Bluetooth Headset Roundup

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."

Lt Uhura- is that you?

[AdmNaismith]

Of all the things to come to pass from the original Star Trek, I never in my wildest dreams figured we'd all look like Lt. Uhura with these things hanging out of our ears. Note to the general public- you look stupid with those things hanging out of your ears. Cel Phone conversations in public shall be considered an invitation to slap you upside the head.

Already out of style

[robogun]

A bunch of guys were wearing these in public a couple month ago, but not so much anymore it seems. I guess people are still not ready for something that makes you sound like a spaced out homeless man talking to himself.

avoid driving with the blue flashing LED

[rapiddescent]

for anyone who drives a lot the UK with headsets - I can heartily recommend that you don't get the ones with the pulsing blue LED's. At night, whilst at a rather brisk pace on the motorway, the LED flashes blue which will every now and then reflect off the (right hand in the UK) drivers window which will look not unlike the blue flashing lights of a police car in your wingmirror. nearly crapped myself the first time this happened. rd

Re:What about while wearing glasses?

[iamdrscience]

So, trendy enuf to go Bluetooth, but not to go Lasik?

Laser eye surgery is a rip-off. My friend went and all he got was better eyesight, not laser eyes.

SIG

[WebfishUK]

Lets face it, most guys wear these cause they wanna look like Captain Scarlett [bbc.co.uk]!