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Pat Logsdon
12-02-2004, 05:00 AM
<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.purepockets.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=33' target='_blank'>http://www.purepockets.com/modules....owcontent&id=33</a><br /><br /></div><a href="http://www.purepockets.com/modules.php?op=modload&amp;name=Reviews&amp;file=index&amp;req=showcontent&amp;id=33">Pure Pockets says:</a> <i>"At first I could not see how it was going to stay o*n my head. You will find no earloop o*n this headset which is typical to other headsets. The AX uses a very creative and successful way of mounting to the ear. The included earbuds have a small antennae-like piece extending from them which is used to wrap inside the ear fold to hold it in place."</i><br /><br /><a href="http://www.freepaq.com/index.php?redirect=/bons/affichetest.php?testid=155">Freepaq says:</a> <i>"The earpiece transports the sound of the loudspeaker directly in the heart of your auditory canal, not of losses at the time of the communications but that involving a loss of its outside on the ear which carries BlueSpoon. However this one is very pleasant to carry, in spite of a a little funny feeling at the beginning, but it disappears very quickly."</i><br /><br /><img src="http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/images/web/2003/logsdon_20041201_bluespoon.jpg" /><br /><br />Here's a rather innovative device! The earpiece antenna thingie is an interesting way to solve the problem of keeping the thing in your ear when you're engaged in frolicking and cavorting, or whatever it is that people do when they drop their earpieces. Personally, this kind of reminds me of that creepy ear bug in <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0084726/">The Wrath of Khan.</a> 8O What do you think?

Janak Parekh
12-02-2004, 05:41 AM
Personally, this kind of reminds me of that creepy ear bug in The Wrath of Khan. (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0084726/) 8O What do you think?
Damn you, Pat! Now I'm never going to be able to use a Bluespoon. :lol:

BTW - this is not the first Bluespoon - it's just the latest variation. They've been doing some amazing miniaturization work.

--janak

mcsouth
12-02-2004, 05:58 AM
...looks like a mouse to me...you can see his nose and tail...

wolwol
12-02-2004, 07:33 AM
am using this bluespoon AX right now, prototype, its LOUD and it fits my ear snugly ;)
and best of all, it uses rechargeable battery ;)
charges only thru usb, ac adapter is optional
it sure is easy to get lost :roll:


http://wolwol.smugmug.com/photos/11492481-M.jpg

http://wolwol.smugmug.com/photos/11215912-M.jpg

http://wolwol.smugmug.com/photos/11215975-M.jpg

http://wolwol.smugmug.com/photos/11492482-M.jpg

jasondearyou
12-02-2004, 07:54 AM
cool pics how much?
:D :) 0X

Phoenix
12-02-2004, 10:19 AM
Nextlink makes great products. The best Bluetooth earpieces out there, IMO.

The AX is no exception. Great hardware.

On Howard Forums, I'm on the beta tester list for Nextlink's yet-to-be-released 5G earpiece which is even smaller than the new AX. Just when you thought they couldn't make an earpiece any smaller, here comes the 5G... In the thread, there was mention that the 5G will have jawbone technology, but it won't. According to Nextlink, it will be awhile before a BT-enabled 5G with jawbone technology will be available, if ever (not to mention, very expensive). Read through the whole thread and you'll have a clear picture of what the 5G is and how it's progressing. You can see the 5G thread here: 5G Babyspoon (http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?s=817a3d1dd82f0a98eb2f35b0c81b6bc8&amp;threadid=473703)

There's also a thread on the AX on Howard Forums as well. See it here: Bluespoon AX (http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?s=817a3d1dd82f0a98eb2f35b0c81b6bc8&amp;threadid=492061&amp;highlight=%2BNextlink+%2BAND+%2BAX)

Nextlink, based out of Denmark, is a really fantastic company. The guys are very helpful and design great products. To see what they offer, go here: Nextlink. (www.nextlink.to)

Nextlink does not sell direct, so anyone wanting one of their products will have to find an authorized reseller. A good place to buy Nextlink product is at Pilcon. (www.pilcon.com) I bought my Digital Bluespoon Gold from them. Pilcon is an authorized reseller of Nextlink products.

zilla31
12-02-2004, 02:13 PM
wow BT headsets are finally getting way small... i may have to ditch my motorola one that wobbles every which way at the slightest move of my head - and will shake right off w/ a quick look in either direction!!! plus it's unsightly :mrgreen:

Ryan Joseph
12-02-2004, 02:16 PM
How's the audip pickup on this thing? It looks really sweet, but with the mic being so far from your mouth, I'd be worried that I'd have to speak up. Anyone know?

zilla31
12-02-2004, 02:30 PM
is it available for sale now and if so where can we find the best price? the 5g looks promising but who knows when that will come out?

