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    GN Jabra BT2040 Bluetooth Earset - $8.99 @buy.com

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by Cin', Feb 8, 2009.

  1. Cin'

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    Hey all!

    buy.com has: GN Jabra BT2040 Bluetooth Earset - Reg. Price $39.99, Sale Price $8.99 + free shipping!

    The $8.99 Bluetooth Earset is back! :D

    http://www.buy.com/prod/jabra-bluet...2040-gn-jabra-bt2040/q/loc/111/205708698.html

    Headset, Handsfree: Bluetooth 2 compatible, Talk Time (maximum) up to 11 Hours, Standby Time (maximum) 6 months or 4,320 Hours, Range (feet/meters) 33/10, Uses 1 AAAA battery, Jabra 1 Year Limited Warranty

    Features
    • Bluetooth 2 compatible
    • Headset, Handsfree
    • Jabra 1 Year Limited Warranty
    • Range (feet/meters) - 33/10
    • Standby Time (maximum) 6 months or 4,320 Hours
    • Talk Time (maximum) up to 11 Hours
    • Uses 1 AAAA battery

    [​IMG]

    If you want, it's availi' at amazon.com for $9.72 + free shipping:
    http://www.amazon.com/Jabra-2040-Bl...K0YK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1234155470&sr=8-1

    Hope it helps someone! :D


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Feb 8, 2009
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  2. David

    David NBR Random Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    I think buy.com charges a sales tax, so the price difference between amazon and buy is negligible

    Either way, it's a pretty decent deal :)
     
    David, Feb 9, 2009
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  3. Cin'

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    Yup a decent deal...and up to the individual where they want to purchase from! :cool:


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Feb 9, 2009
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    A quadruple A battery? Aren't those really expensive?
     
    Harper2.0, Feb 9, 2009
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  5. Cin'

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    LOL..yes..I just did a quick price check...they sell at Walgreesn for $4.99 for just 1!~ Half the price of the Jabra itself....

    Well, if someone wants the deal, they will still purchase. :)


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Feb 9, 2009
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    hey you post this one up before!
     
    vinceboiii, Feb 9, 2009
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    i bought then when it was 9 something. at first i didn't like it but after using it twice for long durations, it was acutually OK. It's not very comfortable, so after a half an hour to an hour of use, it starts to feel uncomfortable to wear. good as a temporary replacement earpiece.

    wish it had some sort of padding or a smaller ear piece so it provides better audio. pairing is easy but the connection is weak so keep your phone close. for instance, when i put the phone in my lower coat pocket, and then put my hand in the pocket, you can hear and staticky sound.

    my friend say's he can hear me clearly, with just a hint that im on speaker. although if the wind picks up, expect them to hear it too since it lacks noise cancellation.

    AAAA battery is a non issuse, since if you crack open a 9 volt battery, there will be six AAAA batteries inside. I have not personally tried this myself but i can say it's true from what I can tell.

    wished I had bought the Samsung headset from Amazon on black friday it was 15 bucks after rebate, it feels so much better!
     
    icecubez189, Feb 9, 2009
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  8. Cin'

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    Thank you for supplying some feedback on the BT earset! :D

    It will surely help others in making a decision to purchase! ;)

    Still for $8.99 it's a cheap bargain! :D

    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Feb 9, 2009
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    I think I'll stick with my Jawbone 2 :p
     
    Harper2.0, Feb 9, 2009
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    no problem, the good thing is that it works so it was money well spent.

    also note the free shipping will take a long time, took me almost 3 weeks to get. may differ depending on where it's being shipped to.
     
    icecubez189, Feb 9, 2009
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