I assume your laptop doesn't have both Microphone and Headphone inputs?
I have a pair of Creative Labs HS 800's(amazon.com) but they are more geared to being comfortable over an 8-hour gaming session. They would look a little strange on the train.
what is your price range?
what style of headphone do you want?
* over the ear (massive, poofy, and comfortable)
* on the ear (old normal headphones)
* in the ear (seems to be the new standard)
What style mic do you want
* boom (thing on a stick that sits in front of your mouth)
* cord (again seems to be the new standard)
What OS is on the laptop? I have had a lot fewer issues with hardware under Win7 than XP. More than a few things that required custom drivers (that never worked right, or didn't play well together, or came with software I didn't like) just work under 7. Given my experience so far with 7 I would expect 0 problems with a usb headset, but paired analog input (one plug for mic, one for headphone) is the best way to avoid the potential issues all together.
All this is assuming you don't have bluetooth on the laptop. If you do I would suggest trying out a jawbone icon(amazon.com) it is more expensive at $75. But it is tiny, weights nothing, and they have some of the best noise reduction tech on the market, which means great sound for people you are talking to. The only downside is that people either love or hate the way they fit. I like the way it fits, and will happily pay for not to have something heavy hanging off the side of my head (yay California hands free laws).
-Terry
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"so listen up boy, or pornography starring your mother will be the second worst thing to happen to you today"
TF2: Spy
I have a pair of Creative Labs HS 800's(amazon.com) but they are more geared to being comfortable over an 8-hour gaming session. They would look a little strange on the train.
what is your price range?
what style of headphone do you want?
* over the ear (massive, poofy, and comfortable)
* on the ear (old normal headphones)
* in the ear (seems to be the new standard)
What style mic do you want
* boom (thing on a stick that sits in front of your mouth)
* cord (again seems to be the new standard)
What OS is on the laptop? I have had a lot fewer issues with hardware under Win7 than XP. More than a few things that required custom drivers (that never worked right, or didn't play well together, or came with software I didn't like) just work under 7. Given my experience so far with 7 I would expect 0 problems with a usb headset, but paired analog input (one plug for mic, one for headphone) is the best way to avoid the potential issues all together.
All this is assuming you don't have bluetooth on the laptop. If you do I would suggest trying out a jawbone icon(amazon.com) it is more expensive at $75. But it is tiny, weights nothing, and they have some of the best noise reduction tech on the market, which means great sound for people you are talking to. The only downside is that people either love or hate the way they fit. I like the way it fits, and will happily pay for not to have something heavy hanging off the side of my head (yay California hands free laws).
-Terry
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"so listen up boy, or pornography starring your mother will be the second worst thing to happen to you today"
TF2: Spy