Jupiter Jack Spells End To Driving While On Your Cell Phone

Yesterday I was reading one of my favorite blogs and I found a post about a product called the Jupiter Jack. I think that the Jupiter Jack is a super cool idea and  if I drove I would get one for myself. The Jupiter Jack is an FM transmitter that you can hook up to your mobile phone in order to have your phone conversation come through your car speakers. All you do is set your mobile phone in the dashboard mount and hook the Jupiter Jack up to it with a simple adapter. Then you select a radio frequency for your Jupiter Jack and you are ready to go. If someone calls hit the answer button on your phone and tune your radio the proper station. Once you answer anything the person you are speaking to says will be heard by you through your stereo system. In order to talk back all you have to do is talk as if you were holding a regular conversation with someone in the car.

I think this is a super cool idea because it allows people to talk on their cell phones without having to hold their phone, deal with wires from traditional handset, or even mess around with a wireless blue tooth headset. If the Jupiter Jack really does what is says it does then it should be a HUGE hit over the next few years.

Nokia BH-903 Bluetooth Headset Review: Part 2 Keys, Performance and Conclusions

In my first post about the Nokia BH-903, I talked about what makes this stereo Bluetooth headset unique among its competitors. To recap, it’s a 32-g headset with an in-the-ear style which is compatible with various V2.0 bluetooth profiles, comes with an OLED display and an internal FM radio, and provides more than 9 hours of music and talk time.

Keys

When you’re dealing with an ultra-light stereo Bluetooth headset, you should accustom yourself to its tiny keys and buttons, too. The BH-903’s keys can be found in two different locations. Music-related ones are located near the OLED display (that is at the end of two cables which connect the display unit to the earphones), and call-related ones and the microphone are on the small apparatus near the right earphone.

The OLED display and its surrounding buttons

The unit which is tightly attached to the end of the headset cables houses the display and a few buttons: IMG: Nokia BH-903 display and keys. Here Nokia engineers have tried to build the unit like a standard handset so as not to reinvent the wheel and make the lives of BH-903 users difficult. With this analogy in mind, if you take the main unit in your left hand, you’ll notice the Power button above the display (at the top of the unit). Holding it down for a few seconds switches the headset on, which is confirmed by a short beep heard through the earphones. To switch off the headset, hold the same key down for a couple seconds and you’ll hear a different beep to indicate that the system is no longer active. Also, the Power key can act as the lock/unlock key; that is, if you briefly press and release it, the headset is locked. To unlock the headset, you should do the same. The lock/unlock process is accompanied by two distinct beeps, and the OLED display helps you identify the lock/unlock status. At first, you might want to familiarize yourself with the display indicators, but the more you use the BH-903, the less you refer to the display.

The frequently mentioned OLED display is below the Power key and occupies about one-third of the attached unit. The display mimics the feel and look of a standard handset display as closely as possible. For instance, as you turn on the headset, the famous Nokia logo appears on the screen. By the same token, as you recharge the battery, the charging indicators can be seen there. When the headset is on but not used for about 10 seconds, the display goes to the power saving mode. In this mode, the display turns off for about 5 seconds and turns on for about 1 second at regular intervals. To activate the display when it is in the power saving mode, you should press any key.

Just below the display, a square area can be seen which houses several buttons. Most of these keys aren’t tactilely visible. The Previous/Rewind key is on the upper left side, and the Next/Fast forward key is located on the upper right side. These also act as the Scroll keys when the headset Menu is active. Just below these keys you can easily touch the slightly raised Selection key, useful when working with the menu. More interesting, however, is the touch-sensitive Volume key surrounding the Selection key. You should move your finger around the Selection key on the touch-sensitive area clockwise to increase or anticlockwise to decrease the volume, and the headset uses distinct beeps when the volume can no longer be altered either way. This is quite innovative and appeals to the style-conscious. The volume can easily be altered after spending a couple of minutes with the headset.

The Stop key is placed toward the bottom of the square area on the lower left side, and the Play/pause key is on the right side. The Menu key is situated below the square area toward the bottom of the main unit, and is useful when you want to access different functions of the headset such as the music player, the FM radio, recent calls and settings. By default, the headset turns on with the music player in the foreground and whenever you access music-related functions on your handset, the headset also switches to the music player. Just to clarify, the Settings option allows you to adjust the display brightness, manage Bluetooth devices, set the auto-keylock time, select a desired language and reset the headset. The headset settings can also be reset by holding down the Power key and the Answer/End key at the same time, and pressing the Selection key to confirm the operation while the headset is switched off. Finally, the charging socket is located at the bottom of the unit on the opposite of the Power button.

