Mike, does the Plantronics support A2DP and if so how is it? You should like the Oakleys, they also look pretty good when you wear them. If you're a noise canceling fan you should check out the boom quiet. http://www.theboom.com. Not small but they work well in really high noise applications including helicopters.:)
----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael May" <MikeMay@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "GPS-talkusers-freelists.org" <GPS-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 9:02 PM Subject: [gps-talkusers] new Bluetooth earphone
I am constantly searching for the ideal Bluetooth earphone primarily to use with my cell phone but also to use with other devices. I have 3 I have been using for the past 6 months which include the Motorola hs850, the Jawbone and the Plantronix 855. Compared to these three, I really like my newest unit, the Plantronix Discovery 925.This is an extremely light and thin earphone with noise cancelling for one ear. It fits inside the ear with this small flap that helps it fit inside your earlobe. The controls are simple to use and there are nice beeps for on/off and volume change.With some of these earphones, the synthesizer for one's screen reader is much quieter than the phone call. If you turn it up, then it is super loud when you disconnect from the earphone. This is not a problem with the 925. The volume is very consistent between modes.The noise cancelling is at least as good as the Jawbone. The audio level on the 925 goes higher than any of my other units.If you have a BT earphone in your pocket, how quickly can you put it in your ear and turn it on? The 925 is as fast as the Motorola 850. This is a key feature unless you keep the earphone on all the time.The price is $149, same as the Jawbone. I will next try the Oakley Orkr pronounced O rocker. I believe it is $250 for the pro version which has two earbuds connected to sun glasses. I understand they can be rocked out of the way so you can use either or both earbuds and you can have them out of the way of your ear canal if necessary. I'll let you know how they compare. I believe at least one person on this list has them.Mike Michael G. May CEO Sendero Group"The GPS company:" Sendero Featuring GPS on the mPower, PK and Voice Sense. Also distributing Trekker, Victor Stream, KNFB Mobile Reader, Talks,, Tiger embossers, Miniguide and ID MateCrashing Through by Robert Kurson available at http://www.CrashingThrough.comMikeMay@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx http://www.SenderoGroup.com 1-888-757-6810, Fax (530) 757-6830, Mobile (530) 304-0007 Sendero Group, LLC 1118 Maple Lane, Davis, CA 95616-1723, USA