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iG1 Good Call Bluetooth Handset & iPhone Docking Station

June 19, 2012 by Mariana

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My husband got a pretty awesome gadget for Father’s Day – a Good Call iPhone handset. Available at the Good Call Store on Tuesday, June 19th, this iPhone docking station is exactly what he didn’t know he needed. Basically, any calls he gets on his iPhone will go directly to this handset. With his office in the basement, my husband’s often running up or down the stairs to answer his phone, so this will definitely make things easier!

Good Call handset unboxed

Unboxing the Good Call Bluetooth Handset

It’s hard to impress my husband, but he liked the whole Good Call concept immediately, even before opening the box. As far as first impressions go, Good Call makes a good one.

The handset itself is very sleek and fits comfortably in your hand and against your ear, and the docking station has a very small footprint – 5″ x 3″ or so – but a nice weight to it, so it’ll stay put on his desk. What impressed me the most, because I set the unit up for my husband, of course, is how easy it is to get going. It literally took me 30 seconds from opening the box to making my first call!

Good Call handset is thin

Quick and easy setup.
Good Call handset setup

The iPhone “found” Good Call right away.
Good Call handset

Making the first Good Call

To make a call, you can use voice dialing or tell Siri to “call the husband”. Or if you have the iPhone docked or within reach, use that to search through your contacts. Answering calls is what my husband was most concerned with, though. And it’s SO easy! When the iPhone rings, you answer it with the handset. That’s it. If you have the iPhone 4 or 4S, Good Call will actually ring just like your phone. Cool. But the BEST thing? Your iPhone doesn’t need to be docked in order for you to make and receive calls on the Good Call handset. This means that my husband can leave his iPhone upstairs in the kitchen, but answer it in his office, and vice versa. No more of me and the girls yelling, in unison – “YOUR PHONE IS RINGING!!!”

“What did this cost, $200?” my husband asked. Apparently that’s what it’s worth not to have to huff and puff up the stairs to get to his phone. Sigh. Can’t he just appreciate the gift? I disclosed that I received it for review before he got the chance to grumble about me spending his money, haha! $80 seemed like a very reasonable price to him, by the way.

Good Call handset on desk

Good Call features

  • If multi-tasking is your thing, you can talk on the handset while texting or emailing someone else on the iPhone.
  • Not needing to hold the iPhone next to his ear reduces the threat of cell phone radiation, and that is a very good thing.
  • Your iPhone will charge when docked. Considering how many iPods/iPads we have charging at any given time, this is great, as my husband’s iPhone always seems to be the one that gets unplugged!
  • Sync your iPhone with iTunes with the USB cord, included.
  • Get up to 4 hours of talk time on a single charge, according to Good Call, but my husband hasn’t talked quite this long so I can’t attest to this at this point. Ask me again in a few weeks.
  • Compatible with all Bluetooth enabled devices. I’ll try it with my Android phone (if I can manage to pry Good Call out of my husband’s hands).

Good Call handset closeup

An HD option

While the Good Call handset is noise-canceling and has volume control, my husband did say that at times the call sounds “a little muddy,” but not to the point where it bothers him. I’m guessing Good Call is prepared for this, as they also sell an HD version of the handset, the iG1HD, which claims to deliver noise-free HD audio with a dual mic and more advance Bluetooth technology, for only $20 more.

Watch this video from youtube.com/goodcallbro to see Good Call in action:

BUY IT!

A Good Call handset would make the perfect, practical gift for any iPhone user. It’s available starting today, Tuesday, June 19th at the Good Call Store for $79.99 with free shipping.

WIN IT!

  • Participate in the #GoodCall Twitter Party at 1pm EST this afternoon for your chance to win Good Call! Two units will be given away every 15 minutes during the party, plus 5 more prior to the party, for those who help promote the party ahead of time! RSVP here: bit.ly/GoodCallTP.
  • Follow Good Call on Twitter and Facebook as they’ll likely be giving away units throughout the next month.
  • One lucky reader of The Domestic Buzz will win a handset! Just leave a comment below telling me what your favorite feature is and a winner will be chosen at random next week.

