Mobile Gadget News Review: Logitech Mobile Freedom Bluetooth Headset

[Pat Logsdon]

<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.mobilegadgetnews.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=71' target='_blank'>http://www.mobilegadgetnews.com/mod...owcontent&id=71</a><br /><br /></div><i>"I have spent a little time with this remarkable new Bluetooth headset that Logitech will be releasing at the end of October 2004. If you are tired of sounding like you are in a tunnel or not being able to talk while in your convertible, or when driving with your windows down then this is the headset for you. One friend of mine actually said that while on the Logitech that the sound was clearer than when not on a hands free at all. The WindStop technology that Logitech used on this is simply amazing."</i><br /><br /> <img src="http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/images/web/2003/logsdon_20041013_logitech.jpg" /> <br /><br />Eric Jones spent a bit of time with Logitech's new Bluetooth headset, and I'm pretty sure he liked it. It separates itself from the teeming hordes by inclusion of two fancy bits of technical flim-flammery: "Adaptive Frequency Hopping" and "WindStop Technology". I promised that I wouldn't make a <a href="http://www.beanogas.com/">Beano joke</a> about WindStop Technology, so I won't. Thoughts?

[carphead]

When you mentioned Beano I thought you meant Beano (http://www.beanotown.com/index2.htm) :)

Still cool I'm looking for a new BT Headset as my Nokia one seems to be completely useless :([/u]

[gorkon280]

Amazing technology? Amazing buzzwords. This is not a hard thing to do but it's just now getting to the point that they can do this but the principal is not new. You just generate an anti sound or use a filter to get rid of the offending sounds. It IS cool, but amazing?

[oodude69]

I hope I can hear a caller in a noisy environment. My HBH-35 just doesn't cut it.

[braincell]

When and where can I get one?

[PoweriPaq]

I use the Sony Ericsson HBH-600 and it picks up all noises from my surrounding. Not recommended. I can't wait to get the new Logitech headset.

[Imageman]

Any idea when this will be available?

[Pat Logsdon]

Any idea when this will be available?
According to the press release:

The Logitech Mobile Freedom Headset and the Logitech Mobile Pro Headset will be available in October throughout U.S., European and Asian retail stores and online at www.logitech.com. The Logitech Mobile Freedom Headset has a suggested U.S. retail price of $69.99. The suggested U.S. retail price of the Logitech Mobile Pro Headset is $99.99.
Also, it looks like the Adaptive Frequency Hopping (the hops that happen above and beyond the normal Bluetooth DSS hopping) are to help block Wi-Fi interference. So that's pretty much ok with me. :D

[Vidge]

Any idea what the difference is between the Mobile Freedom Headset ($69.99) and the Mobile Pro Headset ($99.99)?

I definitely want a new headset. My HBH-65 doesn't work well with the top down on my car. I was all set to get the HBH-600 until I saw this one.

[alhamadi]

The Bluetrek G2 BT headset is my favorite: clear sound, 9 hrs talking time, 400 hrs standby, pairing with two device with a nice look and this is only for the price of $60 :D
http://www.mobileplanet.com/product.asp?dept%5Fid=5130&pf%5Fid=MP802552&listing=1

[Underwater Mike]

I may have to try this. I bought a Jabra 250 after the reviews I read said that it had several improvements over the 200, including noise. It's ben a big disappointment: lots of static, even with line-of-sight connections; loads of ambient noise; and, terrible battery life. I'd return it if I could. :(

[q-live]

when is our freedom headset coming out...... I AM SICK OF WAITING :lol: :)

[Imageman]

for real.... I was just cheking the site and no luck.

[Vidge]

I think it's on the site now
http://www.logitech.com./index.cfm/products/details/US/EN,CRID=1632,CONTENTID=9502

[Imageman]

I ordered the day it was released and they are saying it is backordered.

more like not ready yet probably.

[q-live]

well compusa says now its not gonna ship till the last day of nov.... but other sites says next week.... i guess i have to wait and see but in the mean while motorola suppose to be bringing something out with the same technology very soon..... logitech need to get on the move

[Vidge]

I ordered mine on 10/23 from Logitech. Called them a week or so ago and they said it wasn't shipping yet. Told me to watch the CompUSA site. At one point, CompUSA showed a shipping date of 10/29 - but there was no way to order it. Once they updated the ordering (now "pre-order") it shows a shipping date of 11/30.

At this rate, it'll probably be Christmas before it gets here :( In the meantime, here's (http://www.pdabuyersguide.com/tips/logitech_mobile_freedom.htm) another review I found.

[q-live]

anything about the new motorola ones with the same technology as the logictec????? i am just gonna grab whats first because they taking to dam long