PROBLEM: What do you have that is wireless and will work with my cordless phone and/or office phone at home?

SOLUTION: Plantronics CS55H wireless headset would be the perfect fit for your type of phones. It is made especially for single line cordless phones, but can also be used with a single line corded phone. This system will only work with single line telephones.

The Plantronics CS55H Home Edition is a little different than your typical Plantronics wireless units, the CS55H comes with an adapter module (TR1) which allows you to plug the headset system into a wall jack instead of the jack on your phone.

You can plug the Plantronics CS55H wireless headset into any wall jack in your home regardless of where the cordless phone is plugged in, as long as all of your wall jacks are on the same phone line.  If you are using a mixture of cordless and corded phones (like an office phone) in your home, this unit will still work for you.  When you want to use the corded phone to make a call, you will need to press the button on the headset to turn it on, then pick up the handset and take it out of the cradle to dial out just like normal.  Once you hear the ring in your headset, just hang up your phone.  If you want to make a call from the cordless phone, it is basically the same procedure.  Turn on your headset, then grab your cordless phone and dial out like normal.  Once you hear the ring in your headset, just turn off the cordless phone.  And to end a call for either scenario, just press the same button on the headset again to turn the headset off and end the call.

The best thing about the Plantronics CS55H wireless headset is that you can answer from anywhere in your home with just your headset, you will not need your cordless handset to answer incoming calls. You will have hands free freedom up to 300 ft distance and the system gives you up to 10 full hrs of talk time. With just one touch of the button you can answer or end calls. The CS55H is a convertible headset, you will receive both ear loops and a headband, so you can choose the style you would like to use. The headset also has volume and mute control features. There are volume controls on the charging base also for fine tuning. The microphone is noise cancelling to filter out background noise. The CS55H will also work with the Avaya Partner 18D and 34D telephones system allowing remote answer and hang-up without the use of the HL10 handset lifter.

Problem: I am a truck driver and I need a new cell phone headset that can block out the wind and road noise.  I love my old 510 Bluetooth, but I understand it has been discontinued.  What do you suggest?

Solution: You are absolutely correct; Plantronics decided to take the 510 off the market. It was a great little headset, but they came out with some newer headsets with more advanced technology and they took a few of the older units off the market.

Since the 510 is an over the ear unit, rather than just an in the ear style, take a look at the new VOYAGER PRO. The VOYAGER PRO is very similar in design to the 510; it has an ear piece that is made of a soft, flexible, rubber-like material, which conforms comfortably to most people’s ears, but it is lighter and has a more modern style.  Also like the 510, it offers WindSmart technology with acoustic fabrics and electronic filters to block intrusive wind noise.  The Voyager Pro headset actually has two noise-canceling  mics in the boom, plus an adaptive 20-band equalizer which is tuned to maintain balanced audio for comfortable listening volumes.

Another new headset you may be interested in is the classy, light weight, in the ear Discovery 975.   This innovative, stylish unit has the WindSmart technology of the 510 plus the dual mic technology of the VoyagerPro; but that’s not all! It includes a sleek, rechargeable case providing triple talk & standby time.  On the outside of the case is a convenient display that shows your connection status and battery levels, to let you know if you are running low on your charge or talk time.

For more information about the latest in Plantronics Bluetooth technology, give us a call and one of our customer service specialists will be happy to assist you.  Our goal at Headsets Direct is to make sure you get the right headset for your individual needs and we back that up with a 60 day money back guarantee.

What are the benefits of the Plantronics Savi Office Headsets compared to other Plantronics wireless units?

Benefits: The Savi family headsets offer the latest technology from Plantronics. These units integrate your desk phone and PC or your PC and cell phone with one wireless headset. The more popular model in the family of Plantronics Savi Office headsets is the WO100, this unit is installed on your desk phone and PC. Now you can listen to your music in-between your calls, talk over the internet using VoIP software such as Skype or listen to instructional videos without disturbing others around you. It gives you up to 350 ft range with 9 hrs of talk time. Up until now the most distance you could get out of a Plantronics wireless system was 300 ft. You will receive PerSono Suite software to manage your Savi unit on your desk top. The headset is very light weight and comes with an earloop and a headband. It offers a noise canceling microphone so you sound crisp and clear while on the phone. It provides a mute feature and volume controls, the base also has volume controls for your mic and your hearing needs. You can pair up to 4 headsets with one base for easy conference calling and mix the calls from your PC and phone. In the PerSono Software you will find adjustments  for the amount of battery life you will be using throughout the day for your environment and distance needs. Keep in mind that the high range for distance will use more battery life and low range will provide the most battery life for your Savi headsets.

The WO200 is another popular Plantronics Savi Office headset model for your desk phone and PC. The headset is an over the ear piece with earbuds that come in different sizes. This unit also provides you with up to 350 feet distance, with 6 hours of talk time (I put my headset back on the charger at lunch time and I have plenty of talk time to get me through my day). Other than the talk time and headset, it offers the same high-end features as the WO100.

PROBLEM: I need to purchase a good quality headset to use with my computer and VOIP.   What is your best computer headset?

SOLUTION: You are asking a trick question because rarely is there one headset that is “best” for everyone.   Thank goodness Plantronics provides us with so many choices!   For example:  are you wanting a wireless unit, and if so, do you plan to use it only with your computer, or would you like to use it with your cell phone as well?  Or are you looking for a corded unit that can provide high quality conversations as well as first class tone quality for listening to music or playing games?

If you prefer wireless, take a look at the WG100b (Savi Go). Hands down it is the best wireless value, offering the latest state of the art technology as well as a full menu of options. The Savi GO is designed for in-office “mobile professionals”.  It allows you to seamlessly switch between calls on your cell phone and calls on your computer with just a touch of a button.  Oh by the way, it also provides a headband and an ear hook so you can decide which wearing style is most comfortable.  Are you wondering about quality?  How about wideband technology with an extended noise canceling boom, so your callers hear only your clear, natural sounding, voice?  Anyone looking for a top-notch, sharp looking, wireless, with excellent quality and plenty of options, should seriously consider the Savi Go!

What if you’re not too keen on wireless, or you’re on a tight budget right now?  Not to worry, we also have a new, value priced, corded unit that is loaded with top of the line features.   Our .Audio 476 DSP has Digital Signal Processing which offers enhanced sound quality; and wideband acoustic echo cancellation, so your calls are clear and natural. Not only that , but you will love how the acoustically tuned equalizer  supplies rich, resonant stereo, and optimizes voice response so you can truly enjoy your music, watching a movie, or playing your favorite video game!  The easy to use inline, volume and mute controls, along with the USB plug and play connector, make set up a snap!  By the way, it’s also foldable so you can take it with you to the library, on business trips, or anywhere you want your computer making it one of our best computer headsets.

Check out both of these new units, and if you have any questions or need assistance, give us a call.  At Headsets Direct we want to help you get the best computer headset that is “best” for you and your particular situation.

Plantronics Explorer 230 and Plantronics Explorer 360 Bluetooth headsets will be discontinued as we transition to the new Plantronics Explorer 240 and Plantronics Explorer 395 Bluetooth headsets.  The last day to order Explorer 230 and Explorer 360 headsets will be June 15, 2010.  Available while supplies last.