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    bluetooth headsets for laptop

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by cjaydb, Jun 23, 2008.

  1. cjaydb

    cjaydb Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey guys, was wondering if I could get some recommendations for a bluetooth headset. I'll be using it alot for VOIP calls as well as listening to itunes. First off, I'm no audiophile so I'm not looking for THE best killer sound, though that doesn't mean I wan't something I can't enjoy when I'm listening to music. I tried doing some searching around but I keep getting BT headsets for cell phones, I'm more interested in something of the likes of Blueants X5i or Dell's BH200, however I keep getting alot of mixed reviews on both. I saw a plantronics model somewhere as well but I can't remember the model. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks guys!
     
  2. jetstar

    jetstar Notebook Deity

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    I use the Plantronics Discovery for internet telephony, and its been great so far. I would definitely recommend it.
     
  3. dtwn

    dtwn C'thulhu fhtagn

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    Which discovery model are you using?
     
  4. TheRealFireblade

    TheRealFireblade Notebook Consultant

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    I use a Plantronics Voyager 520 with my mobile phone, but I'm sure it would work fine with a bluetooth-enabled laptop as well ;)

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    I'm sure their newer 'Discovery' range (i.e. 610/640/650/665 etc) would work too though, if you prefer the look of those?
     
  5. jetstar

    jetstar Notebook Deity

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    I use the Plantronics Discovery 640.
     
  6. dtwn

    dtwn C'thulhu fhtagn

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    Thanks. I'll look into it.

    Any idea what the difference between the 640 and 640E is?
     
  7. ViciousXUSMC

    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    I have the Plantronics Pulsars, I have only used them as headphones thus far and not a headset but I am sure they do an outstanding job too.
     
  8. Wirelessman

    Wirelessman Monkeymod

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    BT HS are bad news for people, if cell phone presented a danger (cancer), BT HS are constantly in the ear, they are worst.
     
  9. ViciousXUSMC

    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    Cell phones and BT do not use the same signals or technology tho so its apples to oranges.
     
  10. Wirelessman

    Wirelessman Monkeymod

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    What technology does BT uses?
     
  11. Spenta

    Spenta Newbie

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    Hi,
    I have a plantronics Voyager 640 BT headset. I am trying to pare it with my laptop running windows vista, but it asks me to install driver for headset, how do i do that. Although BT is recongnising the BT headset.

    Thanks in anticipation.
     
  12. florachristi

    florachristi Newbie

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    Nothing is difference between 640 and 640E you can use it...