New Headset Beta Trial!

On Mon, 29 Sep 2003 21:35:39 GMT, Harry <[email protected]> wrote:

>Its legit. I participated in a beta test for them in June of this
>year. I got in on it by answering a post very similar to the one
>here. As part of the post usage questionnaire, they asked if I wanted
>to be contacted for future tests. I said yes and was contacted last
>week via email. Fedex attempted delivery today. I would suspect that
>by the time anyone reads this, Jabra will have as many testers as they
>need.
>

Ditto.

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In message <<[email protected]>> [email protected] (Mike
S.) did ramble:

>Jabra has posted beta test offers to the newsgroups in the past, but I
>suspect the response is large and the signal-to-noise ratio is poor. They
>already have lots of email addresses on file from previous respondents
>that actually complied with the terms of the trial in the past. So why not
>use them? They emailed me with the same offer over the weekend.

They contact previous beta testers first, then they hit the newsgroups
looking for more volunteers.

The first time around I used keyed addresses (specific to jabra), I've
never received spam or anything, or any telemarketing that I can trace
back to them.

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Thank you to everyone who replied, I guess I judged wrong on this one. :S

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On Mon, 29 Sep 2003 12:34:55 -0500, About Dakota
<[email protected]> wrote:

>Does it not seem odd to anybody else that there is no link to its
>website to sign up? It's all done by e-mail. Plus, there is no
>"personal" signature (i.e. Thanks, Rob M.). I wouldn't trust this, it's
>probably just a ploy to get e-mail addresses, phone numbers, and
>physical addresses. Telemarketers, anybody?

You must be new to these parts. Jabra has sent several requests for
Beta testers to the cellular news groups. If you're so concerned and
paranoid then by all means ignore it and let others test the equipment
and get free product to use after the trial.

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On Mon, 29 Sep 2003 14:38:31 -0400, "plaguebeast"
<[email protected]> wrote:

>might be a hoax but it does go to a mailbox at Jabra.com

Hey, you're doing a favour to the rest of us who sign up for the
trial. Less competition to be put on the Beta trial and get free
product to use after the trial.

>"About Dakota" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>news:[email protected]...
>> Does it not seem odd to anybody else that there is no link to its
>> website to sign up? It's all done by e-mail. Plus, there is no
>> "personal" signature (i.e. Thanks, Rob M.). I wouldn't trust this, it's
>> probably just a ploy to get e-mail addresses, phone numbers, and
>> physical addresses. Telemarketers, anybody?
>>
>> AD
>>
>> Jabra R&D wrote:
>> > Jabra Corporation Research and Development is looking for volunteers
>> > to beta-test new headsets for use on cellular and PCS phones. If you
>> > are interested in getting a free hands-free device in exchange for
>> > participating in this test, please follow the instructions below
>> > carefully.
>> >
>> > Participants must agree to use the hands-free device as much as
>> > possible during the week after the test unit is received. They must
>> > also be willing to complete a brief survey several days after the test
>> > unit is delivered. The test unit will be yours to keep at the end of
>> > the trial.
>> >
>> > If you are interested in participating, please e-mail the following
>> > information to the correct e-mail address below:
>> >
>> > 1) Your name and mailing address--no PO boxes please. Units will be
>> > shipped by FedEx.
>> >
>> > 2) Your daytime telephone number. (Required for shipping.)
>> >
>> > 3) The manufacturer and model of your phone. (You may have to open the
>> > battery compartment on the phone to find this information.)
>> >
>> > 4) If known, the type of telephone service you have -- Analog, GSM,
>> > CDMA, TDMA.
>> >
>> > 5) Please confirm you aren't working in competition with Jabra and
>> > that you are willing to complete the survey at the end of the test.
>> >
>> > The hands-free units provided for testing are available in two
>> > different models at this time. (Other models will be announced as
>> > available.) Each model will only work on phones that have the correct
>> > jack. Participants need to respond to the email address below
>> > corresponding to their type of telephone with the information
>> > requested above:
>> >
>> > Type of Telephone/ email address
>> >
>> > Nextel models i30, i35, and i80/ [email protected]
>> > (headset connector is a single 2.5mm pin with
>> > three contacts surrounded by an outer ring)
>> >
>> >
>> > Other Telephone models including Motorola/ [email protected]
>> > (headset connector is a single 2.5mm pin with
>> > three contacts.)
>> >
>> >
>> > Important -- do not use a fake or Spam-proofed return e-mail address
>> > to send us the above information. We will be sending you a return
>> > e-mail. If it can't reach you, and if your confirmation doesn't reach
>> > us, you won't get a unit. Also, please do not reply to this posting on
>> > the news group or copy your personal information to this forum. None
>> > of the information sent will be used for any purpose other than this
>> > test. None of the personal information will be kept after the test is
>> > finished unless you wish us to keep your name on file for future beta
>> > tests.
>> >
>> > We will be sending the products out on a first-come, first-served
>> > basis. If you do not receive a response to your request for a unit,
>> > please assume that we have enough volunteers.
>> >
>> > Thank you,
>> > Jabra Research and Development
>>
>

