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Choosing A Bluetooth Headset
Creating a good wireless headset for Bluetooth is
actually difficult to do. The regular wired headsets
are easy to design - with ranging styles.
Bluetooth headsets can never be as small or as light
as wired headsets, simply because it needs to include
the battery and extra functions. This extra size
will impact how the headset mounts on or around
your ears.
Comfort
There seems to be two main styles of headsets for
Bluetooth. Some are held into place with a loop
around the ear. These styles are normally more
comfortable, although they may be less secure. The
others are held in place by being jammed into
your ear - and usually prove to be less comfortable.
Factors to consider
Cost
The cost is an obvious issue, something that you
really need to think about.
Ergonomics
1. Check to see if the device is easy to
quickly and conveniently put on your ear then take
it off again.
2. Are the control buttons on the headset
easy to use?
3. The headset should be comfortable to
wear for long phone calls.
4. Can you use it with a pair of glasses?
5. Check to see if you can wear it with
either ear.
6. When you aren't wearing it, you'll
need to se how you would carry it with you.
7. The weight is important as well, as you
don't want something that has the risk of falling
off.
Ease of use.
1. The commands and controls should be
easy to remember.
2. The volume level should be easy to
adjust.
3. The unit should turn on quickly.
4. The manual should be very well written
and easy for you to understand.
5. There should be a support number for
you to call if you should experience any types of
problems.
Features
1. You'll need to know about the battery,
the talk time, type, and how to tell when it is
going dead or fully charged.
2. How many devices can the unit be paired
with?
3. Compatability is also important, as
well as the warranty period.
4. Check the sound quality for both
sending and receiving audio.
5. What type of range does the headset offer
you?
Other important capabilities include voice tags,
last number redial, tranfer calls, 3 way calling,
link to other phones, call reject, and mute. You'll
also want to note if it looks attractive, and if
it's too big or too small.
"Smallest portable PC" has folding Bluetooth keyboard (WindowsForDevices)
Jul. 10, 2008 Quebec-based Clearview Technology has announced new details of a 0 Windows CE 5.0-based device it's positioning as "the world's smallest and lightest portable PC." The 5.7 x 3.4 x 1.1 inch Infinity miPC includes a separate, folding Bluetooth keyboard, and boasts "unprecedented" battery life, Clearview claims.
Broadcom Ushers in Next Wave of Communications Convergence by Shipping Its Flagship Wi-Fi(R) + Bluetooth(R) + FM ... (Fox News)
Multi-Function Wireless Chip Offers Unprecedented Integration and Performance to Enable the Next Generation of Connected Devices
Hands-Free Law Helps Boost Sales of Bluetooth Headset Devices (Cellular-News.com)
California cell phone users have learned that driving and dialing is a thing of the past. Sales of Bluetooth headset devices surged in the months prior to the new law going on the books, according to market research company, The NPD Groups store level data.
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