| Bluetooth Headsets have redefined the art of talking | | | | access one another even when separated by about |
| over the telephone. No wires, no hands, nothing at all! | | | | 30 feet. However, this varies with instruments and |
| Just put the device on your ear and you are | | | | you must check the product specifications before |
| communicating at ease with the rest of the world. | | | | buying the devices. |
| You have the flexibility to do anything while talking. | | | | Differences with Wi-Fi |
| Not only does this add to convenience, but you get | | | | Both provide facilities of wireless networking using |
| to gain from a health perspective as well. This article | | | | radio waves and are new-generation communication |
| tells you all about these advantages with Bluetooth | | | | tools. But, there are some basic differences. |
| Headsets. | | | | Bluetooth is a short-range (30 feet), low power |
| Bluetooth Headsets-Reduce Health Risks | | | | connectivity system with moderately fast |
| Research has proved that holding phones close to | | | | transmission speeds of 800 kilobits per second. |
| your ear (hence head) increases health risks. There is | | | | Developed in 1994, Bluetooth provides wireless, |
| a possibility of developing brain tumors. | | | | point-to-point connectivity for mobile phones, PDAs, |
| Electromagnetic radiation emitted from cell phones | | | | Notebooks, Printers etc. If any two devices are |
| affect the body's cells, brain and immune system. A | | | | Bluetooth enabled, a wireless connection can be set |
| wide range of diseases, from cancer to Alzheimer's, | | | | up between them for transfer of data. Say, if a PC |
| may develop due to such harmful exposures. Various | | | | and a Printer are Bluetooth enabled, you can transfer |
| experiments in Finland, Sweden and other places | | | | data from the computer to the printer without |
| have confirmed these concerns. | | | | connecting through a cable. |
| Experiments conducted on mice have shown that | | | | Wi-Fi stands for Wireless Fidelity. Appearing in the |
| harmful radiations from cell phones affect body cells | | | | market in late 1998, Wi-Fi provides access to |
| and it is believed that the findings would also hold | | | | Ethernet networks such as LAN, WAN or the |
| true for human beings as well. A group of scientists in | | | | Internet at super-fast speeds of up to 11 megabits |
| Finland conducted a study and published a report in | | | | per second. You can make connections with Wi-Fi |
| 2002 where they highlighted the negative effects of | | | | networks even up to 300 feet. If your Notebook is |
| electromagnetic radiation emanating from phones on | | | | Wi-Fi enabled, you can surf the Internet at |
| human brain tissue. | | | | broadband speed without cable connections. |
| A similar study conducted in Sweden showed that | | | | Bluetooth Headsets—Well Known Brands |
| the people using mobiles phones had a 30% higher | | | | All well-known telecom manufacturers are marketing |
| probability of developing brain tumors compared to | | | | products enabled with this technology and Bluetooth |
| persons who preferred some other mode of | | | | Headsets are regular features with most top-end |
| communication. Considering these health risks, it is | | | | products. |
| always advisable to keep the phone set away from | | | | The popular versions include: |
| your ear. Bluetooth Headsets can give you this unique | | | | - Samsung E770 Phone |
| advantage. | | | | - Motorola L7 Phone |
| You may also sometimes get entangled in the wires | | | | - Motorola PEBL U6 Mobile Phone |
| of your telephone or run the risk of having an | | | | - Sony Ericsson W900i Mobile Phone |
| accident while driving and holding your mobile phone. | | | | - Nokia 6270 Mobile Phone |
| This is very risky. A Bluetooth Headset is a | | | | - I-mate SP5 Smartphone |
| hands-free, wire-free device that helps you to | | | | - Nokia 6681 Tri-band Phone |
| conveniently avoid all these risks. | | | | - Samsung E530 Mobile Phone |
| Bluetooth Headsets-The Compatibility Factor | | | | Summary: |
| Setting new standards in wireless connectivity, | | | | If you are thinking about the convenience of |
| Bluetooth Headsets have very high compatibility with | | | | wire-free and hands-free communication and reduced |
| a wide range of telecom appliances. You can connect | | | | health risks from exposures to harmful |
| different devices across diverse platforms by this. | | | | electromagnetic radiations from cell phones, Bluetooth |
| Two appliances enabled with this technology can | | | | Headsets are your best buy. |