Jabra BT3030 - Bluetooth headset

• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 10 reviews
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• 9 stars

  I bougth this to replace my Motorola MOTOROKR ? S9 Bluetooth Headphones

  by armoredcore2006 on June 19, 2008

  Pros: sound quality, comfort, cool looking, cool features and great battery life.

  Cons: mmm... I still havent been able to remove the lanyard lol other than that, Im loving this product!

  Summary: Ok, So I have the S9 that were supposed to be sweat proof. THEY ARE NOT!!! One trip to the gym made them go bad! I was pissed to see ...

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  Summary: Ok, So I have the S9 that were supposed to be sweat proof. THEY ARE NOT!!! One trip to the gym made them go bad! I was pissed to see that a product that its advertised as a sweat resistant will not resist sweat at all! Anyway, back to the BT-3030. This this is has a better sound quality and are WAY more comfortable. You can actually lay down in your bed to listen to music (yay) It only takes 2 hours to charge (maybe less) and so far I am liking this product. Oh one very important thing to say about this things is that I was running the other day and guess what? the music will not get all choppy or cut off at all!!! Yes, another complain I have about the S9. Running was impossible with those. (even walking really) So, if your looking for a reasonable priced bluetooth to listen to music and still be able to answer your call, this is the one you to get. Hope this helped!

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  4 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 9 stars

  Best I've used yet

  by EMS_Jes on July 23, 2008

  Pros: Compatible with ANY 3.5mm headset. Easy to stow away in your shirt. Delivers OUTSTANDING sound quality for the wearer and EXCELLENT clarity to the caller

  Cons: One headset cord shorter than the other.

  Summary: I have used Bluetooth technology since around 2003 or so. I was a machine gunner in the Marine Corps, and, my hearing is, now, less than acceptable. Added to that, ...

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  Summary: I have used Bluetooth technology since around 2003 or so. I was a machine gunner in the Marine Corps, and, my hearing is, now, less than acceptable. Added to that, my ear canal openings are rather small, as headset sizes go. And, as if all that weren't enough, I work at a sea port along the Florida coast, so...wind is a huge factor in any call I make, headset or no.
  I purchased this because my hearing issues require me to use a stereo headset if I am going to use one at all. All the other Bluetooth devices I've used were pretty poor for my hearing, not to mention all the excess noise they picked up that interfered with my caller being able to hear. I also didn't want something that would require me to be attached to my phone. Having been in the Marines, and accustomed to wearing "dog tags", I figured, this was something I could at least try.
  Before writing a review, I waited to see how a week's worth of use would be. Day one was greatly impressive. The sound quality was great, the ability for my caller to hear was excellent (according to them), and the comfort was perfect.
  The three sets of earbud covers that come with it are VERY pliable and offered no discomfort in long term wearing. I had to go with the smallest size. I sometimes wear them in excess of 9 hours a day (in a row) and have had NO discomfort at all. The ease of it being around my neck also provides me the ability to tuck it in to my shirt. This, I thought, would be a HUGE problem.
  As it turned out, it was a HUGE benefit. Working in the Port, we have a lot of wind coming through. Even if it is calm and still in town, it's windy at the Port. The nature of nature, I guess. Today, it was windy and stormy, with winds in the range of 15-35kts. I had the BT3030 tucked in to my t-shirt, under my uniform shirt. I was standing in an unprotected (from the elements)area, eying the storm for funnel clouds and the wind was quite impressive. Enough to knock you off your balance with some gusts. I was sure my call was doomed. I raised my voice to compensate for the wind, and heard my caller ask, "Why are you yelling?" I could hear the wind buffeting against both ears, standing in the wind head on. I covered my ears, and asked if they could hear me clearly, and without the background noise of the wind. Their response was, "Just like you were sitting right next to me. Why?" I found this to be overtly impressive. I have had the same experience during calls I've made on the beach near my house as well. If I raise the volume on the device to compensate for my portion of the wind:sound issue, all is well.
  Admittedly, outside of my shirt, the caller was deafened by the wind sounds. I have also had no issues at 70 miles per hour, with the windows open, on the interstate.
  The buttons are easy to manipulate, and well sized and spaced. The headset is interchangeable in case you want to move to a higher quality headset, though, these seem to be just fine. To test this, I plugged my computer headphones in to the device, and it worked perfectly.
  The convenience of being able to tuck the device out of my shirt, and, out of the way was very beneficial to me, as I am often climbing in and out of tractor trailers to due inspections at a security check point. The headphones only offer one problem to me, and that is the new design that seems to be catching on. The cord for the left ear bud is definitively shorter than the one for the right. I've noticed it as a trend over the last year or so. I don't get it, but, I don't like it. Although, I would not call it a design "flaw", it is bothersome to me.
  The battery life, at least in the first week, has proven to be quite impressive. After the first full charge (which took about an hour after opening the package) I talked to friends and family for about the next 8 hours. It was my day off, and no, I don't spend that much time on the phone on a regular basis, but, I do spend a lot. Thus the comfort concern I had in a device.
  Again, outside of the shirt, in an open environment, the background noise is an issue. However, walking around my house with it out presented no real problems, until I ran the water in the kitchen sink, at which time the caller heard NOTHING I said, and asked something about me being at a waterfall, etc, etc.
  Given the reasonable price ($64.95 or so from Amazon.com, including expedited shipping), ease of use, compact size and easily tucked away, battery life, and sound quality and clarity for both me and my caller...I have no issues with this device what so ever, save the ear bud cord thing. Again, maybe that issue is just a "me thing".
  Jabra has, on this device at least, raised the bar for overall performance and quality of a stereo style device.
  If my opinion changes over time, I will edit this post and make note of it.

