Following a thumbs up from Arsey (thank you, Martin) I bought the new Mesh kit and installed it into my Neotec II. Note: I found this easiest done by watching one of the DIY videos on YouTube.
Comments:
1. It fits really nicely into the Neotec II, without the sticking out lump that comes with other Bluetooth systems.
2. The USB-C charging point is less fiddly than the old micro-USB.
3. The pairing and reconnection with the Bluetooth on my new model 1600 is fast and reliable.
4. The sound quality (GPS instructions, phone and music) is excellent.
5. The volume control on the whirlywheel actually works to control the volume. This is something it didn’t do on my 850 nor via my Ultimate Ear Bluetooth in-ear monitors on my 1600. When I queried on UKGSer why it didn’t work, I was assured that it wouldn’t. Whatever the reason why it didn’t work but the new Mesh model does, I have no idea.
6. It is loud, if you really feel you must.
Is it better than my in-ear Bluetooth monitors? In that the volume control works, yes. With the monitors the only way to adjust the volume is through a small ‘box’ on the leads of the monitors. That is not easy (impossible) on the move. The monitors do have one advantage though, as they also act as earplugs.
At some point I will try the Mesh system itself out….. when I feel strong enough to read the instructions!
Marks out if 10 to date? A solid eight, only dropping two as I haven’t used the Mesh yet.
Comments:
1. It fits really nicely into the Neotec II, without the sticking out lump that comes with other Bluetooth systems.
2. The USB-C charging point is less fiddly than the old micro-USB.
3. The pairing and reconnection with the Bluetooth on my new model 1600 is fast and reliable.
4. The sound quality (GPS instructions, phone and music) is excellent.
5. The volume control on the whirlywheel actually works to control the volume. This is something it didn’t do on my 850 nor via my Ultimate Ear Bluetooth in-ear monitors on my 1600. When I queried on UKGSer why it didn’t work, I was assured that it wouldn’t. Whatever the reason why it didn’t work but the new Mesh model does, I have no idea.
6. It is loud, if you really feel you must.
Is it better than my in-ear Bluetooth monitors? In that the volume control works, yes. With the monitors the only way to adjust the volume is through a small ‘box’ on the leads of the monitors. That is not easy (impossible) on the move. The monitors do have one advantage though, as they also act as earplugs.
At some point I will try the Mesh system itself out….. when I feel strong enough to read the instructions!
Marks out if 10 to date? A solid eight, only dropping two as I haven’t used the Mesh yet.