If you like modest doses of design flash, the T8 is right on target. When the indicator lights are blinking, the headset looks like a futurist trilobite from Minority Report. The indicators are semicircular insets on either edge of the headset's teardrop design, and double as volume buttons. Unfortunately, these buttons require significant pressure, which is annoying when the headset is on your ear. The multifunction talk button positioned behind the center of the teardrop also has an indicator. This button works with only a reasonable amount of pressure.
At just under half an ounce, the T8 is designed to be worn without an earhook, which works reasonably well with moderate motion. It would probably work better if the headset's body wasn't pitched about 45 degrees away from the ear, since the arm of the earphone doesn't offset the angle. I still found using the earhook more reassuring and comfortable.
The indicators glow red when charging, then turn off when charged. In standby mode, they blink blue once every four seconds. When you turn on the headset for the first time, it automatically enters pairing mode, alternately blinking red and blue, connecting with the usual four-zero passkey.
Blueant boasts that the T8 can connect to up to 8 devices. Since I only have one phone and my laptop lacks Bluetooth, the advantage is lost on me, but it would be interesting to see if this could be used for Skype, since headset and handsfree profiles are supported.
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