Anyone on Jabra BT530 ??? [Archive] - www.hardwarezone.com.sg

ckh98258

22-09-2008, 04:50 PM

Recently just kapo and surf Jabra website and saw this cool with new technology "noise cancellation" dual mic headset. Was really impressed by this and wondering what's the huge price tag for this baby here. :s13:

Anyone who already had this baby hook onto your ear do share your reviews on this new model with us here. :D

http://uswww03.gnnetcom.com/jabra/BT530/Microsite/Gekko_Microsite_Sourcefiles/Publish/Main.html

http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/review/jabra-bt530-bluetooth-headset-with-noise-blackout/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlK8iGr1B0Y&NR=1

jeremys

23-09-2008, 11:50 AM

im also waiting for this headset since the recent computer show. have checked with the official distributor in sg, Ingram Micro and they said this headset should be here in oct, latest by the next computer show in Nov.

among those dual mic noise cancel headset like :

Jabra BT530
Itech iVoicePro
Plantronics Voyager 835
Motorola H15 and H780

i would still pick the jabra one, hope the price is cheap when jab launches it.

ckh98258

23-09-2008, 11:55 AM

Actually I cant wait and ordered mine thru Amazon USD68 excl Vpost shipping. :D

jeremys

23-09-2008, 06:06 PM

Actually I cant wait and ordered mine thru Amazon USD68 excl Vpost shipping. :D

wah never jio! is it too late to order it for me also and bundle it with ur vpost shipment? we could split the entire cost in halve and save each other some shipping cost :)

sms me if its possible ok.

ckh98258

23-09-2008, 06:50 PM

wah never jio! is it too late to order it for me also and bundle it with ur vpost shipment? we could split the entire cost in halve and save each other some shipping cost :)

sms me at 9620-0511 if its possible ok.

Too late liao, mine already shipped out and reaching vpost in 1-2 days time according to the tracking. If order now will still consider as new order invoice and vpost will charge another seperate handling cost.

However, if you still needs me to order for you can always reach me at 9747 7775. Just TT me SG$60, the remaining balance will let you know again after the USD conversion rate reflected in my statement & vpost shipping rate.

jeremys

23-09-2008, 07:04 PM

if cannot then nevermind, i dunno if i have the patience to wait for the official launch in sg, i might impulse buy it over the net also heh :)

ckh98258

23-09-2008, 08:54 PM

I doubt you can wait also since you already showing your itchiness to tag along. :s13:

ckh98258

25-09-2008, 10:05 AM

if cannot then nevermind, i dunno if i have the patience to wait for the official launch in sg, i might impulse buy it over the net also heh :)

Amazon price USD68 + Vpost shipping SG$20 = ??????

You can see whether it's worth to get online. :D

twosix

26-09-2008, 09:45 AM

Anyone wanna combine to buy the BT530? I want one. 8)

jeremys

28-09-2008, 04:20 PM

i think i'll wait abit for this headset no rush.

ckh, the jabra arrived yet? once u have it do a mini review for us ok, see if the noise/wind proofing really works.

ckh98258

02-10-2008, 07:21 PM

Finally received it today. So far yet to test out the wind/noise proofing issue but there's something I really do like about this BT530.

Had been trying to find any headset that can connect to my notebook via bluetooth and make use of it as a stereo headset but so far I yet to find any until I received BT530. Searching for BT530 from my N82 & Notebook is really a breeze as it's so much faster than I expected it to be, it's just like a blink of eye once you had activate the bluetooth.

Had it connect to notebook first. Played a mp3 and was quite happy with the kind of sound that I'm hearing from it, smooth and can notice some nice bass. Once you had the BT530 connected volume control can no longer be done from your keyboard volume button. Curious to know how far is the connection. Walk about 4-5 meters away from my notebook and the connection was still good.

While listening to the mp3 played by my notebook, I took out my N82 and tried to connect to BT530. Well, both connected without breaking into my wonderful music. Now I make a call to my home, music stop and I hear ringing tone without disconnection from the notebook. I hang up the call and immediately the mp3 is back again.

So far so good, it had exceeded what I had expected out from it. Will conduct voice/wind/noise test soon and post my reviews up again asap. :D

ckh98258

03-10-2008, 10:54 PM

Noise cut test conducted few hrs back. My method of judging base on my N82 conversation recording system as I got installed software which will auto record all conversations. At such listening back to the recording is the best as it record purely on the voice quality from the receiver and from my mic.

Toa Payoh Hub center hall (roadshow area) around 8pm crowded period
Background noise can be heard but very mild, my own voice still much louder.

