Cardo Scala 500 Bluetooth Hands-free Headset

Rating:
Summary: Did not meet expectation
Review: I am using Scala 500 with a Motorola A630. My decision to buy this one was primarily driven by the reviews. I have used (still using) a Motorola HS810 with a SE T610.
Opening the box: Excellent packaging, comes with all the bells and whistles you need to get started. A nice lanyard, a cool clip, CD and a very useful quick-start guide.
Pairing with phone: Less than 5 min to get started if you know how your phone works. Very easy
Ease of use: Turning it on and off will take considerable more effort compared to other models, where just opening a boom will switch on the device. If left on, it will FLASH a bright LED (forget about keeping it on at night in a dark room).
Sound quality: I would leave with all the above negs if sound quality is acceptable. But it is not. I have continuous crackling noise with two different phones. As I mentioned my HS810 works fine in the same environment. There is lot to be desired from HS810, but Scala 500 is a very poor device. The 2 stars are because of the accessory and packaging and low low price.
Bottom line: You get what you pay for!

Rating:
Summary: Small, easy to use, great volume control
Review: I bought this ear piece for $35. At first I wasn't sure if this is good since it is so cheap. Well, now I am a happy bluetooth ear piece user! It is small, easy to set up (took me 5 minutes), and sound is exceptional! I have Nokia 6600, I get to listen to the music using my ear piece while playing Hold'em, while eating lunch, I get to watch movie using my ear piece (so I don't bother other people.

Highly recommended for someone who wants to own a wireless headset for under $40.

Only reason I give it 4 stars instead of 5 is because the design. It is not that great looking, but exceptable for the low price.

Rating:
Summary: The best BlueTooth headset!!!!
Review: I was so lucky to find this headset

I use a Treo 650 ----- I have tried a variety of headsets, including all of the Moto's --- the Scala is clearly the BEST for the Treo 650, and likely, many others

The volume was very good --- louder than any other headset I used with the Treo 650

The connection times, are usually, very fast too ----- most headsets take awhile to establish a connection, but this one usually takes just a second or less

However, it seems that I have to re-connect the pairing for this device, every now and then ---- otherwise, I'm very happy

Pretty good talk time and battery, and of course, the volume is great!

Lastly - the price cannot be beat!