The combination doesn’t completely replace a real phone, I still use my cell phone on occasion. OS X found the headset quickly and pairing was relatively painless. It works quite well with both iChat and Skype audio chats. Otherwise, the audio quality is quite good. The speaker hits a very odd spot on my ear – it hits above my ear canal and falls into a ridge (perhaps a diagram would be helpful). After about that time, the headset became uncomfortable. The headset is comfortable for about an hour and half. Now, I’m not sure if that is a function of the headset, Skype, or the fact I live in an area with many wireless networks. While the headset does function within 5 meters of my MacBook Pro, the sound quality becomes static-y.

The included documentation claims that the headset has a 5 meter range. I’ve tried out the headset the past two days. Skype is offering free Skype Out calls for at least the end of the year. It can be used with cell phones and VOIP, plus it was about $50 – a decent price. I am unfamiliar with Bluetooth headsets in general and after my wife went through a bunch of reviews, this is the one I chose. The Bluetooth headset I purchased is a Sony Ericsson Akono Headset HBH-608. I have high-speed Internet access, so I decided to use Skype on a MacBook Pro and I just added a Bluetooth headset so I could talk and walk away from my computer if necessary. I have relocated for the summer and I chose not to get a standard phone.

Wireless headset for macbook pro