For extra entries:

  • Subscribe to my feed by reader or email. 1 entry
  • Follow me, @ohMariana, and @GoodCallBro on Twitter and tweet about this giveaway one time using the Tweet button below, or copy this: #Giveaway! See awesome gift my hubby got 4 Father’s Day- #GoodCall iPhone handset -and enter to win one! bit.ly/LbJvfO #CBias – 1 entry
  • Like The Domestic Buzz on Facebook. 1 entry
  • Like Good Call on Facebook. 1 entry
  • Follow me (ohMariana) and Good Call (goodcallbro) on Pinterest, and pin (or re-pin) this giveaway post. 1 entry

Disclosure: I am a member of the Collective Bias™ Social Fabric® Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias™ and GoFusion, but all opinions are my own. #CBias #SocialFabric

Giveaway entry period ends Monday, June 25th, 2012 at midnight EST. US entries only, one person per household. Leave a separate comment per entry and a valid email address. Winner, chosen at random, has 3 days to claim their prize.

Filed Under: Apps, Technology Tagged With: Collective Bias, Giveaway, iPhone

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Comments

  1. April V says

    June 19, 2012 at 8:50 am

    I like the noise-free HD set!

  2. April V says

    June 19, 2012 at 8:50 am

    I follow via GFC

  3. Barbara Platt says

    June 19, 2012 at 9:02 am

    sounds easy to use
    Barbara Platt´s last blog post ..Free blogger sign up for Christmasin July Giveaway Hop, July 16-27

  4. Barbara Platt says

    June 19, 2012 at 9:06 am

    •Follow me, @ohMariana, and @GoodCallBro on Twitter and tweet about this giveaway one time using the Tweet button below, or copy this: #Giveaway! See awesome gift my hubby got 4 Father’s Day- #GoodCall iPhone handset -and enter to win one! bit.ly/LbJvfO #CBias – 1 entry

  5. Barbara Platt says

    June 19, 2012 at 9:06 am

    •Like Good Call on Facebook. 1 entry

  6. tiffany says

    June 19, 2012 at 9:47 am

    I like that the iphone doesn’t need to be docked in order to use this handset. I hope I win!

  7. tiffany says

    June 19, 2012 at 9:47 am

    I also subscribe to your RSS feed.

  8. Amy says

    June 19, 2012 at 10:00 am

    I love that with the bluetooth I can use my Android phone, too!
    Amy´s last blog post ..Mint & Vanilla Chocolate Chip Mocha Shake #IcedDelight

  9. phxbne says

    June 19, 2012 at 2:24 pm

    can talk on the handset while texting or emailing someone else on the iPhone

  10. phxbne says

    June 19, 2012 at 2:25 pm

    email subscriber

  11. vlbelk@hotmail.com says

    June 19, 2012 at 2:49 pm

    I love the shape that is so easy to use an not heavy an easy to charge
    vlbelk(at)Hotmail.com

  12. renee says

    June 19, 2012 at 2:49 pm

    4 hours of talk time sounds great!

  13. renee says

    June 19, 2012 at 2:49 pm

    email subscriber

  14. vlbelk@hotmail.com says

    June 19, 2012 at 2:50 pm

    follow both on twitter an tweeted
    https://twitter.com/vickiecouturier/status/215154535763685376

  15. Katie O says

    June 19, 2012 at 6:33 pm

    I love that the iphone doesn’t need to be docked in order to be connected.

