Here are some customer reviews of
Motorola H700 Bluetooth Headset
: Static like crazy. I am going back to my three year old jabra. If I cant find the receipt for this one it is going in the east river.
 This is my second bluetooth headset. I felt it was time to upgrade from my BT130 Jabra. I have a Motorola Rzr so I thought it would be great to pair it with a Motorola headset. I decided on the H700. I liked the design, the folding boom microphone, the fact I could use one charger for both phone and headset. The headset worked great for about a week with a couple of times losing connection...I did not think twice about it. No static, great, clear, quality sound. However, after one week of use my phone would detect, would pair, but was UNABLE TO CONNECT to the headset. I took it back to the store to exchange it for a different unit. The new unit paired and connected ok but there was noticable static when in use. I did not experience the static with my first unit. This inconstistency to the quality of this headset is a disappointment to me. I expected more from Motorola especially since they charge so much for their headsets. I am returning this headset and I will give Scala 500 a try. I will let you guys know what I think about it.
So in summary the H700:
1) looks good
2) small, light, portable
3) the folding microphone boom is very convenient in turning set on/off
4) when it worked it worked GREAT
5) dissapointed with the inconstistency in quality.
My suggestion:
Do give it a try. If your set works you will REALLY LIKE IT. make sure you purchase from a place that will take it back though just in case you run into problems like I did with my 2 sets.
Here's the deal with the h700. If it fits you, it's a great fit. If it doesn't, it'll dangle on your face just waiting to fall off. My girlfriend put it on and it looked like a pair of earings, just dangling there. I was lucky, it fit me like a glove. This is where the fun ends.
Bad design - This is the biggest problem with this headset. The micro-mircrophone opening on the end of the boom is on the underside of the headset. What does this mean? Well, this means, if the headset fits you perfectly, the microphone will be blocked by.. YOUR FACE! That's right, if the headset fits snugly, it sits right on your face, which then blocks access to the microphone! I had to glue spacers on it so that it wouldn't touch my face, and so peopel could hear me clearly!
Clarity - the volume is acceptable, unless you are someone who leaves the house to do things. Once you're outside, forget about it. Volume is gone. Maybe it's because the speaker will never be pushed up to your ear. You have to press the headset to your face to hear anything, and then you block the microphone so no one can hear you! GREAT DESIGN!
Ease of use - Very easy to use. Flip it open, it connects quickly, and you're ready to go. But hopefully you're ready to go somewhere quiet because you're not going to be using this thing outdoors. Your car would even be a stretch.
Bottom line - Do not buy this product. Did I mention the static? I use a RAZR V3c, and unless I'm standing completely still, the static takes over like the mob. Who allowed this product to go into production? I mean, the thing is small, and looks good, but that's it!
One more thing - Even when your face isn't blocking the microphone, everyone has told me it sounds like I'm talking into a really bad speakerphone. Like the phones from Charlie Brown's teacher.
 I love using this almost weightless headset with my Cingular Razr V3, but every now and then while in use, the phone signals me that the connection is being lost and I should switch over to the phones speaker. The distance doesn't seem to matter. I use the device anywhere from 3 feet to 20 feet. Overall it's a great product and I'm happy that I bought it.
Overall, while this isn't the best headset in the world, it seems to work fine. It's a bit overpriced for what it is, but not too bad of a value. My report card:
Design: A-, flip-boom works well, but not as advertised (see below). Buttons are few and easy to use, main button is a bit sensitive. USB charging is a real plus.
Aesthetics: A, like most Moto products, it's an attractive piece (though a bit odd). Some color options would be welcome.
Build quality: A, it's a solid unit with good materials.
Comfort: B+, it's lightweight, but the ear clip pinches a bit. (The old HS850 was actually a bit more comfortable.) Stablity of fit is very good but not perfect.
Compatibility: B+, no problems pairing. "Flip" boom connects / disconnects quickly, but only when your (non-Motorola) phone is in standby mode; the stated "RapidConnect technology" for answering calls appears to be a Motorola-only feature. Headset has full handsfree functionality that is very easy to use. However, it occasionally emits a soft beep that has yet to be resolved.
Outbound sound quality: B+, callers can hear me fine, but some have complained of a "speakerphone" quality to the sound. Decent noise cancellation with no echo.
Inbound sound quality: B-, volume is improved and adequate, but could be a bit louder still for noisy environments. Incoming voices are clear but lack bass. Minimal static.
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