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    Wireless headphones/headset?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Calum, Dec 9, 2006.

  1. Calum

    Calum Notebook Consultant

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    Hi all.
    Looking for a wireless headset or headphones.
    Am I right in thinking that Bluetooth would be the way to go?
    How hard would it be to set up?
    My laptop has integrated Bluetooth, would they work with that? I have a USB Bluetooth dongle as well.
    How much would I be looking at for some?
    Anyone have any recommendations?
    I'm in the UK.
    Thanks in advance.
     
    Calum, Dec 9, 2006
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  2. jetstar

    jetstar Notebook Deity

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    If your laptop has integrated Bluetooth, the USB BT dongle is redundant. You can use any bluetooth headset or headphones. A good BT headphone worth considering is the Motorola HT 820, available for about $80 in the US. Not sure about UK prices. Jabra also makes BT headphones.

    Plantronics, Motorola, Nokia, Jabra, Samsung, LG, etc all make BT headsets.
     
    jetstar, Dec 9, 2006
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    to get decent quality audio your bluetooth stack has to support the A2DP profile. If not you will be limited to headset-quality audio, not very good.
     
    strikeback03, Dec 9, 2006
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    How do I check if my stack supports A2DP?
    Thanks for the suggestions, I'll look into what you suggested Jetstar.
     
    Calum, Dec 10, 2006
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