Comments on: The Aliph Jawbone’s critical failure. http://beastwith.in/2009/01/02/the-aliph-jawbones-critical-failure/ A mental brouhaha, est. 1996. Thu, 24 May 2012 00:07:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Thomas Jacobs http://beastwith.in/2009/01/02/the-aliph-jawbones-critical-failure/comment-page-1/#comment-558 Thomas Jacobs Fri, 24 Dec 2010 02:32:16 +0000 http://mendax.org/2009/01/02/the-aliph-jawbones-critical-failure/#comment-558 <p>When handsfree earpieces became manditory in California I went to buy one and naturally wanted quality. The allure of the Jawbone was its styling and supposed noise reduction. It was also the most expensive so you think you are getting more. What I got was a real clunker. First of all the earloop is so poorly designed and of low-grade metal it constantly breaks when stored in a pocket. I have run through all the replacements that have come with the unit and looking at even spending $12 for a replacement is throwing good money after bad unless they upgrade the design or materials. But that is not all. The rubber ear inserts of which there are many, come off and get lost. Finally I don't know about the noise reduction part because I can't listen to myself but can tell you that if you are talking in the car and have the AC or heater even on low fan, this sounds like a hurricane on the other end according to the people I am calling. Shut off the AC or heater and you are OK. This is noise reduction???!!! I was given a Plantronics by a supplier as a free gift and started using it thinking it was a cheapo and that I would have to upgrade. It has not broken after use that would have destroyed the Jawbone, I like the noises it makes to tell me it is on, shutting down etc. and it does not have the wind tunnel issue. I hate to see my expensive Jawbone going to waste and sitting broken on my desk but I bought a poor product and this is the price I pay. All I can do now is put Jawbone on my no buy list.</p> When handsfree earpieces became manditory in California I went to buy one and naturally wanted quality. The allure of the Jawbone was its styling and supposed noise reduction. It was also the most expensive so you think you are getting more. What I got was a real clunker. First of all the earloop is so poorly designed and of low-grade metal it constantly breaks when stored in a pocket. I have run through all the replacements that have come with the unit and looking at even spending $12 for a replacement is throwing good money after bad unless they upgrade the design or materials. But that is not all. The rubber ear inserts of which there are many, come off and get lost. Finally I don’t know about the noise reduction part because I can’t listen to myself but can tell you that if you are talking in the car and have the AC or heater even on low fan, this sounds like a hurricane on the other end according to the people I am calling. Shut off the AC or heater and you are OK. This is noise reduction???!!! I was given a Plantronics by a supplier as a free gift and started using it thinking it was a cheapo and that I would have to upgrade. It has not broken after use that would have destroyed the Jawbone, I like the noises it makes to tell me it is on, shutting down etc. and it does not have the wind tunnel issue. I hate to see my expensive Jawbone going to waste and sitting broken on my desk but I bought a poor product and this is the price I pay. All I can do now is put Jawbone on my no buy list.

]]> By: Mary Shell http://beastwith.in/2009/01/02/the-aliph-jawbones-critical-failure/comment-page-1/#comment-557 Mary Shell Sun, 28 Mar 2010 23:48:34 +0000 http://mendax.org/2009/01/02/the-aliph-jawbones-critical-failure/#comment-557 <p>ok, nevermind. bad reviews on this one ... i'll get back to ya' if i find anything useful. :-)</p> ok, nevermind. bad reviews on this one … i’ll get back to ya’ if i find anything useful. :-)

]]> By: Mary Shell http://beastwith.in/2009/01/02/the-aliph-jawbones-critical-failure/comment-page-1/#comment-556 Mary Shell Sun, 28 Mar 2010 23:41:15 +0000 http://mendax.org/2009/01/02/the-aliph-jawbones-critical-failure/#comment-556 <p>i'm shopping for a new bluetooth also as my calls suddenly couln't be heard on my moto h700 unless i pulled it off of my ear & held it up to my mouth. i'v e located a bluetooth product, Callpod, that i've never seen, but it looks promising. The website is: www callpod com.</p> <p>good luck!</p> i’m shopping for a new bluetooth also as my calls suddenly couln’t be heard on my moto h700 unless i pulled it off of my ear & held it up to my mouth. i’v e located a bluetooth product, Callpod, that i’ve never seen, but it looks promising. The website is: www callpod com.

good luck!

