Motorola H790 Bluetooth Headset Silver Description:
With CrystalTalk technology, the Motorola H790 cancels out background nois to deliver excellent sound quality. Using voice prompts, you’ll hear how to pair your device, when mute is on and which phone is ringing.
- Amazon Sales Rank: #817 in Cell Phone Accessories
- Brand: Motorola
- Model: 89336N
- Dimensions: 7.87″ h x 3.54″ w x 1.77″ l, .32 pounds
Features
- CrystalTalk technology reduces everyday noise
- Motorola’s thinnest dual-mic headset
- Over 2 hrs of talk time from just 15 minutes of charging
- Up to 7 days of standby time
- Multipoint Technology allows user to connect to two phones at the same time
Customer Reviews:
Excellent headset, has full volume control and DOES use USB standard for Charging
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Update: Volume issues with Apple iPhone is a known issue with iPhone and ALL makes of Bluetooth headsets (Jabra, Jawbone, Motorola, plantronics etc), not this headset in particular.
See references from apples own iphone forums:
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“Jabra bluetooth headset BT620s, even on its lowest setting the volume is too loud. My understanding is that the iphone 3.1.2 software does not permit an adjustment to the output volume to a bluetooth device. Can anyone comment on this? “
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“Yes, I too have the same problem, in that I cannot control the volume of the music being streamed to my Sony Ericsson HBH-IS800 bluetooth headphones, via either the hardware or software volume controls on my iPhone 3GS.
The volume level seems to be “locked” when the headphones are used, and it is locked at such a high level, the listening to streamed music would probably damage your hearing!”
There are over 100 postings on Apple’s site about too high volume and hundreds more on too low volume on BT headsets of all makes. It is an iPhone issue.
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I read “Michael from Baltimore” review and want to not for readers that his two big complaints are factually wrong.
1. charging via USB. The current standard for most new phones and 99% of upcoming phone is USB MICRO for charging and data transfer. Look down at a Palm Pre, a Palm Pro, an HTC Touch Pro 2, HTC HERO, the Motorola, Blackberry, and Nokia lineup coming in 2010 — it is Micro USB just like this bleutooth headset. Apple after resisting has announce it it will be changing the iphone, itouch to usb micro next year as well.
The implication by Michael that Motorola is some how “off standard” when it is actually one of the headsets that is totally ON USB charging standard and most consumer friendly for charging.
In short the h790 will charge from a USB micro cable connected to your laptop or pc, its own charger, or chargers made by Palm, HTC, and most newer phones for the wall socket or cigarette lighter and 99% of phones that are upcoming!
It is 100% standard 5v usb micro with zero proprietary pinout or no proprietary shape. 100% standard and THE standard for accessories and phones by international agreement.
because the h790 is THE USB standard you spend less money and have to lug around less cables and chargers.
2. On volume, the volume control rocker works perfectly on our H790’s. Read the manual, in fact you can remap them depending on how you want to orient the headset and what you are used to. maybe Michael hasn’t read the manual. Also Michael is saying he is changing volume via his iPhone. Of course this often wont affect bluetooth headsets that have their own volume control! The fact is you can lower the volume to whisper quiet if you like
Sorry to sound so harsh but the three star review by Michael is the result of his own not knowing that all newer phones have or will have the same exact USB charge port, instead of the zillion proprietary usb and non usb that existed in the past (including ipohone which will change to the same as the one on this headset in a few months!) and his not reading the manual or knowing how his phone and headset work when it comes to volume.
Now onto my mini review. I completely agree with C Goedken. Five stars.
Sound quality: The sound quality is on par with top of the line headsets like Jawbone and BlueAnt (both excellent as well). It is very clear. Noise cancellation which is very poorly implemented on some $100 headsets works well.
Ease of pairing: Very simple and easy to do
Comfort/fit: The device is incredibly light and comfortable. I found it very stable with just the ear plug, but use the attached light and comfortable over ear wire when jogging.
Ease of charging: uses the standard agreed to by all the major phone and accessory makers, now widely implemented and soon to be universal, USB micro. all usb micro cables and chargers I tried it with charged it fine.
Look: nice and clean look , very understated without looking like a startrek wannabee or piece of jewelry.
Range: Average to above average and I have owned or regularly used about half a dozen BT headsets.
Battery life: Average overall, above average for smaller superlight headsets. Have done three hours without having a problem but have not tried a full drain test.
Handy, compact, good noise cancelling
I bought this just last week, so I haven’t used it a ton yet, but my preliminary use has been excellent! I’ve tried only a couple different models (Motorola’s H710 and Plantronics Explorer), both of which did not provide enough noise cancelling. The H790 though, has done a pretty god job so far. I have my wife wear it and call me from a few different locations, that way I get to experience what other people might experience when I’m talking to them.