Standing along roadside near expressway (many cars)
Background noise can be heard but those cars exhaust noise very mild. Need not much effort, no need to shout and the other party still can hear me.

Inside car, audio volume 16 (quite loud and I'm quite near to my speaker on top 3-way)
Although music was loud but the noise really cut off most of the background music. Same thing, no need to shout yet my wife still can hear me.

jeremys

08-10-2008, 01:02 AM

ckh, really appreciate your review very much, thanks for taking the time out to write this review.

as i suspected, this is a great headset and im sure it is worth delivery from overseas.

here's another recent review of it.
http://blog.treonauts.com/2008/09/jabra-bt530-rev.html

so all u singaporeans out there, if u happen to come across the Jabra BT530 in sg, let us know where here, and add on to the mini reviews here :)

Noise cut test conducted few hrs back. My method of judging base on my N82 conversation recording system as I got installed software which will auto record all conversations. At such listening back to the recording is the best as it record purely on the voice quality from the receiver and from my mic.

Toa Payoh Hub center hall (roadshow area) around 8pm crowded period
Background noise can be heard but very mild, my own voice still much louder.

Standing along roadside near expressway (many cars)
Background noise can be heard but those cars exhaust noise very mild. Need not much effort, no need to shout and the other party still can hear me.

Inside car, audio volume 16 (quite loud and I'm quite near to my speaker on top 3-way)
Although music was loud but the noise really cut off most of the background music. Same thing, no need to shout yet my wife still can hear me.

ckh98258

08-10-2008, 12:13 PM

The reason why I ordered thru Amazon is because of the price, don't think you can get it locally for around SGD$100. Look at the JX model, I remember SLS was selling $200 plus if not wrong so let think of this BT530 with dual mic what kind of price tag it will hang on it. :o

twosix

10-10-2008, 07:59 AM

I will be receiving it tonight. Also ordered it @ Amazon.com.

ckh98258

10-10-2008, 12:17 PM

I will be receiving it tonight. Also ordered it @ Amazon.com.

How much you paid for all incl shipping to SG or same as mine?

Guess the rest will be eager to know your reviews on this headset as well. :s12:

jeremys

10-10-2008, 10:33 PM

twosix, yeah post up a review.

i think i'll check with the local distri on monday see when they bringing into sg :)

twosix

11-10-2008, 02:16 PM

Just got it last night at 9.15pm. US$67 from Amazon.com, and another US$10+ from comgateway.com. Comgateway couriered it to me from USA via DHL.

Previously I was using a Nokia HS26 but the rubber holder starts to disintegrate, so the decision to get a replacement. Pairing with the Omnia cannot be anymore simpler because Omnia will default use "0000" or "8888" to pair with any BT device, and the BT530 defaults to "0000". Omnia detects the BT530 as a hands-free and headset device. So I can actually stream audio from the Omnia to the BT530 using A2DP. The audio quality is very clear and loud, so much better than the Nokia. I have yet to try it outside or in a noisy environment. Today I paired it with my PC and I can stream audio to it from my PC. It can also be use with Skype.

I have problem with the ear gels though. Dunno which is the right way to wear it. Without the hook, it is wobbly and I'm afraid it might drop off from my ear without my knowledge. So I am using the hook.

2 pics I took of it. The packaging is fantastic and the accessories that came with it make it worth the money.

http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/8881/dscf3704vh4.th.jpg (http://img72.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscf3704vh4.jpg)http://img72.imageshack.us/images/thpix.gif (http://g.imageshack.us/thpix.php)

http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/1186/dscf3707vp7.th.jpg (http://img90.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscf3707vp7.jpg)http://img90.imageshack.us/images/thpix.gif (http://g.imageshack.us/thpix.php)

jeremys

11-10-2008, 10:07 PM

wah the two of u guys are making me very gian to buy it overseas now...

twosix, wats ur review of this headset? try it out and let us know here. this headset will be use when im driving with the windows down so thats most important...

jeremys

14-10-2008, 10:25 AM

twosix

14-10-2008, 12:18 PM

With shipping cost, it also adds up to around $120, if buy from overseas.

ekin101

14-10-2008, 03:33 PM

Just ordered mine from amazon.. seems like a long wait...
How long before u guys got the set?

ckh98258

14-10-2008, 03:43 PM

Just ordered mine from amazon.. seems like a long wait...
How long before u guys got the set?

In total using Vpost delivery about 2 weeks.

ckh98258

14-10-2008, 03:45 PM

Good news everyone, the Jabra BT530 headset has reached SG and according to Ingram Micro, is already in the retail channels. The RRP is SGD$149, a bit expensive so im gonna confirm with the retailers see if they got it any cheaper, if not i'll do wat u guys do and ship it from overseas.

