Bluetooth, the technology that allows cell phones to be used with wireless headsets, is coming on strong this year. Many Bluetooth phones are available at prices that start around $130, you can even get it for lesser with rebates and promotions. Bluetooth headsets now cost as little as $30, and many models are smaller than they were, thus reducing the nerd factor to wearing these ear adornments.
Here are some tips on buying a Bluetooth headset, including some caveats and recommendations based on our latest tests: A small, sleek earpiece can cost upwards of $150, as much or more than a Bluetooth phone. Also, smaller models also tend to have smaller batteries--and thus a shorter talk time on a charge than their bulkier cousins.
As with other portable devices, Bluetooth headsets require periodic recharging. All models come with wall chargers; a dedicated car charger is typically $10 to $30 extra. Check out Bluetooth-Headsets.org for deals on Bluetooth enabled devices.
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