Though Bluetooth products such as these are compatible with most types of phones and carriers, that’s not true in every case. Before making a purchase, be sure that there are no compatibility issues. You’ll need to be sure that your phone complies with Bluetooth 1.1 or greater and that it offers options of both hands-free and headset capabilities. Plug compatibility isn’t an issue, since it’s a wireless unit.

If you’re not planning to wear headset or headphones all day, then you’ll need to be sure that they’re kept close at hand if a call should happen to come in on your phone. You may need to place it on a cord around your neck so that you’re free to move about without worry of leaving your Bluetooth somewhere. That means that you’ll have to ensure that your equipment has a loop that will allow a strap connection.

Other things to consider are whether or not your set can be used if you wear eyeglasses, cost and range of unit, ease and comfortability of use, weight, ability to switch from one ear to other, technical support, presence of a pairing password, appropriate monitors for battery limits, effective noise cancellation and a plethora of other features that you may feel are necessary.

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Treo 600 – Using a rechargeable lithium ion battery, external battery packs are necessary in order to extend battery life, since original is built into device and, therefore, not removable. Upgrades of internal battery are available – for about $50 – replacing 1800 mAh battery with a 2000, although warranty will be voided as a result of such an action. The standard battery offers between five and six hours of talk time, but you can extend normal life by avoiding wireless activities and playing audio or video features.

Treo 650 – While 650 model offers a 32 MB memory, only 23 of it is available to user, and this model is not upgradeable. An SD/MMC expansion slot is available, however, which may allow you to add more memory or content. An advantage of this model, however, is that it will be available in multiple languages, including English, German, Italian, Spanish and French. The Treo 650 CDMA model is only available in English. This fully operational communications center and handheld computer is among top of line in portable communications devices.

Whichever model you prefer, you won’t go wrong with purchase of a Treo. Its compact, lightweight design and comprehensive package is designed to meet needs of virtually every user, without inconvenience of bulk or exorbitant cost.

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Simon Canfield is a hi-tech enthusiast and freelance author.