Motorola S9-HD Bluetooth MOTOACTIV Stereo Headset (Gloss Black)
Incipio SILICRYLIC Case for iPhone 4 (Black/Black)
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Motorola S9-HD Bluetooth MOTOACTIV Stereo Headset (Gloss Black)
Incipio SILICRYLIC Case for iPhone 4 (Black/Black)
Motorola S9-HD Bluetooth MOTOACTIV Stereo Headset (Gloss Black)
based on 153 customer reviews
Feel factor: 7
if only they were water resistant.....
(Score 4/5)
this is my third pair of these headphones.. my husband bought my first pair and i replaced them with my second.. NOW, i am buying my third for the sheer convenience of it.. i have an idea of how to make them repel the sweat.. MOTOROLA: TAKE NOTE!!! MAKE THESE HEADPHONES WATER RESISTANT!!!! =) these, by far, are my FAV pair of headphones.. i am a distance runner and when i am training for marathons, i like to listen to my ipod when i am running 15 miles plus... these headphones do it for me....
Posted on: 2010-09-26
By Andrea C. Smith
Motorokr
(Score 4/5)
The sound quality is great! has great bass and sound is very clear. I do not know if it is a defect of this particular unit, or maybe my phone *which I doubt* Let me continue, well when I am listening to music and I get a call, of course I hear the person talking on the headset, which is good. After I am done with my call, the music is supposed to play right after, I check the music player which is still playing the music, but no sound! At this time I am supposed to disconnect with the headset and sync with it again. What a pain... Again I am not sure if I am the only one going through this problem, I have a Samsung Epic 4G.
Posted on: 2010-09-22
By strikerx23
Great for gym, limitations outdoors.
(Score 4/5)
THE GOOD: After much research into bluetooth options, it decided to go with the S9-HD's. I've had these for just a couple of weeks, use them with an iPhone 4 and absolutely love them! And yes, the next/previous track functions work perfectly. Synching was a snap. Sound quality was very good, better than expected. They are comfortable to wear, look great (always important) and I've had no issues with sweat/moisture. I particularly like them when working out in the gym. The unrestricted feeling of wireless is priceless and I've yet to experience even one missed beat. Evidently the walls work very well to reflect the bluetooch signals and aid in reception/connectivity.
THE NOT SO GOOD: My first experience while running outdoors was not favorable at all. I was wearing my iPhone in an armband and experienced repetitive interuptions in signal. Contributing, the bluetooth hardward is located behind the head while wearing these headphones. So, while outdoors with nothing to reflect the signal there must be a clean "line of sight" between devices. To remedy this, I purchased an Otterbox defender phone case with belt clip and wear the iPhone on my hip when running. Since switching to this configuration, I've not experienced any more problems.
Posted on: 2010-09-21
By pplatts
Motorola S9-HD
(Score 4/5)
Headset is great. I wear it every day. Listen to MP3 & use for hands free talking in the office. Only after about 6 hours my ears do get a little sore. It's still the most comforatble stereo headset I have used. I still have a Blue Ant set (the BA is discontinued). This one is much better for not sweating than the blue ant full ear cover type. I did loose a rubber earpiece from putting the unit in my laptop bag. Ordered replacements via motorola. Evidently ear replacements aren't common since you couldn't order them as accessories. I would recommend these. Great help for hands free driving!
Posted on: 2010-09-17
By jmcc
Amazing sound, Terrible as a hands-free mic.
(Score 4/5)
I've been using this little headset here pretty much every day since Christmas. It is a mind saver, as it gives me constant music, audio books, hands-free, and doesn't require me to dig my phone out of my sometimes-incredibly-tight pant pockets. Trust me, there's nothing worse than a terrible song coming on and not being able to change it due to driving and not wanting to crash while standing awkwardly in the driver seat trying to reach your phone deep in your pocket.
Ok, now off the subject of my pants.
Pros:
- The audio quality is amazing.
- I've heard complaints about comfortability, but I can wear this thing all day and not notice.
- I use this guy on job sites and it's great that it doesn't block your ear canal. It's important that if I don't have anything playing that I can still hear things going on around me.
- Skip and pause commands! I've used 5 different types of bluetooth headsets and I will never go back to one without music controls. (See above about pants)
- Low profile so I don't look like a twit while wearing it around. (Well, less of a twit than I could look like)
- Regular USB-Mini B style plug to charge! I love not having to add another type of cable to my damn collection. Good call on this one.
- Replacement earbuds can be found very cheap.
Cons:
- Bad with glasses. I've come up with solutions but they all look goofy.
- This is my biggest complaint about this guy: TERRIBLE SOUND FROM THE MIC. I can't stress enough how obnoxiously annoying it is to be conveniently hands-free while the person on the other end of the line is saying "WHAT?" over and over again because this little guy picks up EVERYTHING. There is no sound reduction that I can tell, and if a little kid is whispering to his friend 30 feet away it will be picked up by this thing. My car is a bit old and loud, and if I go over 50 MPH I can pretty much just turn this puppy off. It's awful! Sure, you may ask: "Why give it 4 stars then" to which I reply "Shut up, this is my review." This thing is so useful in my everyday life that even with this major flaw, I would gladly buy it again and again compared to the other headsets I've used.
