Nextlink Bluespoon 5G review

Nextlink is finally getting ready to roll out their Bluespoon 5G headset, which will take over the title for smallest (3 x 1.7 cm) and lightest (G stands for grams, natch) Bluetooth headset from the previous recordholder, their Bluespoon AX. Pocketnow has a hands-on review of the headset and overall finds it pretty slick. Some marks were withheld for having to semi-frequently swap out its four small rechargeable batteries, and for the two-button interface which made accessing some functions at times awkward. Nextlink will be selling the 5G through their website for an eye-popping $399, so this'll pretty much only be for those of you who've got some bling to burn.

[Jeff @ Dec 19th 2005 1:21AM]

wow, THAT is small! downside to these (I have a Moto HS820) is that you look like a nutjob talking to nobody - at least with the over the ear headsets, people can see SOMETHING.

Oddly enough, when I upgraded my phone from a Moto V551 to an Audiovox SMT-5600, my range for the headset tripled. Way to make your own products suck, Motorola :)

[yem @ Dec 19th 2005 1:21AM]

Wow, Pocketnow's got some cute gadget models. Give me a call sometime, Jackie. ;)

[joe somebody @ Dec 19th 2005 1:21AM]

Hey - I'm on the "beta tester" list for one of these units but cash is tight. It's being offered to me direct from NextLink at a discount price of $225 US. The freight (shipping cost) is 33 US and the total price for one Bluespoon 5G for Beta Test is therefore: 258 USD.

If someone's got some cash and wants one - post your email here and I'll get you the details of how to order. I won't be using the offer and I'm not charging anything on top.

Oh - and if this breaks some blogging rule...well, whateve...just sharing

[TIMMAH! @ Dec 19th 2005 1:21AM]

Slowly but surely we're reaching the holy grail of the Uhura Ear Dongle.

[Ted @ Dec 19th 2005 1:21AM]

That is just a totally absurd price point. How different is it from the AX? $79 vs $399? What are they thinking? Just because it's small? I had the AX and it wasn't a bad headset, but it was too small and fragile. I can't imagine that this smaller one is sturdier than the AX. And it doesn't even have noise reduction or any special features that make it higher voice quality? What's the point then?

[StephTheGeek @ Dec 19th 2005 1:21AM]

I've got the AX and it's great. Can be a little flaky at times with my PDA2K, but nothing beats a headset that feels invisible.

[splodinjoe @ Dec 19th 2005 1:21AM]

Yay! Now even more people on the subway will look like they are crazy! I'm having trouble these days telling the crazies from the business people.

[Whtrbt7 @ Dec 19th 2005 1:21AM]

I'm one of the beta testers and I have to say that the size warrants the price. The unit also has much better microphone and speakers than most other bluetooth headsets on the market. The ergonomics are sweet and who wouldn't want to pay premium for a little bling? I will have internal pics posted as well for those who want to know more.

[Trevor Moss @ Dec 19th 2005 1:21AM]

Hi,

If any of you guys have one of these or an AX for sale e-mail me at moss_trevorathotmaildotcom.

Thanks

Trev

[Christopher V @ Dec 19th 2005 1:21AM]

Joe Somebody (post #3), I would be interested in buying a 5G. Please email me at [e-mail]

[rich @ Jan 6th 2006 8:34AM]

Joe somebody... Send details to [e-mail]. Thanks

[alana @ Jan 6th 2006 12:03PM]

would love info on the "beta testing" for this unit. please forward

[alana @ Jan 6th 2006 12:06PM]

sorry email is [e-mail]