BizNet OnLine Magazine, Got Cell Phone? Need Head Set?

This was one of the hardest reviews I have ever written. Why, because I keep going back and forth on the one I like the most. And I guess that is what it comes down to on which one of these headsets is the winner. It is a question of what you like and what is important to you.

Both of these headsets are very compact in size and use BlueTooth to connect to your cell phone

The Motorola is very interesting in that it folds in half. The small “boom” that has the microphone on it folds over the part that goes over your ear. When folded it is off. To turn it on, you just open it. After you open it, you can put it on your ear. Yes, I said on your ear. This is one of those units that fit on the ear, not putting anything in your ear. If you are like me, you prefer this design, and find it more comfortable. I also like the fact that when I put it on, it turns on. When I take it off and fold it, it’s off. Also it can be worn on the left or right ear. Volume up or down is controlled by buttons on the top or bottom of the unit. Up on top, down on bottom. To answer a call or disconnect you just push in the side of the unit. Very easy and comfortable to use. And that is what has me wanting to call this headset the winner!

But, lets look at the Step 1150. This unit is also small and compact. Most of the unit sits on the ear not in it. There is a small ear part the just slightly goes into the ear. But it is still very comfortable. This unit is smaller then the Motorola (when the Motorola is in the open position). The Step does not have a microphone boom on it. The complete unit microphone and all is in the part that goes on your ear. And the microphone is what sets this unit apart. This unit is made by Step Communications a company that specializes in sound clarity. As such the microphone in this unit is designed to keep your speech clear and unaffected by background noise. Including wind, but more on that later.

The Step unit uses a “multifunction” control switch/button that rocks back and forth and even pushes in to control all of the functions. It is easy to use. I like the controls on the Motorola a little more, but…. Lets get back to what really makes the Step unit different, the microphone. Simply put if you use your phone in a noisy environment, you will be happier with the Step. Especially if you do not want the folks you are talking to hearing what is going on around you. The other big difference is wind nose. If you like having a car window open, or want to use this unit will bike riding, or just on a windy day, again the choice is clearly the Step unit.

Now my dilemma. Who do I declare the winner? I like the form and function of the Motorola more then the Step, But the Step does a better job of keeping your voice clear and not letting wind and other noises interfere with the call. So, lets try this:

Editors Choice? Simply put, we the Editors at BizNet OnLine Magazine, give the Editors Choice Award to any product that we personally would choice use over the other products in the same category. It is what we consider to be the “Best Of The Best”.

The WOW award came as somewhat of a shock (To Us) because we took a look at a couple of products a few years ago and said “WOW” what a product. This is the coolest thing we had ever seen, one day everyone will have this product! And this has come to pass for many of the products that we have given the WOW award to. The product that gets the WOW award is a total of all of the awards above, A-OK: works right out of the box; ON TARGET: Just what the consumer needs, and is a total WINNER!