March 28, 2012 at 17:36Headset BB-Mobile MicrON-1
Today I want to acquaint you with an interesting device that may be of interest to a sufficiently large number of users of both mobile communications and spending a lot of time near a computer.
So, here is the BlueTooth-headset BB-Mobile MicrON-1.
The headset is made in the form of a mini-phone with an OLED display that can hold 3 lines of text - the indicators are concentrated in the upper line: the status icon for bluetooth, the sound mode indicator, the presence-absence of a vibration alert, the lock icon, signal strength and battery status.
The size of the device in length is equal to a credit card or, in my case, a subway card. Officially stated dimensions: 88 x 40 x 5 mm, but I would say that the thickness is nevertheless closer to 7 mm. In any case, this is a very small device. No, really, very small and light. In comparison with the same notorious miniphone, the headset feels like a feather.
The headset is made of glossy white plastic with a metal trim. The edging is also plastic. There will also be a black version with a similar metal edging.
All connectors are located on the bottom, this is microUSB for charging the headset, 3.5 mm Jack for connecting headphones and a loop for attaching the strap. The latter may not be superfluous at all, taking into account the small weight of the headset and the high probability of losing it and just not noticing it.
In a compact transparent blister along with a headset there is an instruction in Russian, a warranty card, a cord for wearing a headset around the neck and a microUSB-USB cable for charging the headset.
The charging cord is very short, only 25 cm from one connector to another. It will be convenient to connect the headset to a laptop, but to a stationary computer is not very good.
One way or another, I think most readers probably have a charger or a longer cord with the right connectors, so there should be no problems with charging the device.
Screen: OLED; 128x64 dots
Frequency range 2.402 GHz ~ 2.480 GHz Range
~ 10 m.
Supported protocols HFP, HSP, AVRCP, A2DP
Battery: Non-removable lithium-ion battery, 200 mAh
Bluetooth: V2.1 + EDR
Dimensions: 88x40x5 mm.
Weight: 15 g.
I tried to test the operation of the headset immediately with 3 devices with which the use of this headset would be more or less logical.
The first was a MegaFon V9 + tablet, manufactured by ZTE. The tablet has a slot for placing a SIM card in it, in addition, the standard firmware provides for the use of the tablet as a regular Android phone. One inconvenience - there is no telephone speaker in the tablet, so you can talk on it either through the speakerphone or through the headset. It is understandable, a person holding a 7-inch tablet in the role of a phone by his ear would look rather strange. Yes, and the hand would quickly get tired. MicrON connected without problems, the tablet saw it as a BT device and I was able to talk quite calmly. The first test was successful, when dialing a number from the headset and pressing a call, the tablet asked what action he should perform - a call through a SIM card or through Multifon over a network, I chose the default call via Sim and the next calls were made without having to get the tablet out of my bag or pocket. In addition, the headset allows you to control the player, you can use the special keys to switch tracks, change the volume.
In the same way, you can safely use any program for VoIP and make calls from the tablet through the network without having to get it from the case / bag / pocket etc.
Conveniently.
The second test was the HP ProBook 6550b laptop with Windows 7 on board.
It also just turned out to make friends two devices, the laptop installed all the drivers itself and suggested using MicrON as a headset. Basic music playback control is also possible, no unexpected features. The sound is acceptable, we are not tied with a wire to the computer, you can negotiate and move around the room or make tea if the negotiations drag out.
The headset allows you to move a maximum of 10 meters from the connected device, after which it starts to signal rather loudly about the interrupted connection. So it will not be stolen unnoticed, despite the small size. Also not bad, plus the headset can be charged from a laptop.
The third device. It turned out to be my Nokia C3-01 phone. The connection is made through the search for audio accessories, everything is normal, the headset was quickly found and connected. The sound during a call is satisfactory, it is possible to control the player, listening to music.
Nokia was the only device from which the headset tried to download contacts with some success, however, in the device itself they were displayed with unreadable characters, because They were jammed into the phone in Russian, most likely.
Despite a slight complaint about the phone book, the headset keeps a list of calls made, you can redial the number from memory or immediately dial the number from the headset keyboard.
Due to the small size of my phone, using such a headset with it does not seem adequate, but as a VoIP headset or headset for a tablet, I would have purchased it for myself.
In Russia, this device is sold under the brand name BB-Mobile and has a cost of 1,550 rubles.
In fairness, I climbed on dealextreme.com and found two similar headsets, here are links to them.
Device 1
The most similar headset to the one presented in the review is a slightly different key design, although I bet the exact same functionality. The headset is sold out, its cost was $ 45.99.
Device 2
A slightly less similar headset, with a slight difference in characteristics, although it is not very fundamental, as it seems to me. You can buy it now, it is available, the cost is $ 43.20.
It is not difficult to calculate that both of the above headsets will cost about the same in rubles as MicrON-1, but they are unlikely to have a Russified menu and a supplier guarantee.
Yes, you can use the same mono headset with the same tablet, but then you will have to constantly remove the tablet from the case / bag / pocket to dial.
Pros:
+ Original form factor
+ Light weight of the device
+ Ability to dial without having to get a tablet
+ Can be used as a remote control for the player (AVRCP standard)
+ You can listen to music in stereo mode (A2DP Standard)
+ Russian menu
+ Standard headphone jack and charging
Cons:
-Not very correct work with contacts
-Very small screen
-Too shorter cord in the package
I was able to contact the representative office of the supplier. Here is a comment by Evgeny Kosmosov, BB-mobile CEO:
So, here is the BlueTooth-headset BB-Mobile MicrON-1.
