Samsung WEP200 Bluetooth Wireless Headset (Black)
Samsung’s WEP200 Bluetooth headset is a lightweight communications companion to your mobile phone, weighing just 9 grams (0.3 ounces) and offering up to 4 hours of talk time. It includes the following features: Bluetooth version 2.0 + EDR for enhanced data rate, faster pairing and connection, improved call quality and lower power consumption. Also compatible with Bluetooth version 1.2 and 1.1 devices. Bluetooth Class 2 wireless connection to Bluetooth compatible device up to 30 feet away Supports Bluetooth Handsfree and Headset profiles Omni-directional microphone that clearly picks up your voice Multi-function button to controls various functions including answering and ending calls Integrated volume up/down control Transfer between calls between phone and headset (if supported by phone) Last number redial (if supported by phone) Supports voice dialing (if supported by phone) Call reject (if supported by phone) Call holding and waiting (if supported by phone) Microphone (more…)
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13 comments
Kafele on July 8, 2009 at 7:48 pm
This is my third try at a bluetooth headset and I’ve finally found one that I’m happy with.
Tech: It is loud enough that you don’t have to put your finger in your other ear, it’s easy to tell if it is on or not (blinks every two seconds), the other person can hear you without much interference, it charges quickly and seems to hold the charge for an adequate amount of time, and it automatically picks up the call when you dial out or answer a call. My last Motorola did not do this. You had to dial the number then click either the headset or the bluetooth button on the phone to transfer it. The Samsung does this automatically. (I assume most headsets do this since no one comments on this, but this is an important feature.)
Fit: This is the major drawback, it will not fit in or stay in my ear, but there is a simple solution. I am not sure exactly what Samsung was thinking with this design. I have medium to larger ears and I could not get this headset into my ear at all. It simply hung precariously from the small “u” at the bottom of my ear and I actually had to set it for the opposite ear to accomplish this. I am not sure what this little hook thing is or why they call it a hook – it doesn’t do ANYTHING. But, I liked the functionality of the headset so much I decided to purchase some Jabra ear gels and see if they would fit. This worked like a charm and my Samsung now fits snugly in my ear canal and never fall out. There is a marginal loss of volume, but it is still adequate. With this fix, I would highly recommend the headset as a great value, and the best one overall that I have tried. It is great for someone who wears glasses too as it doesn’t go over the ear.
Victorin on July 8, 2009 at 7:56 pm
1.0 out of 5 stars
It stopped working after 1 month and a few days
The first Samsung WEP200 Bluetooth I purchased worked just fine until I lost it a year after I purchased it.
Waldemar on July 8, 2009 at 11:33 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
Works Fine
I’ve used a genuine Motorola H700 and a horrible H700 counterfeit, in addition to the WEP200. I haven’t used the WEP200 out in the wind and weather yet, but it has functioned…
Denji on July 8, 2009 at 11:46 pm
I own a Blackberry 7250 and this Samsung WEP200 is the best Bluetooth Headset I’ve owned. I also own a Belkin which is a piece of >>>>. I’ve tried the Motorola H500 and it’s better then the Belkin, but not even close to this Samsung headset. It has echo cancellation (which was a problem with the other two, Echo makes it hard for the other phone user to understand you), an easy volumne control, and a comfortable earpiece. This is Bluetooth 2.0 and it’s worth the purchase price.
Anonymous on July 9, 2009 at 2:52 am
Did you ever see “Better Off Dead”? Do you remember the paper boy that was stalking John Cusack. Remember what he kept saying? “I want my two dollars.” Well, Samsung… I want my two dollar ear hook!
This product, the headset itself, works fine. No complaints. Here’s a note, however, about a strange (astounding, really) policy that Samsung customer service has.
I’ve had this headset for a couple of weeks and the ear hook breaks. The headset fits okay without it, but overall, I like the fit with the ear hook better. A little annoying that it breaks so soon, but I think, “No big deal. Surely Samsung will send me another $2 ear hook. I’m well within the warranty period.”
Guess what! NOT the case.
I call Samsung. I explain my deal. The reps says, “Nope. Not covered under the warranty.” I say, “Really? A brand new $2 part isn’t covered.” She says, “Nope. Not covered.” I say, “?????????” She says, “Sorry. The only way to get a new one is to pay for one yourself.” I press the case a little. She stands firm. “That’s the policy, sir.” I hang up, completely baffled (and more than a little miffed).
Guess what, Samsung. The one I just bought for my wife… It’s going back– unopened.
Samsung saved $2 on the broken ear hook (BTW, normal use- no strange ear gymnastics on my part– I put the thing over my ear and the headset falls off the hook), but lost the sale of the headset I bought for my sweetheart. I’m having trouble thinking I’ll buy anything from Samsung if a clearly defective $2 part isn’t covered under the warranty.
So here’s my rating:
Product – 5 stars. Works great.
Minus 1 star for the cheapo ear hook
Minus 1 star for the really baffling policy of not covering a brand new product under warranty.
Where’s that newspaper boy when you need him?
Valin on July 9, 2009 at 3:25 am
5.0 out of 5 stars
don’t need to spend big bucks for a good headset
I had Jabra, Motorola H350 and this is the best out of three so far. My wife has one and finally I decided to get one for myself.
Rita on July 9, 2009 at 4:58 am
2.0 out of 5 stars
if you don’t mind a sore ear…
It hurts your ear if you wear it so that it won’t fall out with a slight breeze. I’m going to get the kind that lays against your ear, not in it.
Zhen on July 9, 2009 at 10:59 am
5.0 out of 5 stars
Compact, worthy, excellent piece of equipment
my husband really likes the Samsung Bluetooth he lost his first one and he got another kind as a gift and he didnt wanted i had to give him mines, very comfortabl in the ear, good…
Farah on July 9, 2009 at 1:04 pm
2.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointed in Other Review Comments
the price was right, but it keeps falling out of my ear even with the attachment.
Nsombi on July 9, 2009 at 2:17 pm
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great for the price
Great device, especially for the price. My Only complaint is that I wish the volume was a little louder (this could also be a problem with my phone and not the headset).
Saar on July 9, 2009 at 8:38 pm
1.0 out of 5 stars
Poor Ergonomics
The earhook is incredibly flimsy and will break after limited use. After it breaks the headset is only comfortable to use if you are sitting still or walking very slowly, because…
Odalys on July 10, 2009 at 3:22 am
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great value for the money
Small, light weight, inexpensive with good sound. Everything blue tooth should be. I’ve had significantly more expensive blue tooth devices, but none I’d buy again — except…
Saba on July 10, 2009 at 9:35 am
5.0 out of 5 stars
good item, good company to deal with
The headsets were very nice. My husband couldn’t find a ear bud fitting amongst the ones that came with it to keep it from falling out of his ear.