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In message <<[email protected]>> About Dakota
<[email protected]> did ramble:

>Does it not seem odd to anybody else that there is no link to its
>website to sign up? It's all done by e-mail. Plus, there is no
>"personal" signature (i.e. Thanks, Rob M.). I wouldn't trust this, it's
>probably just a ploy to get e-mail addresses, phone numbers, and
>physical addresses. Telemarketers, anybody?

I just received mine, so I can confirm that this is legitimate.

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If you've had half as much fun reading this as I've had writing it, I've had twice as much fun as you.

In message <<[email protected]>> About Dakota
<[email protected]> did ramble:

>Does it not seem odd to anybody else that there is no link to its
>website to sign up? It's all done by e-mail. Plus, there is no
>"personal" signature (i.e. Thanks, Rob M.). I wouldn't trust this, it's
>probably just a ploy to get e-mail addresses, phone numbers, and
>physical addresses. Telemarketers, anybody?

I just received mine, so I can confirm that this is legitimate.

--
If you've had half as much fun reading this as I've had writing it, I've had twice as much fun as you.

"DevilsPGD" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> In message <<[email protected]>> About Dakota
> <[email protected]> did ramble:
>
> >Does it not seem odd to anybody else that there is no link to its
> >website to sign up? It's all done by e-mail. Plus, there is no
> >"personal" signature (i.e. Thanks, Rob M.). I wouldn't trust this, it's
> >probably just a ploy to get e-mail addresses, phone numbers, and
> >physical addresses. Telemarketers, anybody?
>
> I just received mine, so I can confirm that this is legitimate.
>
> --
> If you've had half as much fun reading this as I've had writing it, I've
had twice as much fun as you.


what kind of headset it is ? Wireless ?

"DevilsPGD" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> In message <<[email protected]>> About Dakota
> <[email protected]> did ramble:
>
> >Does it not seem odd to anybody else that there is no link to its
> >website to sign up? It's all done by e-mail. Plus, there is no
> >"personal" signature (i.e. Thanks, Rob M.). I wouldn't trust this, it's
> >probably just a ploy to get e-mail addresses, phone numbers, and
> >physical addresses. Telemarketers, anybody?
>
> I just received mine, so I can confirm that this is legitimate.
>
> --
> If you've had half as much fun reading this as I've had writing it, I've
had twice as much fun as you.


what kind of headset it is ? Wireless ?

On Thu, 2 Oct 2003 14:26:28 -0400, "plaguebeast"
<[email protected]> wrote:
>
>what kind of headset it is ? Wireless ?
>

It is a wired cell phone compatible headset. It is roughly an upside
down capital G shape, worn over the ear with two sizes of ear piece
that can be fitted so as to be worn on the left or right ear. It is
gray in color with a short silver colored boom like extension that
holds a noise canceling microphone. It looks very much like a wired
version of Jabra's wireless bluetooth headset. A little less as it
doesn't need the extra components of the wireless.

