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Package Dimensions (in inches): 1.1 x 4.1 x 3.3
Package Weight: 0.2 pounds
Item Dimensions (in inches): 0.75 x 2.5 x 2.15
Item Weight: 0.2 pounds
Features:- Mono Bluetooth headset for handsfree voice communication with unique body design that employs a folding microphone boom
- Unfold the boom microphone, place the headset over the ear and a link will be established automatically
- Multifunction call control button and volume buttons
- Measures less than 5 cm in diameter when folded and weighs just 20 grams
- Talk time of up to 8 hours and standby time of up to 200 hours
Other Details
EAN: 0807360053741
Manufacturer: Motorola
Model: HS850
MPN: HS850
Package Quantity: 1
Product Type Subcategory: 2300799
UPC: 646444917742
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Editorial/Description:Product Description: No wires. No limits. Designed to enhance the experience of any Bluetooth technology enabled phone, the Motorola Wireless Headset HS850 also stores information and wirelessly interacts with up to eight different Bluetooth 1.1 and 1.2 compliant devices, including handsets, PDAs and computers. The Motorola HS850 Bluetooth Headset is in it's original condition. Product also includes original charger, warranty, and manual. Amazon.com Hands-On Review: The Motorola HS850 is the company's update to their HS810 headset, one of my personal favorites. The changes made to produce the new HS850 are few, but the effect is relatively substantial. But first, let's start with what is the same. Like the HS810, the HS850 makes use of a body design that employs a folding microphone boom. The folding microphone boom acts as the on and off switch, as well as just providing a convenient way to make the headset smaller and more pocketable when not in use. When a call comes into your phone, you can turn on and answer the phone at the same time just by unfolding the microphone boom. You can end the call and turn it off by removing the headset and re-folding it. Using the headset in this way conserves battery power, since no battery juice is wasted on standby time - time where the headset sits around waiting to be contacted by a mobile phone or other compatible device. The physical design of the HS850 and the battery savings it imparts is my favorite aspect of the Motorola HS850. Of course you don't have to remove and turn off the headset between calls. If the headset is already on when an inbound call comes, you will hear the ringing come through on the headset and can answer it by pressing on the main multi-function call control button. You can end the call with this same button, and adjust volume levels with the two volume buttons. If you are using a phone that supports the Hands Free Bluetooth profile, then you can also use the call control button to reject an inbound call or redial the last number. The HS850's audio properties are also like those of the HS810 before it. The audio quality in both directions is very clear and understandable, but sounds a bit thin. You and the party on the other end of the call will both be able to understand each other easily, it just doesn't sound as full and natural as it might with some other headsets. The HS850 makes up for this small lacking by having great resistance to wind noise, though. That makes the headset perfect for people that enjoy driving with their windows down, or those that work outside. Most headsets are very susceptible to wind noise, the HS850 bucks that trend. And now for the new stuff. First up, a more powerful battery. The HS850 I tested managed an amazing 7 hours and 50 minutes of talk time. That is a full two thirds improvement over the older model. The truly amazing part is that this new battery life didn't come at the expense of added weight. Like the HS810 before it, the HS850 weighs only .7oz (19.9g). The next major change perhaps sounds more important than it worked out to be in reality. The HS850 supports the newer Bluetooth v1.2 spec, whereas most headsets support v1.1 only. Motorola claims that when used with a v1.2 compatible phone (there are still relatively few available at the time I write this), the HS850 will be able to connect faster, use less battery power, and offer improved audio quality. While I can see what appears to be a slight improvement in connection speed, I haven't really noticed much of a change in battery life or audio quality. The last major change is purely cosmetic. The new HS850 headset is blue-gray in color, like a darker version of the HS810's color. I find it more attractive than the light silver found on the HS810. But regardless of the color, you can't go wrong with Motorola's HS850, which I consider to be perhaps the best value on the market. --Reviewed by Michael Oryl, editor in chief of www.MobileBurn.com Pros:
- Small, light
- Comfortable
- Nearly 8 hours of talk time
- No wind noise
- Can be worn on both ears
Cons:
- A bit unusual looking
- Audio lacks bass
What's in the box: Motorola HS850 Bluetooth Headset, User Manual, and Quick Start Guide. Amazon.com Product Description: The Motorola HS850 is the company's update to their HS810 headset, one of my personal favorites. The changes made to produce the new HS850 are few, but the effect is relatively substantial. But first, let's start with what is the same. Like the HS810, the HS850 makes use of a body design that employs a folding microphone boom. The folding microphone boom acts as the on and off switch, as well as just providing a convenient way to make the headset smaller and more pocketable when not in use. When a call comes into your phone, you can turn on and answer the phone at the same time just by unfolding the microphone boom. You can end the call and turn it off by removing the headset and re-folding it. Using the headset in this way conserves battery power, since no battery juice is wasted on standby time - time where the headset sits around waiting to be contacted by a mobile phone or other compatible device. The physical design of the HS850 and the battery savings it imparts is my favorite aspect of the Motorola HS850. 
