| Many states are now making it illegal to drive while | | | | make sure that the headset is lightweight and is |
| using a cell phone unless operated hands free. So if | | | | capable of being attached to your head (or ear) |
| you still plan on using your cell phone while driving, you | | | | securely, so it doesn't fall off every time you move. |
| basically have two options (unless your car is bluetooth | | | | Compatibility: Make sure your cell phone is bluetooth |
| enabled). You can either get a wired headset, or a | | | | enabled. Bluetooth must be turned on in order to "pair" |
| wireless bluetooth headset. Each type has its own | | | | the headset to your phone for a continuous |
| distinct advantages, but in this buying guide only | | | | connection. See the headset's and your phone's |
| bluetooth headsets will be discussed. | | | | manual for instructions on how to "pair" the devices. |
| Bluetooth headsets have become very popular | | | | Battery life: When considering the battery life of the |
| because they allow you to connect to your phone via | | | | headset, focus a little more upon the talk time life |
| a continous wireless connection, therefore preventing | | | | rather than the idle time. Having a headset that lasts |
| you from getting tangled up in wires. Some bluetooth | | | | long while idling is great, but if it runs out after 20 |
| headsets let you stay connected to your phone from | | | | minutes of use there's really no point. |
| up to 30 ft away or more. This means you can go | | | | Features: Some headsets can transmit in stereo, |
| about your work in a room or office without having to | | | | allowing you to play music in addition to talking to |
| take your phone along with you. | | | | others on the headset. This could be great if you are |
| The benefits of bluetooth headsets are somewhat | | | | looking for headphones as well as a headset. Other |
| obvious, but you may find yourself disappointed if you | | | | features include buttons to pick up a phone call, to |
| buy a model that isn't exactly what you had imagined. | | | | reject a call, to put a person on hold, or even to switch |
| Below, you'll find a list of things that our product | | | | to the other line. Some models even come with a small |
| specialists recommend our customers to consider | | | | LCD with caller ID allowing you to see who is calling |
| before buying a bluetooth headset. | | | | without having to look at your phone. Determine what |
| Microphone: It might be of significant importance to you | | | | you need, and what you want as far as features go, |
| for the microphone to work well in noisy environments. | | | | and you will be a lot closer to the headset that best |
| Check to see if the headset's microphone has | | | | suits you. |
| noise-canceling capabilities so that the person on the | | | | Included Accessories: When looking at the included |
| other end only hears you, not your surroundings. | | | | accessories, the most important thing to consider is |
| Connection range: You should consider the distance | | | | whether or not the headset comes with a charger. |
| that the headset can stay connected away from your | | | | Other things to look for can be pouches, bluetooth |
| phone. If you want a headset that will allow you to | | | | USB adapters, etc. |
| walk across a room or an office without having to | | | | Definitions: |
| take the phone with you, you should get a headset | | | | Bluetooth: Bluetooth is the name of a radio technology |
| with a range of or more than 30 ft. | | | | that connects electronic devices without the use of a |
| Comfort: A headset with great features that isn't | | | | wire (Wireless). |
| comfortable won't do you much, because you'll never | | | | Bluetooth enabled phone: A phone that is bluetooth |
| want to wear it. The comfort level of a particular | | | | enabled is capable of receiving or transmitting |
| headset is more a matter of personal preference; but | | | | bluetooth radio waves from or to other electronic |
| having an idea of the type of design you want can | | | | devices. |
| definitely help. There are over-the-ear designs, in-ear | | | | Noise-canceling microphone: A microphone that is |
| designs, and other speciality designs from which you | | | | designed to cancel surrounding noise so that it is not |
| can choose from. Some of these models even come | | | | broadcasted or recorded. |
| with ear gels in an attempt to increase the level | | | | Pairing: Connecting two compatible bluetooth-enabled |
| comfort you experience. The most important thing is to | | | | devices together wirelessly. |