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BlueAnt V1 Voice Control Headset


(3 out of 5)

MSRP: $129


It’s a very good Bluetooth headset for noisy environments, but we wish the voice recognition worked more consistently.

Review date: Aug 26, 2008

For a while now, some of the more heavily trafficked states have had laws forbidding drivers to hold cell phones. But having to fiddle with the buttons on your hands-free headset isn’t much better. That’s where the BlueAnt V1 Voice Control Headset comes in. True to its name, it responds to voice commands, and it offers noise-canceling technology, to boot. Although its audio quality is excellent, the voice recognition was spotty on our tests. Design and Fit Like the BlueAnt Z9i, the V1 has a short, chunky shape (1.5 x 0.7 x 0.4 inches). But unlike the plain black Z9i, the V1 has a flashier design: a glossy finish with fine silver and gray stripes. Despite the fact that it’s voice activated, it also has a slew of buttons: a large pairing button on the front with a holographic ant and volume controls on the side with raised plus and minus signs.

ProsCons
  • Excellent noise-canceling performance
  • Good volume
  • Variety of charging options
  • Can pair with up to five devices at once
  • Loose fit
  • Unreliable voice recognition

Read Full Review @ LaptopMag.com by Dana Wollman