Jabra FreeSpeak BT250 Bluetooth Headset

Weighing less and an ounce, the FreeSpeak BT250 is constructed from a soft, sound-absorbing elastomer material that reduces distortions, resulting in crisp sound quality. The earpiece also features the new Jabra MiniGel, a soft, ergonomic gel tip that channels sound directly into your ear for better reception, improving your ability to hear conversations clearly even in noisy environments.

The device works up to 30 feet away from your mobile phone, so you can talk and walk freely even if your phone is inside your briefcase, pocket, or across the room from you. It also provides you easy, intuitive volume controls, and features LED and audible status indicators, and you'll get an average of up to 8 hours talk time and 240 hours standby on the BT250's batteries.

What's in the Box
FreeSpeak 250, charging cradle/headset holder, snap-on belt clip

Product Description
JABRA FreeSpeak takes us to the next paradigm in hands-free wireless telephony. FreeSpeak connects your mobile phone to your headset via Bluetooth radio technology, instead of a wire. Soft, ergonomic JABRA MiniGel channels sound directly into your ear for enhanced reception Integrated lithium battery Includes charging cradle which doubles as headset holder Snap-on clip holds earpiece to your belt or purse when not in use Typical Talk Time - 3 hours (depending on phone model & usage Headset Weight - 0.8 ounces Headset Dimensions - 4H x 2-3/8W x 1/2D Charging Cradle Dimensions - 2-1/4H x 2W x 1-1/4D For Bluetooth-enabled phones (no dongle)

Weaknesses:
One weakness is that you should not use it outside when wind is present. However, this fault is not due to the headset itself. Another weakeness is that the holder of the BT250 needs improvement. I kept the device in my pocket without losing it. Within two days of starting to use the holder with the belt clip, I almost lost the BT250. Fortunately, I was able to trace my steps to locate it outside my car. Use great caution and be aware of your BT250 if you use the holder on your belt. If you sit down, the holder can easily can easily push the BT250 loose from the holder.

Summary:
With this headset, you can say goodbye to wires forever. Once you have a truly wireless headset, you will not want to go back to wires. The BT250 quickly connects to the phone, is clear and static free, and is relatively simple to use. Other than the holder of this BT250, you will enjoy this headset.


Like the Jabra FreeSpeak BT250 Very Much   December 25, 2004
 21 out of 23 found this review helpful

I have been using the Jabra FreeSpeak BT250 for almost a year now. It is pretty good. The only issue I have with it is sometimes it does not speak well to my cell phone if my phone is in my shirt pocket (left side) and the Jabra is on the right ear.

Recently, I lost the ear piece so I purchased the Motorola HS810 to try it out as the Cingular store guy recommended it. I tried using the Motorola HS810 for about one week and found everyone telling me my calls were full of static and that they could not hear me.

So I ordered another Jabra BT250 and am again very happy! Wish I could return the Motorola ...

Michael Zyda


I quite like mine   October 20, 2004
 13 out of 13 found this review helpful

I purchased my BT250 in the spring in the UK before it was released in the US. I use it with a Nokia 3650.

I find the comfort excellent and the range is better than some other reviewers have reported. I once left the in the trunk of my car (VW Jetta) and plugged the headset in anyway. The phone did ring and it sounded fine. On the other hand, I have had breakup when the headset is on one ear and the phone is clipped to the opposite hip.

One voice quality, I regularly dial into conference bridges in the UK from the US on my headset while driving. I have no problems being heard.

Battery life has been great. I charge mine only a couple of times a month. Mine was advertised with eight days standby time and I turn it off after my commute to work (about 1 hour each way). When I travel I leave the charger at home.

I do not use voice tags or voice dialing so cannot comment on this point.


a comfortable and effective workhorse   February 18, 2005
 12 out of 12 found this review helpful

Several years ago I tried an early bluetooth headset that was useless, due to a short battery life. I recently decided to see if the technology had improved, and based on the Amazon reviews, chose the Jabra. The Jabra is a joy to use. I put it in my ear, and often forget it is there. It is great while driving. The sound is loud and clear. In fact, my BlackBerry is sometimes difficult to hear. Tha Jabra solves that problem, with great volume. I have used the thing for hours without ever getting a low battery indication. This is not a gimic. It is a useful and effective tool.


Way better than expected!   December 22, 2004
 11 out of 11 found this review helpful

I'm one who has always had terrible luck with cellphone headsets. I've owned corded headsets from all major companies, motorola, jabra, plantronics, sony, and I was dissappointed by all of them. I bought this one with very little hope that it would be any better than the others. Boy was I surprised when I fired this baby up and experienced the sound quality this thing offered. I'm also quite pleased with how this thing fits on my ear. I was able to try on the Motorola HS810 at a local BestBuy and I didn't like the way it fit. The Jabra feels much more secure. I also like the large eargel that goes into your ear canal. Excllent!

I bought this in December 2004 and it is now March 2005 and I want to say that I still love it! It still works perfectly.