The call buttons

The small control near the right earphone houses the midget microphone on the back, the Mute key on the side, and the relatively bigger Answer/End call key on the front. When someone calls, you can press the Answer/End call key once to accept it, or twice to reject it. When no call is in progress, press the Answer/End call key twice to call the last dialed number. Pressing this key once ends a call during a conversation. The built-in microphone can also be used for audio-recording in spite of the fact that the microphone quality doesn’t match that of the handset microphone.

The FM radio

One of the benefits of a so-called cabled wireless stereo Bluetooth headset is that its cables act as the antenna for the built-in FM radio. To use this feature, press the Menu key and select FM radio. You’ll immediately hear the familiar sound associated with FM receivers.

To search for radio stations, hold down the Forward or Rewind key for about 2 seconds. To stop the search, you should press the Stop key. When the headset finds a station, the station starts to play and the name, frequency, and signal strength of the station are displayed. According to the BH-903 manual, the station name is displayed only if the station supports the RDS (Radio Data Systems) technology. Anyhow, to save the station in the headset, hold down the Play/ Pause key, press the Forward or Rewind key to move to the desired memory location, and hold down the play/pause key. To move among saved stations, press the Forward or Rewind key repeatedly. To pause listening to the radio, press the Stop key, and to resume listening, press the Play/Pause key. Finally, to stop listening to the radio and exit the radio, press the Stop key twice. I’ve found the voice quality to be pleasantly acceptable.

It’s worth mentioning that using the FM radio requires the memorization of these functions for the visually impaired because the headset doesn’t offer an accessible interface when it comes to using the radio. The same can be said about accessing the Settings or the Recent calls option from the menu.

Concluding remarks

With all the details interspersed, you might be wondering if Nokia BH-903 is my desired headset. To be quite frank, it’s not. It’s true that with the BH-903 you get an FM radio, an OLED display and an ultra-portable unit, but I’ve never been a fan of in-the-ear headphones/headsets because I find this wearing style problematic, to say the least. Due to the fact that the headset uses small earphones, the audio quality it provides noticeably fails to match that of the over-ear Nokia BH-604 and Nokia BH-503. I’m bold enough to claim that the BH-903 isn’t for audiophiles; rather, it’s been designed to meet the needs of frequent commuters who want to carry as light and portable a headset as possible. Neither can it filter out surrounding sounds as efficiently as the aforementioned headsets. Also, as hilarious as it might sound, I’ve noticed that the BH-903 requires a pocketed shirt to house the display unit comfortably. Otherwise, the highly desirable OLED display would shamelessly move leftward and rightward when you take a stroll or you have to hide it under your shirt. Finally, I’ve found out that the BH-903 is quite sensitive to key touches; that is, the sound you hear through its earphones tend to lose or gain extra pitch as you press a key on either the handset or the headset. This also happens when the headset is connected to a compatible Bluetooth-enabled computer: namely my Dell XPS M1210 notebook which has Windows Vista SP1. All in all, Nokia BH-503 still remains my preferred stereo Bluetooth headset.

All said, I should admit that the BH-903 functions quite efficiently compared with other in-the-ear units on the market, and what I’ve mentioned regarding the BH-903 is typical of all in-the-ear headsets. Other than that, Nokia BH-903 has a high-quality microphone which is perfect for both telephonic conversations and audio recording. If your number-one need is a light headset with an OLED display, don’t hesitate to purchase Nokia BH-903.

Pros and cons

Pros:

• Comes with an OLED display,
• Offers decent battery life,
• Has an FM radio,
• Locks its keys manually or automatically,
• Allows accessing the “recent calls” list,
• Is highly portable,
• Appeals to fashionmongers,
• Enjoys innovative touch-sensitive volume keys,
• Uses distinct audible beeps and visual cues to indicate different actions,
• Comes with sturdy cables.

Cons:

• Its cables might get in the way sometimes,
• The in-the-ear style doesn’t provide a totally secure wearing experience,
• Offers average audio quality,
• Doesn’t have an accessible interface for the visually impaired,
• Would have been more comfortable with tactilely identifiable keys.

Nokia BH-903 Bluetooth Headset Review: Part 1 How Shall I Describe Thee?

