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Review: Jabra BT325s Bluetooth headsetBy Jennifer Hooker, Monday 27 November 2006
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This icy white, wired headset allows you to plug in to your MP3 player while still answering your calls via Bluetooth. Does it hit the notes or fall flat?

Review summary of the Jabra BT325s:
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Jabra BT325s The Jabra BT325s will go over well with those who refuse to give up their favorite MP3 player for a music phone. The headset lets you listen to your tunes while it functions as a Bluetooth headset so you'll never miss a call. Unfortunately, too many wires and lousy call quality lose the headset its appeal rather quickly. Release: November 2006. Price: $90.
Pros: Large, clear buttons; can listen to your MP3 player through the headset's earbuds; easy to pair with phones
Cons: Quite hefty; mediocre call quality; limited clothing clip
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Full review of the Jabra BT325s:
Design - Good

For a Bluetooth headset the Jabra BT325s is laden with several wires, making it seem more like one of those old-fashioned plug-in hands-free devices. However, if you're a fan of your MP3 player, you'll soon begin to appreciate these wires as the BT325s (which features solid, comfortable earbuds) plays your tunes and pairs with your phone to make sure you never miss a call. But this feature gets tangled when you just want to use the BT325s as a Bluetooth headset and not as headphones. The headset's clothing clip is also flawed, as you can't attach it to yourself unless you are wearing a button-down shirt. If you happen to be wearing a sweater, you'll have the hefty, 1.2 ounce device dangling from the earbuds, which isn't comfortable at all. Back to the plus side, the BT325 features large, easy-to-use buttons and has a multi-colored light that clear distinguishes the headsets calling and charging functions.

Calling - Good

Call quality was mediocre on the BT325s, which surprised us because songs from our MP3 player sounded nice and clear. Unfortunately, our calls had static, sounded muffled and were filled with echoes in our quiet office. Things only got worse when we took it to the streets of New York. Our pals complained that they could hear a great deal of ambient noise, even though there wasn't much traffic or commotion to speak of. Otherwise, the headset can swap calls on call waiting, activate voice commands and mute the microphone in a snap. Pairing with our Samsung MM-A900 was also easy.

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  • Music aficionados

    Price and availability

    The Jabra BT325s is availble immediately and retails for $90.

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