08-06-2006, 04:14 PM
I'm thinking about buying an inexpensive Bluetooth headset for my cell phone. When these first became available they were pretty expensive but now I'm seeing some deals that make it really affordable. I can get the IOGear GBE201W7 for $20 after a $10 rebate for instance.
I'm not one of those people who want to walk around all day with a headset in my ear. The way I currently use my handsfree kit is in the car and normally only when I'm making or receiving a call. This involves plugging it in the phone and then my ear before placing a call. I usually unplug it afterwards because the phones ring is almost muted when it is plugged in.
Can I use a Bluetooth headset in this manner. Can I just pick it up when the phone rings, turn it on, and pop it in my ear to take the call or does it have to warm up or something?
Any comments on this or other Bluetooth headsets would be welcome.
I'm not one of those people who want to walk around all day with a headset in my ear. The way I currently use my handsfree kit is in the car and normally only when I'm making or receiving a call. This involves plugging it in the phone and then my ear before placing a call. I usually unplug it afterwards because the phones ring is almost muted when it is plugged in.
Can I use a Bluetooth headset in this manner. Can I just pick it up when the phone rings, turn it on, and pop it in my ear to take the call or does it have to warm up or something?
Any comments on this or other Bluetooth headsets would be welcome.