Have you ever tried to divide stereo Bluetooth headsets into different categories? If so, you might have come up with several benchmarks such as price, battery life, wearing style, portability, audio quality, range of Bluetooth profile support, and so forth. One or more standards of that sort might also play a role in your purchasing decision. However, these days another factor is increasingly pushing itself into our list, and it is use of an OLED display (or lack thereof). Such displays have become popular because they need very little battery power and don’t make their accompanying devices hefty.

When I decided to buy two Nokia stereo Bluetooth headsets, I tried to avoid headsets with OLED displays at all costs, and that’s why I went with Nokia BH-503 and Nokia BH-604. As a visually impaired Symbian user, I was afraid of not being able to utilize the features such headsets provide. Also, I was a tad concerned about their battery life.

The BH-903 and a turnover

When few days ago I received my Nokia BH-903 package from WOM World for trialing, I was so frightened by the OLED display and touch-sensitive volume keys that I decided to spend some time with the headset before publishing my reviews — I wanted to provide everybody with an objective viewpoint. The Nokia BH-903 comes with a pretty small package, reflecting its miniature size: IMG: Nokia BH-903 package,
IMG: Nokia BH-903 package half opened,
IMG: Nokia BH-903 package opened. The BH-903 is a sleek stereo Bluetooth headset which weighs 32 g: IMG: Nokia BH-903. It, I believe, is aimed at high-end customers with its +$200 price tag because currently you cannot find a smaller stereo headset with such a wide array of features in Nokia’s lengthy list of accessories. In fact, the BH-903 is as small as its wired counterpart which ships with the N82: IMG: Nokia BH-903 and N82 headset side by side. Had the BH-903 not been a Bluetooth headset, I couldn’t have told them apart by virtue of touching both.

Back to the features which make the BH-903 unique, it is an in-the-ear headset whose earphones are attached to the display unit via two relatively short pieces of stiff wire: IMG: Nokia BH-903 earphones and strap. It looks as if the BH-903 were a conventional wired headset with its connector removed. Basically, to wear the headset, you should place the strap around your neck and put the earphones into your ears. To adjust the length of the earphone cables, you should pull the cables toward or away from the earphones. A small apparatus can be found on the right wire (near the right earphone) and houses a microphone and a couple more keys which I’ll talk about in a later post.

What to expect from Nokia BH-903

These are just a few features which make the BH-903 a desirable stereo Bluetooth headset.

Weight:

• 32g.

Operating times:

• Talk time: up to 11h.
• Music time: up to 11h.
• FM radio time when connected to phone: up to 11h.
• Standby time: up to 150h.
• Charging time: 45 min to full charge.
• Talk time, Music time,FM radio time after 20 minutes of charging: up to 9h.

Interfaces:

• Bluetooth v2.0 with EDR specification.
• Headset Profile (HSP) 1.1.
• Handsfree Profile (HFP) 1.5.
• Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP).
• Audio Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) 1.0.
• Phonebook Access Profile PBAP.
• Nokia charging interface with 2 mm jack.

Sales package:

• Nokia Bluetooth Stereo Headset BH-903.
• Nokia Compact Travel Charger AC-5.
• Spare pair of earphone pads.
• Print User Guide.

Early verdict

In spite of the fact that I’ve been using the BH-903 quite extensively for the past few days, I want to preserve the description of its keys and performance for upcoming posts. However, at this point suffice it to say that the BH-903 is a fabulous stereo Bluetooth headset, even for visually impaired users. That is, I can now fully control the N82’s music functions via the headset after getting used to its tiny keys. Of course, the internal FM radio is horse of a different color. More on the comparison between the BH-903 and its over-the-ear siblings later . . . .

Nokia BH-503 or Nokia BH-604: Which One to Buy

Yesterday I posted an article about Nokia BH-503 and compared it with Nokia BH-604. I also tried to highlight what either of them is intrinsically capable of doing. However, if you’re still wondering which one to buy, it might not be a bad idea to read my observations below.

Stereo Bluetooth headsets and built-in microphones

As we all know, stereo Bluetooth headsets come with built-in microphones. In general, these microphones are inferior to the ones found on different handsets. For instance, built-in headset microphones cannot come close to what the N82’s microphone offers. Nonetheless, we should choose the best built-in microphone when it comes to buying a stereo Bluetooth headset. I’m confident that the BH-503 has a relatively better microphone if you compare it with the BH-604. The microphones are essentially the same upon taking calls, but if you use an application like ALON MP3 Dictaphone to record surrounding sounds the difference becomes obvious. As far as ALON MP3 Dictaphone is concerned, the BH604 generates a noticeable hissing sound when its microphone replaces my N82’s microphone for recording purposes. The BH-503, however, does a better job of recording surrounding sounds without inserting extra noises into the recorded file.

