Confused About Handsfree Headset Terms? Here's a List of Common Definitions

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Are you looking for a new handsfree headset for your office? As you search through the variety of headset available to you, you may be wondering how to choose the right one. This decision can be especially difficult if you don't understand many of the various technical terms often associated with headsets.

Here's a list to he you break through the industry jargon and choose the handsfree headset that will best fit your needs.

Common Headset Terms

Here are a few of the most common terms you may come across when purchasing a handsfree headset.

DECT- 1.9GHz DECT is a technology often associated with wireless devices. It originated in Europe, but has since been adopted by many other countries around the world for wireless telephones, wireless telephone lines, and wireless offices. This specific type of technology has been designed to be extremely compatible with other types of wireless technology. This means it is able to increase security on your wireless headsets and also increase clarity.
VOIP- VOIP, also known as Voice Over Internet Protocol is a technology that allows its users to speak to individuals directly over the internet instead of the phone.
USB- A USB plug jack is a device that can be plugged into a computer to connect the headset to the computer.
Boom Microphone- This is a type of microphone that is held in a fixed position near an individual's mouth by an "arm" on the headset. This allows the user to move his head in any direction without affecting the volume or clarity of the call.
Noise Cancelling-This type of technology is designed to reduce the amount of background noise heard over the headset so the headset produces high quality sound. These types of headsets are often used in offices, where workers may be sitting close to one another, but they can also be used for mobile headsets to reduce background noises from airports or cars.
Remote Answering Platform- This type of technology is extremely helpful in both an office and personal setting. It allows you to answer your phone through the headset, even if you are currently away from your desk.
Inline- This term refers to built-in functions on the headset, such as the volume or mute button. These built-in functions are essential in some cases, because they do not require you to return to the phone's base to make changes to factors such as the volume.
Talk-Time- This is a relatively simple term referring to the number of hours your headset can be used before it must be charged. It is often related to Standby Time, which the total time a headset will have before it must be charged. With Standby Time, the total amount of time refers to both Talk-Time and time when the headset is not being used.
Lifter- A headset lifter is placed on your telephone, allow you to answer calls with just one touch of a button. It will automatically take your telephone off hook so you can easily continue with your call.

When you are searching for the perfect handsfree headset, make sure you know what all of the technical terms you see mean. This will help you choose the headset that is best for you.

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Next Wave in Smart-Phones, TVs and Tablets - Explained in Simple Terms

When you look at how manufacturing continues to evolve around us, in my mind I see 2 phases. And to illustrate my point, I'd throw up the automobile, locomotive and the aviation industry. The first phase, as I see it, began more than a hundred years ago, starting as new inventions, then evolving at a steady pace right up to the early nineties.

At around that point, a nascent electronics industry slowly but surely began to embed itself within these 3 industries and also every other, directly and indirectly. This catalyst for change brought us newer and more dynamic technologies at an astonishing pace; clearly no industry could ignore the benefits of electronics within. This for me is the 2nd phase that commenced in the early nineties right up to the present.

So there you have it. About a hundred years for animal drawn carriages to evolve to mechanical vehicles, and from then on, enhancements fly by so fast that our world is transformed in 2 decades and less. GPS guidance, pilot-less, voice or motion activated, satellite-tracked, iris scanning and many more widgets that have now become the standard. But latest models are only as good as the next release that's being readied for launch. From then on, it's that dreaded free-fall we know as 'depreciation', and the wait for the next model.

We'd speculate on whats next, because those at the forefront of innovation are now launching products that we didn't ever know we'd need. In the past, concepts and production were guided by market research and analysis, driven by you and me. Today, they're out in front of us, telling us what we will need in our futures. Production and shipping, is then only a few clicks away.

If you're a die-hard Black Friday or Boxing Day shopper, then my two cents on the next wave shouldn't faze you. Lets face it: nothings going to stop you from doing what you've got to do. In fact your last indulgence isn't a month old at the time of this article, so go ahead and enjoy your toy(s). My views are intended for those who'd wait for their next 'Objets désirés'. My notes just might help you take an informed decision. If my views interest you, then drill further with qualified resources & sites, as this is definitely not a techie article.

Smart-phones: The newest mobile communication standard is known as LTE (Long Term Evolution) that carriers tested with little publicity over the last 2-3 years. From what I know, Android & Windows mobile devices are early adopters, and Apple hasn't yet fallen in line. While LTE is described as 3.9G (just short of 4G), carriers are now preparing for 'LTE Advanced' that will meet 4G and beyond. There's a good chance the next iPhone will adopt this standard.

What this really means: No more latency in streaming or gaming; interactive content is going to come at you instantaneously. Your online experience would be super-fast!

TVs: Unless you live in a trade-embargo zone, you'd have noticed by now that prices of LCDs & Plasmas have been dropping so low that even those who don't watch TV, now have a large screen on their wish list. You could take advantage now, unless you'd prefer to wait for the next wave, which is a battle between 3D & OLED (organic light-emitting diode). While you already know of 3D, a quick interpretation of OLED is a thinner screen that emits a richer and a more vibrant experience than even LCDs or Plasmas! Several smartphones already use OLED and you can expect to see these in TVs within 2012.

Tablets: Somewhere around mid-year 2012, the dust should settle on the tablet wars and we'll see who is still standing. That Apple & Samsung will dominate is a no-brainer, but the question would be of whats changed with surviving contenders. In my view key features that would stand out are processing speeds, display screens and mobility. New models are coming at us this spring, and you already know which those would be. Whether you'd discard your PC for a tablet is also up for debate, but any which way, we can agree that (apps) applications are cutting to the chase for instant gratification.

Despite new versions, you've got to know that stretching your existing device is also an option, but only up until there's no further support or when irreversibly damaged.

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