Comments on: Taking a Look at BlueAnt’s Z9i Bluetooth Headset

By: Vin

Vin — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 04:58:03 +0000

I wonder if you had the Z9i in “maximum” mode for the recording test?

By: Mike Temporale

Mike Temporale — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:13:44 +0000

@Dianne, between the Jawbone and BlueAnt, I find the BlueAnt is much easier to put on. In terms of quality, well, I think the audio clips above show the difference – the Jawbone is a little better, but not by much. I don’t think you could go wrong with either headset. I prefer the BlueAnt simply because it’s easier to put on. But I’m still trying the different Jawbone’s in hopes that things change.

@Clinton – no, I don’t mind. – Cheers!

By: Clinton Fitch

Clinton Fitch — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:01:45 +0000

@Dianne,

Having used both the Jawbone and BlueAnt, I like the BlueAnt much, much more. The quality of the audio is just fantastic and I find it fits nicely in my ear. In my case I do find I need the ear hook but I could potentially see where one could wear it without it. The hook just makes sure it doesn’t go flying off your head if you turn your head real quick!

Hopefully Mike won’t mind me mentioning that I do have the Z9i on sale at my store and it comes with a 30 day money back policy in case you don’t like it.
http://store.clintonfitch.com/productAccessories.asp?id=22452

Clinton Fitch, MVP-Windows Mobile

By: Dianne

Dianne — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:48:38 +0000

I’m seriously thinking about getting the BluAnt Z9i, I have a BB 8330 and my old Samsung is great for everything except the person on the other end…it cuts off words and there’s a lot of static…I’ve had this BT for a long, long time, but I need to upgrade and I love the way it fits my ear….I’ve been reading reveiws regarding most compatible with BB 8330 and that seems to be the BluAnt Z9i or jawbone….I think I’m going with the BluAnt, but I have one question…can you wear the headset without the hook and if so, does it stay in the ear, is it comfortable?

Please let me know what you think…I want to try and get it today.

Tks,
Dianne

By: Mike Temporale

Mike Temporale — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 18:16:49 +0000

@Miye – The Motopure H15 looks nice! Unfortunately, I haven’t had the chance to try it so I can’t really comment on how well it compares.

By: Miye

Miye — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 05:36:12 +0000

I found that the Jawbone earpiece didn’t quite fit me. I also found that the BlueAnt V1 voice control was great.

By: Miye

Miye — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 05:29:52 +0000

Great review Mike. How would you compare the BlueAnt Z9i to Motorola Motopure H15?

By: Remo

Remo — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 15:42:44 +0000

@Mike Temporale – If I remember correctly the firmware version of the Z9 (which is the Z9i pre-decessor) is shown in the bluetooth settings of your Windows Mobile device.

On http://www.blueantz9.com the lateste firmware could be checked. However Z9 firmware is not compatible with the Z9i headset so I assume for this headset they have a new support website.

By: Mike Temporale

Mike Temporale — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 00:55:57 +0000

@Remo – That is a cool feature. The only problem is that there is no way for me to tell what firmware is on my headset. And the BlueAnt website doesn’t say when the latest firmware was released. So I don’t know if I already have the most current version.

By: Mike Temporale

Mike Temporale — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 00:48:57 +0000

@Bryan B – Great point! Not sure how I missed that. To answer your question, Voice Command works like a charm! I have no problems when tapping the button on the headset and saying “Call So-And-So on Mobile”. It works really well. For the record, I’m using it with my BlackJack II.