Smallest Bluetooth Headset
Bluetooth headsets have
become increasingly popular in recent years. More
people
are using their mobile phones more
than ever. This increase in usage coincides with many states
restricting mobile phone usage while driving a car.
Consequently, between state
vehicle regulations and people discovering that mobile phones
are not the most comfortable things to hold against your head
for long conversations, many people are buying and using
two-way headsets for their mobile phones.
Bluetooth headsets are
designed to be as small and as light as possible. Unlike
traditional wired telephone headsets that go completely over
the head, Bluetooth wireless headsets are designed to attach
only to the users ear. Some models of Bluetooth headsets have
wrap around the users ear while others simply sit inside the
users ear.
This design necessitates a compact and
light-weight headset.
Some
manufacturers have successfully produced some extremely
small Bluetooth headsets in the quest to produce the
smallest Bluetooth headset.
There are certainly some
advantages of small Bluetooth headsets. Many Bluetooth headset
users complain that their wireless headset is too bulky or too
heavy. Another frequent complaint about Bluetooth headsets is
that users feel that the headset flops around too much and they
are afraid of losing the headset when turning their head or
moving around.
This is a valid concern
because Bluetooth wireless headsets are not inexpensive. Some
people pay more for their Bluetooth headset than they pay for
their mobile phone! Manufacturers attempt to make Bluetooth
headsets small and light to help alleviate these
complaints.
Ultra-light and ultra-small
Bluetooth headsets tend to me more comfortable for users to
wear while they are talking on their mobile phones.
The smallest Bluetooth
wireless headsets are only around the size of a coin. The
smallest Bluetooth headsets are weighed in grams rather than
ounces because they are so light. The small size and light
weight of the smallest Bluetooth headsets are very popular
features with consumers.
Some consumers report certain
disadvantages to small Bluetooth headsets though. One
immediately noticeable drawback to the smallest Bluetooth
headsets is their price.
The smallest Bluetooth
headsets often cost several hundred dollars whereas a standard
Bluetooth headset will cost less than one hundred dollars. The
high cost dissuades many consumers from trying out the smallest
Bluetooth headsets.
Another complaint about the
very small Bluetooth headsets is that the control buttons can
be confusing and difficult to operate. The smallest wireless
headsets usually only have two or perhaps three control
buttons. These buttons are usually very small and are used for
multiple functions. Many consumers find the controls too
confusing.
Another disadvantage to small
Bluetooth headsets is actually their size. In an ironic twist,
many consumers find them just too small. The small batteries
result in limited talk time and standby time.
These wireless headsets also
fit directly into the ear and many users fear losing their
expensive Bluetooth headset because it is not securely attached
to their ear.
There is an ongoing debate as
to which Bluetooth headset is the smallest. Manufacturers are
continually trying to outdo each other by developing a smaller
headset with each company claiming that theirs is the smallest
wireless headset on the market. There are actually several ways
to measure the headset - weight, length, thickness, or
shape.
There are several headsets
that are in competition for the smallest Bluetooth headset
designation though. The Nextlink Bluespoon arguably leads the
field though Samsung and Anycom also have very small Bluetooth
headsets on the market.
Manufacturers are sure to
continue making Bluetooth wireless headsets smaller. As
microchip and battery technology continue to advance
manufacturers will be able to produce smaller and smaller
Bluetooth wireless headsets.
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