Jawbone ERA Headset - Midnight - Retail Packaging

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2 x 0.6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B004K1EDEO
• Item model number: ERA MIDNIGHT
• Batteries: 1 Nonstandard Battery batteries required. (included)
  

By : Jawbone
List Price : $129.99
Price : $100.96
You Save : $29.03 (22%)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer
The Jawbone ERA is the only Bluetooth headset equipped with military-grade NoiseAssassin 3.0, the latest version of Jawbone's industry-first noise and wind canceling technology. Originally developed for use by tank commanders and helicopter pilots, NoiseAssassin 3.0 eliminates background noise better than any other headset. It also auto-adjusts inbound call volume and intelligibility to your environment. Whether you're at a noisy ball game or on the road, you'll always hear and be heard.


Listen in HD
Music, video and calls never sounded better. With its 10mm wideband speaker--our biggest, most powerful speaker yet (25 percent larger than previous models)--podcasts, Pandora tunes, YouTube videos, driving directions and more come vibrantly to life in full-spectrum, HD-quality sound. Jawbone ERA is also the most convenient way to enjoy all your mobile media and calls in one place. No more clunky headphones, no more tangled cords. You'll be totally hands-free and never miss a beat.

Magical Motion Controls
Jawbone ERA is the first headset with a built-in accelerometer and patented MotionX technology. Out of the box, you can ShakeShake Jawbone ERA into pairing mode or TapTap to answer phone calls. And because Jawbone ERA is completely integrated with the online MyTALK platform, it will continue to gain functionality as we develop new motion applications. ShakeShake and TapTap is just the beginning.
Get Apps and Updates at MyTALK
Like all Jawbone products, Jawbone ERA gets better with time when synced with Jawbone's industry-first MyTALK platform. Download apps, customize new features like Caller ID by Name (exclusive to Jawbone ERA), set different voices or language options, even program Jawbone ERA to send e-mails and text messages using your voice. Just sign into mytalk.jawbone.com, plug in your headset, and sync whatever apps and updates you want. Make it yours at MyTALK.
THOUGHTS: Free Voice Communication Service for Utility and Productivity for iPhone
Jawbone THOUGHTS is the first and only free iPhone app for your headset that lets you send voice messages to friends and groups without typing or calling. It is a new productivity and utility tool for headsets that combines the speed of texting, the group collaboration of e-mail, and the rich intonation of voice all into one. THOUGHTS can be found under "Jawbone" in the iPhone App Store.
Keep Tabs on Battery Life
You'll never run out of juice with Jawbone ERA. To check battery status, glance at the battery meter that automatically displays in the status bar of your iPhone (BlackBerry and others available at MyTALK). Or, if your phone is out of reach, just press the TALK button on Jawbone ERA to hear an update: "About 5 hours of talk time remaining."
Or just do nothing: when your battery is running low, you'll hear a reminder to charge up whispered in your ear. Jawbone ERA rechargeable lithium-ion now holds an additional hour of battery life--up to 5.5 hours of continuous use.
It's All in the Details
Every Jawbone ERA comes with eight earbuds and an optional binaural earloop, ensuring the perfect fit either ear, no matter what your size. It's so light and comfortable, you'll probably forget you're even wearing it. Jawbone ERA also includes Jawbone's innovative Spout earbud, a breakthrough design that channels audio directly into your ear, providing the clearest sound.
Jawbone ERA's beauty is more than skin-deep. With its layered, architectural surface exterior and faceted body, Jawbone ERA's sophisticated form reflects the advanced technology within. Available in four striking designs.
Jawbone takes great care in creating the highest quality products with minimal impact on the environment. Our packaging is 100 percent recyclable and made from only two materials: recycled paper and PET plastic. The total volume of Jawbone's headset packaging has also been reduced by over 50 percent from previous years. When it comes to the environment, less is more.

Specifications

• Bluetooth: Version 2.1
• Bluetooth profiles: Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) 1.2, Hands-Free Profile (HFP) 1.5, Headset Profile (HSP) 1.1
• Multipoint: Supports simultaneous Multipoint (two live audio connections)
• Talk time: Up to 5.5 hours
• Standby time: Up to 10 days (240 hours)
• PC compatibility: Windows 7, Vista XP; Mac OS X 10.5 and higher (for MyTALK apps and software updates)
• Dimensions: 2.02 x 0.57 x 0.95 inches (LxWxH)
• Weight: 10.2 grams (0.36 ounce)

What's in the Box
Jawbone Era, spout earbuds (4), round earbuds (4), binaural earloop, Micro USB cable, AC wall adapter, carry case, operating instructions
The Jawbone Era Midnight Bluetooth Headset with NoiseAssassin 3.0 is the only Bluetooth headset equipped with the latest version of Jawbone's industry-first noise and wind canceling technology. Originally developed for use by tank commanders and helicopter pilots, NoiseAssassin 3.0 eliminates background noise better than any other headset. It also auto-adjusts inbound call volume and intelligibility to your environment. Whether you are at a noisy ball game or on the road, you will always hear and be heard. Jawbone ERA's beauty is more than skin-deep. With its layered, architectural surface exterior and faceted body, Jawbone ERA's sophisticated form reflects the advanced technology within its black with red accent design.