Stereo Bluetooth headsets and Symbian screen readers

If you use a Symbian screen reader to access your handset features, I highly recommend that you go with the BH-503 rather than the BH-604. While both headsets function equally well on my XPS M1210 notebook with JAWS 9.0, the BH-604 generates annoying speech cutouts at the beginning of utterances on my N82. This means that if you press a key on your handset, wait for a few seconds and issue the second key, you won’t hear most of the phone’s response. This is not an issue with the BH-503. Besides, the BH-604 usually produces high-pitched sounds which can be easily caught by many users’ ears. The BH-503, on the other hands, never changes the sound frequencies in a way that its audio is quite similar to the audio which is generated by the handset speakers.

The last word, for God’s sake

Technically speaking, although both headsets make use of V2.0 bluetooth profiles, Nokia BH-503 is a better stereo Bluetooth headset for both sighted and visually impaired handset owners. If you use either Nuance TALKS or Mobile Speak, the BH-503 should be your top priority even with its higher price tag.

Nokia BH-503 Review: Stereo Bluetooth Headset for Fashionmongers

You might have read Nokia BH-604 Review: Part 1 and Nokia BH-604:  Part 2 of my Nokia BH-604 stereo Bluetooth headset review. The BH-604 is one of the best stereo Bluetooth headsets I’ve ever seen, and the +18-hour battery life it offers cannot be easily ignored. I currently use it at home as my major headphone because it’s also compatible with my Dell XPS M1210 notebook.

Why buy a new headset then?

On the face of it, my BH-604 satisfies all my audio-related needs. However, it cannot be easily worn in outdoor environments due to its bulkiness. The BH-604 offers a stable headband which is to make sure the headset remains secure while moving around or taking a walk. While Nokia has done a great job with the headband, the earcups are so big that they might make you feel a bit uncomfortable in the public. What’s more, if you wear the headset for more than, say, 20 minutes, you should take care of your hair after removing it because the headband tends to alter your hair. Obviously using a comb in a taxi and in front of those who are still staring at a big headset isn’t everyone’s preference. That’s why I decided to look for a second stereo Bluetooth headset with similar functions but with a special focus on wearability and fashion. My pursuit continued for a few days until I came across Nokia BH-503. I was also lucky enough to buy a $160 headset at a rebate price of $90.

What is Nokia BH-503?

In terms of keys and functions, Nokia BH-503 is in essence similar to Nokia BH-604. That is, all BH-503 keys are located on the right earcup and it allows users to move back and forth among songs, move forward and backward in a track, alter the playback volume, stop/pause/resume the playback, receive calls, and switch to the music player application. However, the BH-503 has smaller earcups and offers a unique approach to the issue of wearability by means of a laid-back design. Put differently, it has a neckband rather than a headband: IMG: Nokia BH-503, taken from Nokia. Unlike the BH-604, the neckband isn’t a mechanically-adjustable tool, and might require a bit of getting used to. Once, however, you are accustomed to the neckband and the tiny earhooks which have been designed to keep the headset in a solid position, you’ll never put it down. The BH-503 weighs 105 grams, offers more than 11 hours of talk time and music playback, comes with the Nokia Compact Travel Charger AC-5, and, like the BH-604, has a soft carrying pouch. It is compatible with various V2.0 Bluetooth profiles including A2DP and HSP, and can be paired with any A2DP-compatible device using the universal “0000″ passkey. All BH-503 keys can be found on the right earcup and, unlike the BH-604, it has no sideway keys. The only minor issue I face upon using the BH-503 is that the Volume Up/Down keys are upward buttons, meaning I should press either of them using my index finger while holding the bottom side of the right earcup with my thumb.

New discoveries

In my post about Nokia BH-604 I stated that I can’t use the playback keys on the headset to control the music as I connect the BH-604 to my notebook. Well, it seems that I’m partially wrong here because this just applies to Winamp. Both Nokia BH-503 and Nokia BH-604 are fully compatible with Windows Media Player 11 and can move the user back and forth among songs. As another upside, I just discover that I can take advantage of the headset microphone to record using ALON MP3 Dictaphone. This means that if, for instance, I go to the seaside and decide to record the wave sounds, I need not keep the N82 in my hands as I wear the BH-503.

