Gaming Headset Laptop

I was looking for recommendations for a gaming headset that has a short cord as i will be using it for a laptop. I remember while browsing some headsets had a short cord and then a extension thing you could plug into if you needed it to be longer. Looking for something like that as my current headset is WAY TO LONG and gets caught under my chair foot etc..

Price range is 50-70.

 

Any particular specs...
Microphone?
Ear-enveloping vs ear-covering?
independent ear/mic volume? With mute option?
Interchangable color piees?
Flexible vs rigid?
Grips top of head? Back of head? Loops behind ears?
Utilizes USB (I dislike those ones, personally)
Etc, etc.

I personally enjoy the Logitech headsets... This one in particular.
It goes behind neck and over ear. It's lightweight. Flexible. Has a mute option for the microphone (plastic, too, so it is fully movable in any direction, including forward/black). Independent volume control. The cords aren't long (in my opinnion). The build is good. Really cheap (like $17 or so). Non-USB. Covers ears (does NOT envelop them). It doesn't pinch you at all. It also has interchangable ear-pieces (black, silver, red, and blue) that are very easily changable, if you want some stylishness (I use red, myself). The only thing you might dislike about this headset is the cover/enveloping ear aspect. Given this is a "cover" as oppossed to "enveloping", you won't get the full surround-sound experience (it's not bad, however). If you're like me, you get absorbed when playing video games and won't notice background noise after a minute of gameplay.

 

You could just use a twist tie so the cord doesn't get in the way?

 

Personally i'd get a bluetooth headset if at all possible and synch it to your laptop. If that's not an option, then i'd have to second Mathew's post.

 

I can't imagine it being noticable given the range and all. But, any gamer worth his salt never uses anything wirelessly. It depends on how "hardcore" you are.
If you are more casual, then I would concur with Atheist. here, a bluetooth might be for you. I've never tried them, but they will undoubtedly be slower (prolly can't notice hardly, though), but would remove your tangle/long wire issue. If you're using a wireless mouse already, then no harm in going wireless headset, either.
Also, in regards to my logitech suggestion. They are a more "general" headset. My view on "gamer headsets" is that they aren't any better, I've tried them in the past. The only difference is most of those envelop your ears to block out background noise and give a more surround sound like experience.

 

Bluetooth headsets can have up to a half-second sound delay. Never game with one online.

 

Well those logitech ones i have used and they break way to easily.
I don't care behind the head over the head. Gaming headset so mic is a def. Dont care about interchangeable colors, prefer sturdy ones that do not break like the logitech as i will be carrying them around alot.

 

For gaming, casual or hardcore, the last thing you want to use is a wireless headset, let alone a single ear bluetooth headset. As far as most gaming headsets work, you are usually given more length on the cord than you would need for they would rather you have too much cord (and tie it off with a twist tie) than too little cord. I can't say I've ever heard of a headset which offers a cord extension (though I'm sure they exist).

For gaming, I use a Steelseries 5H ( http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826249016), which will run you about $80. I've been using it for about two years now, 6 or so hours a day, and it looks, feels, and works as good as new. It's not the greatest headset for music (low bass), but for gaming it gets the job done like no other. If you're looking for something even cheaper, you can pick up a steelseries 4H (the older model) or the siberia, which will run you $40 and $70, respectively.

Previously, I used a Razer Barracuda (runs for about $120, which would be out of your given price range), but I wouldn't recommend for it broke after a year of daily use (for both a friend and myself).

 

http://www.razerzone.com/p-92-razer-piranha-gaming-communicator.aspx

One of the better headsets out there.

 

My Plantronics pulsars have no delay, I think this depends on a lot of factors but when you get it right with a good bluetooth stack (toshiba) and good hardware bluetooth is very fast. Also Class 2 stuff should start rolling out soon.

 

Yes, but no matter how fast they can get, they won't be as fast as a quality wired headset.