M1530 + Skype + Bluetooth = Little Problem

I have several bluetooth items connected to my M1530, and they all work flawlessly with great range ( Logitech DiNovo Edge keyboard, Microsoft Notebook Mouse 5000, Plantronics Pulsar 590E Headset).

Now the problem lays with my headset. When I listen to music (itunes/WMP) I get great range through the Plantronics headphones anywhere in my room. BUT, when I'm using Skype, the audio/mic quality is terrible unless I'm within a few feet of my computer, meaning my bluetooth signal strength drops somehow. Can anyone explain why? I'm normally 5-9ft away from my notebook as it's connected to my 46" LCD screen in my entertainment unit. I'd like to be able to sit on my couch and use skype with my bluetooth headset!!

Any help with this issue would be greatly appreciated as this is driving me crazy! Thank you!!

 

http://forum.skype.com/lofiversion/index.php/t88600.html

Have you checked this out???

Also may be this >> http://www.andornot.com/about/developerblog/2007/11/vista-skype-and-bluetooth-headset.aspx

 

Thanks for the quick reply Fonduekid...but I think you misinterpreted my post. I've already connected my headset via bluetooth, and it already works with skype! I'll try and clarify...

Plantronics headset + Music = AMAZING range...perfect crystal clear audio quality from 20 ft away.

Plantronics headset + Skype = TERRIBLE range...audio/mic quality is only good when I'm very close to laptop.

Now why would the range be great with mp3's but terrible when using Skype? The possible range for either should be equal.

 

Ah ok, sorry I got it a bit wrong... *was probably bit sleepy then*

But.. wasn't one of those link' also having suggestions for a good reception / range with the Skype thing???? Anyway let me check againg

 

I recently was reviewing some bluetooth headsets on Skatter Tech and had the same problem. Here's what I concluded. If you are using a lot of WiFi and Bluetooth bandwidth at the same time then you being to have lots of problems. Both the internet connection and bluetooth both begin to slow down a lot. However it will work fine if you use an ethernet connection for Skype and a bluetooth headset. Give that a shot, I am sure it will work.

It sounds weird, but it is a problem Dell is aware of. It doesn't have anything to do with Skype. The bluetooth chip is just poorly implemented into the M1530.

 

Just gave your suggestion a shot, and there is a dramatic increase in audio quality. It's still not as clear as if I were standing closer to the computer, but much, MUCH better. THANK YOU!!
On this same topic...is there a way to disable the M1530's internal wifi, but keep bluetooth active?
It's actually connected via ethernet, but whenver the computer reboots it resorts to both ethernet AND wireless connections.

 

Glad it worked, but the main issue is the fact that the Bluetooth implementation into the XPS M1530 has been poorly designed. To deal with WiFi turning on, you can just disable WiFi by going to Network Connections, right-click on the WiFi card and press disable. Of course you'll need to go enable it if you ever want to use WiFi.

 

Late post, but...you can easily configure what the wireless switch does via the M1530's BIOS. (BT+WIFI+CELL, BT+WIFI,BT+CELL,WIFI+CELL,WIFI ONLY, CELL ONLY, BT ONLY).