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Review of Bluetooth-headset Sony Ericsson IV 835

A headset without an earloop: does it keep on the ear? Does it stand on the market? There are less and less chances to create an absolutely new headset, but the developers as yet manage to diversify the market.

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For example, the devices without a loop still seem to be unusual and interesting. Today we have one of them to check out.
Meet the Sony Ericsson IV 835.

Sales package. Besides the headset we found in the box an additional rubberized plate and a charger. There are also a black stripe and a special plug to join the headset with an accessory.

Design. From one side the Sony Ericsson IV 835 looks like a small heel.

The front panel is made of black glossy plastic. The material looks effective and fine, especially in the sunlight. On the panel we see a company logo, as well as a metal multi-functional key, the latter we took at first as the volume rocker key.

Sony Ericsson IV 835

When we realized its purpose, it became obvious, that we have the headset without volume control. It is fixed automatically. The panel is framed in a metal edge of the same colour.

The rear surface is black, made of dull plastic. It houses a rather big rise with a loudspeaker and beneath there is a microphone in a special insert.

Sony Ericsson IV 835

On the bottom edge we see a charger hole, that doubles up for a plug hole and power button.

Sony Ericsson IV 835

By the way there is a common stripe hole as well.
On the ear the Sony Ericsson IV 835 looks elegant.

Control features of the Sony Ericsson IV 835. The main feature of the headset is the lack of the earloop. Consequently, there are several important moments: firstly, you can wear the headset both on the left ear and on the right one without changes; secondly, for the firm fastening you have to plug the stage deep in the ear; thirdly, you’d better right away fix the stripe in order to protect the device. Everything can be. If there were an earloop, it would protect the headset, but without it the accessory can easily fall on the ground. And it is good, if you manage to notice it. But the device is so light (only 9g), that you don’t feel it on the ear.

Of course the stripe doesn’t look so cool, with it you resemble a serious teacher or a cashier wearing glasses on the stripe. But still it guarantees against loosing you hands-free. Therewith in this case the stripe is long enough, not to be pulled away the neck during a call.

Another interesting feature is that, there is no volume control. If you had another headset before the Sony Ericsson, you are likely to press the long multi-functional key taking it as the volume button. But it is useless, as it controls the other functions. The volume is adjusted by the processor automatically. Don’t worry about it.

Work quality. The audibility often depends on how well you place the headset. If you press it deep in the acoustic meatus, as you understand, you can’t hear well. On the other hand, when pressing the only button, you press the headset as well. So don’t be surprised, when you notice the sound changes. You just should get used to the device. Personally we didn’t have problems with it. But… as a secret, ear is very tender and sensitive. To someone the audibility might seem to be poor. In other respects everything is good. The battery lasted prescribed 3 hours and covered the distance of 7 metres. To charge it we needed about 2 hours.

Compatibility
Original handsets: Sony Ericsson K618 M608 Z610i V630i M608i Z550i W850i W710i Z710i W700i Z525i K510i Z530i W300i K800i K790i W950i K610i M600i W810i W900i P990i W550i W600i S600i Z520i K680i V600i D750i K750i W800i K600i Z800i V800i S710i P910i S700i K700i T630.

Nokia N95, N75 6288 E62 6085 7390 7373 6151 E50 5500 SPORT N72 N93 N73 6708 6131 6125 6103 6282 6234 6233 9300I N80 N92 N71 7380 7370 E70 E61 E60 3250 6280 6270 6111 N90 N91 N70 8800 6021 6230I 6681 6680 6822 3230 7710 6670 7280 9300 6260 6630 N-GAGE QD 6620 7610 9500 6230 6820 6810 3660 7600 6600.

Motorola RAZR maxx RAZR V3xx RIZR KRZR K1 A1200 ROKR E2 RAZR V3I E1070 C390 E770 V195 ROKR E1 A732 A728 A910 Q E895 E608I V3x V557 L6 L2 PEBL U6 V360 V560 E1120 E1060 A1010 SLVR L7 V635 V547 V535 V620 A780 V555 RAZR V3 V501 E398 E680 MPX100 MPX220.

Samsung Z230 ZV40 X680 X630 E780 X500 D840 P310 X830 Z720 Z620 Z370 S501I S401I P200 E380 D830 P920 ZV50 D900 X820 E370 X670 Z400 Z550 E900 D780 D870 i310 D300 S400I Z710 Z600 Z330 Z520 Z350 Z310 Z150 i320 D520 P910 Z560 P900 E870 D810 i300X Z320I ZV10 D820 D800 Z540 Z510 P300 E770 E360 ZV30 S500I E860 S410I SERENE X700 E760 X810 D550 E880 Z140 X800 D510 E530 E640 E750 E620 i750 D730 E730 P860 P850 i300 D600 D500.

BenQ SL80 SL91 E81 E71 EF61 M81 A58 EF71 CL71 CF61.

Siemens AP75 SGF75 SG75 SL75 S75 SP65 SXG75 M75 CX75 SX66 and other devices supporting Bluetooth 1.2. and later versions.

Targeted audience of the Sony Ericsson IV 835. The accessory is obviously trendy, that’s way we can exactly name its targeted audience. It is young people that are anxious about their appearance. They can sometimes sacrifice their comfort to a trendy gadget. It is the same story as with the stiletto heeled shoes – to wear them is enormously uncomfortable, but it looks wonderful!

And those, who are crazy about their style, are likely to spend 80$ on the headset.

Specifications of the headset Sony Ericsson IV 835:

Weight: 9g

Dimensions: 60x12x14mm

Work distance: up to 10m

Battery life: up to 4 hours in talk mode, up to 160 hours in standby mode

Connectivity; Bluetooth 2.0

Street price: approx 2000 rub/77$

Conclusion. So we have the interesting model that stands out of all Bluetooth-devices. The austere streamlined glossy casing looks very expensive and luxurious and commands respect. The lack of the earloop gives a polish, as well as possible discomfort. That’s way it is up to you what to prefer: design or comfort.

Advantages

Stylish design

Disadvantages

The automatic volume control can be uncomfortable.

© Written by Sophia Chayka, Mobiset.ru
Translated by Arina Urban.

Published — 13 August 2007.

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