Wednesday, November 1, 2006
Sony Ericsson Mobile Bluetooth Headset HBH-IV835
Posted by Judie Lipsett Hughes in "HARDWARE" @ 08:00 AM
What's in the Box?
The Sony Ericsson Mobile Bluetooth Headset HBH-IV835 box includes:
Figure 1: In addition to the HBH-IV835 Bluetooth Headset, the box includes an AC power adapter, three rubber ear pieces and a multi-lingual user guide.
First Impressions, Design and Specifications
The first thing that struck me about the headset was its elegant appearance. There's no display, no overabundance of buttons, and no ear-hook. Instead there is a simple 45º angled piece which measures 2.43" long by 0.45" wide and weighs just 0.3 ounces. The headset's body is composed of matte black plastic with a glossier black plastic panel on the front. A thin line of chrome dresses up an otherwise somber exterior, and there is a flash of green from the Sony Ericsson logo. Although quite compact and light, the headset feels solid and does not creak when flexed. There is only one user operable button on the front panel, which is the long silver call handling button.
Figure 2: The headset's body is composed of black plastic with one long silver call handling button on the front.
The base of the headset has the charging connector and power button. The charging connector does not have a rubber cover, so there is a possibility that dust might get inside the port. While charging an LED above the front panel's Sony logo will glow red. Once charging is complete, the LED will glow green.
Figure 3: The charging connector and Power button.
The back side of the headset holds the microphone and the earpiece. That's all there is to the device; it is clean, straightforward, and most of all - simple to operate.
Figure 4: The microphone is at the end of the headset.
According to the Sony site, "With digital echo and noise cancellation, fast automatic volume adjustment, auto pairing and Bluetooth 2.0 for a more secure connection, the HBH-IV835 provides the best possible sound quality for both you and the person you are talking to."
I'll talk about how it did shortly...
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