Plantronics Voyager 510 Bluetooth Headset [Retail Packaged]

This is my first bluetooth device, so I can't compare it very well to others. I was worried about the reception because the one my husband uses makes him sound echo-y and far away. (I can't remember which one he has...bought it at Costco.) This Plantronics Voyager 510, though, is very clear. It also sits very comfortably...I almost forget that I'm wearing it. (Please shoot me if you see me wearing it anywhere but in the car.)

My only issue is with the power switch. It's difficult to push the power button. I have to use the edge of my thumbnail, and even then, I have to push really hard and in just the right spot. I only way I know if I've gotten the "sweet spot" is to watch the blinky light on the mike boom blink to red (for off) or start blinking blue very very intermittently (for on). Not ideal, especially if I'm driving and have forgotten to turn it on before getting underway. Hawaii just switched over to its "no hand-helds" law on July 1st, so this is an issue.

Overall, though, I like the reception and price enough that I might get another one to replace my husband's. I don't know if the funky button is a manufacturing fluke or a design flaw.

Had a motorola and didn't care much for it. My plantronics is a better fit and more comfortable. It is a little bulky compared to motorola. So far happy with it. Works decent in noisy conditions but the ear piece is much more clear and loud compared to the motorola.

I love this headset. It is comfortable for about 2 hrs and then easily switches to the other ear. It also easily switches between my phone and my computer. I have successfully used it beyond the 33'range and while there was a lot of static I could understand the words. Battery life is also superb.

My only complaint is durability. I've had it a month and I am hearing a lot of noise that wasn't there when I first started using it. Admittedly I am rough on my equipment, it goes in and out of my purse daily, but I'd hoped for better. I'm pleased enough that I will probably buy another one when this gives up.

Had tried the Jawbone 2-- wouldn't work w/my Blackberry Pearl 8100. This Plantronics Voyager works awesome though-- and was significantly cheaper. The first one or two times you put in ear-- it feels awkward-- but is now second nature & comfortable... I love it!

Pros: Excellent sound quality (very clear - best in class), comfort (the smaller of the included ear pieces fits very nicely in my ear, and I like that most of the weight hangs over the back of your ear because it stays planted - even during quick movements), durability (I've had mine for years, just bought one for the wife and she loves it), works on either ear, folds flat and fits easily in pockets, excellent battery life, and good styling (subjective, to be sure, but I like the black & gray colors). It has worked with every phone I've tried it on - mostly Windows Mobile based phones and iPhone/iPhone 3G.

Cons: It's not the cheapest, but it IS worth the price.

Other: My very first one went through the wash. It didn't survive. I don't recommend submersion, but other than that seems impossible to break.