Samsung Modus HM3500

Samsung Modus HM3500

The convertible Samsung Modus offers Bluetooth headset buyers something different: the ability to switch between mono and stereo modes at will. It comes with a separate set of stereo earbuds for listening to music wirelessly. A few other headsets have tried this in the past, but the Modus HM3500 is the best one so far. For a full compliment of features at a bargain price, the Modus is tough to beat, even though it doesn't quite match the call quality of top-notch mono headsets. The Modus measures 0.7 by 1.9 by 0.4 inches (HWD) and weighs 0.4 ounces. It's made of glossy black plastic. A thin chrome ring surrounds the headset, and a triangular multi-function button dominates the front panel. A covered microUSB port sits on the back edge. The sides contain a hardware power switch, a multi-color status LED, and a volume rocker switch. The package comes with the Modus HM3500, the separate pair of stereo earbuds, and an AC adapter, plus two extra mono and four extra stereo ear tips and a spare, clear plastic ear hook. It took three tries for me to find an option that was really comfortable, but eventually I went with the largest mono ear tip.