Appearance:
The headset is made in the form of a mini-phone with an OLED display that can hold 3 lines of text - the indicators are concentrated in the upper line: the status icon for bluetooth, the sound mode indicator, the presence-absence of a vibration alert, the lock icon, signal strength and battery status.
The size of the device in length is equal to a credit card or, in my case, a subway card. Officially stated dimensions: 88 x 40 x 5 mm, but I would say that the thickness is nevertheless closer to 7 mm. In any case, this is a very small device. No, really, very small and light. In comparison with the same notorious miniphone, the headset feels like a feather.
The headset is made of glossy white plastic with a metal trim. The edging is also plastic. There will also be a black version with a similar metal edging.
All connectors are located on the bottom, this is microUSB for charging the headset, 3.5 mm Jack for connecting headphones and a loop for attaching the strap. The latter may not be superfluous at all, taking into account the small weight of the headset and the high probability of losing it and just not noticing it.
Contents of delivery:
In a compact transparent blister along with a headset there is an instruction in Russian, a warranty card, a cord for wearing a headset around the neck and a microUSB-USB cable for charging the headset.
The charging cord is very short, only 25 cm from one connector to another. It will be convenient to connect the headset to a laptop, but to a stationary computer is not very good.
One way or another, I think most readers probably have a charger or a longer cord with the right connectors, so there should be no problems with charging the device.
Specifications:
Screen: OLED; 128x64 dots
Frequency range 2.402 GHz ~ 2.480 GHz Range
~ 10 m.
Supported protocols HFP, HSP, AVRCP, A2DP
Battery: Non-removable lithium-ion battery, 200 mAh
Bluetooth: V2.1 + EDR
Dimensions: 88x40x5 mm.
Weight: 15 g.
Use experience:
I tried to test the operation of the headset immediately with 3 devices with which the use of this headset would be more or less logical.
The first was a MegaFon V9 + tablet, manufactured by ZTE. The tablet has a slot for placing a SIM card in it, in addition, the standard firmware provides for the use of the tablet as a regular Android phone. One inconvenience - there is no telephone speaker in the tablet, so you can talk on it either through the speakerphone or through the headset. It is understandable, a person holding a 7-inch tablet in the role of a phone by his ear would look rather strange. Yes, and the hand would quickly get tired. MicrON connected without problems, the tablet saw it as a BT device and I was able to talk quite calmly. The first test was successful, when dialing a number from the headset and pressing a call, the tablet asked what action he should perform - a call through a SIM card or through Multifon over a network, I chose the default call via Sim and the next calls were made without having to get the tablet out of my bag or pocket. In addition, the headset allows you to control the player, you can use the special keys to switch tracks, change the volume.
In the same way, you can safely use any program for VoIP and make calls from the tablet through the network without having to get it from the case / bag / pocket etc.
Conveniently.
The second test was the HP ProBook 6550b laptop with Windows 7 on board.
It also just turned out to make friends two devices, the laptop installed all the drivers itself and suggested using MicrON as a headset. Basic music playback control is also possible, no unexpected features. The sound is acceptable, we are not tied with a wire to the computer, you can negotiate and move around the room or make tea if the negotiations drag out.
The headset allows you to move a maximum of 10 meters from the connected device, after which it starts to signal rather loudly about the interrupted connection. So it will not be stolen unnoticed, despite the small size. Also not bad, plus the headset can be charged from a laptop.
The third device. It turned out to be my Nokia C3-01 phone. The connection is made through the search for audio accessories, everything is normal, the headset was quickly found and connected. The sound during a call is satisfactory, it is possible to control the player, listening to music.
Nokia was the only device from which the headset tried to download contacts with some success, however, in the device itself they were displayed with unreadable characters, because They were jammed into the phone in Russian, most likely.
Despite a slight complaint about the phone book, the headset keeps a list of calls made, you can redial the number from memory or immediately dial the number from the headset keyboard.
Due to the small size of my phone, using such a headset with it does not seem adequate, but as a VoIP headset or headset for a tablet, I would have purchased it for myself.
In Russia, this device is sold under the brand name BB-Mobile and has a cost of 1,550 rubles.
In fairness, I climbed on dealextreme.com and found two similar headsets, here are links to them.
Device 1
The most similar headset to the one presented in the review is a slightly different key design, although I bet the exact same functionality. The headset is sold out, its cost was $ 45.99.
Device 2
A slightly less similar headset, with a slight difference in characteristics, although it is not very fundamental, as it seems to me. You can buy it now, it is available, the cost is $ 43.20.
It is not difficult to calculate that both of the above headsets will cost about the same in rubles as MicrON-1, but they are unlikely to have a Russified menu and a supplier guarantee.
Yes, you can use the same mono headset with the same tablet, but then you will have to constantly remove the tablet from the case / bag / pocket to dial.
Pros:
+ Original form factor
+ Light weight of the device
+ Ability to dial without having to get a tablet
+ Can be used as a remote control for the player (AVRCP standard)
+ You can listen to music in stereo mode (A2DP Standard)
+ Russian menu
+ Standard headphone jack and charging
Cons:
-Not very correct work with contacts
-Very small screen
-Too shorter cord in the package
I was able to contact the representative office of the supplier. Here is a comment by Evgeny Kosmosov, BB-mobile CEO:
Naturally, the BB-mobile micrON is designed and released in Asia. And on sites offering electronics from this region, similar models are available. However, our device, firstly, is provided with a guarantee and, secondly, it works correctly with the Cyrillic alphabet. Meanwhile, similar headsets, which you order from abroad, may well be inoperable - because they can’t even be tested before purchase. Perhaps they will turn out to be slightly cheaper, and there are those who wish to take a chance. However, in our opinion, an overpayment of several hundred rubles is quite justified - we repeat, due to the availability of a guarantee and the localization of the device.
