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New Jawbone Bluetooth Headset

Wednesday May 14, 2008 9:46 pm PDT by Arnold Kim

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Aliph introduced a new version of its Jawbone bluetooth headset today. The new version replaces the original Jawbone and promises a smaller, lighter design with upgraded noise-canceling technology. A PCMag review notes the impressive noise canceling technology, which was notably better than the first generation Jawbone:

In a series of calls plus 15 voicemail tests, the New Jawbone sounded full-bodied, warm, and detailedand, with the noise canceling circuitry engaged, there was no background noise whatsoever.

Incoming audio performance was described as "crisp and articulate, if a bit tinny."

The new Jawbone retails for $129, but their corporate website has not yet been updated to reflect the new device as of this writing.

Engadget had previously posted photos comparing the old and new Jawbones:

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kjs862
Posted: 53 months ago
I been thinking about a blue tooth headset, but the ear plugs that came with the iPhone work just fine; plus you get better battery life my way. :)
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overanalyzer
Posted: 53 months ago
Wow, that's a big improvement in size. I always thought the Jawbone looked a bit bulky and square. They've definitely trimmed it down notably.
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Bye Bye Baby
Posted: 53 months ago
I just returned my apple bluetooth headset. Didn't get good reception or battery life. Will definitely try out the new jawbone.
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kornyboy
Posted: 53 months ago
I really didn't like the size of the first generation jawbone but it looks like they addressed that issue in this revision. I also have a friend that has the earlier one and he seems to be pleased with the noise cancelling so that's even better. I may need to look into this jawbone.
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mrwizardno2
Posted: 53 months ago
I have a crappy headset that came with an old AT&T phone - I may have to look at this as well. Plus, my friend who works for Microsoft says he gets a decent bit off these things... I may have him order me one :D
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liberty4all
Posted: 53 months ago
So why don't they also sell a stereo version that doubles for music/video listening?!

I would love to see a review of how the audio clarity compares to the original -- is the incoming audio on the original also "tinny"?
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Shasterball
Posted: 53 months ago
I have the original one and it works great. Best headset I have used by far and people can rarely tell I am on it.

The size reduction here is pretty dramatic -- not enough for me to buy one, but I can see it pushing some people to getting a jawbone...
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stagi
Posted: 53 months ago
sweet, I have to get a bluetooth before the CA driving law changes this summer so might have to pick one of these up.
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mdwsta4
Posted: 53 months ago
might be tempted as it's a lot smaller than the old one.
does anyone know if they're still using the jawbone specific charging port? or did they finally make it micro USB?
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Rocketman
Posted: 53 months ago


I would love to see a review of how the audio clarity compares to the original -- is the incoming audio on the original also "tinny"?


Walt Mossberg reviewed it today on CNBC about 10am Pacific. He says it is a big improvement in size/mass, style, clarity, noise canceling and generally recommends it as the premium item in the category. Battery life about the same or worse. IIRC about $180 or so.

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