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Jabra BT5020 Executive Bluetooth Headset

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Brand: Jabra
Category: Wireless

List Price: ~~$79.00~~
Buy New: $59.87
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Seller: Zalmar
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars

106 reviews

Media: Wireless Phone Accessory
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 5 x 2.5 x 10
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.

MPN: 100-95020000-02
Model: BT5020
UPC: 607421739580
EAN: 0607421739856

Release Date: May 29, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:

•	Ultra-slim, discrete behind-the-ear mono Bluetooth communication headset
•	Multipoint connections, allowing simultaneous connection to phone and PC
•	Optimized wind noise reduction; vibrating alert option; AutoPair functionality
•	Up to 10 hours of talk time, up to 300 hours (12.5 days) of standby time
•	What's in the Box: headset, AC power adapter, USB cable, printed operating instructions

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Tips and Tricks

Pairing the Jabra BT5020

Charge your Jabra BT5020 until the LED turns green (approx. 2 hours)
If this is the first time you are using the Jabra BT5020, it will automatically go into pairing mode otherwise please follow the next steps
Make sure the Jabra BT5020 is switched off
To put the Jabra BT5020 in pairing mode, press and hold the answer/end button until the LED stops flashing and turns solid blue
Set your Bluetooth device to “discover” the Jabra BT5020 (see your device user guide)
Press Yes or OK when asked if you want to pair with the Jabra BT5020
Enter passkey or PIN = 0000 (4 zeros), then press Yes or OK
Your device will confirm when pairing is complete and the LED on your headset will flash

Making a call
Just dial the number on your phone’s keypad and press send. Once the call goes through it will automatically transfer to your headset (subject to phone settings).

Answering and ending a call
Tap the answer/end button on your headset to answer a call. To end your call, just tap the answer/end button.

Mute an ongoing call
To mute an ongoing call, press both volume up and down at the same time. A low beep alert plays during a muted call. To disable mute, tap either of the volume buttons.

Customer Reviews:

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Junk October 7, 2009
R. Edwards (Downingtown, PA United States)
I bought the BT5020 based on its' Best Buy recommendation from Consumer Reports. I'm very disappointed with my decision. The headset broke after a few weeks of gentle handling - the earpiece literally fell apart when I picked it up one day. Absolutel junk. I'm going back to Motorola.

3 out of 5 stars

Above average Bluetooth headset, some confusion concerning features August 9, 2009
A. Dent (Minas Anor, GD)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Briefly, the BT5020 Headset is Bluetooth 2.0 compliant and it is compatible with Bluetooth 1.1 or higher devices. It was easy to pair with a cell phone and we experienced no major issues using it. My wife, a heavy phone users was able to wear and talk trough the BT5020 for hours without experiencing any discomfort.

With one exception which I will discuss below all the specs listed in the Amazon's fact sheet are accurate and I see no reason to retype them as part of this review. I should add that the BT5020 'remembers' up to 8 paired devices and, according to the manufacturer, it can sustain connections with 2 devices at the same time. I did not test this feature.

What you get:

- The Bluetooth headset itself.
- 110-220V charger
- Short USB (Type A/Micro-B) cable for charging off a computer.
- Small Quick Start Guide with graphic illustrations showing buttons, pairing and how to wear it.
- 2 silicone gel earplugs to be used with the headset.

What I liked:

- Comfortable wear.
- Light weight.
- Long battery life.
- Short charge time.
- Flexible charging options (charger or off a PC via USB)
- Relatively good quality sound - I did read the other reviews but my wife is very pleased with the sound quality and she's a heavy, constant user.

Issues:

- Lacks a storage case.
- There seems to be no way to replace the headset vibrating on incoming calls with maybe a beep. My wife likes the vibration feature but I can't stand it and I would have rejected this if it was for me.
- Seems to be a subset of a Jabra product with one essential component missing (see below).

Unbundled item:

The Amazon page states lists among features the following:

"Multipoint connections, allowing simultaneous connection to phone and PC" and "The headset features Jabra's Multipoint connection functionality, enabling it to be connected to two devices at the same time--such as a PC and a phone, or music player and phone."

The above apply to a product named "Jabra BT5020 Multiuse WITH BLUETOOTH HUB". I could NOT find a listing for the plain BT5020 at the Jabra Web site, indicating that the product was either discontinued or that this 'exec package' offer is not part of the official Jabra product line. For THAT product (Multiuse with Bluetooth Hub), the specs page states correctly that "It connects wirelessly to your Bluetooth mobile phone and simultaneously to your corded desk phone via a discreet Bluetooth hub for ultimate convenience and ease of use with none of the hassle of changing headsets."

It should be well understood that this package does NOT include the Bluetooth Hub.

Rating:

As Bluetooth headsets go, this is a good one and my wife will keep it. I will subtract 2 stars for the lack of a case and the unnecessary confusion created by the inaccurate claim of it being able to be paired to 2 devices simultaneously.

1 out of 5 stars

Jabra doesn't fit August 1, 2009
M. Gervasi
the most uncomfortable device I ever bought. returned immediately. jabra forgot how to do it on this one

2 out of 5 stars

Looking for a new headset July 13, 2009
T. Davis (Overland Park, KS USA)
After owning this headset for the last six months, I am rather disappointed. I should have watched the video reviews before I bought the item. Just as one of the reviewers said, the earpiece that actually fits in the ear is coming apart. Also, the noise reduction does not work so well -- if the car you are driving experiences moderate road noise, the microphone will pick it up. Most of those who I called while driving said they could not hear me.

For the first few months, this headset was great, but now I will be buying something else.

3 out of 5 stars

Decent headset June 8, 2009
Calvin E. Bartl (Vero Beach, Fl)
This bluetooth headset is pretty good. It is comfotable to wear all day after a couple of days of getting used to it. My wife sometimes says that there sounds like there is background noise like a wind even when it is dead quiet around me but she can hear my voice clear, but she is easily irritated by those little things. Listening on my end it sounds almost perfect. I bought a Platronixs voyager 510 after I bought this one to see if it is any better but I think I prefer the Jabra. The Jabra looks better, I can hear a little better with it, and it is much more comfortable. My wife said she thought the sound on the voyager was slightly better especially outside but there still was some background noise in it as well. The Voyager really bothered my ear after a while also. With both of them though I can set my phone down in the kitchen and walk through most of my house and it still works fine.

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