put it: "it's more like waring two little speakerphones on your
> head than using headphones", and that sums it up perfectly. At a decent
> volume for me to hear over an engine, everyone around me can clearly
> hear my entire phone conversation, or book, or whatever I'm listening
> to, which is *not* what any sort of headphones should do. Please keep
> us updated on your tests with the new units, as I hope I can swap these
> out for something that works better instead of having to return them
> and find something else. Thanks, and have fun at CES! You're so lucky
> to be able to
> go
> >> to that!
> >> On Jan 8, 2014, at 12:10 AM, Michael May <mikemay@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> wrote:
> >>
> >>> Here at CES in Las Vegas, I am pleased to test the new Aftershokz
> model.
> >>> There are a number of improvements.
> >>>
> >>> The electronics have been moved from the back of the headband to
> the sides
> >>> giving it a more balanced feel. The weight is the same but I find
> that it
> >>> squeezes my temples less and the sound is still good.
> >>>
> >>> The controls are on the right part of the band. There is no longer
> a button
> >>> on the right ear tip.
> >>>
> >>> The antenna has been moved forward so the unit does not drop out as
> much as
> >>> the previous model.
> >>>
> >>> There is better isolation so the sound linkage is much less.
> >>>
> >>> The sound is different but I haven't tried them in enough different
> >>> situations to know just how different. For phone calls and using
> Voiceover,
> >>> they are good.
> >>>
> >>> They expect to be shipping in March. I'll comment more after I have
> had time
> >>> to test thoroughly.
> >>>
> >>> Mike
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Michael May, CEO
> >>> Sendero Group, Davis California
> >>> Developers of accessible GPS
> >>> Sendero Phone: 888-757-6810, extension 101
> >>> Home Office: 530-757-6900
> >>> Email: MikeMay@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >>> Sendero web: http://www.senderogroup.com
> >>> General GPS web: http://www.AccessibleGPS.com
> >>> Mike May Personal: http://www.CrashingThrough.com
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
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> >>
> >> Have a great day,
> >> Alex (msg sent from Mac Mini)
> >> mehgcap@xxxxxxxxx
> >>
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