ThinkGeek Bluetooth Retro Handset Revi

Around a week ago ThinkGeek sent us their Retro Handset that connects via bluetooth V1.0, 1.1, or 1.2.  Instead of carrying your phone around in the house, you can use this more comfortable and stylish handset. 

The setup was fairly easy.  First you will need to charge it by the USB cord that came with, for 6-8 hours.  Then, to connect it to your device(s), you need to press and hold its silver button a certain amount of times which are defined in the instructions.  Once both devices accept the connection you are good.

The handset does a good job of manipulating the original's feel.  The size and shape seem to be the same.  The only thing that gives it away, other then the lack of a cord, is the weight, at 6.375 oz (0.4 lbs).

I cannot complain about the quality of the mic and speaker.  They simply sound like a bluetooth handset.  The other side of the call could rarely tell when I was using the handset and when I was using the actual phone, so it really just sounds like any mobile phone's hardware.

Considering everything, this is a really cool gadget for $29.99.  It feels like I hoped it would, and maybe it does such a good job of manipulation because the originals were low priced items too.  The quality is nothing to complain about, whether it be the body, or how it performs on calls.  If you are looking for a comfortable handset to use around the house and/or something that just looks cool, I advise you to pick this up.  You can visit the product page on ThinkGeek.

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