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What is a Bluetooth headset?

A Bluetooth headset is a device that allows wireless connections between the headset and a Bluetooth enabled cell phone. Bluetooth headsets are available in a wide range of prices and with a wide variety features.

Why do I need a Bluetooth headset?

A Bluetooth headset makes it easier and more efficient for you to talk on your cell phone while completing other tasks. They are especially important when using a cell phone or while operating an automobile.

Editors Choice Bluetooth headsets

Aliph Jawbone Bluetooth headset

This modern looking headset marries fashion with function. While it is a little difficult to use, the great sound quality and comfort make up for this minor shortcoming.

Motorola HS850 Bluetooth headset

This is a classic looking headset. It has a comfortable fit and looks good when you wear it. It has good sound quality, but it is not great. This is a great headset for a beginning user.

Apple iPhone Bluetooth Headset

This is a rather new headset. It is very small and stylish. Passerby’s will hardly know you are wearing it. The only problem, though, is that it is only available for Apples new iPhone. If you own that phone, though, than this is exactly what you need.

What should I look for when buying a Bluetooth headset?

1. Is it easy to put on and take off?

This is very important. Your headset must be easy to put on and take off. How ridiculous would you look if it takes you 5 minutes to put on your headset, while messing up your hair.

2. Are the controls easy to use?

The headset must be easy to use. What good is it to you if you cannot use it efficiently?

3. Is the battery easily replaceable?

The battery will eventually run out and need replacing. Most headsets have easily replaceable batteries, but when you buy one, just make sure.

4. How many devices can it connect with?

This one is simple. The more devices your headset can connect to, the better!

Where can I buy a Bluetooth headset?

It is relatively easy to find a place to buy a Bluetooth headset. If you search online, you can find some on Amazon, eBay, or other online electronic retailers. If you want to buy one from a real store though, you can buy them from Wal-Mart, Best Buy and many other retailers.

At first glance the Nokia 9300 is not an attractive cell phone. It is long, thick and heavy but its sleek design somewhat makes up for it. But do not let the looks deceive you, for the features are rich.

This phone is not for the conventional user, and was designed for the business executive in mind. Since the phone is big and heavy to carry it is not ideal to keep it in your pants pockets. This thing is a monster, and is probably only going to be comfortable in a shirt pocket or spare bag.

The mobile has pretty much all the normal functionality of a Nokia phone, but when you open it up, it becomes all of the personal communication device that Nokia likes to push as.

Features

• e-Mail with Attachments
• Java Applications
• Microsoft office Mobile
• Adobe reader
• Full QWERTY keyboard
• Many others

While this phone may be a complete communications centre, there are a number of annoying little irritations which crop up when trying to use it.

For instance, there is no backlight for the keypad so using the phone at night is difficult. Another problem is that the phone, because of its size, does not have a vibrate feature. Given its target market this is a serious setback.

The phone has a five way conference call feature, however, does not have an inbuilt WebCam, which in my opinion is pretty pointless. In fact, if you want my opinion, going by Apple’s new Iphone…

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The Apple Iphone is one of the hottest new phones out there - watch this video and you will see why. The thing is an ipod , phone , email and internet browser and a whole bunch more. This is the kind of phone I want. Touch screen , easy to use and has all the stuff I could possibly dream of.This baby will probably only hit SA shores late this year , but WOW….I could use one…

Now anyone wanna buy me one? :p