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    Wireless USB headphones - no bluetooth

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Vaison, Aug 18, 2005.

  1. Vaison

    Vaison Notebook Enthusiast

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    My Fujitsu N3511 did not come with bluetooth and I want to buy 2 pairs of wireless headphones to listen to music and DVD's. I have been unable to find anything that isnt bluetooth related. I guess I have a few questions...

    1. Are there USB - non-bluetooth wireless headphones on the market?

    2. Can I add bluetooth to my laptop? Or can I just buy the USB bluetooth headphones?
     
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  2. HumanTorch

    HumanTorch Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    get a bluetooth adapter, its usually by usb but u can get pc card ones as well, they come fairly small
    or look for a mini pci one and see if u can do it internal
     
    HumanTorch, Aug 18, 2005
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    nickspohn Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Yeah, go to like office max and get a USB Bluetooth adapter, its about $30-$40 dollars.

    NS
     
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  4. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    The problem with wireless headphones though is quality. If you're even close to being an audiophile, you won't dig the experience at all.
     
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  5. Vaison

    Vaison Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for the input. Ive looked at a few options with the bluetooth usb adapter and along with 2 pairs of headphones the price gets over the $200 mark. I think I could deal with a few wires for a quality sound...although being on a plane or hotel without wires in my way would be great.
     
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    HumanTorch Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    the bluetooth ones from macally i tried in the store were pretty pimp quality, but u will have to throw down like 200 for them, i personally use the new bose ones...the lower end ones which are 120 i think as opposed to the higher end ones with active noice cancellation for like 200
     
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  7. Vaison

    Vaison Notebook Enthusiast

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    Well, I decided to go with some Sennheiser px100. Although they have wires, they got pretty good reviews and are cheap ($45 shipped). I need something portable since my laptop is big enough already. Thanks for your help guys!
     
    Vaison, Aug 18, 2005
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