Final thoughts

As I have the experience of using two fabulous Nokia stereo Bluetooth headsets, I suggest that you take into account the unique features each one provides before making the final decision. Do you want superior battery life? Go with the BH-604 as it provides up to 18 hours of talk time and music playback. Do you need a fashionable headset for outdoor use which doesn’t make you feel a tad uncanny? Select the BH-503 as its eye-catching design generates nothing but admiration. Do you fancy a super-loud audio volume? Choose the BH-604 as its cups fully cover your ears so as not to let extraneous sounds in. Are you in need of a relatively small headset? Buy the BH-503 as its 105-g weight cannot be compared with the 250-g weight of the BH-604. Finally, is your uttermost concern audio quality? Snap up either of them and you won’t be regretful about following my advice. Currently the BH-503 is slightly more expensive than the BH-604.

Nokia BH-604 Bluetooth Headset Review: Part 2 Keys, Pairing and Performance

In my first post regarding Nokia BH-604 I talked about why I purchased this stereo headset and what benefits it provides. Now let’s move on to the juicy segment: keys, pairing and performance.

Keys

Locating the keys found on the Bh-604 isn’t difficult at all. If you place the headset over your head and then touch both speaker pads, you’ll notice that one speaker pad has two big keys pointing toward your front and back, and the other speaker pad doesn’t. The pad which has the keys should be placed on the right of your head and the pad which has no keys should be placed on the left of your head. The headband easily allows you to adjust the length of the headset on top of your head.

Nokia BH-604 has five keys, and two of them are flush with the outer surface of the right speaker pad. The big top key is called the Multifunction key, and the big bottom key is called the Play/Pause key. The Multifunction key provides various functions in different circumstances. For instance, to switch on the headset you should press and hold the Multifunction key for two seconds until you hear a beep. Alternatively, to switch off the headset press and hold the Multifunction key for five second until the headset beeps.

The other 3 keys are called Fast Forward, Rewind and Volume. Fast Forward and Rewind are located on each outer surface of the headset, on the front and back side. The Volume key is placed at the bottom of the speaker pad below the Play/Pause key and can be pushed to the right and left to increase and decrease the volume. The charging socket and the microphone are located on each side of the Volume key.

Handling calls and listening to the music via these keys is easy as pie. The following lists summarize the function of each key in different environments.

Basic functions

• Multifunction key: hold for two seconds to turn on the headset, and hold for five seconds to switch off the headset.
• Volume key: press forward/backward to increase/decrease the volume.
• Multifunction+Volume up: press and hold for five seconds to clear pairing and volume settings.

Call handling

• Multifunction key: press once to answer or end a call, press once to return the call to the headset if it has already been switched to the phone, press twice to reject a call, press twice to redial the last number when no call is in progress, and hold for two seconds to activate voice dialing.
• Play/pause key: press once to mute/unmute the microphone during a call, and hold for two seconds to switch the call from the headset to the phone.

Music playback

• Play/Pause key: press once in the music player to start playback, press once to pause/resume playback, hold for two seconds to stop playback.
• Rewind key: press to move to the previous track, and hold to move toward the start of the track.
• Forward key: press to move to the next track, and hold to move toward the end of the track.

Pairing

For those who have used bluetooth for a few times, pairing Nokia BH-604 with a handset takes just a few seconds. You just turn on the headset, turn on Bluetooth on your handset, search for available Bluetooth devices, select Nokia BH-604, type the passkey “0000″ on your handset and hear the handset sound through the headset almost instantly. Moreover, if you set Nokia BH-604 as Authorized in the list of previously used Bluetooth devices, the phone gets immediately paired with the headset as soon as you enable Bluetooth on your handset.

Although pairing Nokia BH-604 with my N82 was quite straightforward, I had some difficulty pairing it with my Dell XPS M1210 notebook. At first the notebook refused to find Nokia BH-604 regardless of my efforts, so I cleared the pairing and volume settings using Multifunction key+Volume key. Having done so, the notebook also joined the list of devices which are capable of taking advantage of Nokia BH-604. Fortunately now I can pair both the notebook and the Nokia N82 with Nokia BH-604 without any hassles in spite of the fact that I had to go through the process of pairing the headset with the phone once more.