]]> By: milo http://beastwith.in/2009/01/02/the-aliph-jawbones-critical-failure/comment-page-1/#comment-555 milo Sat, 06 Feb 2010 04:50:41 +0000 http://mendax.org/2009/01/02/the-aliph-jawbones-critical-failure/#comment-555 <p>the quickest way to fix a broken earpiece for the jawbone 2 is to remove the pos one with a pin or small nail, then get a stick pin (preferably a black one) bend it slightly with pliers, and slip it through the jawbone and into the leather of the old earpiece. If you don't get it to go all the way, just snip it off with a wire cutter. Lasts way longer than the original plastic!</p> the quickest way to fix a broken earpiece for the jawbone 2 is to remove the pos one with a pin or small nail, then get a stick pin (preferably a black one) bend it slightly with pliers, and slip it through the jawbone and into the leather of the old earpiece. If you don’t get it to go all the way, just snip it off with a wire cutter. Lasts way longer than the original plastic!

]]> By: Matt Chapdelaine http://beastwith.in/2009/01/02/the-aliph-jawbones-critical-failure/comment-page-1/#comment-554 Matt Chapdelaine Mon, 23 Mar 2009 01:55:43 +0000 http://mendax.org/2009/01/02/the-aliph-jawbones-critical-failure/#comment-554 <p>For 69.00 www.averysound.com will custom make an earpiece specifically for the Jawbone II. I ordered the new jawbone gels to see if they will work better than the earloops. I have already broken 2 of the earloops and Ive only owned the Jawbone for 1 month. If the ear gels are crap then Im going to order the custom made one from averysound. I love the performance of the Jawbone II. Just wish the earloops werent garbage.</p> For 69.00 http://www.averysound.com will custom make an earpiece specifically for the Jawbone II. I ordered the new jawbone gels to see if they will work better than the earloops. I have already broken 2 of the earloops and Ive only owned the Jawbone for 1 month. If the ear gels are crap then Im going to order the custom made one from averysound. I love the performance of the Jawbone II. Just wish the earloops werent garbage.

]]> By: Greg http://beastwith.in/2009/01/02/the-aliph-jawbones-critical-failure/comment-page-1/#comment-553 Greg Sat, 14 Feb 2009 00:02:59 +0000 http://mendax.org/2009/01/02/the-aliph-jawbones-critical-failure/#comment-553 <p>Good news--It seems that the Jawbone clan is waking up. If you go up on their site they now offer a new set of rubber earbuds. It claims you can wear the unit w/o the hook (TBD). They look like they might just work? http://us.jawbone.com/fitearbud.aspx Your only charged the $3 shipping fee for a set of 3.</p> <p>As for your comment on the hook -- don't give them credit I've broken two hooks on the original (I called and got free warranty replacements.) I too had fit issues so I crafted my own ear gel from an old wired Jabra. Ironically, my modified design is outstanding as it fits perfectly and sounds great. This is the real lesson, if you can't get it to sit in your ear it is truly worthless. A poor fit allows ambient noise in and muffles the headset. Read reviews of all the brands and models -- the bottom line is that fit impacts functionality. Lets see if the new ear gels do the trick.</p> Good news–It seems that the Jawbone clan is waking up. If you go up on their site they now offer a new set of rubber earbuds. It claims you can wear the unit w/o the hook (TBD). They look like they might just work? http://us.jawbone.com/fitearbud.aspx Your only charged the $3 shipping fee for a set of 3.

As for your comment on the hook — don’t give them credit I’ve broken two hooks on the original (I called and got free warranty replacements.) I too had fit issues so I crafted my own ear gel from an old wired Jabra. Ironically, my modified design is outstanding as it fits perfectly and sounds great. This is the real lesson, if you can’t get it to sit in your ear it is truly worthless. A poor fit allows ambient noise in and muffles the headset. Read reviews of all the brands and models — the bottom line is that fit impacts functionality. Lets see if the new ear gels do the trick.