It was much cheaper than I thought.

Finally on this BT530 no longer people will ask/tell me ..... "hello, I can't hear you background very noisy" & "what you using now, how come so soft".

jeremys

14-10-2008, 05:28 PM

MC2 - 63334544 - Not avail
Challenger Funan - 63399008 - Limited stocks SGD$149

Im gonna hunt around a bit see can find better offer, then maybe form a small groupbuy, see if can get it any cheaper heh :)

Those reading this thread interested in buying this headset, do PM me, i should have all the info to determine how to get this headset (overseas/local) at a good price by this fri 17/10/08.

ekin101

14-10-2008, 09:37 PM

In total using Vpost delivery about 2 weeks.

Ok. thanks for the info.. have to wait patiently. First time order thru Vpost. :yawn:

jeremys

16-10-2008, 01:10 AM

So anyone wanna join in the mass order to buy this Jabra BT530? I've done some research and it should cost about $110-$120 plus shipment from overaseas vs $149 that its retailing in sg.

meantime, here's a new review on this headset that just got added onto the internet

http://www.laptopmag.com/review/accessories/jabra-bt530.aspx?page=1

ckh98258

16-10-2008, 09:52 PM

meantime, here's a new review on this headset that just got added onto the internet

http://www.laptopmag.com/review/accessories/jabra-bt530.aspx?page=1

This reviews was actually quite true "Uncomfortable inner earpiece". You can see all along I didnt mentioned on the ear gel. However I find this problem can be solve if you use without the hook as I find the hook combine with ear gel doesn't really fit comfortably as there's not much room for you to adjust due to the hook fix positioning.

twosix

17-10-2008, 08:33 AM

The earpiece is too big to fit into my ear, so I use the bigger hook. The bigger hook is slightly longer, so if I shake hard enough, the BT530 can drop off my ear, but it has to be a very hard shake or bump. The smaller hook is too small and after some time of wearing, make my ear ache.

But overall, it is still more comfortable than my old nokia.

jeremys

20-10-2008, 10:59 AM

Interestingly, no1 wanna join me for this purchase. I think i'll buy it overseas tonight, i cant wait to have it liao heh

Anyway heres a new review that just popped up on the net :
http://theadda.com/hotnow/us/hands-on-jabra-bt530-bluetooth-headset/

ckh98258

20-10-2008, 11:01 AM

jeremys

21-10-2008, 12:22 AM

You really wasted too much time waiting since the day I started this thread. :s13:

lol u are rite ckh, i procrastinate too much...even now im still looking for more things to buy online and delaying my jabra bt530 heh :D

ekin101

21-10-2008, 04:19 PM

Mine just reach VpostUSA after 5 days nia... still need to wait vpost to send to my house.

jeremys

22-10-2008, 02:32 AM

Mine just reach VpostUSA after 5 days nia... still need to wait vpost to send to my house.

the items should reach u by next tues, i think vpost ships out every fri and by experience, usually mon or tues.

i just ordered mine for US$64.99 and its free shipping, but i shopped at amazon.com like a crazy little kid in a candy store, i think my vpost shipping gonna break the roof heh :)

jeremys

24-10-2008, 01:05 PM

its day 2 now and still waiting, i think with all the junk im ordering from overseas, my package will only reach me on the 2nd week of nov.

anway, yet credible review of the Jabra BT530 just popped up on the net.
http://wmexperts.com/reviews/bluetooth_headsets/jabra_bt530_bluetooth_headset.html

ekin101

25-10-2008, 12:17 PM

the items should reach u by next tues, i think vpost ships out every fri and by experience, usually mon or tues.

i just ordered mine for US$64.99 and its free shipping, but i shopped at amazon.com like a crazy little kid in a candy store, i think my vpost shipping gonna break the roof heh :)

From Vpost. It had touch down yesterday 3.15PM. Like u said, since monday holiday.. hopeful will reach my house on tuesday.

jeremys

29-10-2008, 10:11 AM

just made the shipping payment of about $34 for all my overseas items, but i believe for the headset itself it is only about $16.

should come in by next mon or tues.

btw if any1 out there wanna use vpost for their shipping, theres a 15% discount that last till end this year. just enter the promo code 0842TF6. and theres a sure win draw from vpost, won myself a self tanning voucher. guess i'll make a call out from my Jabra inside the tanning booth heh :)

ekin101

29-10-2008, 11:58 AM

Very sloww.... still haven't get my jabra..
current status is at handover to another courier...

jeremys

30-10-2008, 09:06 AM

that means today is the day u receive it liao ekin. once u start using it, post up a little live review here ok :)

ekin101

30-10-2008, 11:40 AM

At work now.. haven't recieve a single call from the courier to put time... haha..

ekin101

01-11-2008, 12:30 AM

Finally Got my Jabra from Speedpost at 6.30pm today.. currently playing music from my omnia.. :D

Seems to be working fine.

