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#6778 22-Feb-2006 19:13
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My PC has a Bluetooth USB dongle to com with my Sony Ericsson Z520i.

Have seen ads on tradeMe for BT headsets that will let you chat on Skype and just wondered if anyone had any experience of this? Do I need a SE earpiece or will any brand work? Any comments or warnings?
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Pat




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#29114 22-Feb-2006 19:37
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Any brand will work, but your Bluetooth USB dongle must support the Headset profile. Most newer devices (in the last year to two years) will do.




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  #29116 22-Feb-2006 20:44
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OK, my USB BT device is a D-Link DBT-122. How can I find out if it will work with generic BT devices?

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  #29118 22-Feb-2006 20:49
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Check the software version, and if it's 1.4 or newer then it should work with headsets.




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  #29120 22-Feb-2006 20:54
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OK, thanks. Will give it a go.




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  #29155 23-Feb-2006 08:47
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I use Skype with a Nokia HS11W - its great. Range is good too - full quality at about 11 meters.

It was easy to set up... but it initially messed my normal PC audio settings.







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