Motorola ELITE SLIVER Bluetooth Headset - 89503N

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 1.7 x 3.5 inches ; 8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B005PVXKC4
• Item model number: 89503N
• Batteries: 1 Lithium ion batteries required. (included)
  

By : Motorola
List Price : $129.99
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Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description
Introducing a Bluetooth headset that's so small, it's barely visible. The Motorola Elite Sliver headset provides excellent audio with increased clarity and richer sound from HD Audio Plus with true wideband audio and CrystalTalk dual-mic technology. Keep on talking--the Elite Sliver will keep up with you with its 15 hours of talk time (and 35 days of standby time). And it comes with a portable carrying case that's also a charger.


In addition to voice communication, the Elite Sliver can initiate text messages using the MotoSpeak app (compatible with Android phones), which enables you to read and respond to texts without lifting a finger. With Tap to Pair functionality, the Elite Sliver easily pairs by tapping the charging case against a phone with integrated Near Field Communication (NFC) technology. (Available with NFC-enabled phones that support NFC Bluetooth pairing.)
Get audible updates on phone status with Voice Prompts and listen to music or audio streamed from your phone with the embedded A2DP streaming audio profile. The Elite Sliver can be worn in either ear thanks to its swiveling earpiece.
MotoSpeak Lets You Text Hands-Free From Anywhere
Dictate texts hands-free as well as hear your texts and the sender's name read aloud. MotoSpeak also allows you to stay informed by announcing callers' names to you, and it can translate 150 text acronyms--such as lol, btw and l8r--so you will never miss the meaning of a message. Get started by downloading the free MotoSpeak app from the Amazon Appstore.
CrystalTalk Technology Gets Rid of Background Noise
With CrystalTalk dual-mic noise cancellation, the Motorola Elite Sliver lets your caller focus on the conversation without having to worry about distracting noises. Never let background commotion cut your call short again.
Move Freely With Extended Range
Stay connected to your phone up to 300 feet away. There's no need to make sure you've got your phone with you every step of the way.
Motorola ELITE SLIVER is barely visible and impossible to ignore. The Motorola ELITE SLIVER features HD Audio Plus for extreme call clarity, 300 foot range so you can roam from your phone, and My Motospeak to text with your voice. You can also simply pair the device by tapping the charging case to a phone with NFC technology. Enjoy increased clarity and richer sound from HD Audio Plus with true wideband audio and CrystalTalk dual-mic technology. Hear incoming messages, speak outgoing texts and send without ever touching your phone. My MotoSpeak is optimized for Android powered 2.2+ phones. Charging carry case re-charges your ELITE SLIVER to talk up to 15 hours before you plug the case back in. The Motorola ELITE SLIVER has 15 hours talk time and 35 days standby time with case. Included in the Motorola retail packaging: headset, 5 ear gels, charging case, wall charger and user guide

 

Motorola ELITE SLIVER Bluetooth Headset - 89503N

 

Technical Details

• Mono Bluetooth headset with increased clarity and richer sound from HD Audio Plus with true wideband audio
• Comes with a portable carrying case that's also a charger
• MotoSpeak app from Android Market allows you to dictate texts hands-free as well as hear your text messages
• Listen to music and audio from your phone with embedded A2DP Bluetooth profile
• Up to 15 hours of talk time, up to 840 hours (35 days) of standby time
• Charging carry case re-charges your ELITE SLIVER to talk up to 15 hours (35 days standby time) before you plug the case back in.
• Choose "ships from and sold by Amazon.com". All new Motorola product comes with security ear seal and hologram label. Motorola retail packaging includes- headset, 5 ear gels, charging case, wall charger and user guide.
• Enjoy increased clarity and richer sound from HD Audio Plus with true wideband audio and CrystalTalk dual-mic technology.
• Hear incoming messages, speak outgoing texts and send without ever touching your phone. My MotoSpeak(TM) is optimized for Android(TM) powered 2.2+ phones.
• Simply pair the device by tapping the charging case to a phone with Near Field Communication (NFC) technology. Check your phone manual or online specifications to ensure your phone has NFC.