  16. Katie O says

    June 19, 2012 at 6:34 pm

    I like The Domestic Buzz on FB

  17. Katie O says

    June 19, 2012 at 6:34 pm

    I like Good Call on FB

  18. Barbara Platt says

    June 20, 2012 at 1:00 am

    •Like The Domestic Buzz on Facebook. 1 entry

  19. Barbara Platt says

    June 20, 2012 at 1:12 am

    •Follow me (ohMariana) and Good Call (goodcallbro) on Pinterest, and pin (or re-pin) this giveaway post. 1 entry pinned on my Giveaways Galore Pinterest Board

  20. lexigurl Alexandra O says

    June 20, 2012 at 8:14 am

    I love the easy on/off button
    lexigurl_17 (at) hotmail (dot) com
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  21. lexigurl Alexandra O says

    June 20, 2012 at 8:15 am

    subscribe via email
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  22. lexigurl Alexandra O says

    June 20, 2012 at 8:15 am

    I like you on FB: Alexandra O
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  23. Kathy says

    June 20, 2012 at 9:55 am

    Like and follow on fb

  24. Erin S says

    June 20, 2012 at 12:23 pm

    I love that you can talk while it’s still sitting on the dock, charging!

  25. Erin S says

    June 20, 2012 at 12:24 pm

    Subscribed to email

  26. Erin S says

    June 20, 2012 at 12:27 pm

    Followed both on twitter and tweeted: https://twitter.com/Erin_StClair/status/215480648561983488

  27. Erin S says

    June 20, 2012 at 12:28 pm

    Liked Domestic Diva on FB

  28. Erin S says

    June 20, 2012 at 12:29 pm

    Liked GoodCall on FB

  29. Erin S says

    June 20, 2012 at 12:34 pm

    Follow both on pinterest and Pinned! https://pinterest.com/pin/50243352063368707/

  30. vlbelk@hotmail.com says

    June 21, 2012 at 5:26 pm

    email subscriber
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  31. vlbelk@hotmail.com says

    June 21, 2012 at 5:27 pm

    •Like The Domestic Buzz on Facebook.
    vickiccouturier
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  32. Vickie Couturier says

    June 21, 2012 at 5:28 pm

    Like Good Call on Facebook.
    vickiccouturier
    vlbelk(at)Hotmal.com

  33. vlbelk@hotmail.com says

    June 21, 2012 at 5:30 pm

    •Follow (ohMariana) and Good Call (goodcallbro) on Pinterest an pinned this post

    vickiecouturier
    vlbelk(at)Hotmail.com

  34. Katy says

    June 24, 2012 at 4:18 pm

    I really like the fact that you don’t have to then hold your cell phone up to your ear…reducing the radiation factor!

  35. Katy says

    June 24, 2012 at 4:19 pm

    I follow you both on twitter and tweeted this giveaway! https://twitter.com/KatyLMA/status/216988933492453376

  36. Kathleen says

    June 24, 2012 at 6:09 pm

    I love that my iphone can charge while I am using this

    kport207 at gmail dot com
    Kathleen´s last blog post ..OraMD Oral Hygiene Program Review & Giveaway Ends 7/10!

  37. Kathleen says

    June 24, 2012 at 6:10 pm

    Follow you and goodcall on twitter as JT2ofusanddeals

    Tweeted:

    https://twitter.com/JT2ofusanddeals/status/217016816210423808

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  38. Kathleen says

    June 24, 2012 at 6:11 pm

    like you on facebook as kathleen porteous

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  39. Kathleen says

    June 24, 2012 at 6:12 pm

    like good call on facebook as kathleen porteous

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  40. pbkup@gardener.com says

    June 24, 2012 at 7:29 pm

    I like that I can be free to do other things while talking following on fb & twitter @Diane Redcay @pbkup
    pbkup(at)gardener(dot)com

  41. Pinky Sade says

    June 24, 2012 at 10:19 pm

    I love that you can talk on the handset while texting or emailing someone else on the iPhone. I find it a hassle to ask someone to wait on the phone while I’m finishing my text or email.

  42. Pinky Sade says

    June 24, 2012 at 10:23 pm

    Like you on FB – Pinky Sade

  43. Nicole (SAHM Reviews) says

    June 24, 2012 at 11:28 pm

    Our kids yell at us that the phone is ringing also. LOL. I love that my husband and I can both pair our phones to the Good Call and it rings with each of our designated ring tones so we know which cell phone is receiving the call.
    Nicole (SAHM Reviews)´s last blog post ..Evolution of the Phone Dash

  44. Roxann says

    June 24, 2012 at 11:35 pm

    I like that you can multi-task while on the phone.

