Help on choosing the right Bluetooth Device

This isn't troubleshooting, but I really am in a stuck of which bluetooth headset I should get after looking at many options. I need help deciding which bluetooth headset to get that will be a perfect match for both my new iPhone (3G) and 80GB PS3. I've looked into the Jabra BT5010, Plantronics' Voyager 815, 520, 855, and Discovery 665 as well, which is absolutely genius (short from its rubbish 3.5 hour battery life for the former mentioned Plantronics device). I think I've narrowed it down to those two (BT5010 and 665), but I am open to new recommendations if you lot have any. I partly don't know what I am talking about because all this is new with me even the ps3 and iphone, which will come 11 July. Here are my thoughts:
Multipoint, good voice/sound quality, and battery life are the three key factors in decision making for me, but with the 665 I will make a battery life an exception, since it is sacrificed for superior sound quality (also without MP). Furthermore, is Multipoint really necessary between a PS3 and iPhone? I didn't think it was vital but just a leisure feature. The BT5010 has 10 hours of battery life along with multipoint I believe and fair quality so I plan on going with that one for compatibility reasons for the PS3. Please advise. Cheers!
P.S. If I had the money I'd by the 665 for my iPhone (I don't talk THAT much) and the BT5010 for the PS3. Also, I looked at Aliph's Jawbone, is that any good for what it's worth?

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