Aliph Jawbone Review

Noise is nothing

Published on: 26 September, 2007 by PhoneArena Team

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Comfort:

Putting the Jawbone on is a relatively easy task and will hardly be a difficulty for you, as you may do this using one hand only. You slide the earloop behind your ear and you place the earbud, as you feel it best, paying attention that the Voice Activity Sensor is well stuck to your cheek.

The device comes with a standard earloop for the right ear. If you decide to wear the receiver on the left ear, you will just have to pull the right earloop out and put the left one. You can choose among two left and two right types of earloops – standard and longer. Furthermore, there are four additional earbuds (aside from the standard one) in order for you to find the most suitable for the shape of your ear.

The spring mechanism, by the help of which the earloop fastens to the headset, not only makes the censor stick to the cheek, but facilitates fastening attaching the device.You will hardly feel a swing even with an abrupt movement of your head.

Once in place, the device fits very well, without pressing your ear at anyplace. Even after wearing it for 2-3 hours you will not feel uncomfortable. The soft rubber part on the inside, also contributes for this pleasurable experience. Despite its dimensions, this is one of the most comfortable devices, which we have tested. Nevertheless, we recommend that before you decide to buy a headset, always try it on your ear, see whether it feels comfortable or is too tight. You should always try headsets on first before buying, since the comfort depends not only on the materials it's made of but on the shape of the ear as well.

Conclusion:

Designed by Yves Behar the headset is actually quite different and nonstandard in comparison to the devices we are used to see on the market. But it is not only because of the design that the device is so attractive. Here we have a new technology, that deserves its name „Noise shield”, which, when you find yourself in a really noisy place, will guarantee you trouble-free conversation. There is no difference where you are and how noisy is it around you, because by the use of Jawbone “NOISE IS NOTHING”.

Pros

Noise shield technology
Great design
Rich set

Cons

Hard to press buttons
Comfort during use depends on the size and shape of the ear

PA rating

Design 7.5
Comfort 7
Performance 8.5

Excellent

8.5

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cory photographique @ 01 October, 2007 08:48:13 PM

very impressed

I recently purchased the Jawbone (wireless model) for my Motorola LG800 (Chocolate). I was previously using a small Samsung in my ear. The Samsung is cute but not practical. I spend a lot of time driving and the Samsung would pick up a great deal of background noise, as well as being uncomfortable after a couple of hours.
I came across the Jawbone website and was immediately impressed with the technology and stylish look. I figured I had to have this - be the first kid on my block as it were :) It took me a wknd to try different earbuds to see which fit well. The third day was trial by fire. I tried it while driving my work truck.
My truck is fairly loud (as trucks go) and most often I have to close the window in order to have a conversation on my phone. So I figured it was time to see if the Jawbone holds up to the claims they make. I opened the driver's window while driving up a hill (5th gear, 1800 rpm) and I phoned my dad. I didn't have to raise my voice at all to be heard. I used the same level of voice as though we were in a room beside each other. My dad did not hear my truck or any traffic noise. He couldn't even tell if I was driving. The next test was going through a tunnel with the window open. I could hear everything echoing, while my dad did not hear a thing. We continued talking while I went over a bridge, and cars were driving by. Once again, my dad did not hear any background noise, my voice came through clearly. I kept talking while unloading my truck. No background sound was heard. On my return trip I came over the previous bridge, driver's window still open, while cars and trucks drove by. Just before I entered the tunnel I switched to my phone, just for comparison. Every sound was heard. I entered the tunnel, and the sound of my truck reverberated in the tunnel. Halfway through I switched back to the Jawbone, every background sound disappeared. I kept talking in a normal tone of voice, as though we were beside each other. No other sound came through but my voice. At my next delivery I opened the back door of my truck, inches from my face, and not even that sound came through the Jawbone. There was even some construction going on across the street. When I switched to my phone it could be heard. I switched back to the Jawbone and the sound of construction disappeared.
The Jawbone is comfortable, in fact I often forget I am wearing it. It is simple to use. Pairing it with my phone was a snap, even after a reset the pairing held. The buttons are discretely hidden below the surface. I have no need to use them, except for maybe a redial. For the three days I have had it I wear it all day. The fact that I can drive with the window open, talk in a normal tone of voice and be heard is quite amazing. My voice comes through clearly, and well as the voice of the person I am talking to. I would prefer a hard case for it, just for the times when it is in my pocket. Admittedly it is a little on the big side, but considering the technology which is jammed in there. I wonder if it can be made smaller? :) All in all, I am quite impressed. The Jawbone lives up to its claims. It suits me for what I do.

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Someone who speaks English @ 30 December, 2007 12:07:01 PM

JESUS HIRE AN EDITOR

"Pairing is done in the typical Bluetooth regime," "in these exponents is similar to..." "Yves is not infamous..." "with respect to these parameters..." "The button is being activated, as one presses upon the protruding relief part with one's thumb and middle finger and pressing with the forefinger..."

Christ, I started taking notes on all the mistakes partway through the first page and got bored by the top of the second page. HIRE AN EDITOR, THIS REVIEWER SHOULD NOT BE LEFT ALONE WITH A WORD PROCESSOR

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