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  I still love this thing. I agree that the optional "clip" is "a tad flimsy". And, that's being gracious. It's pretty much useless. The lanyard comes apart fairly simply with a good tug, and, I did this to apply a dog-tag chain protector (like I wore on my dog-tags in the Marine Corps). It keeps the chain from grabbing hair, etc, and is simply a flexible tube of clear(ish) plastic that the chain slides in to.
  I have found that as either the battery on my phone (AT&T 8525), or, on my BT3030 wears down, the distance of operation degrades. DRAMATICALLY! I have found, that after about 2-3 hours of use, even with my phone plugged in, the distance at which the device has viable operation can be less than 3 feet.
  That having been said, I would have given it a considerably lower rating. However, to be fair, I live and work near the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS) and the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Central Florida. I live in Cape Canaveral, and, the signal here (though AT&T claims it is 3G( is the E (Edge) Network, on a good day. The equipment at both KSC and CCAFS have the ability to create monumental problems with cell phone, and I would presume, wireless devices in and near the area. Nextel shares and IdenNet frequency with NASA and causes for huge issues with their network in this area. Until I can get away from the area, and test the device for a few days, I have to lower the rating, in fairness to potential consumers who may read this. The first day I used the device at work, I was able to set my phone on top of a chair, outside, and walk about 30 yards from my phone, with NO signal degradation at all. Very impressive. However, now, I am finding, that as time wears on (battery life is averaging about 6 full hours of talk time, and that's 6 hours of CONSTANT talk time).
  If I find the device fairs better in a less electronically congested area, great, I'll make note of it here. But to be fair to the point of these reviews, I had to change it. I still think it is the BEST Bluetooth device I have EVER used.

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  2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 9 stars

  Wonderful Stereo Bluetooth Headset

  by Kaye Esse on April 11, 2008

  Pros: Convenient Size, Good Sound, Easy to Use

  Cons: Optional clip is a tad flimsy.

  Summary: I like the dog tag design for two things: You can keep up with it easy and it is not bulky, heavy, or big. (I returned the Motoral S9 for ...

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  Summary: I like the dog tag design for two things: You can keep up with it easy and it is not bulky, heavy, or big. (I returned the Motoral S9 for that reason) The headphones that come with it have pretty good sound for music. If you have a favorite pair you can use those if they are 3.5mm. The only minor flaw I find with this device is that the mic is on the dog tag; which if you are small like me when it is around your neck it hangs too low and if you're outside your callers won't be able to hear you well. The optional clip is the savior to that because you can clip it on your collar but, the clip is not that sturdy. Although you could also shorten the chain with wire cutters.
  
  All around great device. Perfect if you ride public transportation (you can rest your head back without a bulky power pack in the way) and want to listen to music and be able to answer the phone without having to get it out of your bag or pocket.