It is comfortable to wear. It stays put, looks good and the sound
quality is very good for both ends of the conversation.

"Harry" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> On Thu, 2 Oct 2003 14:26:28 -0400, "plaguebeast"
> <[email protected]> wrote:
> >
> >what kind of headset it is ? Wireless ?
> >
>
> It is a wired cell phone compatible headset. It is roughly an upside
> down capital G shape, worn over the ear with two sizes of ear piece
> that can be fitted so as to be worn on the left or right ear. It is
> gray in color with a short silver colored boom like extension that
> holds a noise canceling microphone. It looks very much like a wired
> version of Jabra's wireless bluetooth headset. A little less as it
> doesn't need the extra components of the wireless.
>
> It is comfortable to wear. It stays put, looks good and the sound
> quality is very good for both ends of the conversation.
>

thanks. I am pretty sure they won't pick me. I haven't won anything in my
life short of a marshmallow cake in a cake walk in 1st grade....1966.

"Harry" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> On Thu, 2 Oct 2003 14:26:28 -0400, "plaguebeast"
> <[email protected]> wrote:
> >
> >what kind of headset it is ? Wireless ?
> >
>
> It is a wired cell phone compatible headset. It is roughly an upside
> down capital G shape, worn over the ear with two sizes of ear piece
> that can be fitted so as to be worn on the left or right ear. It is
> gray in color with a short silver colored boom like extension that
> holds a noise canceling microphone. It looks very much like a wired
> version of Jabra's wireless bluetooth headset. A little less as it
> doesn't need the extra components of the wireless.
>
> It is comfortable to wear. It stays put, looks good and the sound
> quality is very good for both ends of the conversation.
>

thanks. I am pretty sure they won't pick me. I haven't won anything in my
life short of a marshmallow cake in a cake walk in 1st grade....1966.

"plaguebeast" <[email protected]> wrote in article
<[email protected]>:
>
> "Harry" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > On Thu, 2 Oct 2003 14:26:28 -0400, "plaguebeast"
> > <[email protected]> wrote:
> > >
> > >what kind of headset it is ? Wireless ?
> > >
> >
> > It is a wired cell phone compatible headset. It is roughly an upside
> > down capital G shape, worn over the ear with two sizes of ear piece
> > that can be fitted so as to be worn on the left or right ear. It is
> > gray in color with a short silver colored boom like extension that
> > holds a noise canceling microphone. It looks very much like a wired
> > version of Jabra's wireless bluetooth headset. A little less as it
> > doesn't need the extra components of the wireless.
> >
> > It is comfortable to wear. It stays put, looks good and the sound
> > quality is very good for both ends of the conversation.
> >
>
> thanks. I am pretty sure they won't pick me. I haven't won anything in my
> life short of a marshmallow cake in a cake walk in 1st grade....1966.
>
>

I received an confirmation e-mail from them this morning...looks like
I'm on the list! ;-)

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"plaguebeast" <[email protected]> wrote in article
<[email protected]>:
>
> "Harry" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > On Thu, 2 Oct 2003 14:26:28 -0400, "plaguebeast"
> > <[email protected]> wrote:
> > >
> > >what kind of headset it is ? Wireless ?
> > >
> >
> > It is a wired cell phone compatible headset. It is roughly an upside
> > down capital G shape, worn over the ear with two sizes of ear piece
> > that can be fitted so as to be worn on the left or right ear. It is
> > gray in color with a short silver colored boom like extension that
> > holds a noise canceling microphone. It looks very much like a wired
> > version of Jabra's wireless bluetooth headset. A little less as it
> > doesn't need the extra components of the wireless.
> >
> > It is comfortable to wear. It stays put, looks good and the sound
> > quality is very good for both ends of the conversation.
> >
>
> thanks. I am pretty sure they won't pick me. I haven't won anything in my
> life short of a marshmallow cake in a cake walk in 1st grade....1966.
>
>

I received an confirmation e-mail from them this morning...looks like
I'm on the list! ;-)

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