Cell Phone + Bluetooth Headset?

Thanks for all your responses so far....

We've done a little more homework, and have definitely decided that we
want to use Verizon. We also still have our hearts set on getting a
Bluetooth headset. However, as far as we know, Verizon isn't
currently offering a Bluetooth-enabled phone with any of its plans.
All we want is a basic, reliable phone, not a lot of unnecessary bells
& whistles. Since the *only* Bluetooth application we really want is
for the headset, is there any distinct advantage to getting a
Bluetooth-enabled phone, or is getting a non-Bluetooth phone and
purchasing a headset w/ adapter good enough? For example, we could
simply get one of Verizon's cheapest offerings (Kyocera 2325/Motorola
V120e) and spend the money saved on getting the Bluetooth headset.
But if we go outside of Verizon's offerings to buy a Bluetooth phone,
our cost would go up significantly, no? Or does having on-board
Bluetooth instead of using an adapter justify the added expense?

It depends on what you want and how you intend to use it. I have a SE
Bluetooth phone and using the headset is great since you don't have to deal
with all those wires dangling off your ear. I actually got a Plantronics
M1500 which came with an adapter that will fit other phones that do not have
Bluetooth. The down side to the adapter is that 1) it adds bulk to the
overall "package" that you have to carry and 2) also has rechargeable
batteries so that's another device you have to deal with.

If you're going to be carrying the phone with you daily the extra adapter
may be an issue. It is rather small and does come with a belt holster but
since it attaches with a plug in cable it makes it a bit hard to quickly use
the phone without the headset.

I don't know what Verizon is charging but ATT wireless was only charging $49
for the Sony-Ericsson T68i which is, IMHO, a nice phone.

Good luck

TC


"Midas Gold" <midasgold@earthlink.net> wrote in message
news:28a87a0d.0306220532.78099906@posting.google.c om...
> Thanks for all your responses so far....
>
> We've done a little more homework, and have definitely decided that we
> want to use Verizon. We also still have our hearts set on getting a
> Bluetooth headset. However, as far as we know, Verizon isn't
> currently offering a Bluetooth-enabled phone with any of its plans.
> All we want is a basic, reliable phone, not a lot of unnecessary bells
> & whistles. Since the *only* Bluetooth application we really want is
> for the headset, is there any distinct advantage to getting a
> Bluetooth-enabled phone, or is getting a non-Bluetooth phone and
> purchasing a headset w/ adapter good enough? For example, we could
> simply get one of Verizon's cheapest offerings (Kyocera 2325/Motorola
> V120e) and spend the money saved on getting the Bluetooth headset.
> But if we go outside of Verizon's offerings to buy a Bluetooth phone,
> our cost would go up significantly, no? Or does having on-board
> Bluetooth instead of using an adapter justify the added expense?

'Nuther question....

In searching for a Bluetooth Headset for non-Bluetooth cellphones,
I've come across two models so far:

Jabra Freespeak BT200

Plantronics M1500

Does anyone have either model? Is there any reason to choose one over
the other? Any other models I'm overlooking? Where can I find the
best prices?

Thanks!

I have the M1500. It's not bad and can be used with a BT phone if you get
one later on. There is a small adapter that plugs into the phone headset
jack so that you can communicate with the phone via the BT headset. The down
side is having to carry the extra adapter.

You should take a look at it tho. You may or may not like the design of the
ear piece. This seems to be something of a personal preference.

TC


"Midas Gold" <midasgold@earthlink.net> wrote in message
news:28a87a0d.0306231244.986e194@posting.google.co m...
> 'Nuther question....
>
> In searching for a Bluetooth Headset for non-Bluetooth cellphones,
> I've come across two models so far:
>
> Jabra Freespeak BT200
>
> Plantronics M1500
>
> Does anyone have either model? Is there any reason to choose one over
> the other? Any other models I'm overlooking? Where can I find the
> best prices?
>
> Thanks!

I have to agree with Tony's opinion. I currently have a T68 and I'm pretty
happy with the performance and I do some pretty demanding things with it. I
have it mated with a Palm Tungsten/T and I can send/receive email and browse
the web using HTTP or WAP on the Palm with Bluetooth in the middle.