Customer Reviews

Update 11/16/2011
I didn't put this in my first review because I thought it was my phone and not the headset... but sometimes when I play music the sound cuts in and out. Almost like a very hard static. With my iPhone 3Gs I thought it was because my phone was old and I had dropped it a few times. But when I paired this headset with my iPhone 4s I (at times) heard the same thing. The good thing is that it doesn't completely shut the app like it did with the 3Gs. It's just a few seconds of hard static and then it goes back to the music. It HAS NOT done this with phone calls. I don't know if this is an iPhone pairing thing or what but I find it hard to believe that two phone could be experiencing the exact same problem

Ahhhhh... the wonder of technology. When I first opened the package I was thinking, "how in the world can this device pick up my freaking voice"? One part goes in my ear and the other part wraps BEHIND my ear. How in the... ? Well, once I got over trying to figure it out and started using it I was very, very, very happy. Just for reference I use an iPhone 3Gs and an iPad 2. I think I read somewhere this is best used for Android phones. I only found one instance where having an Android phone with this device is "better", but I'll get to that in a minute:
Charging: charging items are usually a boring and little thought of aspect to electronic devices. Not so with this one (at least with me). Not only does this wireless headset hold a good charge, but even if you were to run it down all you would have to do is put it in its case. The CASE is the charger! How cool is that? The case itself is very small and can easily fit in a purse or even your front pocket. When you do (finally) run out of power all you do is place the headset in the case and plug the case in the wall. The specs say that we have up to 15 hours of talk time with the case. I have yet to get anywhere close to that, but I love the fact that I can just grab the case and go and not have to worry about lugging around yet another cord. The bad news is that if you lose the case, you lost the ability to charge your headset.
Pairing: very easy. When you put on the headset you get prompts from the lady in the sky on how to pair it. I didn't need to use the pass code to pair it for either of my devices but she does give you one should you need it. I did pair it with my iPad 2 but since I don't think you're supposed to(?) it recognized it as "phone 1". To once you turn it off or put it back in its case linking up is automatic as long as your device has the setting to "on". The lady in the sky also let you know once you are connected or become disconnected.
Call clarity: VERY good. I walk my kids to and from school every day. It's about a 50 minute round trip and I am able to hear my callers even on the busy stretch of road. In the house or in the Jeep it's even better because I don't have that outside noise to worry about. You can use the buttons on the headset to adjust volume, end calls, and start calls (if you have voice activation on your mobile device). This device is also a good fit because it wraps around your ear like a glove. I never had to adjust while I was out walking.
Music: Since this is a wireless headset you are able to listen to music as well. BONUS! This is my first Bluetooth headset and I felt like I hit pay dirt when I found this out. Sometimes it's the small things and not having to fight with cords as I'm getting the kids ready or trying to find some misplaced item in my Jeep is one of them.
Battery power: no complaints whatsoever. I will admit that I'm not a phone hog but I do listen to music a lot and I've never gotten close to running out of power, especially since I use the charged case.
The Android connection: I wanted to use the `My MotoSpeak' but that is only for Android phones. With the app you can hear text and reply to texts. I guess since the iPhone has Siri Motorola might have felt the need to not make one for iOS devices. But for folks like me who don't have the iPhone 4s, it would be nice to have that option. But that's small cheese when you take this device as a whole. All in all, I'm very happy with this device.

I have been using this headset for almost two weeks now and that has given me some time to form some pretty firm opinions.
First, I am using the headset with an IPhone 4.
The unit is very well made, good build quality, with sturdy construction. It fits very comfortably on either ear, you turn kit on by rotating the earpiece and the startup sequence is very pleasant.
The headset comes in a case that also serves as a charger, the case has an internal battery that charges the headset even when the case is not plugged in. This is a fantastic feature as it extends the life of the headset dramatically, even without charging in the case you can talk for almost 5 hours, and the case charge adds hours more. The case is also very well built, and very easy to carry around. I usually lose cases, but this one goes in my pocket whenever I know I will be on the road all day.
The range is, as advertised, about 50 feet give or take, though it depends on building construction. It can be linked to two devices, I linked to both my phone and laptop. One problem, that seems inherent with all Bluetooth devices, is that it has had to be resynced twice. I have no idea why and this is very annoying. However the process is pretty painless.
The sound in the earpiece is excellent, but the microphone has some trouble, even in quiet environments. The sound is muddy, and loses clarity. This is my chief complaint, and can get quite annoying. When speaking to those with any hearing difficulties it becomes almost mpossible and you have to use the phone without the headset, but most people can hear it relatively clearly.
This is by far the best headset I have used, but it is still somewhat limited.