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SNAAKE:
this is what I need to use a standard bluetoof headset with my computer?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833340012

Howard_Casto:
Yeah that'll work. 

All a bluetooth dongle consists of is a radio reciever and a chip to make it usb.  Most of the heavy lifting is done via software, aka the bluetooth stack.  The default microsoft stack should be able to handle most headsets. 

That being said, you can get a dongle much cheaper.  I bought mine off of ebay years ago for two dollars new.  If it was an important bit of tech I'd say buy the best one out there, but it's just a step up from a USB cable, so get a cheap one.  Just be mindful of the transfer rate, that's the only thing hardware-wise that matters.

SNAAKE:
I need it for just mp3s. this dollar piece will do? Data rate : up tp 3Mbps. same as the $13 one from newegg.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MINI-USB-2-0-Bluetooth-Dongle-WIRELESS-Adapter-for-Mouse-Keyboard-Laptop-Blue-/251145810119?pt=US_USB_Bluetooth_Adapters_Dongles&hash=item3a7974f0c7

thx

Howard_Casto:
Yeah it should work just fine. 

With mp3s we are talking Kbps so you've got bandwidth to spare. 

Now I should mention that there are headsets specifically designed for use as bluetooth headphones on a pc.  They are really expensive though so I don't have any and I can't attest to the quality.


Again, any issues you run into are going to be software issues.  A standard headset, once paired is going to essentially show up as your sound card (default direct audio device) to windows and any audio will be pumped through it. 

Here's a little guide:  http://www.bluetoothpcheadsets.com/overview.htm

It's a little old, but it seems a lot easier to follow than some of the guides out there. 

SavannahLion:

--- Quote from: Howard_Casto on September 05, 2012, 07:40:54 am ---Now I should mention that there are headsets specifically designed for use as bluetooth headphones on a pc.  They are really expensive though so I don't have any and I can't attest to the quality.

--- End quote ---

It's really not much different than "Standard" headsets. I don't particularly feel the cost of said headset + audio quality is enough to justify the wireless bluetooth aspect of said headset. I'll get the headset/mike for my phone and car because it's necessary, but for music, the money would be better spent towards increasing the quality of the headset rather than any wireless connectivity.

Of course, if you enjoy listening to 128kbps MP3's with a pair of professional grade recording studio headphones you need help.

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