"Tony Clark" <waclark@mindspring.com> wrote in message
news:bd759f$7b6$1@slb6.atl.mindspring.net...
> It depends on what you want and how you intend to use it. I have a SE
> Bluetooth phone and using the headset is great since you don't have to
deal
> with all those wires dangling off your ear. I actually got a Plantronics
> M1500 which came with an adapter that will fit other phones that do not
have
> Bluetooth. The down side to the adapter is that 1) it adds bulk to the
> overall "package" that you have to carry and 2) also has rechargeable
> batteries so that's another device you have to deal with.
>
> If you're going to be carrying the phone with you daily the extra adapter
> may be an issue. It is rather small and does come with a belt holster but
> since it attaches with a plug in cable it makes it a bit hard to quickly
use
> the phone without the headset.
>
> I don't know what Verizon is charging but ATT wireless was only charging
$49
> for the Sony-Ericsson T68i which is, IMHO, a nice phone.
>
> Good luck
>
> TC
>
>
> "Midas Gold" <midasgold@earthlink.net> wrote in message
> news:28a87a0d.0306220532.78099906@posting.google.c om...
> > Thanks for all your responses so far....
> >
> > We've done a little more homework, and have definitely decided that we
> > want to use Verizon. We also still have our hearts set on getting a
> > Bluetooth headset. However, as far as we know, Verizon isn't
> > currently offering a Bluetooth-enabled phone with any of its plans.
> > All we want is a basic, reliable phone, not a lot of unnecessary bells
> > & whistles. Since the *only* Bluetooth application we really want is
> > for the headset, is there any distinct advantage to getting a
> > Bluetooth-enabled phone, or is getting a non-Bluetooth phone and
> > purchasing a headset w/ adapter good enough? For example, we could
> > simply get one of Verizon's cheapest offerings (Kyocera 2325/Motorola
> > V120e) and spend the money saved on getting the Bluetooth headset.
> > But if we go outside of Verizon's offerings to buy a Bluetooth phone,
> > our cost would go up significantly, no? Or does having on-board
> > Bluetooth instead of using an adapter justify the added expense?
>
>

I got the Jabra BT200 Non-Bluetooth phone headset from verizon
wireless store (it was cheaper). Jabra says you can convert over to
Nokia model to use the handfree profile. One feature of the
non-bluetooth phone headset is you can connect it to cordless or
wireline phone with 2.5mm port. I can walk around my home without
carrying the phone. My cordless phone does not allow answer/hangup
feature of the BT200.
One annoying thing about most headset is if you have a lot of
noise (wind), it makes hard for the calling party to hear you (even on
noise canceling models). Jabra was nice enough send couple
"windscreen" covers to cover the microphone. Most of the other smaller
bluetooth headsets do not allow for windscreen covers. As result of
using the windscreen cover, most people cannot tell I am using a
headset.
I do wish this adapter had a mute feature but I use the phone's
mute option. Also, I wanted a universal headset so I could use it
with the following devices:

1) Non-bluetooth phones (cordless, wireline and wireless)
2) Bluetooth devices (laptop, wireless phones). My model will with
many devices after pairing the headset.
3) PDA models. The Tungsten C uses Nokia 2.5mm jacks so you have to
get Jabra BT200 non-bluetooth nokia adapter.

Hopes this helps.

-Kevin


midasgold@earthlink.net (Midas Gold) wrote in message news:<28a87a0d.0306220532.78099906@posting.google. com>...
> Thanks for all your responses so far....
>
> We've done a little more homework, and have definitely decided that we
> want to use Verizon. We also still have our hearts set on getting a
> Bluetooth headset. However, as far as we know, Verizon isn't
> currently offering a Bluetooth-enabled phone with any of its plans.
> All we want is a basic, reliable phone, not a lot of unnecessary bells
> & whistles. Since the *only* Bluetooth application we really want is
> for the headset, is there any distinct advantage to getting a
> Bluetooth-enabled phone, or is getting a non-Bluetooth phone and
> purchasing a headset w/ adapter good enough? For example, we could
> simply get one of Verizon's cheapest offerings (Kyocera 2325/Motorola
> V120e) and spend the money saved on getting the Bluetooth headset.
> But if we go outside of Verizon's offerings to buy a Bluetooth phone,
> our cost would go up significantly, no? Or does having on-board
> Bluetooth instead of using an adapter justify the added expense?