This is a "Fresh Gear" post, but it also fits under "Travel Light" - it's all about a travel headset that's impressed me quite a bit. This one is called the Logitech Premium Mobile Headset, and I have been using it for about a month and just love it.

I'm a traveling dictater¹ once again

Me, a dictater? No, I'm not a tyrant - I just use software to do dictation while I'm traveling.

Last year, I posted about how I use Dragon NaturallySpeaking (voice recognition software) to perform a number of tasks like creating speaker notes in presentations, responding to email, and even composing blog posts. I still do that, but I have not been traveling with my old headset since I wore it out (actually, I rolled a chair over the cord and sliced it so it got all staticy²).

I was looking for a replacement and found the Logitech Premium Mobile Headset. Here are some of the highlights:

This new headset folds up very flat and I can fit it easily into one of the inner pockets on my laptop bag

It has adjustable earpads so it is very comfortable

It includes an adapter so you can use it with USB or standard microphone/headset jacks

It works with any voice-related software, such as NaturallySpeaking, Skype, and even voice-capable instant messaging clients

It has inline controls for volume control and microphone muting

The microphone sound quality is excellent (I'm using the USB interface, primarily)

It has stereo sound so you can listen to music on it, should you wish to do so (and the sound is decent)

Its the behind the head design keeps you from getting "headset hair"

It also includes a carry case - however, I found the case to be too bulky for my needs

I'm very impressed with this one so far, and it has earned a place in my 'permanent checklist' for what goes in my laptop bag for every trip.

¹ Yes, I know dictater isn't a real word. Some of my jokes are meant for me. Feel free to enjoy them with me, if you like.
²I'm not sure "staticy" is a word to anyone but me, either.

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