The H790 sounds excellent in normal, quiet conditions (house with low TV, car with windows up); you can hardly tell they’re on the Bluetooth, it really does sound just like being on the handset. With windows down at a stop light with trucks next door, I could start to hear a very faint fuzz in the background, but it didn’t diminish my wife’s voice at all and she still came over crystal clear. Once she started driving with the windows down, though, I could start to hear the fuzz build in volume, still, it wasn’t enough to drown out her voice and I could hear her just fine. We didn’t try it in a crowd yet.
The design is super slim, the ear loop swivels around for compact carrying and it’s very lightweight. The H790 talks to you (you have an incoming call, connected with phone 1, etc), which can be turned off. It has a cool off/on button so you can see at a glance whether or not the device is on. It can be paired with two phones at once, which is one of those great technical advancements.
So far, it’s much better than the H710 or Plantronics, which both left your voice sounding hollow and metallic with a rushing river sound in the background. Hopefully this one will last a long time, unlike the H710, which started cutting out and not connecting after several months, and eventually becoming too fuzzy to hear what the person was saying.
Excellent quality
No one tells me that I sound like I’m talking out of a can or that I’m on some type of device. I also can hear them very well. I recommend this Blue Tooth highly.
Amazon.com Product Description
At just 7.1 millimeters thick, the Motorola H790 is Motorola’s thinnest headset yet. This slim device relies on Motorola’s CrystalTalk™ technology to cancel noise and provide wind resistance for optimum call clarity. Additionally, advanced features such as MultiPoint Technology and automated voice prompts make this headset a convenience you won’t know how you lived without.
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Motorola H790 Headset
At a Glance:
- Motorola’s thinnest headset yet.
- Lightweight, on-ear design for comfort and flexibility.
- CrystalTalk™ cancels out background noise for greater call clarity.
- MultiPoint technology lets you connect and receive calls from 2 Bluetooth devices at the same time.
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MultiPoint Technology lets you simultaneously sync two Bluetooth-enabled devices. View larger. |
Sleek, Ultra-Thin Design for Style and Comfort
With its silver finish and stylish curves, the H790 has a professional, polished look. The headset measures only 7.1 millimeters thick, and its transparent ear loop ensures a snug fit. At a mere 0.34 ounces, the headset is lightweight enough to keep you comfortable, even after all-day wear.
CrystalTalk™ Promotes Call Clarity
To ensure crisp call quality in even the loudest environments, the H790 uses CrystalTalk™, Motorola’s proprietary noise-cancellation technology. Utilizing dual external microphones, CrystalTalk™ adjusts audio settings based on ambient noise levels. It enhances your voice and dampens microphone feedback to push call clarity to a whole new level.
Convenient MultiPoint Technology and Voice Prompts
The H790 also features full MultiPoint technology, which allows you to simultaneously sync the headset with up to two Bluetooth-enabled devices. This means that if you have separate phones for your business and personal life, you can answer both from the same headset. Featuring universal compatibility, this headset can be used with any Bluetooth-enabled device.
For further convenience, the H790 headset periodically provides important voice prompts. An in-ear prompt will brief you on how to set up your Bluetooth connection, it will notify you when the mute function is activated, and it will also update you on remaining battery life.
Large Range, Fast Pairing, and Minimal Interference
The H790 uses a Class-2 Bluetooth protocol, providing a range of up to 33 feet. The headset also features Enhanced Data Rate technology, which allows for faster pairing with devices and helps decrease interference and static.
Long-Lasting Charge and Included Car Adapter
The H790 provides up to five hours of uninterrupted talk time. Its battery can rapidly charge up to 2.5 hours of talk time in just 15 minutes, which means you’ll spend less time charging and more time chatting. For added convenience, a car charger is included with the headset, so you can charge your phone when you’re on the go.
At 7.1 millimeters thick, the stylish H790 Headset is Motorola’s thinnest handset yet. View larger. |
About Motorola
Motorola, a recognized leader in mobile connectivity, is committed to developing tools and technologies to make people’s lives easier, more efficient, and more connected. Founded in 1928, Motorola’s prominent record of invention and innovation includes equipment that carried the first words spoken from the moon as well as the world’s first handheld cellular phone. Now, with their new line of Bluetooth® headsets, Motorola continues to change the shape of communications by developing technologies to eliminate boundaries for people, businesses, and public safety agencies, enhancing and advancing how they communicate.
What’s in the Box
H790 Bluetooth Headset, car charger, and user guide.