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  2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 10 stars

  Best I have found!

  by stevenp166 on October 27, 2008

  Pros: Nice audio, sleek way to wear them, loudest I have found and super easy to operate. Love the chain or you can just clip it on your shirt. Music is very clear!

  Cons: This is only cuzz I like my music loud! Could be just a tad louder and I mean a tad, most people would like the volume which I also do it's just me I like it very loud!

  Summary: Tryed many of them and these are the loudest I have found. I use them when working out and they work pretty awesome!

  Summary: Tryed many of them and these are the loudest I have found. I use them when working out and they work pretty awesome!

  1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 4 stars

  Just OK. That's it. Just OK.

  by cab6v on October 6, 2008

  Pros: Doesn't look as toolish as other headsets if you put the dogtag under your shirt. Cool to have stereo headset for music.

  Cons: Call quality is not very good on either end - has a constant low hissing. It is ok sometimes, but people on the other end hear clicking in the background even if I'm not moving. On top of that, the lanyard causes clicking for listener if you move.

  Summary: It would be fine if the call quality wasn't so fair to average. In order to conduct calls for business that don't make my clients not want to ...

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  Summary: It would be fine if the call quality wasn't so fair to average. In order to conduct calls for business that don't make my clients not want to talk to me, I'm going to have to get a real headset - probably the Blue Ant V1. If not for its music ability, this thing would be pretty useless. With the music ability and its ability to go incognito and not make me look like a bluetooth dork, it's only an "ok" product.

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  1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 9 stars

  Great Bluetooth Headset!

  by dj_lexy01 on August 7, 2008

  Pros: Cool dog tag! Love the design! Very easy to use!

  Cons: You can't hear anything when you use both earpiece. They're like ear plugs, which is a good thing cause all I want to hear is my music. If you don't want it to be like that, then lower the volume or just use a single earpiece.

  Summary: I bought this bluetooth headset because of many reasons..
  I want to get a bluetooth that I can use for listening to music
  I don't like an ear clip ...

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  Summary: I bought this bluetooth headset because of many reasons..
  I want to get a bluetooth that I can use for listening to music
  I don't like an ear clip style that will make me look like an alien or something
  and I love the design!
  The voice quality is great!
  It is very easy to use..just connect it then you're ready to go

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  1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 2 stars

  The "necklace" design is annoying

  by drpr--2008 on August 26, 2008

  Pros: I have no pros for this product

  Cons: Annoying design

  Summary: I found the chain necklace to become annoyingly tangled with the earbud wires. This product is just ungainly and exasperating- it gets in the way rather than being nonintrusive. Those ...

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  Summary: I found the chain necklace to become annoyingly tangled with the earbud wires. This product is just ungainly and exasperating- it gets in the way rather than being nonintrusive. Those who like it don't move much while wearing it, perhaps.

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• 9 stars

  great for music

  by mark.elmore on July 10, 2008

  Pros: tucks in shirt without losing range

  Cons: ff/rew buttons dont work right

  Summary: I got this for listening to music at work and it has worked very well. the range is well beyond 33', battery life is as advertised, sound is great with ...

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  Summary: I got this for listening to music at work and it has worked very well. the range is well beyond 33', battery life is as advertised, sound is great with aftermarket earbuds. for those on the go who prfer in earbuds or want to use their curret favorite corded earphones but lose the attachment to the music player, these are the ones.
  the call quality is excellent and super loud as long as there is not a lot of wind

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• 9 stars

  I love them, use them every day for about 6 hours.

  by naelizo on July 7, 2008

  Pros: One can use any headphones

  Cons: the chain broke and had to find better solution for it no big deal

• 2 stars

  Super Design Flaw

  by CathyHong on September 4, 2008

  Pros: Yes I love the Look of the Dog tag and it's really quite cute.

  Cons: This product is an annoying tangled mess.

  Summary: looks cool but a major design flaw.. you'd think of all the engineering that they'd think of this issue first..
  The Design is a mess.. there's two ...

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  Summary: looks cool but a major design flaw.. you'd think of all the engineering that they'd think of this issue first..
  The Design is a mess.. there's two different strings hanging from tag.. you have to wear both strings around your neck. when the ear bud isnt in use sometimes it hangs or falls off and it hangs and dangles reallly low to your waist. annoying. as if that isn't enough.. when the set is completely not in use.. now you have two strings to try to keep from getting tangles!!!!

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