Jabra SPORT Bluetooth Stereo Headset - Black

Jabra "Sport" used with HTC EVO 3D
EndoMondo Sports Tracker

* Intro and Inspection
** Testing and Battery strength
*** Optional Software--"EndoMondo Sports Tracker"
**** Conclusion

* I love Jabra--the Dutch company--that's been producing about a dozen or so different styles of Bluetooth-enabled headsets and headpieces a year. The company has also managed to get the full support of the wireless community where almost all of the well-known devices are connectable with it. And, now there are software companies producing innovative app's--lifestyle app's--that work seamlessly with your mobile phone. The recommended, optional app--Endomondo Sports Tracker is one that I didn't realize that I needed or would feel crazy about.

Jabra is, in my opinion, the most-versatile wireless accessory company out now, bar none.

The set contains:
The Headpiece-- two "over-the-ear" headpieces attached by a rubber band. (I don't know if the rubber band contains a Bluetooth connector or is just a material that connects the left and right earpieces, while there'd be two Bluetooth receivers for each ear.) In any case, the band doesn't seem to serve any purpose. If the band is indeed to wrap around the head for support, the one size fits all doesn't work.

When I first walked a 3-mile trek, the headset would come loose and I'd find myself re-adjusting as I walked and talked on the phone. Despite the reception and the battery strength, I was all set the give "The Sport" a 4-star rating, until I took it out for a spin on a few other occasions and never had that happen again.

The second night I went out, I subconsciously firmly adjusted both pieces over my ears and it molded to the shape. I never moved from then on. Still, the rubber band (barely noticeable) didn't seem to play any practical purpose, if there was one in fitting.

The third night went just as well.

After about 4.5- 5 hours of use without charging it, the battery finally went out. A full charge came about 2 hours after being plugged in.

The set also comes with micro USB ac adapter. And, a smattering of paperwork which, to be honest is there for legal reasons and nothing else. Once you turn on the headset's power button, the set will whisper in your ear "power on." Making your phone "discoverable" in the Wireless & Network section causes the headpiece to say, "connected." All of the volume and FM radio buttons are self-evident.

** One of the truly great features of this product is the fact that no one who was talking with me for any length of time knew I was talking to them on a Bluetooth headset until a gust of wind came by. Even then, they thought that I was holding the phone next to my face. The clarity is above par.

A2DP--stereo reception. The audio fidelity was exceptional. Although the quality of audio depends on the files that you're using and NOT the device itself, from music videos, to mp3 to my treasured Tony Robbins collection, it is better than the fidelity of Bluetooth headsets with the exception of The Bose series 2. But, the Bose has some drawbacks.

*** As I mentioned, amongst the paperwork that's included is an invitation to download the wireless app called "Endomondo Sports Tracker." I first look at the advertisement and quickly dismissed it as I have about 50 app's on my phone already and most I haven't looked at since I downloaded it originally. Another app didn't seem appealing especially since my business was to test out the quality of the product.

Two weeks into the playing around with The Sport, I just happened to come across the packaging for the headset when I noticed the advertisement again. I went to the Marketplace and pulled up the app. I quickly noticed that people who had downloaded the app was using it for a host of different things, much more than just running 100-miles in an hour.

The app is important because it can serve as a visual GPS if you're walking, running, hiking, swimming or anything where you want to see where you started out and where you're at. The stat's: heart, pace, calories etc., notwithstanding, it is the ability of the program to inform you of where your location is, how long it took to get there and the distance that really, really impressed me. On the Endomondo site, you also have a twitter-like feed where you can see other people from around the world using the app in real time to mark their progress.

**** Considering everything, from the $70 price tag to comfort to fidelity to working with 3rd party app's for your Android or Iphone, the Jabra "Sport" is definitely a must-have.

As an owner of a Jabra BT3030 pendant headset which I loved, I decided to "upgrade" to this (nothing wrong with the old one, just thought it'd be fun!). The Jabra SPORT has already been sent back, terrible short reception range, literally still cut out with the phone in a jacket pocket on my chest! Sound is okay but not amazing. Wouldn't buy it if I were you!

Having had Jabra headsets in the pasta I was looking forward to using these. The charging port cover is very flimsy, thought I had broken it off the first time, after charging I paired to an iPhone 3Gs. I then had to reboot the iphone to get it to connect automatically the next time I switched the headset on. The volume controls can not be operated with out placing your thum infromt of your ear to offer resistance to the finger pressing the volume control. The volume was limited to that set on the iPhone (that may have been an iPhone issue)
But the biggest down side is the battery life, on more than one occation I had listen to music for between 30 and 60 min, only a third of the expected time, then it was on standby it had die completely after a further 2-3 hours. shame they put in an FM radio rather than a bigger batterey.
I returned the headset after a fortnight.