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Plantronics Discovery 925 - black

Save for a few exceptions, Bluetooth headset designs haven't changed much over the past few years. Most of them just look progressively smaller and blockier. There are some standouts though, like the Aliph Jawbone with its perforated shell, and the Callpod Dragon with its circular disc shape. This year, Plantronics...

Tags: eartip, bonus feature, Discovery 925, headset, Plantronics

Product reviews 2008-04-01

Plantronics Calisto Pro Series Cordless Landline/VoIP Phone, Silver/Black

Plantronics has made some of the most popular Bluetooth headsets ever to grace our desks; the Voyager 510 was a reader favorite for a long time, as was the Discovery 655. But few people know that Plantronics doesn't just make headsets for mobile use; in fact, it has quite a...

Tags: Cellular phones, headset, handset, Plantronics, Plantronics Calisto Pro Series, Bluetooth headset

Product reviews 2008-02-29

Plantronics Explorer 370 Headset

Plantronics has always been a traditionally strong brand name in the Bluetooth headset market, with popular products such as the Plantronics Voyager 855 and the Voyager 520 that emphasize style and performance. This year, Plantronics has decided to take a tiny detour from the style department into the great...

Tags: ear loop, volume rocker, Explorer 370, EXPLORER, headset, Plantronics

Product reviews 2008-02-13

MobileTechRoundup show #113, AT&T Tilt, HP 2710p, and Plantronics 480

MobileTechRoundup show #113, AT&T Tilt, HP 2710p, and Plantronics 480MS will soon introduce Rype!Rype will be to skype what Zune is to iPod!http://fakesteveballmer.blogspot.com

Tags: Plantronics 480, Rype, AT&T Tilt, Plantronics, MobileTechRoundup, AT&T Corp., Hewlett-Packard Co.

Discussion threads 2007-10-13

MobileTechRoundup show #113, AT&T Tilt, HP 2710p, and Plantronics 480

Listen here (MP3, 30.5 MB, 33:10 minutes) Subscribe to the show with this link RSS I am on the road in D.C. and tried out the Plantronics .audio 480 Virtual Phone Booth to connect with James...

Tags: MobileTechRoundup, Podcast, Hewlett-Packard Co., Plantronics, AT&T Corp., Podcasts, Internet, Matthew Miller

Blog posts 2007-10-11

Plantronics Voyager 855 Bluetooth headset

When the Jabra BT8010 arrived early this year at CES, we declared it one of the more innovative products we've seen thanks to its dual function as both a mono and a stereo Bluetooth headset--just add a secondary earpiece to convert from mono to stereo. While we loved the idea,...

Tags: Bluetooth headset, headset, Voyager 855, Voyager, earpiece, mic, boom mic, Plantronics, ear loop

Product reviews 2007-09-13

Plantronics Voyager 520

The Plantronics Voyager 510 was one of the most popular Bluetooth headsets among our readers, and it's no wonder. The Voyager 510 was comfortable, easy to use, and had superior audio quality. But the Voyager 510 debuted more than a year ago, and Plantronics has decided it's time for a...

Tags: Voyager, Voyager 520, Plantronics, headset, Plantronics Voyager 520

Product reviews 2007-08-27

Best mobile VoIP headset ever

I've been using the new Virtual Phone Booth from Plantronics for the past few weeks and it has utterly transformed my Skype and Gizmo and Google Talk experience. Formerly, I have either relied on the built-in microphone and speakers on my laptops (with the attendant howling and echoing that too...

Tags: VoIP, Mobile, Plantronics, Headset, Marc Orchant

Blog posts 2007-08-23

Choosing the Best Direct Connect Headset Solution for Your Contact Center

As the worldwide leader in lightweight, professional-grade headsets, Plantronics offers features and service that other headset makers cannot match. Unlike offerings from generalized audio manufacturers, Plantronics direct connect headsets are specifically designed for the audio environment of contact centers and other call-intensive applications. Plantronics also invests in the research and...

Tags: Plantronics, Headset, Contact Center, Call Centers, It Operations

White papers 2007-07-27

Roaming Range: Understanding Wireless Headset Performance in the Real World

Major manufacturers of wireless headsets build their products around industry standards, making the performance relatively similar from maker to maker for products built on a given standard. Based on the specifications of these standards, manufacturers also commonly publish typical operating ranges. However, in the real world, users find the actual...

