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Aliph's Jawbone is a noise canceling Bluetooth headset that uses technology developed for the United States military. A new Jawbone was released May 15th, 2008, replacing the existing model with a smaller formfactor (smaller by 50%) and improved noise canceling design. Jawbone's technology is called NoiseAssassin and works to actively measure the ambient noise in the environment and filter them out so you better hear the person on the other end. At the same time the voice-activated sensor that measures vibrations from your jawbone (hence the name) identifies and amplifies your voice so that your voice is clear while talking.

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Pros & Cons

Pros:
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Excellent sound quality
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Subtle and sleek design
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Volume increases based on surroundings
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Specific earloop available for glasses-wearers
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Awkward button placement
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Short battery life
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No volume control
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One of the standout features of the Jawbone is its stylish and unique design. Two buttons are hidden on the outside of the headset, one that is located on the perforated surface, and the other located as the black piece of plastic. The perforated button is used for turning the Jawbone on and off, answering/ending calls, redialing, and transferring a call from headset to handset and back. The black button is the Noise Shield that turns toggles noise canceling activation, rejects a call, or adjusts the Jawbone's volume. The headset itself will automatically adjust the volume of your voice, however there are five different volume settings available for more control.

Customized Fit Options

The Jawbone aims to fit perfectly on either ear and comes with a variety of options for a proper fit.

  • 3 sizes of earbuds
  • 4 earloop options
  • 2 sizes of leather earloops
  • 2 sizes of slim earloops to be used with glasses

Features

  • Weight: 10 grams
  • Talk Time: 4 hours
  • Standby Time: 8 days
  • Range: Up to 33 feet (10 meters)
  • Charge: 80% charge in 35 minutes, 100% charge in 1 hour
  • Supports Bluetooth 1.1, 1.2, and 2.0

The battery life has been reduced from the previous model from 6 hours of talk time to 4 hours, although the new model has a fast-charge battery that can be 80% charged in just 35 minutes. The headset can be charged through USB on your computer or with an included AC adapter.

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Key Features:

Manufacturer Aliph
Price $130.00
Release Date May. 15, 2008

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7 contributors -  Amanie, lintingjui, sandman, iambored8907, Erik, Omar, dr13zehn
Created: 05/15/2008 - 13:16
Modified: 08/27/2008 - 18:15
Model # variations:

Jawbone, 2, Jawbone2