Saturday, August 3, 2002
Headset hassles and Bluetooth aches
Posted by Jason Dunn in "HARDWARE" @ 07:00 AM
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/2165893.stm
This isn't an "anti Bluetooth" article, but it is a sobering reminder that sometimes the "simple" things required to use a product aren't so simple for everyone. I too was amazed that you need to press a button on the phone in order to engage the headset - doesn't that kind of defeat the purpose? Why not include a button on the headset that you could tap to transfer the call?
"As a journalist working in television production I make and receive dozens of calls every day. A Bluetooth headset that links to a handset via radio and has much improved sound quality would be a big help. Imagine my disappointment when I discovered that the "answer" button on the Ericsson and Bluetooth headsets must be pressed to pick up a call. This I am unable to do, making the gadgets next to useless."
Source: Thoughts reader who sent me a private message which I have deleted without first recording the name of the person for this message. Since I'm clearly unreliable, please use the contact form for all news items in order to ensure your moment of glory.
This isn't an "anti Bluetooth" article, but it is a sobering reminder that sometimes the "simple" things required to use a product aren't so simple for everyone. I too was amazed that you need to press a button on the phone in order to engage the headset - doesn't that kind of defeat the purpose? Why not include a button on the headset that you could tap to transfer the call?
"As a journalist working in television production I make and receive dozens of calls every day. A Bluetooth headset that links to a handset via radio and has much improved sound quality would be a big help. Imagine my disappointment when I discovered that the "answer" button on the Ericsson and Bluetooth headsets must be pressed to pick up a call. This I am unable to do, making the gadgets next to useless."
Source: Thoughts reader who sent me a private message which I have deleted without first recording the name of the person for this message. Since I'm clearly unreliable, please use the contact form for all news items in order to ensure your moment of glory.
