Today for review our friends over at MobileFun have sent me a very unique Bluetooth headset. It’s called the Bluetrek Bizz, it’s a BT headset and a USB drive in one, it might sound like a funky idea but it’s not. It utilizes a microSD card for storage actually that is hidden under the earpiece, it also doubles as a card reader as well. The USB connection though is not only for the card reader but that’s how you charge th headset as well, there’s no need for an additional charger, just any USB port will do. So read on…
Info:
Bluetrek Bizz Bluetooth Headset
The Bluetrek Bizz is a unique combination of a Bluetooth Headset and a portable Flash Memory Drive.
Features:
* Small and light Bluetooth headset.
* Also works as a flash drive and a microsd card reader.
* Over 6 days standby time.
* Works with any Bluetooth phones and devices.
* Supports voice dialling.
* Extra loops and buds for maximum comfort
Specifications:
* Talk time: Up to 7 hrs
* Standby time: Up to 150 hrs
* Weight:10.3g
* Bluetooth:V2.0
* Range: 10m
Box Contents:
* Bluetrek BIZZ USB Flash Memory Bluetooth Headset
* 3 x Ergobuds
* Lanyard
* USB cable
* 2 x Earhooks
What’s in the Box?:
The Bluetrek Bizz comes in a nice shiny black and silver box, it shows off the product nicely.
Inside the box you’ll find the headset, two ear loops (one attached already), lanyard, USB cable and four ear buds (one attached tot eh headset already)
The headset itself is small and very lightweight weighing only about 10 grams. It’s silver and black and only has one button on it for pairing, answering and ending calls. It’s kind of plain really, not too flashy.
There are two special feature here really, the microSD slot for storage and the ability to be charged from any USB port. You won’t need any extra charge to take with you, and I think that’s a great feature in itself.
The miscoSD slot is hidden right above the USB connection, if you’re not looking you might just miss it.
Installation, Performance and Comparison:
First off I have to say that I hate ear loops and I always have, I just find them extremely uncomfortable especially since I’ve got light sensitive eyes and wear sunglasses most of the time. Thankfully with the Bluetrek Bizz you don’t have to wear the ear loop, at least I didn’t have to. So there’s a major plus right there for this headset. As far as being comfortable, yes it is without using the loop, and it stays in place through regular activities.
The idea that you can use it also as a USB drive is an interesting concept that works well honestly, don’t expect super speeds, it’s average compared to any other card reader like this though. It works and works well. It truly is a nice idea though, to be able to not have to carry a USB drive with you, you can truly travel light and no one would even know you have a USB drive. It’s like a James Bond gadget really, kind of cool!
I used the Bluetrek Bizz with my AT&T Tilt and the Pantech Reveal, I had no problems pairing it with either phone and subsequent pairing worked well also.
It only has one button on it that’s used for basically making calls, there’s no volume controls at all on the headset. This might bother some people, but personally I use the volume control on my phone so it’s not a big deal for me.
Call quality was decent, not the best though, worse than my Jawbone2 that I use all of the time. It wasn’t horrible though, it was acceptable, I didn’t have to yell or anything, and the speaker volume is nice and loud so you can easily hear the other person, it just sounded kind of muffled.
I go the rated battery life from it with no problems there.
Most of our phones these days utilize the microSD card format, so basically the Bizz can double as storage for a second card if need be. It’s a neat little headset really…
Conclusion:
The Bluetrek Bizz BT Headset is not a bad choice if you’re looking for a very unique Bluetooth headset. If you want to travel light and be able to take your data with you clandestinely then this is the headset for you.
Call quality isn’t the best, but it’s not the worst I’ve heard either.
The fact that you can use it as a USB drive is a nice plus, as is the fact that you can charge it from any USB port.
Pros:
+Can be worn without ear loops
+Unique and useful idea
+Easy to use
Cons:
-Ear loop is rather uncomfortable
-No volume controls
-Not the best sound quality
I would like to thank MobileFun for the chance to review the Bluetrek Bizz and for their support of iGadget Life.
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