But, they do have a genuine usage outside the car and not to double check if the bread should be white or brown.

As part of my web design business, I am often having a telephone consultation with clients for about half an hour at a time. This used to result in the classic tired arm syndrome – ie from holding the phone. I also was one less hand available for making notes directly into my computer (Geek – I hear you say.)

So, I decided to risk the social black hole and get one. A Samsung device (from Play.com ) that only cost £19.99!

I only use it to make or answer calls and never in the popular ‘I am working for the CIA’ capacity!

The call quality is good and only on a bad line does the slight difference in comparison to the handset make any difference.

It also switches between handset and device instantly. Although, that may be due to my blackberry 8820. (I can’t vouch for other phones but I assume they will operate in a similar way.)

It has really come in handy, it has the added advantage of making you feel like you’re not on the phone so, I personally tend to talk as if I am having a chat in person rather than a phone call.

So my advice, if you have to use your phone for a long time and need hands free for that vital note taking, become a closet Bluetooth headset wearer.

But, like me, refrain from wearing it all the time as well… You look silly!

Andy

Andy’s Web – Web Design and IT consultancy

www.andysweb.net