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gabrandt
10-02-2003, 02:33 PM
I have a iPAQ 2215 and would love a BlueTooth audio headset to listen to music without a cord. The only BT headset's I've seen are phone related with single earphone and integrated microphone. Are there stereo, audio-only BT headsets?
Jason Dunn
10-02-2003, 04:37 PM
I'm not 100%, but I don't think this would work because it doesn't look like the 2215 supports the audio headset profile - but I'm still new at Bluetooth. :-)
Sven Johannsen
10-02-2003, 06:08 PM
Search around Jason. Both here and at passion, the reg hack to expose the Headset profile has been posted. It was a simple 0 to 1 change and headset now shows up in the BT wizard on my 2215. I don't know if it works, not having a BT headset, but the option is there.

Found it...http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=15541&highlight=headset+profile
Jason Dunn
10-02-2003, 06:54 PM
Search around Jason. Both here and at passion, the reg hack to expose the Headset profile has been posted.

Ah, very interesting. So the software is there, it's just turned off? That sneaky HP. ;-)
JustinGTP
10-02-2003, 10:56 PM
Hmm, I would very much love to have stereo BT speakers.

That would be SOO nice.

-Justin.
DrtyBlvd
10-03-2003, 12:31 AM
Any reason why two headsets wouldn't work? (Expensive I grant you, and you would look like a member of the Borg....)

I love getting NavMan directions through the BT earpiece - but it's a pain that I can't have it connected to the phone at the same time as well... *sigh* :D Having said that, I'm not sure I couldn't have tunes on there as well - suppose it depends on the pc output being automatically allocated as necessary...hmm.... off to try that!
JustinGTP
10-03-2003, 12:35 AM
Tell us how it works blvd ! :D :D

-Justin.
Chris Spera
10-03-2003, 01:32 AM
Search around Jason. Both here and at passion, the reg hack to expose the Headset profile has been posted. It was a simple 0 to 1 change and headset now shows up in the BT wizard on my 2215. I don't know if it works, not having a BT headset, but the option is there.

Found it...http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=15541&highlight=headset+profile

I did the hack mentioned here and was able to get the profile to show up on my 5455 as well...

Wish I had a headset to test it with.


Christopher Spera
cslaughtermd
10-03-2003, 04:48 AM
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Have you seen this!!!!! :onfire:

http://www.openbrain.co.kr/e_site/e_products/e_products03.htm

You can even order a "sample" for $215 + $25 shipping + $8 for the obligatory extra battery!

Who will be the first gearhead/gadgetmonger to pick up the gauntlet, use the registry hack and test this puppy with a bluetooth enabled PPC? Or better yet, a bluetooth enabled PPCPhone? Imagine listening to music or watching a movie in stereo wirelessly then answering a call without skipping a beat!

I have been happy with my BT Jabra headset paired with my SonyEricsson t610 and my trusty 3850/expansion pack/ambicom BT CF but I'm itching for an XDA II or an ipaq 6000!!! With one of the openbrain headsets with attached HUD like these:
http://www.microoptical.net/Products/HomePage.html#
and a bluetooth pen/mouse such as:
http://www.expansys.us/product.asp?code=VPEN&asource=
of course all with a little technology maturation, you'd really be assimilated! 0X
JustinGTP
10-03-2003, 05:10 AM
When you say assimilated, I think you mean this smiley: :robot:

Ask goldkey all about it :D

-Justin.


Hmm, the link is taking forever to open and we have broadband. :(
cslaughtermd
10-03-2003, 05:19 AM
Good point, my future alien bretheren appreciate specificity 0X :robot: :alfdance:

However, so I don't get a :nonono: , it's exciting that the :robot: wireless/highspeed/audiovisual/personal computer is at hand! We just need gearhead with the sufficient funds to put it all together!
Shadowcat
10-06-2003, 06:17 AM
I have both a H2210 and a bluetooth headset (Ericsson HBH-10). I've tried the hack but I don't use it anymore. The H2210 would lock up sporadically even when I don't have anything paired. I would turn off my H2210 and then it wouldn't turn on again afterwards until I did a soft-reset. Sometimes it would happen everytime I turn it off and somtimes I could turn it on and off several times before wouldn't turn on again. One time I found that my batteries were completely drained after doing a soft reset. That was the last straw. At least I realised that the problem was the screen was turned off but the device apparently wasn't. It's as if the H2210 doesn't realise that it was turned off! I have no idea how to fix this problem but now I just apply the hack when I want to use my headset and unapply it when I'm finished.
yorkslad
10-08-2003, 04:04 PM
Has anyone tried the hack on the 1945? I have a 1910 and don't want the extra bulk of the 2210?!!
sumfunny
10-09-2003, 12:14 PM
Isb't wireless stuff battery hungry? I'm not sure how often youd want to use a wireless headset.
yorkslad
10-10-2003, 09:47 AM
Im sure thats why they make these things rechargable 8O
Lets face it I'd rather have a couple of hours wireless that a whole day wired up like a borg..how long does it take to untangle mobile handsfree earphones!!
DrtyBlvd
10-10-2003, 01:15 PM
Only problem I find is that the actual headset battery doesn't last a wealth of time... :roll:
yorkslad
10-15-2003, 09:44 AM
If you in any doubts about battery life, check out this link.

http://new.amobil.no/art.php?artikkelid=2846&side=3
DrtyBlvd
10-15-2003, 06:15 PM
That's a great link yorkslad - not sure about how accurate it is though - I don't think mine lasts that long - nowhere near it actually... Will have to test it properly; maybe it's too subjective...