The HS850 folds neatly and fits easily in your pocket. |
Of course you don't have to remove and turn off the headset between calls. If the headset is already on when an inbound call comes, you will hear the ringing come through on the headset and can answer it by pressing on the main multi-function call control button. You can end the call with this same button, and adjust volume levels with the two volume buttons. If you are using a phone that supports the Hands Free Bluetooth profile, then you can also use the call control button to reject an inbound call or redial the last number. The HS850's audio properties are also like those of the HS810 before it. The audio quality in both directions is very clear and understandable, but sounds a bit thin. You and the party on the other end of the call will both be able to understand each other easily, it just doesn't sound as full and natural as it might with some other headsets. The HS850 makes up for this small lacking by having great resistance to wind noise, though. That makes the headset perfect for people that enjoy driving with their windows down, or those that work outside. Most headsets are very susceptible to wind noise, the HS850 bucks that trend. 
Two softly pulsating blue LEDs signal when the headset is in use. |
And now for the new stuff. First up, a more powerful battery. The HS850 I tested managed an amazing 7 hours and 50 minutes of talk time. That is a full two thirds improvement over the older model. The truly amazing part is that this new battery life didn't come at the expense of added weight. Like the HS810 before it, the HS850 weighs only .7oz (19.9g). The next major change perhaps sounds more important than it worked out to be in reality. The HS850 supports the newer Bluetooth v1.2 spec, whereas most headsets support v1.1 only. Motorola claims that when used with a v1.2 compatible phone (there are still relatively few available at the time I write this), the HS850 will be able to connect faster, use less battery power, and offer improved audio quality. While I can see what appears to be a slight improvement in connection speed, I haven't really noticed much of a change in battery life or audio quality. The last major change is purely cosmetic. The new headset is sold in this very nice black color and is also available in blue-gray, like a darker version of the HS810's color. I find both colors more attractive than the light silver found on the HS810. But regardless of the color, you can't go wrong with Motorola's HS850, which I consider to be perhaps the best value on the market. Pros:
- Small, light
- Comfortable
- Nearly 8 hours of talk time
- No wind noise
- Can be worn on both ears
Cons:
- A bit unusual looking
- Audio lacks bass
What's in the box:
Motorola HS850 Bluetooth Headset, User Manual, and Quick Start Guide. --Reviewed by Michael Oryl, editor in chief of www.MobileBurn.com
Customer Reviews:
Love the flip mic
(68 of 71 Found this Helpful)
May 5, 2006
I have been very happy with this headset. I use it with a Motorola RAZR V3.
My last Bluetooth headset was a Jabra, and it broke after just a few months -- the power button quit working, so it was always on until the battery drained.
I love the HS850 since it has no power button! Instead, you just flip it open or closed. It gets great battery life, since it's so easy to put it in standby by flipping it closed.
I have also used this headset successfully with Skype on both Windows and Mac. The only catch is that it can only be active with one device at a time, so you have to disconnect/release it from your cell phone, before you can successfully use it with Windows or Mac. This makes switching back and forth between your PC and phone a bit cumbersome. Of course, it took a couple of hours to get it working under Windows, but it worked first try on the Mac ;-)
Much better than the Jabra BT800!
(24 of 25 Found this Helpful)
June 9, 2005
I bought the HS850 after trying TWO other BT headsets. One was a "lookalike" version (off-brand)that didn't have as many features (I returned it) and the other was the top-of-the-line Jabra BT800 (which was $50 more than this one, and not as good! I also returned it).
I am very pleased with the features of this headset. I use it with my Motorola V710 phone and the sound quality is just fine. My husband sounded clear to me, and he told me I sounded clear to him. I had two different people tell me they couldn't understand me when I used the Jabra.
I am extremely happy with the folding boom feature to answer a call. This means my headset can remain "off" and my phone will ring AS USUAL when I receive a call. I then just unfold the boom and pop it on my ear! The headset automatically connects to my phone and answers the call! To end the call, I just take it off and fold it back up.
When I used the other two headsets, I had to leave them turned "on" all the time in order to use them, and then, to my dismay, my phone didn't ring! Well, it did ring INSIDE the HEADSET, but since I don't want to walk around wearing the thing, I didn't hear it ring! SO that was a major bummer with the other headsets.
Since the HS850 didn't come with a lanyard to wear around my neck, I just hooked it onto a regular old neck strap that I had used previously to wear a name badge. You can get those things anywhere, they are sometimes used to hang keys on. I used some needle-nosed pliers to squeeze the clip enough to slide on the headset hook. You can bet it won't fall off!
The voice dialing function works as described, I just tap once on the middle button and I hear my phone say "Say a command" and go from there. I haven't learned all the special tapping commands yet, as I haven't needed anything more than voice dial and pick up/hang up a call. I plan to go through my manual a few more times to get familiar with all the other features, but for normal use, you can easily use it from the start.
