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hermanni Sep 9, 2008 1:11 am

Wireless headsets?
 
Has anybody found decent wireless headsets? I'm just bored on cables getting tangled.

I'm looking for something I could use both with my laptop and my Nokia E90 (for MP3 listening). Being able to use the headset as a phone hands-free device would obviously be a plus.

Stereo Bluetooth would make sense too - assuming there are working stereo Bluetooth drivers available for Windows XP?

I'm thinking along devices like Nokia BH-601 or maybe Sennheiser MX W1 - any experiences, anybody?

abfab Sep 9, 2008 4:38 am

I hadn't thought about it before, but I guess wireless headsets would be banned from use on aircraft as they contain a transmitter. :(

Doesn't France also have some funny rules about using Bluetooth headsets in public places?

N965VJ Sep 9, 2008 9:05 am


Originally Posted by abfab (Post 10336706)
<SNIP> I hadn't thought about it before, but I guess wireless headsets would be banned from use on aircraft as they contain a transmitter. :(

I guess the same could be said for my wireless travel mouse and syncing my PDA phone in flight via Bluetooth, but I’ve yet to be called on it by a FA.

Vasbyte Sep 14, 2008 4:55 am


Originally Posted by N965VJ (Post 10337867)
I guess the same could be said for my wireless travel mouse and syncing my PDA phone in flight via Bluetooth, but I’ve yet to be called on it by a FA.

Obviously not travelling on Air Canada where twice in the last 6 months I've been asked/told to stop using a wireless mouse by a FA.

holeinone Sep 14, 2008 5:06 am

I bought a pair of jabra BT620s from an Apple store a couple years ago. Comes with an adapter to make your ipod wireless. Pairs with my treo at the same time. Can be listening to ipod and if a call comes in it pauses my ipod automatically and I can answer the call. Can also change songs etc via controls built into the headset.

I have been told that they aren't exactly within regulation for use while on an aircraft...

Wilbur Sep 14, 2008 7:21 am

Soyo makes one that has both functionalities, plus you look cool if you are seeking the "I am wearing blinking marshmallows in both ears" look.

hermanni Sep 17, 2008 1:13 am


I hadn't thought about it before, but I guess wireless headsets would be banned from use on aircraft as they contain a transmitter. :(
I checked the British Airways inflight magazine's safety instructions yesterday and they specifically ALLOW Bluetooth wireless devices to be used after takeoff.


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