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HBH-DS200 - Photo Shoot / pre-review |
obakesan
Joined: Oct 03, 2006
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Just got my HBH-DS200!  today.
Will do a quick review later when the unit is charged. Some points of note so far though, it would seem that DS200 is identical to DS220 given that both models are identifed on the manual (different headphones / colours).
The manual also mentions that in order to "change tracks" or "change volume" you need to use the handset controls. So there is no way to change these with the unit itself. Only answer call and play/stop as previously suspected. It's also a bit strange that while the headset itself is not "Walkman" branded, the packaging is!?
Got this from Hong Kong, so it's interesting that it's the European version rather than asian as expected. Now photos for your viewing pleasure!
UPDATE:
Battery is fully charged, manual says to do a full 8 hour charge, but want to try them. First impression (well second, 1st was at SE store) is I am quite pleased. Am listening to music now from my W850. The unit is quite light to wear and the clip is quite strong with a spring in it. I'm no audiophile but music quality sounds ok to me, at any rate seems no worse then using the wired headset. (am using the headphones from my HPM-82). The stop/play button does what it does and playback fades in/out during calls and continues where left off.
Call quality seemed ok too for this type of device, incoming sound was clear and understanable, outgoing sound was clear as well.
UPDATE**
Went out and used them on the bus and train. Work pretty great and could not tell the difference between my HPM-82s after a while. Only downside was sometimes the sound would cut then resume but I think this is related to interference in the area. need to use more to see.
UPDATE***
using this for approx a week now. work quite well. one nice feature just noticed today is that when the battery is low it will "bleep" and a message on the phone screen will show up "handsfree battery low". nice touch. (do the other units do the same thing?)
Cheers
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tranced
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smell like fake spirit 
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obakesan
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fake? how do you mean |
tranced
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On 2007-07-25 14:15:12, obakesan wrote:
fake? how do you mean
yeah, from HK, the device aint  branded and it comes in a box, european charger.
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batesie
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On 2007-07-25 14:40:24, tranced wrote:
On 2007-07-25 14:15:12, obakesan wrote:
fake? how do you mean
yeah, from HK, the device aint branded and it comes in a box, european charger.
i doubt it you dont normally get all those manuals with fakes, just the one badly worded one....
i'm sure its fine, where did you buy it from?
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tranced
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maybe im wrong. i've been searching for this product on internet and saw it comes with a box, though it aint a product.
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obakesan
Joined: Oct 03, 2006
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I am pretty sure it is genuine. The quality of the material looks more polished than those normaly associated with fakes. re the HBH-DS790 thread. I bought it from a reputable website (not ebay) who I have used for years now and have had no problems. cost me £50 GBP inc shipping, etc.
http://global.yesasia.com/en/[....]on-electronics/pid-1004906298/
recommend for anyone in UK looking for asian products...
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goldenface
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These are on eBay for much cheaper, are they fakes? Thy're very nice.
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what exactly is the difference between this, the ds200, and the ds220? besides the bundled earphones  and colour
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obakesan
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I am sure you get a cheaper price, but to be honest, I rather pay that bit more knowing I will get the real thing rather than gamble on ebay getting a fake one. recall the memory stick and HBH-DS790 discussions!?
Price wise, I think it is reasonable considering the delivery was free and I paid no duty or VAT on the item. The same item is about the same price on expansys and with shipping came to £58 or so. so I saved £8 already.
If you know for sure that the ebay one is genuine and the seller is reputable and the price is good then go for it. just be weary.
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Skrue
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Definitely not a fake. I have the same one, with the walkman in the box aswell.
Volume is quite low with the P1i and w950i. Bugger not to have any kind of controls on the headset. Will post pictures later
This message was posted with a Nokia 5110i with bluetooth, colored and 2.0 megapixel camera |
goldenface
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On 2007-07-25 16:16:56, Skrue wrote:
Definitely not a fake. I have the same one, with the walkman in the box aswell.
Volume is quite low with the P1i and w950i. Bugger not to have any kind of controls on the headset. Will post pictures later
Did you get it from the same supplier?
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smilerthe cheshirecat
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I have this... exactly same boxing and branding... got it from Expansys last week... Using it with the N95 at the moment... it is very nice......
All genuine leaflets etc... with EU charger...
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obakesan
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what exactly is the difference between this, the ds200, and the ds220? besides the bundled earphones and colour
This is the 200. The 220 as far can tell just has different colouring, 1 tone, as opposed to 2 tone and different packaged headphones. There might be something in the firmware maybe for better sound or something but only time will tell.... |
obakesan
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On 2007-07-25 16:16:56, Skrue wrote:
Volume is quite low with the P1i and w950i. Bugger not to have any kind of
Found the volume with my W850 to be quite loud. Used it on the tube and was good enough. about 3 or 4 bars volume. max is quite loud.
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