Some things to note.. the on/off button seems to be very hard to slide..
the charger easy to put in but difficult to remove

jeremys

02-11-2008, 11:41 PM

mine seems to have touched down in singapore, shows "Arrival in Singapore (Paid)", should get it by mon to tues?

so ekin, anything bad u found out about this headset? does it work as it claims?

ekin101

04-11-2008, 07:06 AM

mine seems to have touched down in singapore, shows "Arrival in Singapore (Paid)", should get it by mon to tues?

so ekin, anything bad u found out about this headset? does it work as it claims?

Battery life seems to be short after the first use.. hopefully it gets better after a few charge.

The rest seems of the function seems to be fine. Working well with my omnia. But it seems to become a2dp connected everytime I on the headset. Thus need to disable on the first time use everyday.

jeremys

04-11-2008, 09:40 PM

Battery life seems to be short after the first use.. hopefully it gets better after a few charge.

The rest seems of the function seems to be fine. Working well with my omnia. But it seems to become a2dp connected everytime I on the headset. Thus need to disable on the first time use everyday.

I just got mine this afternoon, havent really have a chance to test the noise cancellation, just paired it with my i780.

i only tested the A2DP, streamed some music, and the sound is crystal clear. the eargels (without the hook) doesnt really fit my ears, tried all 3 sizes, settled for the biggest one and still not snug.

its not listed in the box insert but double clicking on the answer button will redial the last dialed number.

press and hold is suppose to start the MS Voice Command program but its a bit dodgey, but thats entirely samsung's fault, their phones got this bluetooth stack problem.

if u dont want the A2DP connected all the time, disable it in your omnia's bluetooth manager and leave only the headset profile, it'll still work fine, might even save some battery life.

ekin101

06-11-2008, 06:51 AM

I just got mine this afternoon, havent really have a chance to test the noise cancellation, just paired it with my i780.

i only tested the A2DP, streamed some music, and the sound is crystal clear. the eargels (without the hook) doesnt really fit my ears, tried all 3 sizes, settled for the biggest one and still not snug.

its not listed in the box insert but double clicking on the answer button will redial the last dialed number.

press and hold is suppose to start the MS Voice Command program but its a bit dodgey, but thats entirely samsung's fault, their phones got this bluetooth stack problem.

if u dont want the A2DP connected all the time, disable it in your omnia's bluetooth manager and leave only the headset profile, it'll still work fine, might even save some battery life.

Hmm.. will try again on the headset profile..

At jabra website.. u can get the full manual which is more comprehensive. :)

jeremys

06-11-2008, 11:50 PM

yeah, the manual is more comprehensive, now i know why the headset shines the weird purple colour heh

apparently theres a new firmware, i already downloaded and installed it into the headset, dunno wat it does yet though, heres the weblink :

http://www.jabra.com/sites/Jabra/GNImages/Products/WirelessHeadset/BT530/Software/Upgrade%20instructions%20Jabra%20BT530_5269.zip

ekin101

10-11-2008, 11:30 AM

jeremys

13-11-2008, 01:35 AM

do u guys notice that the headset sometimes have problem answering calls. for example, when u press the answer button on the headset, the phone picks up the call but there is no sound neither in the headset nor the hp.

im not sure if this is due to the A2DP setting, i currently have it on. or maybe its the new firmware...

jeremys

14-11-2008, 12:06 AM

heh fixed it, was tweaking with the reg file and changed something...anyway if u guys are comfortable with editing the reg file, u can add these settings in for the A2DP that i tested for the last few days, it increases the quality of the sound and also stops the skipping. (credit to forum.xda-developers.com)

HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Bluetooth\A2DP\Settings\
BitPool DWORD 30 (remove entire line)
MaxSupportedBitPool DWORD 30 (remove entire line)
SampleRate DWORD 48000 (add in if not found)
UseJointStereo DWORD 0 (add in if not found)

HKLM\Drivers\BuiltIn\BTA2dpSnd\
Priority256 DWORD 60 (add in if not found)

HKLM\Drivers\BuiltIn\WaveDev,
Priority256 DWORD 149 (add in if not found)