Deus
12-02-2004, 02:42 PM
How's the audip pickup on this thing? It looks really sweet, but with the mic being so far from your mouth, I'd be worried that I'd have to speak up. Anyone know?

The Audio Pickup is ok. You sound clear......but distant. I have not had any problems loosing it accept when I tried to carry it on the included carry-strap. It would occasionally come loose and fall off!

Freepaq
12-02-2004, 04:08 PM
is it available for sale now and if so where can we find the best price? the 5g looks promising but who knows when that will come out?

The 5G should be release next year, but exactly when I don't know
here a preview picture (a prototype) :
http://www.freepaq.com/News/images/200412021607225G.jpg

Freepaq
12-02-2004, 05:06 PM
Hey I have a reply from NextLink :
"Well,..the first batch should be out between X-mas and New Year, but this all depends on our subcontractors, X-mas-holidays etc etc etc.

Design, shape is similar to the prototype,..but production version has become a bit smaller, hehe J
Also there are some other design changes too, better buttons etc.
So all in all the production unit will look better than prototype ;-)"

Cool no ?!!

zilla31
12-02-2004, 08:20 PM
is it available for sale now and if so where can we find the best price? the 5g looks promising but who knows when that will come out?

The 5G should be release next year, but exactly when I don't know
here a preview picture (a prototype) :
http://www.freepaq.com/News/images/200412021607225G.jpg

actually as enticing as the 5g sounds i'm more wondering when the AX will be available and how much it will be - if you happen to know that :)

Phoenix
12-03-2004, 01:16 AM
...actually as enticing as the 5g sounds i'm more wondering when the AX will be available and how much it will be - if you happen to know that :)

As I mentioned earlier, just go to www.pilcon.com for pricing and availability. :D

Phoenix
12-03-2004, 01:27 AM
Hey I have a reply from NextLink :
"Well,..the first batch should be out between X-mas and New Year, but this all depends on our subcontractors, X-mas-holidays etc etc etc.

Design, shape is similar to the prototype,..but production version has become a bit smaller, hehe J
Also there are some other design changes too, better buttons etc.
So all in all the production unit will look better than prototype ;-)"

Cool no ?!!

This Christmas and New Year timeframe Jan was talking about from that thread is for us beta testers only. The 5G will be released to the rest of the public later on. But Nextlink is pretty swift at getting things on the shelves.

The 5G will also be quite expensive by the time we've tested it and it reaches the shelves for everyone else - around $300 USD. You have to pay for that level of miniaturization. They've also mentioned that they plan on making only 1000 5G's - but who knows for sure - that could change later on.

Jan also mentioned that the 5G, as small as it already is, is going to be even smaller. He didn't say by how much, but, man, is it going to be tiny! They're also still working on its appearance (including the buttons, color, and so on) - it won't be the blue color that you see in the photos at the beginning of that thread. None of us know exactly what it will look like yet, but we'll know very soon.

zilla31
12-03-2004, 02:36 AM
...actually as enticing as the 5g sounds i'm more wondering when the AX will be available and how much it will be - if you happen to know that :)

As I mentioned earlier, just go to www.pilcon.com for pricing and availability. :D

oh damn sorry pheonix it was the triptophan (sp? and can we still use that excuse?) - thanks!

jasondearyou
12-05-2004, 04:40 PM
has anyone tried jogging with these devices? i'm sure if it's not bouncy, i would like to run with them one of these days. 0X

Phoenix
12-06-2004, 11:33 AM
has anyone tried jogging with these devices? i'm sure if it's not bouncy, i would like to run with them one of these days. 0X

You should have no problem jogging with these earpieces. People have tried shaking their heads really hard back and forth on purpose to test how well they stay put (which would probably look ridiculous to anyone watching), but I have to say I tried this "test" myself :oops:, and they really do stay put. They don't flop and bounce around. Maybe if someone skydived out of a plane it might come out :lol: - but seriously, they really do a great job staying in your ear.

:D