  45. Roxann says

    June 24, 2012 at 11:36 pm

    Google reader subscriber.

  46. Roxann says

    June 24, 2012 at 11:36 pm

    I Like The Domestic Buzz on Facebook.

  47. Roxann says

    June 24, 2012 at 11:37 pm

    I Like Good Call on Facebook.

  48. malern1961@yahoo.com says

    June 25, 2012 at 9:21 am

    The best feature is that is that it is light and cordless. Iguess that is two features. I could not decide.

  49. Stefanie G says

    June 25, 2012 at 5:29 pm

    I love that you can charge your iphone while using the handset
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  50. Stefanie G says

    June 25, 2012 at 5:34 pm

    like the domestic buzz on fb – Ann Lyfe

  51. Stefanie G says

    June 25, 2012 at 5:34 pm

    liked good call on fb – ann lyfe

  52. Kat says

    June 25, 2012 at 9:10 pm

    I like the easy to use simple handset design.

  53. Kat says

    June 25, 2012 at 9:11 pm

    Subscribed via Google Reader (alt email)

  54. kat says

    June 25, 2012 at 9:14 pm

    I like the domestic buzz on facebook

  55. kat says

    June 25, 2012 at 9:15 pm

    I like good call on facebook

  56. Kat says

    June 25, 2012 at 9:17 pm

    following both on pinterest and pinned: https://pinterest.com/pin/86342517826644830/

  57. Louise Brimsley (Cynthia Brinsley) says

    June 25, 2012 at 9:43 pm

    I love that you can multitask on it! This is neat!

  58. Louise Brimsley (Cynthia Brinsley) says

    June 25, 2012 at 9:45 pm

    Liked The Domestiv Buzz on FB

  59. Louise Brimsley (Cynthia Brinsley) says

    June 25, 2012 at 9:45 pm

    Liked Good Call on FB

  60. Laura Love says

    June 25, 2012 at 10:14 pm

    My favorite feature is that you can multitask – you can talk on the handset while texting or emailing. Very neat!.

  61. Laura Love says

    June 25, 2012 at 10:17 pm

    I subscribe to your feed by reader – Google Reader – laura.a.love07 at gmail dot com

  62. Laura Love says

    June 25, 2012 at 10:19 pm

    I Follow @ohMariana, and @GoodCallBro on Twitter (@Laura5555555)
    and tweeted about this giveaway
    https://twitter.com/Laura5555555/status/217441837311463427

  63. Laura Love says

    June 25, 2012 at 10:19 pm

    I Like The Domestic Buzz on Facebook (Laura Love)

  64. Laura Love says

    June 25, 2012 at 10:21 pm

    I Like Good Call on Facebook (Laura Love)

  65. brian e. says

    June 25, 2012 at 11:09 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway…we like that using the Good Call Handset reduces exposure to radiation.

    senorpiero [at] yahoo [dot] com

  66. brian e. says

    June 25, 2012 at 11:10 pm

    Like Good Call on Facebook: bryan eason

  67. brian e. says

    June 25, 2012 at 11:11 pm

    Like The Domestic Buzz on Facebook: bryan eason

  68. Marissa says

    June 25, 2012 at 11:58 pm

    My favorite feature is that the iphone doesn’t have to be docked in order to use the handset! Makes it so simple

  69. Marissa says

    June 25, 2012 at 11:58 pm

    https://twitter.com/lovefreestuff17/status/217466852937433088

  70. Alexandra Roach says

    June 26, 2012 at 12:01 am

    I follow goodcall on fb
    -claire parks

  71. Alexandra Roach says

    June 26, 2012 at 12:07 am

    I follow goocall on twitter
    @agr021890

  72. Alexandra Roach says

    June 26, 2012 at 12:11 am

    I like the user-friendly handset!

  73. Cynthia W says

    June 26, 2012 at 12:15 am

    I love the HD feature!

  74. claressa says

    June 27, 2012 at 4:10 pm

    I like the design

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