 

Jawbone ERA Headset - Midnight - Retail Packaging

 

Technical Details

• Era Midnight Bluetooth headset; Color: Black with red accents
• Listen in HD with 10mm wideband speaker
• NoiseAssassin 3.0 with wind reduction
• Built-in accelerometer (motion sensor)
• Motion X technology; On/Off switch
• 25 percent larger wideband speaker that brings Hi-Definition audio as you talk on the phone, listen to music, and more
• Advanced Bluetooth headset in Midnight design with NoiseAssasin 3.0 noise and wind canceling technology for clear communication
• Customizable features with MyTALK platform--download apps, set different languages, and more
• Jawbone battery meter automatically displays on iPhone (BlackBerry and others available at MyTALK)
• Up to 5.5 hours of talk time, up to 240 hours (10 days) of standby time; released in January, 2011

Customer Reviews

I have used more bluetooth headsets than I can count from a range of manufacturers. Jawbone typically proved the most frustrating: excellent technology, good controls, and brilliant packaging marred by heavy weight, large size, use of proprietary chargers, poor fit, and weak sound. Over time, as the already incredible noise-canceling technology improved, the size and weight decreased, and output volume increased, leading to the small, featherweight Icon. The Icon also saw the first use by Jawbone of the micro-USB standard for mobile device charging. Sadly, the Icon still suffered from an unstable fit and tinny sound.
Enter the Era, and at last, Jawbone has reached perfection (almost). Most on-line reviews will gush over Jawbone's ability to pack a larger, fuller-spectrum speaker into the same-size housing, and it's true: it is louder, and voices sound more natural, now that they have the "warmth" lacking from the Icon. What they don't tell you is that the eartips are much improved. First, there are four of them now, not just three; what was the Icon's largest one, is now the second-largest packed in the Era's box. Interestingly, the second-largest eartip for the Era is also slightly larger than the Icon's largest, leading to - at last! - a stable, secure fit. One that also remains fairly comfortable for extended periods of time.
One will also read much about the built-in accelerometer. While it seems a bit gimicky, I have to admit, the "tap-tap" to answer and end calls is actually pretty slick. I can't wait to see what other control-ability Jawbone will devise for the Era in time.
Which is one more point you don't find in on-line reviews: through Jawbone's MyTalk site, not only do the Voices and DialApps continue from the Icon, but you can now adjust nearly a dozen of the Era's settings there, too. For example, I disabled the "double shake-shake" pairing function (still accessible via the multifunction button), and changed the button-hold behavior from volume adjustment to Noise Assassin dis-/en-abling. Very cool.
There are just two issues, both minor and not nearly worth the loss of 1 star. An extremely minor nit is the eartip design. I don't understand why no one uses the excellent design of the Plantronics Discovery 640 or Jabra EarGels, which fit more easily, naturally, and comfortably, and guarantee the proper pointing of the headset at the user's mouth. The other issue is Jawbone's insistence on including only one stupidly short USB charging cable. Yes, you can use your own USB/micro-USB one, or buy Jawbone's $15 "cable kit" (which includes a 5' cable and an additional 3" one). But given the $130 price tag and the inclusion of an A/C wall charger (aren't most outlets on or near the floor?), why not include the 5' cable as well?
The best headset I ever had to this point was the Jabra JX10, but now it is second-best - by a long shot - to the Jawbone Era. The fun starts with the very cool and eco-friendly box, and goes from there.
PS: My phone is an iPhone 3GS, for those that may be wondering, and both mono and stereo sound work flawlessly

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More than a headset that "sounds good for a headset", this sounds good... period. It's easy to use, comes with a good set of well designed accessories, and can either be uses right out of the box or customized to satisfy your inner-geek.
The attached video shows the headset, the included accessories, and provides an audio sample of how the headset sounds to someone at the other end of the call.
More details:
- Five hours of talk time and days of standby on a charge
- Charges in under an hour using a standard micro-usb connector to either the supplied charger or a USB port
- A short charging cable is included. (Short is good for portability)
- Pairs easily, literally with a couple shakes
- Supports voice dialing with an iPhone
- No problem downloading firmware updates and new voices from the Jawbone MyTalk website
Additional thoughts:
The sound is so good I've started using this headset in the office while listening to audio, either from my iPhone or PC. I'm not tied down by a wire, can still answer calls, and it's harder to get snuck up on with one ear free.