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The Sennheiser BW900 Bluetooth headset and dock
Of late, a few Bluetooth headsets seem to have popped up that claim to offer superior distance coverage (and I would have to assume therefore call quality). Most seem to have a base (docking station) that come with them, and all seem to be extending the workable wireless coverage from 30-100m.
These accessories seem to be being suggested as the next step in the slightly shaky (at least previously it was) technology that we know as Bluetooth. Question is though, for all their wireless goodness, would you actually use one?
From the somewhat irrational concerns (if it’s more powerful, won’t it fry my brain), to the more realistic (how long does the charge last, what happens if I need to take a call when the battery has died), there are a number of potential objections to the technology – and obviously a whole host of good reasons too.
My experience of numberous BT headsets is that once I’ve taken a call on one, I sound disembodied, or as if there is interference on the line – at least according to the people calling me. This universal issue would have to be something that had been cleared up sufficiently in order for me to invest.
And then there is the cost – £100 or more for these sorts of headsets I think is a bit harsh – even when you know you are paying for the name! Having said that, there are manufacturers out there that charge even more outrageous amounts for their accessories – you know who you are 
But the question remains – would you have a super-power Bluetooth headset, or are you quite happy with the setup you have right now. Maybe you won’t even enter in to the route of Bluetooth headsets, and prefer something wired? Let us know, whether Bluetooth floats your boat, or doesn’t interest you at all.
Ben
(By the way, if you want to know more about the Sennheiser BW900, you can check out the product page here)
About The Author
Ben Robinson
Ben is a 10+ year veteran of the Mobile industry – starting his career when SMS was a still a relatively new concept for most people (!), he has now consulted on everything from bleeding-edge Mobile content, to the next-gen accessories you might view it on. As a result he has a broad and deep knowledge in numerous areas of Mobile – from network operators to device vendors, to infrastructure and middleware vendors (not to mention content delivery) – and has worked for companies in all of these areas! He is based in the UK, a hotbed of activity for mobile, and recently became a father for the second time – as oppose to in his younger years when he was happy spend time tweaking all manner of mobile devices to 'nth' degree, he now looks for services and hardware that provide the most efficient, compact, and reliable improvements to his already manic life! It’s his opinion that Mobile solutions should be there to help to make your life better – if a particular solution (be it service or device) isn’t doing this, he believes you need to ask the very important question of why you continue to use it... His focus at IntoMobile is mainly on Mobile content, services, and infrastructure, particularly as regards the UK market – and with the occasional look at devices. Additionally, using his extensive experience in the industry, he will provide commentary on the industry at large, with regular (and hopefully thought-provoking) articles.
