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    Any experience with laptop + bluetooth headset?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by psygn, Dec 31, 2008.

  1. psygn

    psygn Notebook Evangelist

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    Hi,

    I'm thinking of getting the Dell BH200 Bluetooth Stereo Headset to utilize the Bluetooth module in my notebook (Dell XPS m1530).

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    Anyway, the only other wireless thing running is my logitech mouse (Logitech VX Nano if I remember correctly) with the USB Dongle -- oh, and my wireless Internet connection.

    Will these wireless connections cause interference problems with Bluetooth?

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    I am no audiophile so sound quality, although important still, shouldn't be compared to the more expensive models pushing against $100 and over. ;) I am content with my $20 earbuds.

    Thanks!
     
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    TabbedOut Notebook Evangelist

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    I use a bluetooth headset (motorola) and the MS bluetooth keyboard/mouse. I have found that the WLAN card does not produce any significant interference, but trying to use the mouse (not so much the keyboard) with the headset does cause a distinct drop in audio quality (similar to a CD skipping). I do not believe that this is a result of interference per se, but rather a bandwidth limit. All in all I do like using the bluetooth headset, and find myself using it at school between classes.

    Edit
    After rereading your post it looks like you are not using the bluetooth mouse, so I am not sure how a standard wireless mouse will affect the audio quality. What you could do is if you own a bluetooth earpiece that you use with a cell phone you could test it out on that. Obviously you won't have a perfect picture of how the Dell headset will work , but it should give you an idea if your peripherals will cause interference.
     
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    Thanks for the response! :) Is that you in the avatar? :p
     
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    No, my daughter playing with my previous tablet