- Battery life: It isn't great. I usually get a full day out of it, which isn't really terrible, but it would be nice to have a little more.
- Earbuds fall out WAY too easily. If it weren't for the fact that they can be very cheap to replace, I'd probably man-rage about this one.
One thing I wish this headset could do is connect to 2 devices. The Jabra's tend to allow that feature and I really like being connected to computer sound and phone at the same time. Handy.Jabra HALO Bluetooth Stereo Headset
Anyway, I would highly recommend this headset, but I'm definitely keeping my eye out for the next best one.
Posted on: 2010-09-16
By TVo
Incipio SILICRYLIC Case for iPhone 4 (Black/Black)
based on 4 customer reviews
Feel factor: 13
So far the best available-
(Score 5/5)
without the hard plastic outer shell, the soft silicon first layer of the case would be totally inadequate, and, impossible to get out of a pants pocket. but because this case protects the perimeter and 95% of the back of the iPhone with an outer plastic shell, it has enough of a smooth surface and enough of a tacky (silicon) surface to be both easily accesible out of the pocket, and make the phone feel like you have a sure grip when using it.
i dropped my phone recently (which almost never happens)and the case performed flawlessly. the case hit a hard tile floor from waist height on the very corner metal band, by the ringer on/off switch. not any evidence the phone took a fall.
the other positive this case has over several others is that the soft silicon first layer of the case covers enough of the phone's face to offer some protection screen side.
yes, the two part case is not as quick and easy as the Snap case, but the protection and use-ability of the Incipio Silicrylic case are near perfect.
Posted on: 2010-09-05
By Benjamin David
Helpful index: 100%
Solid, quality case.
(Score 4/5)
As with all things, case designs have to make compromises. If you want ultimate protection, be prepared for a tank of a case. If you want sleek looks to match the iP4, be prepared for flimsy designs. Unfortunately you can't have it all (at least at a reasonable price-point). The Incipio Silicrylic is a good compromise in my opinion.
The silicone inner linner is incredibly soft, providing adequate shock absoption while keeping the overall package thin. The polycarb outer layer provides an extra layer of impact resistance from blunt and hard objects. It probably won't save your phone from a 2+ meter drop, but occasional drops from waist or chest height should not be a problem. I'm sure the case won't come out pristine, but better the case than the phone.
So far I have tried the following cases:
* Apple Bumper- Looks great, but adds little protection.
* Griffin Reveal Etch- Great look and feel, but the sides are not snug enough to the phone.
* Speck Candyshell- Superb protection, but it bulks up the phone too much IMO and scratches WAY too easily. Incompatible with most connectors and docks.
Pros:
- Good compromise of thinness and protection
- Superb compatability with pin connectors (works with basically anything)
- Good compatability with 3rd party docks (thin enough to work with most)
- Easy access/function with all phone controls
- Good looks
- Easy to install/remove
- Perfect fitment/alignment
- No "flash haze"
- Easy in/out of pockets
Cons:
- Exposed silicone layer picks up lint occassionally, but thankfully it is easily removed
- Polycarb layer has plasticky feel to it
- Silicone material around the Home button can be a little annoying
- Could use silicone inserts on the sides for better grip
Overall, the Silicrylic case makes an excellent compromise between looks and protection while adding superb functionality.
Posted on: 2010-08-11
By Arturo R. Kayser
Helpful index: 100%
Great case!!
(Score 5/5)
Not sure why the other reviewer thought this case was lacking in protection - i think the 2 piece case provides it much better protection than a single silicon or other case would provide. I've been a user of previous generations of iPhones and now the iPhone 4, and have tried a dozen or so cases, including the bumper that Apple is now offering with the iPhone 4 to mitigate the antenna issue. This Incipio case is by far the best I've seen, and the best made. It fits to a 'T' and the soft inner cover is amazingly supple, while the polycarbonate layer provides considerable protection. Keep in mind polycarbonate is used to make of all things, certain firearms and is an very tough material. Though I received without charge (it was provided along with the iPhone for my job), I would say its much better than similarly priced cases found at the Apple store. It really has quality written all over it and the best one I've tried.
Posted on: 2010-07-25
By B. Kim
Helpful index: 100%
Overpriced, flimsy.
(Score 2/5)
The Incipio Silicrylic case is composed of two pieces - a soft silicon skin that fits around the iPhone 4 and a hard plastic back piece that the phone and skin together fit inside. It's a good looking case, you can find in a variety of color combinations, and it doesn't add much weight or volume to the phone. Unfortunately, I'm not convinced that it will provide much protection in the case of a fall.
I had expected that the hard plastic back piece would be stronger and more rigid, but instead the plastic backing is very thin and bends easily. As my main concern in finding a case was protection (the iPhone 4 just seems a lot more fragile than previous iPhones), I'm a little disappointed. This case has the feel and quality of a $10 or $15 product rather than one that sells for $30.
Unfortunately, there aren't a whole lot of cases available for the iPhone 4 right now. I'll probably hold onto this one for now and switch as soon as I can find something more substantial.
Posted on: 2010-07-22
By blake.taylor
Helpful index: 0%