Tags: Plantronics, Headset, Wi-Fi, Wireless

White papers 2007-07-03

Making the Right Choice Between Direct Connect and Amplified Headset Solutions

As the worldwide leader in lightweight, professional-grade headsets, Plantronics offers a wide selection of headsets to meet the unique and varied needs of both contact center agents as well as headset purchase decision makers. Both Plantronics direct connect headsets and Plantronics amplified solutions are excellent choices for improving productivity, reducing...

Tags: Plantronics, Headset

White papers 2007-05-20

Plantronics Pulsar 260 - headset

Plantronics is a well-established brand in the Bluetooth headset space, though it has so far mostly focused on mono Bluetooth headsets. As cell phones with stereo Bluetooth profiles become more popular, it is beginning to introduce more stereo Bluetooth headsets into its lineup. Until now, its stereo headsets were in...

Tags: headset, pendant, Pulsar 260, Plantronics

Product reviews 2007-04-24

Plantronics Discovery 665 Bluetooth Headset

You wouldn't be far off base if you thought the Plantronics Discovery 665 was an update from the Discovery 655 Bluetooth headset, as it looks and feels very much like its predecessor. It even comes with a similar-looking charging pocket and also comes in a silver and black finish. However,...

Tags: Bluetooth headset, Discovery 665, headset, Plantronics

Product reviews 2007-01-17

Plantronics Discovery 645 Bluetooth Headset

The Plantronics Discovery 645 is a slight improvement over the Plantronics Discovery 640. It maintains all the same features and design of its predecessor, along with the multiple charging options. The only difference is that the 645 includes a digital signal-processing chip that reduces background noise and improves audio quality....

Tags: headset, Bluetooth headset, Plantronics

Product reviews 2006-08-30

Plantronics Explorer 350

The Plantronics Explorer 350 Bluetooth headset is the successor to the Plantronics Explorer 320. Like its predecessor, it's slender and lightweight, though it doesn't have all the accessories that its sexier cousin, the Plantronics Discovery 655 does. The biggest disappointment is that the 350 doesn't even come with an...

Tags: headset, Plantronics, Explorer 350, EXPLORER

Product reviews 2006-08-28

Plantronics Voyager 510-USB

Quick Take: The Plantronics Voyager 510-USB is yet another iteration of the Plantronics Voyager 510 series. The 510-USB is specifically designed and packaged to work with Voice over IP services, such as Skype, and Internet voice chat, such as AOL Chat. It comes prepaired with the bundled Bluetooth dongle. Plug...

Tags: Plantronics, headset

Product reviews 2006-06-13

Plantronics GameCom X30

Plantronics made a splash last year with its GameCom Halo 2 Edition, a futuristic-looking headset that was adapted from a model created for call-center operators. Now, the company's come out with the Plantronics GameCom X30 ($29.99), another impressively stylish headset that works with both the Xbox and the Xbox 360.The...

Tags: headset, Plantronics, Plantronics GameCom X30

Product reviews 2006-05-19

Wireless Phone Systems for Your Organization: An Evaluation of the Plantronics CS50 Wireless Headset System

Wireless headset systems are a relatively new phenomenon, gaining popularity in the workplace over the past few years. As an industry leader, Plantronics has helped lead this charge in creating a hands-free solution with enhanced mobility. Wireless headsets allow business professionals to roam around their offices, down the hall to...

Tags: Phone, Plantronics, Headset, Product, Wireless Phone, Plantronics CS50 Wireless Headset System, Wireless Headset System, Wi-Fi, Wireless

White papers 2005-12-15

Why better-quality headsets are essential for the growth of VoIP

At VoIP trade shows such as the one I am attending now, you have your various equipment exhibitors, alliance builders, systems integrators and speakers whose companies range the gamut from softphone providers and handset makers to security solutions marketers.You hear a lot about protocols, QoS and network testing and performance...

Tags: headset, VoIP

Blog posts 2005-10-26

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Virgin Mobile Arc

Photo gallery:Virgin Mobile ArcVirgin Mobile is known for its entry-level phones with catchy names, and the Arc by UTStarcom is no different. The Arc sets itself apart from the rest of Virgin Mobile's lineup with a unique and very appealing curved design. Otherwise, it has a decidedly basic feature set,...

Tags: Telecom & Utilities, ArC, Virgin Mobile, phone, Virgin Mobile Arc, camera

Product reviews 2008-07-22