{"id":579,"date":"2006-06-04T18:20:55","date_gmt":"2006-06-05T02:20:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.krunk4ever.com\/blog\/?p=579"},"modified":"2006-06-04T18:22:34","modified_gmt":"2006-06-05T02:22:34","slug":"cardo-scala-500","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.krunk4ever.com\/blog\/2006\/06\/04\/cardo-scala-500\/","title":{"rendered":"Cardo scala-500"},"content":{"rendered":"

So I received my Cardo scala-500<\/a> this Friday and finally got a chance to play with it yesterday. It’s far from being the best bluetooth headset out there, but for $10 after rebate, I wasn’t going to complain:<\/p>\n

B$: Cardo scala-500 Bluetooth Headset $9.99 AR<\/a>
\nSD: BACK !!! – Cardo Scala-500 Bluetooth Headset for $9.99 shipped AR<\/a><\/p>\n

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So the package was decent and the headset is pretty tiny. Besides the ear piece and the AC adapter (to charge), it also comes with booth a ear loop and eyeglasses clip (haven’t figure out how to use the clip yet) to hold the bluetooth ear piece in place. It also comes with a belt clip and neck strap depending on how you like to carry it around. Personally, I got this bluetooth headset as a toy and not something I plan to use daily. In fact I don’t really plan on using it with my cell phone much as I don’t really like talking on the phone. One thing about the ear loop I wished was to make it adjustable, meaning bendable to any shape I want. Currently it’s a big loose and if I’m moving my head a lot, it sways a bit.<\/p>\n

The quality is decent. On the headset there’s a volume control and an button. I don’t really like the steps needed to turn it on and off as it requires holding the volume control down until it changes colors. The range is decent. I was able to get clear audio and no static up to about 15ft and could still hear myself around 30ft. I do only have a class 2 bluetooth adapter so that might be why. The product description says it has 9 hours of talk time per charge and a week of stand-by. Also it takes about 2-3 hours to get it fully charged and it’s recommended you let it charge for 4 hours intially.<\/p>\n

Connecting it to either my cell phone or computer was pretty easy. The default code is 0000 and it just connects. Both my computer and cell phone recognized it was a headset and treated it as so. There is a weird thing after turning on the headset and it autoconnects to the PC, the incoming audio would all be static, however, I can hear fine. I would then have to reconnect it initiating from the PC side and then all is well.<\/p>\n

Another reason why I wanted to get a bluetooth headset is to try out SkypeOut<\/a>. I’ve made a few calls so far and they’ve been rather clear. I do get some distortion some time, but not because of my bandwidth, but I think it’s because of my CPU being over utilized (i.e. trying to load all the pictures for Window Live Local on my 24″ LCD).<\/p>\n

All in all, I’m happy with my new $10 gadget.<\/p>\n

If you’re looking for a cheap bluetooth headset to play way, this week BestBuy is selling the Nokia Wireless Headset for Bluetooth-Enabled Phones (Model: BH-200)<\/a> for $10 out the door. Currently it’s backordered online, but should still be available for pickup in most stores. If not, get a raincheck.<\/p>\n

B$: Nokia bluetooth wireless headset for $10 (BH200) 7750105<\/a>
\nSD: Nokia Bluetooth headset for $10 @BB (NO REBATES)<\/a><\/p>\n

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\nJust by looking at this picture, I’m not exactly sure how it clips on to your head.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

So I received my Cardo scala-500 this Friday and finally got a chance to play with it yesterday. It’s far from being the best bluetooth headset out there, but for $10 after rebate, I wasn’t going to complain: B$: Cardo scala-500 Bluetooth Headset $9.99 AR SD: BACK !!! – Cardo Scala-500 Bluetooth Headset for $9.99 … <\/p>\n

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