The original Jawbone bluetooth headset was my least favorite headset of all time. However, I can easily see the Jawbone ICON quickly becoming my favorite. They got the size and fitting right as well as the iPhone integration can't be beat!
Sound quality?
As far as sound quality goes, it's no better or no worse than any other headset I've used. It simply works, but it's not stellar. My callers tell me that I sound "OK" and I can hear them just fine.
Micro USB?
Looks like we have yet another USB "standard" connector. I'm all for USB charging! I think it's great when manufacturers can all standardize on ONE type of charger. However, throwing Micro USB into the mix means yet another cable goes in my bag! That was one thing I loved about the Apple Bluetooth headset and that was it used a single cable to charge both the headset AND the iPhone at the SAME time! It would really be cool if some enterprising inventor would make a USB cable that had a 30 pin dock connector AND a micro USB (Y) cable on the same cable.
MyTalk?
As far as the MyTalk features go, I couldn't test them as I hadn't been approved for the testing program as the writing of this review. However, you can see what the Wall Street Journal had to say about MyTalk:
Here's another video:
Speaking of Charging
One advantage of my Truepower IV backup battery for the iPhone is that it has a standard USB connector on the bottom which allows me to charge the iPhone that's in it AND the Jawbone Icon headset at the same time.
The Bottom Line
If you're an iPhone user, this is the most integrated bluetooth headset currently on the market. It shows it's battery status on the iPhone itself and works easily with the iPhone's Voice Control. Great comfort fit with multiple ear gels. It's also quick and easy to charge. You also can't beat the variety of styling! Very fashionable and proves that tech doesn't have to look like tech. Find out more about the Jawbone ICON here. Order it on sale here.
Jawbone Icon
The Jawbone Icon is the most iPhone integrated bluetooth headset outside of Apple.
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All info was collected on 26th January, 2010 when the app was reviewed.
About Terry White
Terry is the co-author of The Best Selling "The iPhone Book" 1st, 2nd and 3rd editions. He has been active in the industry for over 25 years and is the founder and president of MacGroup-Detroit, Inc., Michigan's largest Macintosh Users Group, host of the Adobe Creative Suite Podcast and a technology writer - Terry White Tech Blog.
Thanks for the info! Will this work with the ipod touch? I'm looking for a earphone and microphone combo for my new ipod but I can't use those little ear buds so the apple headset you recommended earlier won't work for me. Wireless would be a nice touch!
Haven’t tried it with my touch yet. I will have to give it a test when I get home (traveling now).
Thanks, I appreciate it! Safe travels!
Thanks to BestBuys great Christams 30 day return policy I have recently upgraded my Jawbone PRIME to the Jawbone ICON and the sound quality is MUCH better, the auto volume works great, the callers voice sounds less metalic and out on a windy walk people here me better. With real switches now, it's also much easier to use.
But does the headset stay on, even when rushing for the train? The previous Jawbone was constantly falling off – for me at least.
Yes it does.
Thanks for the great review. I am also interested in knowing if this will work with an Ipod Touch. Were you able to check it out yet? Thanks again.