The 850 is definitely newer. It uses Bluetooth version 1.2, while the 820
uses v1.1. Additionally the Motorola 820 does not have a "microphone boom"
which turns on and off when you put on the ear piece. Rated battery life on
the 820 is approximately 4 hours while on the new 850 battery life is rated
at almost double (approximately 8 hours). If I was making a purchase right
now the choice would be a no brainer. $20 more and get the very latest ear
piece from Motorola.
Bruce D. Brown
> OK... so how about the HS820? Is it better than the 850? I know it costs
> $20 less, but which is a newer model the 820 or the 850?
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Thanks Bruce and others... but the specs I have seen on the hs820 also
say that it uses BT 1.2.. I plan on using it with a new V330 on TM
http://www.motorola.com/mot/doc/1/1028_MotDoc.pdf
I do like the boom to turn it on and off... I am leaning towards the
850, as nobody has been able to say anything negative about this
headset... except the "y" cable issue...
Thanks again everyone! Now it's off to negotiate on 2 new V330s...
SFB
> The 850 is definitely newer. It uses Bluetooth version 1.2, while the 820
> uses v1.1. Additionally the Motorola 820 does not have a "microphone boom"
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Bruce D. Brown - 12 Jun 2005 02:10 GMT
SFB,
You are right. I went on the Motorola Web Site and the 820 along with the
850 have Bluetooth Version 1.2. I was totally wrong. All of the other
Motorola ear pieces use Bluetooth 1.1. Anyway, I hope your phone and ear
piece combination work as well for you as mine works for me. I think I
would be lost without the ear piece (especially when I am driving.)
Bruce
> Thanks Bruce and others... but the specs I have seen on the hs820 also say
> that it uses BT 1.2.. I plan on using it with a new V330 on TM
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CJD - 12 Jun 2005 06:23 GMT
Own both the 820 and 850, the 850 definately dominates and I am actually
selling the 820 very soon.
The HS850 is more loud, feels more secure, thought neither will fall off
your ear, and sounds better. Both are good pieces, but the 850 is better,
expecially when you add in the boom, faster connect and disconnect.
> Thanks Bruce and others... but the specs I have seen on the hs820 also
> say that it uses BT 1.2.. I plan on using it with a new V330 on TM
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SFB - 12 Jun 2005 07:27 GMT
I think the final decision for me will be which one "feels" better... I
wear glasses so it will be which one best compliments my glasses...
Thanks again everyone for your input and comments
SFB
> Own both the 820 and 850, the 850 definately dominates and I am actually
> selling the 820 very soon.
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