]]> By: HateIt http://beastwith.in/2009/01/02/the-aliph-jawbones-critical-failure/comment-page-1/#comment-552 HateIt Fri, 30 Jan 2009 19:39:37 +0000 http://mendax.org/2009/01/02/the-aliph-jawbones-critical-failure/#comment-552 <p>The volume thing is annoying. You have to cycle through five volume settings with the loudest being not that loud. I frequenly go past it, back to the lowest setting, then counting my way up to the fifth setting. I frequently find myself pushing the thing in my ear with one hand so I can hear while driving, which defeats the purpose of a headset. The earloop is horrible. It rarely feels secure in my ear, and when I do get it there, it doesn't stay for long. When it is out of place (most of the time) the noise cancelling does not work properly because it assumes your voice is background noise and cancels it out. I would not buy it again.</p> The volume thing is annoying. You have to cycle through five volume settings with the loudest being not that loud. I frequenly go past it, back to the lowest setting, then counting my way up to the fifth setting. I frequently find myself pushing the thing in my ear with one hand so I can hear while driving, which defeats the purpose of a headset. The earloop is horrible. It rarely feels secure in my ear, and when I do get it there, it doesn’t stay for long. When it is out of place (most of the time) the noise cancelling does not work properly because it assumes your voice is background noise and cancels it out. I would not buy it again.

]]> By: Cassandra http://beastwith.in/2009/01/02/the-aliph-jawbones-critical-failure/comment-page-1/#comment-551 Cassandra Fri, 16 Jan 2009 16:49:21 +0000 http://mendax.org/2009/01/02/the-aliph-jawbones-critical-failure/#comment-551 <p>Lucky for me the JB2 fits nicely in my ear even without the earloop. I would recommend being gentle with the earloops, just out of my years of experience with headsets in general. These aren't beefy Plantronics earloops, this is a delicate, metro, sleek Jawbone 2. To be enjoyed with fine wine. :)</p> <p>I agree with your feedback and I can't wait for the next Aliph release. They are good about listening to feedback before going back to the drawing board, so that leaves me hopeful for the future. Great review with open, honest and direct feedback. Kudos!</p> <p>I love the Jawbone 2. It's a great headset with great sound. Super sleek design, too!</p> <p><a href="http://www.jawboneblue.com" rel="nofollow">jawbone headset</a></p> Lucky for me the JB2 fits nicely in my ear even without the earloop. I would recommend being gentle with the earloops, just out of my years of experience with headsets in general. These aren’t beefy Plantronics earloops, this is a delicate, metro, sleek Jawbone 2. To be enjoyed with fine wine. :)

I agree with your feedback and I can’t wait for the next Aliph release. They are good about listening to feedback before going back to the drawing board, so that leaves me hopeful for the future. Great review with open, honest and direct feedback. Kudos!

I love the Jawbone 2. It’s a great headset with great sound. Super sleek design, too!

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]]> By: Rastus http://beastwith.in/2009/01/02/the-aliph-jawbones-critical-failure/comment-page-1/#comment-550 Rastus Sat, 03 Jan 2009 23:32:02 +0000 http://mendax.org/2009/01/02/the-aliph-jawbones-critical-failure/#comment-550 <p>The original Jawbone loops are pos too. Jawbone quit making them and you can oly get them on ebay at around $10.00 for one crappy loop. Jawbone-worthless. Save your money and buy a Jabra or Plantronics bluetooth.</p> The original Jawbone loops are pos too. Jawbone quit making them and you can oly get them on ebay at around $10.00 for one crappy loop. Jawbone-worthless. Save your money and buy a Jabra or Plantronics bluetooth.

]]> By: WyldKard http://beastwith.in/2009/01/02/the-aliph-jawbones-critical-failure/comment-page-1/#comment-549 WyldKard Sat, 03 Jan 2009 20:26:03 +0000 http://mendax.org/2009/01/02/the-aliph-jawbones-critical-failure/#comment-549 <p>Yes, there's a second button on the Jawbone, but no dual volume buttons like on other headsets.</p> <p>Does the instruction manual explain why the ear-loops are such enormous pieces of shit, and how they can be made to not break? 'cause we didn't see that information in there.</p> Yes, there’s a second button on the Jawbone, but no dual volume buttons like on other headsets.

Does the instruction manual explain why the ear-loops are such enormous pieces of shit, and how they can be made to not break? ’cause we didn’t see that information in there.

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