| | |  | Bluetooth Headsets | Home » » Cardo Systems Scala 700 Bluetooth Headset [Retail Packaged] | | | | | | | Description: | | The new scala-700 headset offers the best of all worlds: light-weight and stylish, yet feature rich and user friendly. It includes all of the advanced features one would expect in a Bluetooth® headset, such as voice dial and re-dial, call waiting, conference calling, call reject, and wind and noise reduction, plus unique features that set it apart from other headsets | | | Features: | |
• Location Buzzer: press a button on their mobile phones to activate the locator
• six-level volume range, speaker booster and echo-cancellation technology further enhance the headset's superb audio quality
• Talk time: up to 10 hours - Standby time: 240 hours
• Battery Status LEDs: blue ¿ fully charged; blue and red ¿ half charged; red ¿ immediate need for recharge
• Compatible with Bluetooth Capable Phones
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 2.1 inches | | Product Width:
| 1.1 inches | | Product Height:
| 0.9 inches | | Product Weight:
| 0.03 pounds | | Package Length:
| 9.8 inches | | Package Width:
| 5.3 inches | | Package Height:
| 2.4 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.5 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 151 reviews |
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59 of 61 found the following review helpful:
 An excellent pickSep 30, 2006
By B. Trombley
This review focuses on a Scala 700 with a Treo 700p. I've previously used and returned a Jabra JX10 (callers complained of background noise) and a Plantronics 510 (it couldn't maintain a connection with the Treo).
This is the winner of the three. It paired immediately, and it doesn't lose the connection with the (notoriously finicky) Treo 700p. If I walk away with the phone and later return them together again, the Scala usually reconnects automatically. If it doesn't, a tap on the side of the Scala reconnects them in about 1-2 seconds. Ditto if I turn off the Scala then turn it back on.
It's also comfortable and plenty loud. I found the volume rocker very easy to use. Amazingly, I can use this headset in a convertible at freeway speeds; I can hear the caller and the caller can hear me. That's simply astonishing. It's worked well in light wind so far.
The range seems to mirror other Bluetooth headsets with the usual amount of static if the phone isn't in line of sight. As is common, the headset works best when it is positioned on the same side of your body as the phone.
The Scala 700 can supposedly pair with up to 10 phones and can rapidly switch between two of them. I have not tried this.
Battery life is impressive, and it charges quickly. The phone comes with a wall charger and a USB cable charger. Note that the plug on the Scala uses a custom connection, so you cannot use a standard USB to mini USB cable to charge it.
It also comes with a small belt loop to hold the unit when not in use. I've found that it's small enough to simply put in my pocket. There's also a feature that helps you find it when it's lost. Place a call and then rapidly move your phone's volume up and down. This causes the Scala to vibrate and make a noise. It's useful if you misplace your headset.
All in all, I'm very pleased.
Pros:
- Pairs quickly, stays paired, re-pairs automatically
- Plenty loud
- Decent range
- Pairs with multiple phones
- Good battery life
- Helps you find it when misplaced
- Excellent price
Cons:
- Not as small as JX10 and others
I hope you found this review helpful.
17 of 18 found the following review helpful:
So far - the best bluetooth value out thereNov 30, 2006
By ccpff
I have tried way too many bluetooth headsets (Motorola, Plantronics, IO Gear, Logitech, Jabra) and found most to be disappointing. IMHO, the Scala 700 right now is the best bang for the buck. This is my second product from Cardo Scala - the first being the 500, which was also a great headset. The 500 had great sound on both ends and was more than loud enough. Most other headsets suffer from earpiece volume that is just not loud enough. Also the lack of noise cancellation and wind noise reduction on the other headsets made them only useful in the office or a quiet car. The Scala 700 windguard technology is not perfect - but performs much better than anything else I have tried. The 700 is about 1/3 smaller than the 500 and performs just as well in every aspect. The buttons and controls are easy to use and intuitive. It takes a little tweaking to adjust the headset for a comfortable fit, but after some bending and shaping of the earpiece, the headset was very stable and comfortable. For the price, this is a very good option.
12 of 12 found the following review helpful:
I'm impressed so farMar 03, 2007
By Joel Dauteuil
I bought this for my Treo 650 and so far I'm very impressed. Battery life is great (about 10 hours), charges very quickly, and it's literally so light you forget you're wearing it. I also appreciate the addition of a PC USB charge cable for travelling lighter. Very nice addition for this price.
I've only had it for a week and it is holding up well (you get a padded velcro carrying case too) but my initial impression, to be honest, was that it seemed a little too fragile - again it's very small and light. So I've been skeptical but we'll see how it goes and if I have to return it I'll modify my review.
Pairing it up with the Treo 650 was fast and simple. It rings about 1 second after the phone rings also. The volume control on the unit is easy to use and can be turned up very loud. No complaints on the sound quality from anyone - my wife says it sounds a little like I'm on speakerphone but it's clear and understandable.
Update: I had a chance to hear my wife using the headset finally and I'm very impressed - I think this headset is a keeper. There's virtually no background noise. I couldn't even tell that she was driving in the car. Absolutely amazing background noise cancellation.
Update #2: This battery lasts forever - very impressed - and you really forget you're wearing this thing - it's that small and light!
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
Scala 700--Great!Nov 26, 2006
By Jazz Lover
This is the best bluetooth headset I've tried. I've had it almost 2 months now, and it's rarely become unpaired, even after my Treo 700p has been turned off or reset, or after I've turned the headset off. It sometimes loses connection with the phone, in which case I just have to press the control button once to establish the connection again. The sound is good, both on my side and the receiver's side--nobody has ever complained. It's also very small, light, and comfortable, once you adjust the earpiece.
It's got some great features. You can turn off the blinking light, you can cause it to buzz, thus, locating it when you can't find it, and you can determine the battery level or charging level using its lights. It charges quickly using the adaptor or usb connector and your computer, and the battery lasts a long time.
I've tried the Plantronics 510 and 350, and the Motorola 700, and none of them stayed paired with my Treo. I also owned a Scala 500, but I lost it the first week I owned it. While I liked it, it was heavier and not as comfortable as the 700, and the sound was clipped.
All in all, a great bluetooth headphone at a great price!
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
Cheep and good at what it does.Oct 11, 2006
By C. Boyce
Cheep and good at what it does.
I am using this with a T mobile SDA and it paired flawlessly. I have heard many things about Bluetooth and its inability to have a signal through walls but I have lost this phone because I was using the Scala all the time! I had to call some one (I use the voice dial feature) to call me back! (A little hard to explain that one).
Haven't got the locater function to work yet.
Went two days of constant on/off use without charging! Plus the blinking blue light can be shut on or off anytime you like. This is huge. I think the star-trek look is slow to be accepted (my roommate has promised to rib the heck out of me if I wear it all the time) And I agree with him. Wearing a blue-blinking-silver-plastic thing on your head all the time just looks stupid.
But I cannot deny the ease of use of this thing. To make, answer calls by just touching your Scala button Is awesome.BUT, if you leave it on in your pocket, it will just start calling peaple.
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