You get in your car on a cold snowy morning, turn the key to start the engine and…the battery is dead!  You’re at your daughter’s wedding reach for the camera to take those special pictures and…the battery is dead!  You grab your headset to answer the phone and close that big million dollar deal when…the battery is dead!  No doubt your response to all three scenarios is the same…why now!?! (Sorry, but we can’t print what you really want to say).

Yes, a healthy fully-charged and long-lasting battery is essential in so many situations.  At Plantronics that need has not fallen on deaf ears.  Ever since they entered the field of wireless communication, Plantronics has strived to provide a battery to meet the demands of the busy professional on the go.  Their first attempts were fairly large and cumbersome external batteries (oh, how they would always catch on things and fall off at that critical juncture in a conversation) but they were not deterred.  As technology advanced so did Plantronics’ efforts to come up with a compact unobtrusive battery that would provide the maximum talk time customers needed for their headsets.  What they came up with was the 64399-01 lithium-ion battery, a battery for all reasons when it comes to Plantronics wireless headsets.  Easy to disconnect and connect, the 64399-01 battery, along with the Plantronics’ low-battery early warning system, won’t leave you silent in the middle of that important call.

Call Headsets Direct today (800-914-7996) to order your spare 64399-01 battery and ask them about the latest in wireless technology.

	1) Voyager Pro HD - With all the latest technology built into this model, you can’t miss having the best conversation on a Bluetooth headset you’ve ever had.  It even answers your calls by simply putting it on.
	2) Explorer 390 - Noise, wind and echo reduction, easy to set up, a battery status light, light weight, stylish … the list is too long to mention all the features of this nifty little Bluetooth headset, and at a very affordable price to boot!  Check out the Explorer 390 at Headsets Direct and see all that it has to offer.
	3) M1100 - Take the time to savor the benefits of the M1100, one of the latest Bluetooth headsets from Plantronics.  You can stream music, podcasts, GPS and other audio applications from A2DP-enabled phones, and use your voice to answer an incoming call by simply saying “Answer”, or use the dedicated voice button for a host of convenient commands.
	4) Explorer 395 - It’s your Explorer 390 with style.  The Explorer 395 is an attractively-styled, universally-compatible headset that’s extremely easy to use.  It features separate buttons for volume, power on/off, and call answer/end so going hands free is as simple as pushing a button
	5) BackBeat 903 - Whether you’re at the gym, riding your bike or just strolling down the garden path, the BackBeat 903 delivers when it comes to sound and clarity.  Stereo from a headset never sounded so good.

If you’re deciding between models, it never hurts to see what the best 5 wireless headsets from Plantronics  are, because chances are other customers have purchased headsets and found what they liked and continue to purchase them. With the models listed above, they’re all top of the line business grade/professional grade wireless headsets made by Plantronics that are durable, comfortable and built to last. Choosing any will increase your productivity by allowing you to roam your office while continuing to talk on the phone. Once you try a wireless headset, you will find it hard to be without.

Question:  Is the 03929-63 Headsets Direct’s Training Adapter just for wireless headsets?  I have an older S10 amplifier and some headsets, and would like to use them for training.

Answer:  In a word, no, it has multiple applications (okay five words).  A Headsets Direct original product, the 03929-63 Training Adapter began as an answer to our customers’ complaints of why isn’t there an effective way for two people on wireless headsets to train together.  They were constantly whining: “Why doesn’t Plantronics have an adapter for training wirelessly?”  We didn’t have an answer so our design engineers got together and worked tirelessly in the lab until the 03929-63 Training Adapter was born.  In the words of another famous engineer (albeit a little on the mad side): “IT’S ALIIIVE!”  Well, that’s how it came to be, and after the euphoric melodrama had subsided, it proved to be very effective for its intended purpose of uniting two wireless headsets for training.  Now, with proper training and more mobility, workers could multi-task more efficiently and businesses could squeeze the most out of their smaller, already stretched staff.

