Amazon.com Customer Reviews
Great! If you don't want it in your ear! - Review written on November 24, 2008
Rating: 2 out of 5
Ok, seriously, who are the group of dolts at Samsung approving the release of a products like this? Did they take the time to at least put it in their ear? I'm writing this because they are making newer models, but with zero design improvements.
Problem here is not the function or technical aspect, it's the design. I have no idea who's ear this is designed for, but it's not for humans. You would think that with the mention of three ear bud attachments and an ear ring, that some type of combination would be a perfect match for anyone. Not even close.
The size is appealing, and the storage case charger is great. It does work well, low noise, and good range. However, it only has about four hours of use before you need to recharge. But, if you have to balance it in your ear, and keep still, or hold it, it kinda defeats the purpose. It being so small and falling out ALL the time also leaves you wondering where it went, and who is either sitting or stepping on it.
So, the cheap, flimsy useless piece of plastic thing that attaches to the headset has less value than the strip of plastic that you peel off the top of a milk jug cap. Plus, there is no place to put it. The headset goes in it's case, but you are supposed to put this plastic strip thing where, exactly? Certainly not in your pocket as you will mistake it for garbage and throw it out. That must be where mine is, because I have yet to see it in the past few weeks.
There are three rubbery ear bud cover things in different sizes. They have an appending ring that may be there for fitting in your ear, or maybe to floss your teeth. Who knows. They do nothing, and the sad part about all of this is that the best fit is when you don't use any of the included attachments... but it hurts either way. I had to spend additional money on two different sets of of ear bud covers. One set were foam-like wraps... useless. And some type of rubber things that just did not fit.
Samsung WEP-301 Bluetooth Headset (Silver) is the newer model, but it is not any different in design. However, it's so cheap with rebate, it cost less than the freakin' earbud covers I wasted money on. Therefore, after this appealing review, and you still want to buy this thing, I would go for the newer one. But, don't say I (we!) didn't warn you!
NOTE: If you are ok with putting superglue in your ear to keep it attached, please disregard this review.
Good for its size & price, but its annoying - Review written on November 21, 2008
Rating: 3 out of 5
3 customers found this review helpful.
I would recommend this bluetooth because its small and its a good price, if thats what you're looking for, but I would never buy this piece again. Definetely in the market for a new set.
My major grips about this set is
1: doesn't stay on the ear well, if your talking or chewing gum and your jaw is moving, the piece WILL fall out .. and since its small, its hard to find if fell out while your driving!
2: stupid 1 multi-purpose button. I hate having to hold it for 8 seconds to turn it on, and 3 seconds to turn it off. You never realize how long 8 seconds are, until your standing there like an idiot, pushing a button for 8 seconds. (1 one-thousand, 2 one-thousand, 3 one-thousand, etc etc) And if you happen to count short 1/2 a second, (7.5 seconds) you have to repeat the Entire process again. Yet, if you hold it for too long, like 10 seconds, then it thinks your trying to pair it to a new device.
3: Battery life isn't very long. You have to recharge it everynight so you can use it the next day, and I dont really use it that much, and I keep it off when I'm not using it.
A perfect trifecta: price, looks, and function - Review written on November 11, 2008
Rating: 5 out of 5
I had been holding out a while on the bluetooth headset because one I had years ago (a Motorola) was a piece of junk. Then the handsfree law came about in CA and I had no choice. I saw the WEP200 on a deals website for under $20 and jumped on it. I saw the already good reviews and figured I had nothing to lose.
My 2 main objections to bluetooth headsets have always been 1) the hideous look of a turd attached to your ear, and 2)the hideous sound quality from said turds. The WEP200 has blown me away in both regards. It looks sleek (even matches my Armani sunglasses!), is tiny, and sounds great. When I've used it in the car, the person on the other end can't tell the difference, and I think it sounds even better than holding my handset to my ear.
My only complaint would be the lack of a car charger, but for the price, I won't whine that much. The battery life is great as far as I can tell.
Overall, you can't go wrong with this one.