What To Look For In A Cordless Headset Convenience is the big selling point of cordless headsets so if you feel restricted by that cord that is always getting tangled, then a cordless headset could be just what you need. Cordless headsets are available for office and home use and can work with landlines, mobiles or PCs (sometimes all three). This means that they have a great many uses including: • •
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In a call center where the user is no longer tied to their desk all day. In an office where a users becomes free to move around and do other things whilst continuing a conversation. If a handset lifter is also purchased, users can be away from their desk and still take that important call. As a "hands free" device to enable mobile phone users to safely do things like drive a car. For entertainment such as games and even to listen to music.
When on the phone it is usually desirable to hear what is happening nearby, so single ear headsets are the best option (even if they are actually worn over the head). On the other hand there are some uses such as playing games and listening to music where you what to be cut off from your environment and in this case a stereo headset will be what you want (the best quality ones are like headphones with a microphone). If you are thinking of purchasing a headset some of the things to consider are: • • • •
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Range - The range can vary so make sure it meets your needs. Battery Life - How long does the battery last in continuous use and what is the recharge time? Audio Quality - This should be comparable to a phone handset and with help such as noise cancelling technology it may be better. Security - If your conversations will include any confidential information you need a headset that encrypts the data sent between the headset and the base station. Comfort - Bear in mind that you will be wearing the headset for long periods so comfort is a key criteria.
Some examples to illustrate the range of headsets and associated equipment on the market are: •
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Jabra GN9120 Headset - A highly featured headset for the office market with great performance and tight security. It offers a range of 300 feet and 8 hours battery life if used continuously. Jabra VBT 2050 Headset - A Bluetooth technology ear bud headset designed specifically for hands free mobile phone conversations and calling. It features 4 buttons for dealing with calls, adjusting the sound levels and muting a call. Plantronics M10 Amplifier - This features an amplifier and technology to clean up calls and improve the audio quality.
Given the amount of choice in the headset market there is bound to be something out there to meet your specific needs. Following the above guidelines and looking at the above examples will help you decide between all the choices available and make sure you end up with a headset that works for you. Have a look at HeadsetReviewsSite.com for more general information and for more information on the above examples including the Jabra GN9120 headset.