Then our engineers put their brains together again and thought: “Hmm, can we use this baby in other applications?”  So, they returned to the lab to test other systems and see how they could expand the versatility and usefulness of their new little creation.  And wouldn’t you know it, that little sucker has turned out to be more than a one-hit wonder, shazam!  While with some Plantronics amplifiers it’s better to use the 27019-03 PLX Y-Training Cord (e.g. M22 and two HW251), the 03929-63 Training Adapter can unite many more diverse devices in communication harmony.  It’s so universal you can use it to unite Plantronics wireless (CS540) with corded models (M22); it can bring together two headsets behind one amplifier (like your S10); you can use it with an amplifier, corded or wireless, and the telephone handset; you can use it with Plantronics and GN (or any other brand) as long as they’re nice to each other, and it even works for you tightwads who hang on to ancient headsets and amplifiers like the PLX400 (hey, they’re still workin’ dude).  Harmony!  Might this really be “the dawning of the age of Aquarius?”

Give the sales team at Headsets Direct a call (800-914-7996) and see what else the 03929-63 Headset Direct’s Headset Training Adapter can do for you.  Remember, harmony is a good thing.

No matter how many times you ask yourself, and all the other drivers out on the road, to please be careful, look where you are driving, you do the same thing almost every time you drive somewhere.  I have pulled out of my driveway, and then looked to see if someone else was pulling out. One time we looked like a well-rehearsed commercial.  I have broken that habit, thank you very much. I tell myself to look at the head bangers in the car next to me and wonder how they can hear a siren even if it was right next to them. It is NOT just kids, it is all ages. Singing at the top of your voice, going over the agenda on what you need to do, even though you have a written note next to you, as well as driving directions.  Oh, I want to hear that new CD I just got on my Ipod. STOP! You can make a difference.  I have a new headset, the M1100 from Plantronics.  Distracted driving, we all live it, drive it, and accept it. One in six highway deaths are attributed to just this cause alone. How tragic that this is happening, not just to the young people, but to the 30-39 year olds who had the highest proportion of cell phone involvement.

In 2009, there were 30,797 fatal crashes in the United States which involved 45,230 drivers.  Today it is worse than ever.  Just the other day a school bus crashed, why? Texting while driving.  If you are working, your cell phone needs to be turned off. If your cell phone is part of your job, and your job includes traveling, use a headset.

There are advantages to having a headset that will do the work for you. Voice texting is one of them. You don’t have to have a smart phone to use this program, it is part of the one year free service that comes from Plantronics Vocalyst.  You don’t have to remove your hands to answer a call. Simply say “answer” or ignore. Voice recognition for calling, “call Sue”, then Sue is called. If Sue does not answer I can send her text, by voice, never once having to pick up my phone, scroll through contacts, dial her number, oops, almost ran over the bike left in the road. One second is all it takes to be distracted, one second to regret looking away from the road.

Don’t be the distracted person, be responsible, and wear a headset. Be a leader with your friends, insist on them being used. Make a mountain with your voice, be proactive in your community, and let your voice be heard through your Bluetooth.

Question: I like the sound of my HW291N headset but is there an inexpensive way to connect it to my computer?  Also, I want it to be able to connect to the USB port on my computer.

Solution: You don’t have to look very far, my friend.  Plantronics has a very simple user-friendly solution — the DA40 USB adapter.  The DA40 USB adapter is the most economical enterprise-class solution available for connecting your headset to a computer.  This entry-level solution fits into contact centers and enterprises anywhere and everywhere.  Its high-quality audio translates to smoother, more concise customer communications and improved satisfaction for the user.  And don’t let the term entry-level fool you, the DA40 USB adapter offers wideband compatibility for crisp audio sound and lower listener fatigue.  This low cost adapter works with all Plantronics H-series headsets, including the latest wideband models, to deliver outstanding audio quality, reliability and a choice of wearing styles, something you don’t see even in higher priced brands.  Connecting up the plug-and-play USB adapter cord is as simple as… well, plug and play.  Now you’re free to experience the legendary quality of a Plantronics headset.

Contact the sales team at Headsets Direct (800-914-7996) to learn more about the DA40 USB adapter, the DA60 upgrade or any of the latest headsets from Plantronics for the office, your home or on the go.