I was recently presented with an opportunity to review the newest gadget from Aliph, the Jawbone ICON®, The World’s First Truly Intelligent Bluetooth® Headset. I’ve wanted a Bluetooth® headset for quite some time, so I was excited to do this review. I am not tech savvy (I married an engineer so I wouldn’t have to be). When it comes to the latest in gadgets, I generally look to my husband for his input. When I mentioned to him that I would be reviewing the Jawbone ICON®, he was impressed. He said, “That’s a top-of-the-line Bluetooth® , honey!”
About Aliph
”Aliph is the maker of the market-leading Jawbone® Bluetooth headset and inventor of NoiseAssassin®, the world’s first and only military-grade noise-eliminating technology. Aliph is committed to creating personal technology products that deliver an unsurpassed user experience. The company’s flagship product, the award-winning Jawbone Bluetooth headset, first disrupted the industry in 2006 with its military-grade NoiseAssassin technology and instantly became recognized as the best Bluetooth headset available. In 2010, Jawbone ICON becomes the company’s most innovative Jawbone yet; introducing unmatched ease of use, personalization, sound quality and design into the consumer marketplace. Co-founded by Alexander Asseily and Hosain Rahman, Aliph is a privately-held company headquartered in San Francisco.”
About the Jawbone ICON®
“Originally developed for use in tanks and helicopters, Jawbone ICON’s NoiseAssassin is a proprietary technology that eliminates background noise from mobile phone conversations. Jawbone is the only Bluetooth headset with a Voice Activity Sensor (VAS) that actually feels your speech, which helps Jawbone distinguish your voice from background noise. As a result, Jawbone offers better audio quality than any other headset on the market. Jawbone ICON is the smartest, most comfortable, and smallest Jawbone ever created. ICON boasts lethal NoiseAssassin® 2.5, voice tones, and six stunning jewelry-like designs.”
Jawbone ICON Specs
Audio
NoiseAssassin version 2.5 with wind reduction
Design
The Jawbone ICON® comes in six unique, and stylish, designs.
Size and Weight
Length: 45 mm ; Width: 18.25 mm; Height: 24 mm; Weight: 8.2 grams
Power and Battery
On/Off Switch; Up to 4.5 hours talk time; Up to 10 days standby time; Battery life is displayed on your iPhone’s status bar; Built-in rechargeable Li-ion polymer; MicroUSB standard connector interface
Bluetooth
Bluetooth V2.1 compliant; Supports Enhanced Data Rate (EDR); Range up to 33 ft (10 meters); Supports Multipoint for two audio gateways including PC; Profiles Supported Headset V1.1 and Hands-Free Profile V1.5
PC Compatibility
MyTALK; Platform Windows 7, Vista, XP; Mac OSX 10.5 and higher
Environmental Information
Packaging 100% recyclable; Operating Temperature 0° to +55° C
In the Box
1 Jawbone ICON headset; 3 Fit ear buds; 4 Round ear buds; 1 Optional binaural ear loop; 1 MicroUSB cable; 1 A/C Wall adapter; 1 Quick Start Guide; 1 Wallet sized Cheat Sheet
I received the the Jawbone ICON® Bombshell for review.
And here I am sporting it…
What I love…
I love the fact that I can actually use it comfortably. I have tiny ears. I have NEVER been able to find a Bluetooth (or headset earphones) that was comfortable. The Jawbone ICON came with the “Fit Kit” and I was able to use the smallest round ear bud. I also love the noise cancellation. Since I have a hearing deficit, often times talking on the cell phone can be a strain. The ICON reduces all of that extra noise and makes normal conversation possible. I also love that the ICON speaks to me. It tells me the phone number of the person that is calling when a call comes in. It tells me how much battery time I have left. The fact that I can turn it on/off with the touch of one finger, while carrying a squirming child, is also significant.
What I would change…
Um… nothing. I haven’t figured out how to answer my phone without having to use the earpiece now that I have it set up. I am certain, however, that it is purely USER related, hence the need for a tech savvy husband.
I give the Jawbone ICON a hearty 5 out of 5 hearts!
Be blessed,
Virginia
FTC Compliant Disclosure: I received the aforementioned Jawbone ICON to facilitate my review. No other compensation was received. All opinions expressed are 100% my own.
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