Home | Stories | Reviews | TreoCast | Treo Store | Accessories | Software | Discussion | Mobile | About | Search   treocentral.com >> Products & Reviews >> Accessories Motorola H500 Headset Mon Sep 12, 2005 - 1:22 PM EDT - By James Hromadka Table of Contents » OverviewConclusion Overview One day, for every person in the world there will be a different headset. There is a myriad of options available for users, from rare flip-boom headsets like the Motorola HS850 to the more traditional Sony Ericsson HBH-600. The Motorola H500 is a traditional headset yet has eye-catching looks. But is it more than just a pretty face? Pairing To pair the H500, power it on then hold the talk button for about 6-8 seconds. A blue LED on the outline of the Motorola will turn solid. Passcode is 0000. Pairing was quick and easy, and I like the LED outline—it really shows Motorola's attention to detail. Features The first thing you notice about the Motorola H500 is how sleek and elegant it looks. The housing is an attractive dark gray plastic, and there are also chrome accents near the talk button. The buttons are very small, so if you have pudgy fingers you may have trouble with them. The volume buttons are positioned above and below the boom and are positioned near the back. One handy feature of Motorola headsets is that the volume buttons switch when you change ears, so Volume Up is always on top. Speaking of switching ears, you just pull on the earloop to remove it from the H500 then flip it around and reattach it. The speaker has soft rubber around it, making the H500 feel very comfortable against the ear. One unique feature I liked was the charging connector, which is a standard mini-USB2 port. I was able to charge the H500 with a USB cable from a Canon SD400 camera. I'm not sure if it fully charged the headset, but it's nice to be able to charge the H500 in a pinch. Usability As with other newer headsets, the H500 automatically connects to the Treo 650 when making/receiving calls. Sound quality, however, was quite poor. Audio was scratchy, and I could not move very far from the Treo without it getting even worse. Parties on the other side complained about me cutting in and out if I moved just a few feet away from the Treo. I also tried the H500 with my Sony Ericsson K700 phone just to make sure it wasn't my Treo. Audio was better, but I still heard periodic noises. Normally audio quality on my end is always good no matter what headset I use, so I was very surprised by how poor the H500 sounded. The headset is very light and feels comfortable to wear. The earloop is very flexible, though it doesn't secure the H500 as well as I would have liked. When I quickly turn my head the headset noticeably bounces against the ear. You won't be wearing this headset while running or doing any significant physical activities. Next Page: Conclusion >>   User Opinions 71% 29% Read Opinions (34) Would you recommend Motorola H500 Headset? Yes   No   Product Info Details » Name Motorola H500 Headset » Company Motorola » Weight 0.6 oz. / 17 g. » Talk time 8 hrs » Standby time 5 days » Charging time 2 hrs » Fact Sheet & User Opinions Availability » Available Pricing » $44.95 Sponsored Links Motorola H500 Headset from TreoCentral Store References Actions » Print this page » Cases Chargers Bluetooth Headsets Keyboards Memory Protectors Cradles Styli More Treo Accessories Palm 1200mAh Battery for Treo 750, Treo 680 Extend your talk time! Just $14.95 BUY More Batteries Palm Pen Stylus (3-Pack) for Treo 755p, 750, 680 Extra Styli! Just $14.95 BUY More Styli Seidio 2600mAh Extended Battery (With Battery Door) for Treo 800w More power for your Treo! Just $54.95 BUY More Batteries Seidio Pen Stylus (3 Pack) for Treo 800w Keep spares on hand Just $19.95 BUY More Styli SPE UltraSlim SkinCase for Treo 755p, Treo 750 Half the thickness, better keyboard access Just $19.95 BUY More Skin Cases Palm micro-USB Travel Cable for Treo Pro, Treo 800w Connect and charge Just $14.95 BUY More Sync & Charge Solutions Seidio Innocase Crystal for Treo 800w Protection that is crystal clear. Just $24.95 BUY More Hard Cases Treo Pro Work, Life, Perfectly Balanced Just $549.95 BUY More Smartphones Palm 1500 mAh Lithium-ion Battery for Treo Pro Be prepared with an extra battery. Just $49.95 BUY More Batteries Palm Stereo Headset for Treo Pro Get lost in the music Just $24.95 BUY More Hybrid Headsets Palm Intl Travel Charger for Treo Pro, Treo 800w Working or playing abroad? Take this along! Just $39.95 BUY More Wall Chargers Golla Tropic Pouch New fun designs! Just $19.95 BUY More Top Cases Covertec Vertical Premium Case for Treo Pro, Treo 800w, Treo 750, Treo 680 Luxury Nappa Leather Just $24.95 BUY More Top Cases

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