Wireless Headset

[Kalle]

I bought a new wireless headset and tested.
ASUS Travelite HS-1000W

Installation: Plug in dongle, finished (no software installation required)

range testet: more than 14 Meters on one floor, no problems between two floors (1 ceiling).

Function with VoxCommando: Excellent (active noise reduction)
Microphone can be muted by pushing a button.

Sound: For this price category excellent (bass's are not quite as strong, but otherwise very good)

Fit: well adjusted, very comfortable.

Price: 45 € at Amazon

[jitterjames]

cool. What about battery life?  You'll have to test them for a while first I guess.

Also, can you wear it around your neck comfortably if you just want to use the microphone without putting it on your ears?

In Canada: about $60 + shipping

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826785001CVF&Tpk=asus%20headset
or
http://www.amazon.ca/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=travelite&x=0&y=0

USA: $45-50 + shipping
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826785001&cm_re=asus_1000-_-26-785-001-_-Product
or
http://www.amazon.com/Travelite-HS-1000W-Wireless-Headset-Gaming/dp/B001W1VDHU/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1302965010&sr=8-8

[Kalle]

cool. What about battery life?  You'll have to test them for a while first I guess.

Also, can you wear it around your neck comfortably if you just want to use the microphone without putting it on your ears?

In Canada: about $60 + shipping

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826785001CVF&Tpk=asus%20headset
or
http://www.amazon.ca/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=travelite&x=0&y=0

USA: $45-50 + shipping
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826785001&cm_re=asus_1000-_-26-785-001-_-Product
or
http://www.amazon.com/Travelite-HS-1000W-Wireless-Headset-Gaming/dp/B001W1VDHU/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1302965010&sr=8-8

Hi James,
I hope you've recovered from the party. 
The battery life is indicated by 8-9 hours, but I will try a few days. The microphone has a very flexible Swan-neck, it can also be operated without the headphones. The buttons are arranged well, the on-off switch is recessed slightly, it can be used easily.
The design is well done, and the headset can be enclosed in a neoprene bag store, good for traveling with Notebooks.

Greetings Kalle

[Kalle]

HS-1000W Addendum: battery life = 4.5 hours after first use without charging

[jitterjames]

Is that with listening to music the whole time, or just having the microphone active?

[Kalle]

Is that with listening to music the whole time, or just having the microphone active?

listen to music and mic always on

[jitterjames]

ok, so maybe it would last longer without music.  But it depends on how intelligently it was engineered.

[Kalle]

ok, so maybe it would last longer without music.  But it depends on how intelligently it was engineered.

I think not very intelligent when it is out of range will not stop, and it has no battery charge level indicator.
I have now charged two hours, we'll see how long it keeps.  

[Kalle]

I think not very intelligent when it is out of range will not stop, and it has no battery charge level indicator.
I have now charged two hours, we'll see how long it keeps.  

Ok, the second Addendum of HS-1000W: Battery life after two hour charging and permanent hear music and telling VC commands is the same 4-5 hours.
the good thing is, you can use the headset, when it is charging via USB-Cable (when you have a long cable    )

Conclusion: Very good and cheap wireless headset, good sound and very good microphone for Voxcommando.
New range test, on the same floor, one wall: more than 20 meters without interference.

Kalle