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moi
Joined: Oct 09, 2002
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The bluespoon headset does this flashing blue light thingy - which is quite cool if you want to see in the dark - but is otherwise just a really good way of attracting unwanted attention when you bought a small earpiece to be discrete...
Simple question - anybody know of a way of shutting the flashing light off (without resorting to sticky-tape) ?
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adamrj
Joined: Jan 15, 2002
Posts: 155
From: NW London
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I have to say that it can get really worrying when driving a car at night - every 20 seconds you see a flashing blue light in your rear view mirror. Call me paranoid... |
jh67
Joined: Nov 30, 2001
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From: denmark
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ADAM >
hehe,..at least there are no sirens 
And it doesnt flash that often.
MOI >
You cant shut it off without ruining the headset.
And its not meant to be shut off,...as it also indicates when the headset needs to be recharged 
I know that it also makes a sound when it needs to be recharged,..but you might not hear the sound,..or you might not be wearing the headset at that specific time,..so it flashes
Other headsets actually flash too,..e.g. HBH-10,15 and so on.
Another thing is, people use to complain, about not being able to see if headset needed recharging or was turned on/off,...no problems here with the Bluespoon,..itīll let you know.
Regards
Jan
Bluespoon Hardware Design
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moi
Joined: Oct 09, 2002
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I appreciate that it needs to provide information back, but may I suggest that flashing red when the battery is low would be enough. And even a small led on the inside of the unit that could be seen once the unit has been removed from the ear if it has to be there at all.
I think that if you do some market research that a descrete unit is a very high priority.
Kind Regards,
Adrian |
jmpage2
Joined: Oct 12, 2002
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Well it's not exactly a high priority for this user.
Maybe you could elaborate? |
duncanb99
Joined: Apr 30, 2002
Posts: 137
From: South London
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Jmpage2:
I think what he means is that most bluetooth headsets (like the Ericsson ones) make you look like a geek. The advantage of the Bluespoon is its small size. However the flashing blue light draws attention to it. Quite simple really... |
Bajie
Joined: May 20, 2002
Posts: 92
From: London
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lol at this one
Do you whisper when using the Bluespoon or just talk normally
Though I guess when the jawbone mic arrives this could be feasible ... over to you Jan.
No disrespect to you moi, I know everyone has different requirements and one mans meat is another mans poison etc ... |
Yoonoo
Joined: Mar 01, 2002
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From: New York
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I think the flashing light is somewhat useful as it lets people know that you are on a call. When I'm wearing a headset people usualy ask me if i'm on the phone, with the flashing light they know it already. |
geoffreyw
Joined: Aug 15, 2002
Posts: 104
From: Texas
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You know Jan, it just goes to prove that no matter how hard you try you cant make everyone happy. You have designed a great product that has set a new standard and you should be proud. |
PeLa
Joined: Mar 15, 2002
Posts: 9
From: Sweden
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I definately agree with moi. I have my self a sticky-tape on both my T68i and my Bluespoon. It is not only irritating while using it, looking like some alien but also while driving in the dark. It is a strong flash and VERY worrying...
Might be something for Nextlink to look into.
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PeLa
Joined: Mar 15, 2002
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From: Sweden
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Forgott to say, Yes geoffreyw, it is a great product.//Peter |
moi
Joined: Oct 09, 2002
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Wow a real difference of opinion - didn't expect that.
I guess the point that it is not everyones taste to have a flashing blue light - a factor that means that no matter how cool the bluespoon is, I shall be selling mine. - Yes this is a purchase feature for me. (and I know many of my collegues will be the same as well). |
nikke
Joined: Aug 05, 2002
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This is getting silly, you don't buy a expensive headset by its looks but by its vital functionality. If there's a LED or not can never be such an important issue, especially when it is so easily solved (tape). It is a very good feature though, making it far easier for you to see that the Bluespoon still has a BT link to the phone and for others to notice when you speak. |
moi
Joined: Oct 09, 2002
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I guess you need to understand the background to understand why it is such an issue for me.
I'm a salesman - which means I spend up to 4 hours on my mobile a day in public places and with clients alike. Image is important, and a flashing blue light in my ear makes me look an idiot.
Everything else about it (apart from the over sensitive background noise) is brilliant! This one factor draws attention to me when using my phone - when it is the very last thing I am looking for.
I wanted the bluespoon above any other bluetooth headset because it was small enough not to be noticed - thus my frustration.
I know I am seemingly the odd one out on this forum, but I would expect that a large potential market for this product is my peer group, and this really is as much of a problem as I am stating.
Regards,
Adrian
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jmpage2
Joined: Oct 12, 2002
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Get an exacto knife.
And a sheet of black acrylic.
Cut a small piece to fit over the offending LED. Glue into place with some glue or epoxy.
Problem solved.
The bright RED LED on my otherwise gorgeous 51SWX20B Hitachi big screen television did not result in tirades against the manufacturer or saying I was going to sell the unit.
I fixed it myself for about Three Fitty. |
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