Bluetake BT400 G3 Bluetooth Headset

Provided By: Bluetake Technology
Retail: $75 (find on PriceGrabber)
Review Date: August 24th, 2004
Written By: Daniel W.

There are many things to look for when shopping for a cellphone. Depending on your personal preference, you may want a phone with things like a high resolution screen, lots of games, a keyboard, and/or good battery life. No matter how fancy or basic the phone you end up choosing, one feature I recommend to everyone is Bluetooth. Among other things, having Bluetooth capabilities on your phone will allow you to connect wirelessly to Bluetooth enabled computers, other Bluetooth phones, and most important the ability to use a Bluetooth headset like the Bluetake BT400 G3.

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Packaging:

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The BT400 B3 is packaged in a clear plastic display box inside a cardboard sleeve. The name of the product is printed across the bottom front. On the back of the box are the specifications in six different languages. The left side of the box has a small list of features along with a diagram of the headset, while the right side of the box has a list of tested compatible phones and package contents.

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Contents:

• BT400 G3 headset
• 2 extra color plates
• Extra ear hook
• Quick start-up guide
• AC/DC power adapter

Features:

• Extra 10 hours talking time!
• Durable 350 hours standby time!
• Headset and Handsfree profiles supported!
• Multi-Pairing - Allows headset to be paired with multiple devices with highest priority given to most recently paired device

Specifications:

• General Radio Bluetooth Class 2: up to 5~10 meters (in open space)
• Carrier Frequency: 2.402~2.480GHZ
• Spread Spectrum: FHSS (Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum)
• Antenna: Chip antenna
• Bluetooth Profile Supported: Headset Profile, Hands-Free Profile
• Input Power: AC adapter - 5V 500mA
• Battery: 3.7V / 160mA / Li-Polymer / Embedded and Rechargeable
• Stand by time: 350 hours
• Talking time: 10 hours
• Dimensions: 92mm(L) x 50mm(W) x 26mm(H) - expanded
• Weight: 26g
• LED Indicator Status: Blue: Power on mode, Red: Low power or being charged, Blue & Red: Pairing mode, Green: Full charged

Description:

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The majority of the BT400 G3 is made of dark blue plastic. The top of the headset has a narrow silver plastic plate that can be interchanged with the two included extra plates. They are colored metallic green and metallic blue. Going through the color plate are gray plus and minus volume buttons and a clear multi-function button. The bottom side of the BT400 G3 features a speaker in the center and a foldable microphone at the front. Also, hinged on the front is a black plastic and rubber ear hook. The ear hook can be unhinged and flipped so the headset can be worn on the left ear.

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