The charge seems to be good, especially since the headset stays "off" most of the time. I fully charged it before using the first time and the blue LED turns off when the headset is fully charged, so that was nice. I was especially pleased to notice that it has the VERY SAME charger plug/port as my V710, so the car charger that I already have for the phone should work fine for this headset. They also have those "Y" chargers out there for charging both at once.
Also, I find this to be very comfortable to wear on my ear. I do have rather large ears, but it doesn't "cut" into the back of my ear. It is easy to open up the hook and slip into place, and it feels nice and snug when on, it's easy to forget I'm wearing it. And although I don't mind the flashing LED while I'm using it, the manual says you can turn it off by changing the setting for that.
In all, I am very pleased with the design and features/function of this headset! It sure is nice to be free of that old wire "ear bud" I have been using for years!
HS850 and RAZR V3 - great pair!
(23 of 25 Found this Helpful)
December 18, 2006
What can i say - IT WORKS & WORKS GREAT!
Pairing:
Pairing HS850 to Motorola RAZR V3
Overview:
Connecting the HS850 with a Bluetooth-enabled Phone.
The first time a Bluetooth® device is used with a mobile phone, a one-time 'pairing' connection must be established. The pairing connection is only required for the first use, and does not need to be repeated for subsequent usage.
Pairing is done in three basic parts:
Activation: Preparing your mobile phone to identify the Bluetooth device
Pairing: Initiating the Pairing mode on your Bluetooth device
Selection: Establishing the pairing connection between your mobile phone and Bluetooth device
Activate Bluetooth®:
1. Starting with the phone, press the menu button on the keypad.
2. Scroll to and select "Settings."
3. Scroll to and select "Connection."
4. Select "Bluetooth Link."
5. Scroll to and select "Setup."
6. On the screen, if one of the selections reads "Power: On," select "Back" and skip to step 8. If one of the selections reads "Power: Off," select it, and proceed to the next step (step 7).
7. Select "On," and then select "Back."
8. Scroll to and select "Hands Free."
Putting the Headset into Pairing Mode:
9. Put down the phone and pick up the headset. Starting with the headset powered off, hold down the Call button for 6 to 10 seconds until the light stays lit. (Initially, the light will flash a few times before staying lit.)
10. With the light steadily lit, flip out the boom. The light should stay lit. If the light is flashing, or if the light starts flashing anytime during steps 11 through 13, the headset is not in pairing mode, and steps 9 and 10 need to be repeated beginning with the headset powered off.
Select the HS850 Headset:
11. Select "[Look for Devices]." The phone will start searching for Bluetooth® enabled devices such as your headset.
12. Once the phone is finished searching, a list of one or more Bluetooth devices will appear underneath the heading "Scan Results." Select "Motorola HS850."
13. The next screen will read "Bond With Motorola HS850." Select "Yes."
14. The next screen will read "Enter Bluetooth Passkey." Enter 0000 and select "OK." A screen confirms the pairing and the connection. Since the pairing is complete, the light on the headset will be flashing.
Sound is Fine - Need to Read the Instruction Manual
(11 of 11 Found this Helpful)
December 23, 2005
This really is an awesome headset. It is so light, the first wearable technology that actually works.
Some of the users here have complained about the sound - that the volume is too low. I thought this was the case until I realized that the top button was for lowering the volume and the bottom was for raising the volume. This can happen if you press the button on the headset for too long a period of time then press the bottom volume button - this sets the bottom button to raise the volume if you wear the headset on your right ear.
You can set the volume orientation depending on whether you wear the headset on your left ear or right ear. When I first opened the HS850, I set the orientation incorrectly - with the top button set to lower the volume while wearing the headset on my right ear, so I thought the volume was too low. And, as I pressed the volume button on the top, I would continually lower the volume.
Moral of the story: If your volume is too low, try checking the volume orientation. Or read page 22 in the mini manual.
You'll find that that the HS850 really is a great headset that is easy to carry, easy on the ear and cool looking. And the sound volume is high enough for almost any situation - riding in a car, walking down a crowded street, or sitting in a cafe.
FIX for the CHEEK Problem!!
(11 of 11 Found this Helpful)
June 22, 2007
IMHO this is slightly better than the Moto H700. It's larger, and a bit heavier. The boom is larger. But if that's not an issue, then both are equal IMHO. Both have the cheek problem!
Now for the problem where people cannot hear you, or you sound muffled or away from the phone. Wearing your bluetooth, look in the mirror and see how the boom touches your cheek or if you have a beard it'll touch that. Note there is a very small hole on the inside of the boom that gets the sound. Now anything that touches that will impede your voice....it's like putting a towel over a regular phone and talking to someone. Not you do not need puffy cheeks for this problem to happen. Unless you have a very narrow face, chances are this will happen to you and you'll blame it on the bluetooth!
TO fix this, get either Neoprene tubing or that sticky foam on one end (mole skin) and cut a small piece and put on the hinge near the boom then a smaller piece (if needed) on top of the other. This will make a space between your cheek and the boom so people can hear you! With this fix, you will still be able to close your boom.
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