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Image Gallery: Hands on with the Jawbone ICON Bluetooth headset

By matthewmiller January 18, 2010, 3:07 AM PST

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Image Gallery: Hands on with the Jawbone ICON Bluetooth headset

Aliph ICON retail packaging

Aliph ICON retail packaging

Aliph released their latest Jawbone headset, the ICON, that builds on their Bluetooth voice technology with a software platform for customization and personalization. The ICON comes in six different personalities to fit your style. The MSRP is $30 less than previous models and packaging is 100% recyclable. The headset is comfortable for hours of use and sound quality is excellent.

Image Gallery: Hands on with the Jawbone ICON Bluetooth headset

The Rogue is in the house

The Rogue is in the house

There are six different personalities in the Jawbone ICON lineup and The Rogue was sent to me for evaluation.

Image Gallery: Hands on with the Jawbone ICON Bluetooth headset

Available attachments

Available attachments

You have several different earbud sizes and a single loop to fit your ear.

Image Gallery: Hands on with the Jawbone ICON Bluetooth headset

Inner box contents

Inner box contents

A USB cable and A/C adapter is included with materials for understanding your headset.

Image Gallery: Hands on with the Jawbone ICON Bluetooth headset

A/C adapter and cable

A/C adapter and cable

Here you can see the short USB cable that can be formed to point up when plugged into the wall or a computer.

Image Gallery: Hands on with the Jawbone ICON Bluetooth headset

The Rogue headset

The Rogue headset

Here is a view of the headset with a stand-alone earbud in place.

Image Gallery: Hands on with the Jawbone ICON Bluetooth headset

Back of The Rogue

Back of The Rogue

A view of the back.

Image Gallery: Hands on with the Jawbone ICON Bluetooth headset

Physical on-off switch

Physical on-off switch

There is an actual on-off switch on the headset to allow for easy connectivity and usage.

Image Gallery: Hands on with the Jawbone ICON Bluetooth headset

Switch and Voice Activity Sensor

Switch and Voice Activity Sensor

You get better voice support if the Voice Activity Sensor rests against your face when connected.

Image Gallery: Hands on with the Jawbone ICON Bluetooth headset

Another view of The Rogue

Another view of The Rogue

The ICON is small and easy to place on your ear.

Image Gallery: Hands on with the Jawbone ICON Bluetooth headset

microUSB and Talk button

microUSB and Talk button

A standard microUSB port and single talk button are found on the back side.

Image Gallery: Hands on with the Jawbone ICON Bluetooth headset

The Rogue and Jawbone 2 comparison

The Rogue and Jawbone 2 comparison

Here is a size comparison between the Jawbone 2 and new ICON.

Image Gallery: Hands on with the Jawbone ICON Bluetooth headset

First connection pop-up

First connection pop-up

When you first connect to the MyTALK service you will be prompted to install a small utility on your PC or Mac to make the connection.

Image Gallery: Hands on with the Jawbone ICON Bluetooth headset

Managing Advanced Settings

Managing Advanced Settings

These are the Advanced Settings you have available on your ICON.

Image Gallery: Hands on with the Jawbone ICON Bluetooth headset

Audio Apps

Audio Apps

You can choose from the six personalities, the default, and foreign languages (Spanish, French, and German) to have installed on your ICON.

Image Gallery: Hands on with the Jawbone ICON Bluetooth headset

Dial Apps

Dial Apps

There are a few available Dial Apps and some require 3rd party accounts and subscriptions to use all of the features.

Image Gallery: Hands on with the Jawbone ICON Bluetooth headset

ICON CATCH

ICON CATCH

The CATCH model has a pearl white outside.

Image Gallery: Hands on with the Jawbone ICON Bluetooth headset

ICON BOMBSHELL

ICON BOMBSHELL

The BOMBSHELL looks more like a piece of jewelry than a headset.

Image Gallery: Hands on with the Jawbone ICON Bluetooth headset

ICON ACE

ICON ACE

The ACE has a reflective back with a clear outer shield so it will actually change with your surroundings and appear like a chameleon.

Image Gallery: Hands on with the Jawbone ICON Bluetooth headset

ICON THINKER

ICON THINKER

The THINKER has a white color style to it.

Image Gallery: Hands on with the Jawbone ICON Bluetooth headset

ICON ROGUE

ICON ROGUE

The ROGUE has a reddish background and clear outer shield. As you hold it in light the red will shine through in different ways.

Image Gallery: Hands on with the Jawbone ICON Bluetooth headset

THE HERO

THE HERO

The HERO has a bit more traditional look to the older Jawbone headsets and still looks classy and businesslike at the same time.

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Jawbone ICON ROGUE in place

Jawbone ICON ROGUE in place

This bad shot of me driving shows the size of the headset in relation to fairly standard sized head.

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