Bluetooth headsets come in all shapes and sizes. A problem that seemed to face manufacturers was; how could they make a microphone and earpiece that not only worked well by providing clear quality sound and clarity but also didn’t look like you had just walked out of a call centre and left the headset on? There has been many designs from long thin plastics to the earpiece and microphone separate but connected via a wire (a lot like the old telephones), and some even put a screen that showed who was calling which of course isn’t that useful unless your eyes are on the same side of your head as your ear! All the user really needs is something that is stylish or very small, which allows you to hear the person on the other end of the phone and for them to hear you. If only there was such a thing…

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Belkin Wireless N Router

Recently I moved to O2 Broadband, and so far so good but there is one thing I hate, the O2 Wireless Box III! It’s not only huge, has awful styling and the integrated software is rubbish but it loves to reset it’s self just when in a game, or streaming media. Why? Not a clue! I have looked on the forums and noone seems to really know what causes it. I knew I was in trouble when it refused to recognise certain computers connected via Ethernet,when it decided it didn’t want to forward ports and half of the inbuilt features cannot be used but the resetting was the last straw for me.  Anyway when I saw the Belkin on offer for £32 at my local computer shop I had to get it and here are my thoughts…

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Plantronics GameCom Headset

The other day my SpeedLink Headset died. The ear-buds worked fine but the mic, had bitten the dust! As someone who uses TeamSpeak as a way to chat to friends more than for gaming a headset is essential and when I saw the Plantronics GameCom Headset for £18.99 from my local computer shop, I thought lets go get them and this time I remembered to do an unboxing video for you!

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