Wireless Cell Phone Headsets
Bluetooth technology enables a cell phone to be connected wirelessly to a headset.
Most important point to be kept in mind, while purchasing a wireless headset, is to make sure that your cell phone supports Bluetooth technology. If it does not you might have to purchase a separate Bluetooth adapter to connect such headsets to your cell phone.
Pros and Cons
The main advantage of Bluetooth technology is its increased security level over other wireless technologies. High security in the Bluetooth headsets is implemented by using the pairing feature.All the Bluetooth headsets have to be paired first before they can be used. In the modern headsets pairing is made pretty simple. Once the headset is paired to your cell phone you are free to use the headset.
Another advantage of wireless headsets is that it allows you to get rid of your headset wires, although the range for most of the Bluetooth enabled cell phones is much less, mostly 10 meters.
Another important aspect of this technology is its standardization, now a Bluetooth headset can theoretically support all Bluetooth enabled cell phones. This means increased compatibility over corded headsets.
The disadvantage of wireless headsets is its expensive nature. Normal non-stereo Bluetooth are commonly available at reasonable prices, while Bluetooth stereo headsets for cell phones are rare and expensive. Hence, wireless cell phone headsets are not popular with keen music listeners.
Also, keep in mind that talking on the cell phone can be dangerous while driving.
Because of their wireless nature these headsets also contain batteries, so while purchasing power consumption of a headset has to be kept in mind.
Products
Some of the low priced Bluetooth headsets include Logitech Mobile Express Headset. It is a compact product offering adjustable ear loop. The headset contains the control buttons like call answer, end, redial and mute.
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Another similar product is Plantronics Explorer 320. This headset also contains standard control buttons. The advantage of this headset is its less power consumption, hence better suited for user who spends a long time traveling. |
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Some high end Bluetooth headsets include Plantronics Voyager 510S. The main advantage of this headset is its superior sound quality and a noise canceling microphone hence it is well suited for office environment. This product also allows you to quickly switch between your other Bluetooth devices like computer, PDA or a notebook. |
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Another high end product from Plantronics is the Plantronics Pulsar 590A. The main advantage of this product is its binaural design. Hence this product is best for people you are looking for stereo wireless headset, offering rich multimedia experience. Unfortunately this headset lacks a microphone. |
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Additional Headset Buying Guide Sections
» SECTION 6.1 Corded Cell Phone Headsets (BACK)
Just as with headsets for normal telephones, the headsets for cell phones come in corded and wireless variants.
CHAPTER 7 Microphones Galore... (NEXT)
The quality of the microphone in your headset determines how clear your voice is carried, and how the customer experiences you.
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