08 Mar 2008 12:28:06 | Simon Canfield
The technological horizon has always got something new to offer,
and among the most recent of these offerings is Bluetooth
enhanced hardware. For those of you who are unfamiliar with this
latest-and-greatest technology, headsets and headphones in the
Bluetooth line offer the ability to use your cell phone without
the need for hands or dangling wires. In other words, when you
have one of these, you’ve got yourself a wireless piece of
hardware that attaches to the ear which allows cell phone
communications to take place without the inconvenience or hassle
of holding the phone to your ear or trailing long wires from the
headset to the body of the phone.
If you’re toying with the idea of purchasing a Bluetooth headset
or set of headphones, you’ll need to understand that – as a
result of the nature of this type of technology – they aren’t as
small or light as a headset that isn’t wireless. This is simply
because it needs extended technology in order to function, as
well as a battery to be used as its power source. What this
means is that many of these sets are rather bulky and can be a
bit uncomfortable. If that’s not something that you’re willing
to accept, then perhaps Bluetooth isn’t the product for you.
One of the biggest benefits of this type of technology is that
it affords you the opportunity to have a conversation on your
cell phone without having to hold it up to your head. With the
concerns of harmful radiation that’s emitted by these phones,
the Bluetooth headsets and headphones serve as a buffer and
eliminate the exposure to these harmful rays. It also allows you
to make contact with your computer and lets you use one headset
for both the cell phone and PC simultaneously. If you feel that
you’re going to have the need for features such as these, then
consider purchasing this type of product.
Though Bluetooth products such as these are compatible with most
types of phones and carriers, that’s not true in every case.
Before making a purchase, be sure that there are no
compatibility issues. You’ll need to be sure that your phone
complies with Bluetooth 1.1 or greater and that it offers the
options of both hands-free and headset capabilities. Plug
compatibility isn’t an issue, since it’s a wireless unit.
If you’re not planning to wear the headset or headphones all
day, then you’ll need to be sure that they’re kept close at hand
if a call should happen to come in on your phone. You may need
to place it on a cord around your neck so that you’re free to
move about without the worry of leaving your Bluetooth
somewhere. That means that you’ll have to ensure that your
equipment has a loop that will allow a strap connection.
Other things to consider are whether or not your set can be used
if you wear eyeglasses, the cost and range of the unit, ease and
comfortability of use, weight, the ability to switch from one
ear to the other, technical support, the presence of a pairing
password, appropriate monitors for battery limits, effective
noise cancellation and a plethora of other features that you may
feel are necessary.
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