Performance

Nokia BH-604 functions as advertized. It is a solid stereo Bluetooth headset which is very easy to wear for many hours, offers fantastic sound quality, provides a decent battery life (more than 18 hours of music playback and talk time), and has easily identifiable keys. Its speaker pads are so big that you won’t hear the surrounding noise as you wear it, and this is a benefit for crowded environments. The volume and base are also fantastic. It is also an excellent tool for voice calls as the voice comes in and reaches the interlocutor perfectly. If you’re listening to music and someone calls, the music gradually fades and as soon as the call ends the music resumes.

If your Bluetooth-enabled device offers the A2DP profile, you can use Nokia BH-604 to listen to music as if you were using a wired headset. However, the performance with different devices varies. For instance, Nokia BH-604 pairs well with my N82 and offers all music-related functions there, but I cannot use the headset to, say, move to the next or previous track when it is paired with my notebook. So don’t expect everything to function with all music devices. It would be safe to assume that all Nokia devices with the A2DP profile get the most out of the headset.

The only issue I encountered while using the headset is that upon pressing a key to perform a certain action, the pitch of the music tends to decrease a little for a few seconds. I’m sure this is not related to my S60 screen reader, Nuance TALKS, because the same happened with my notebook and JAWS for Windows. Also, Nokia BH-604 doesn’t function well with whatever screen reader, Symbian or Windows, I tried. That is, speech tends to be cut on a regular basis, and the headset doesn’t instantly reflect what happens as a result of a key press. In my opinion, though, this has to do with the underlying Bluetooth technology and specifications not the headset per se.

At the end of the day, will I ever revert to my wired headphone and headset? Never, wherever I can find bluetooth access. Will I ever stop using my Nokia BH-604? No, until it stops functioning!

Pros and cons

Pros

• Easy to wear for long hours,
• Fantastic volume and base,
• Decent battery life,
• Readily identifiable keys,
• Charging via the standard Nokia Compact Travel Charger AC-5,
• No dependence on visual instructions.

Cons

• A little on the hefty side,
• Rather expensive,
• Not 100% screen reader friendly due to the underlying Bluetooth technology,
• A bit difficult to pair with non cell phone devices for the first time.

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Nokia BH-503 Review

Nokia BH-604 bluetooth headset review: part 1 background information and physical description

It’s been a long while that I’ve been looking for a good stereo Bluetooth headset. I was trying to get hold of a Nokia-manufactured headset because I wanted to avoid all possible pitfalls of pairing a Nokia handset, namely the Nokia N82, with a non-Nokia Bluetooth headset. That’s why I now have Nokia BH-604 up and running here, but before getting into the technicalities let me talk about the purchasing process a little.

First off, it’s worth mentioning that finding handset accessories in Iran is a big trouble. In other words, in spite of the fact that one can find almost all major handsets from all manufacturers here, it’s very difficult to find high-end Bluetooth headsets, Bluetooth speakers, and so on in the market. So it took almost three months to spot one somewhere, and had it not been for the fabulous cooperation of a friend of mine who sells handsets, I couldn’t have found it. To put it in a nutshell, simply don’t expect to be able to call a Nokia store to have a certain accessory delivered to your door. Such a thing doesn’t exist here. Oh well, enough is enough.

Back to Nokia BH-604. At first I was planning to buy Nokia BH-903, but the more I surfed the web, the faster I gravitated toward Nokia BH-604.The BH-903 is also a great stereo headset, weighing only 32 g. However, it has a visual display and I was set to avoid such displays at all costs. I was assuming that a stereo headset with a visual display might display certain inaccessible messages on the screen. Also, the lightness of the handset brings three obvious caveats:

• Small function and multimedia keys,
• Relatively shorter battery life,
• Pretty normal sound quality.

At $200-220, this headset is more expensive than the BH-604 with its $120-150 price tag. At any rate, my choice headset, Nokia BH-604, offers the following:

• Weight: 250 g,
• Battery type: 500 mAh, Lithium-Ion Polymer,
• Talk time: up to 18 h,
• Music time: up to 19 h,
• Standby time: up to 2 weeks,
• Charging time: less than 1.5 h,
• Interfaces: Bluetooth 2.0 with EDR specification,
• Supported profiles: A2DP (advanced audio distribution profile), AVRCP (audio video remote control profile), Handsfree (HFP), and/or headset (HSP) profiles).

As opposed to my BH-604, Nokia BH-903 has an FM radio, offers up to 9 hours of talk time and up to 11 hours of music time, and provides visual access to the phonebook. All in all, I’m satisfied with my choice, and in the next post I’ll be talking about its features, benefits and instructions on how to pair and use it.

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Nokia BH-503 Review