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Cordless / bluetooth headsets with PC and PPC for VOIP / Skype

I’ve just started using Skype with an old PC headset that plugs into my sound card. I am sufficiently impressed with the world of VOIP that I want to upgrade my headset.
1. It occurred to me that I could use a Bluetooth headset (I have a dongle on my PC). I have a Jabra 250 headset for my mobile which is recognized by the PC but that’s it. I read somewhere that the headset has to offer the right services – is that right? If so is it just a question of buying the right headset? Alternatively is there a wireless (not Bluetooth) headset out there?
2. I have a 54g wireless setup at home and an IPAQ 4350. Can I use this with Skype as a sort of mobile within my signal area? If so can I use a Bluetooth headset. I read somewhere that the IPAQ doesn’t support Bluetooth headsets. If so can I buy a regular earbud / microphone.
3. Is there anything better than Skype out there?

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Joel_Sisko

Just realized that I answered only half of question number 2, the Ipaq boasts that the 4350 can be used for voice and the bluetooth allows for wireless headsets. But the reviews are (if any) are far and few in between. The good news is that your Ipaq has the ability, just wait a little bit, and there will be to many choices to choose from.

So for now, use your Ipaq with a standard headset over the wireless connection and a compatiable VoiP softphone (Xten)

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