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Bluetooth Headset Roundup

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the comfort-is-king dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Here is an interesting comparison of four of today's best Bluetooth headsets. These devices are becoming increasing popular, both as a gadget and accessory, but despite how stylish they get, performance and comfort are still serious issues. Joe Selim takes a look at four very different products, two from Jabra and two from Plantronics, in order to make some sense of things."

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  1. What about while wearing glasses? by HockeyPuck · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Why doesn't someone review these headsets/earpieces while wearing glasses?

  2. Re:Stereo headsets by Plunky · · Score: 5, Informative
    Good to know the best of the mono headsets, but how come these stereo wraparound headsets+microphones aren't more popular?

    Normally Bluetooth headsets use the Headset profile for transmission of audio data over low latency isochronous links and is mono only, but these boys are using the newer "Advanced Audio Distribution Protocol" (A2DP) which operates over rfcomm (emulated serial) links and is not well supported in cell phones as yet.

    In fact, the first link you posted said that the only phone that supports it properly is only available in Asia, though I saw on Nokias website recently that a few of their newer models will be supporting it (eg 6125).