1) CS55 - The Plantronics CS55 is an all around performer for various environments.  With superior digital sound, the Plantronics CS55 professional wireless headset system combines the clarity of traditional corded technology with the mobility and convenience of wireless, so you can walk around your office without missing a call.  The Plantronics CS55 has a range of up to 300 ft and was the first wireless headset in the US to implement the 1.9 GHz DECT voice dedicated technology with 64 bit encryption to keep calls clear and secure. The CS55 battery life delivers approximately 10 hours of talk time, and the extended noise-canceling microphone filters out background noise so listeners hear conversations clearly.  Both stylish and comfortable, the CS55 includes two wearing styles and can be converted to over the ear or over the head, an optional behind-the-head neckband is also available.
	2) CS55/Hl10 - The Plantronics CS55/HL10 “combo” combines the standard CS55 wireless office system along with the HL10 Handset Lifter for one-touch remote answering.  With up to 300 ft of roaming, the CS55/HL10 combo will let you answer, end, and mute calls on the headset with the touch of a button while away from your desk phone.
	3) CS540 - The Plantronics CS540 is the newest member and version of the CS50 / CS55 family. With a new look, improved performance, and the same rock solid reliability. the CS540 is another Plantronics “CS” model that is headed for the bestseller list.  The Plantronics CS540 has outstanding audio quality thanks to DECT technology which provides better audio and eliminates interference from Wi-Fi networks.  The CS540 has advanced wideband audio using CAT-iq technology for high definition voice quality, there is also a wideband selector switch on the back of the base when used with a wideband phone system to get the best audio possible.  Enhanced Digital Signal Processing (DSP) provides a more natural-sounding voice, while the noise-canceling microphone reduces background noise interruptions, ensuring great audio quality and easing listener fatigue.  The CS540 also has a sleek base which takes up less desk space than its CS55 predecessor.  And at just around 21 grams, the CS540 is one of the lightest headsets on the market today.
	4) CS70N - The Plantronics CS70N lets you communicate in executive-level style and all-day comfort.  The CS70N has a lightweight sophisticated over-the-ear design and DECT 6.0 technology to provide office executives with ultra-comfortable, digitally-secure communication up to 300 feet from their desk phone.  The CS70N features a top-of-the-line noise-canceling microphone for clear speech in environ­ments with distracting background noise.
	5) W740 - The Plantronics W740; one headset for multiple devices. The Plantronics Savi W740 is changing the way productivity-focused office professionals communicate. With the W740’s three-way connectivity, and being optimized for Unified Communications, you can easily manage and switch between your computer, desk phone, and mobile calls from a single wireless headset.  This intelligent system combines best-in-class sound quality, hands-free mobility and hours of talk time for ultimate efficiency.  The way the Bluetooth portion works is that you can pair your cell phone to the base unit of the W740, so as long as your cell phone is at your desk (or within 33ft), you can answer your cell with the W740 headset.  The system automatically routes mobile audio to whichever device you pick up, the headset or mobile phone.  The W740 has up to 7 hrs of talk time, a lightweight convertible headset that includes three wearing styles (headband, behind-the-head neckband, and earloops), “hot swappable battery” for unlimited talk time, you can conference in up to three additional headsets, and has a range of up to 350 feet.  The W740 is equipped with the latest wideband and DSP technology for premium sound quality and the noise-canceling microphone reduces background noise.

If you’re deciding between models, it never hurts to see what the most popular models 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.

This isn’t to offend you other car buffs out there, for we know there are other classics like the ’48 Ford Roadster, ’65 Chevelle SS, ’67 Ford Shelby, ’69 Plymouth GTX and ’69 Pontiac GTO, to name a few, but like most of us who have our favorites, I’m kinda partial to Corvettes.  However our focus today is headsets.

With Plantronics celebrating their 50^th anniversary, it only seems appropriate that we should take a look at one of the headsets that took them to the top of the hands-free communications industry, the HW261N Supra Plus Headset, an American Classic.  Actually its beginnings start some years before it was called the HW261N Supra Plus, so we’ll come back to this model in a minute.

First introduced in the 1980’s, the Supra H61N (the predecessor to the HW261N Headset) quickly gained in popularity and became the headset of choice among busy professionals, from small offices to large call centers.  The H61N became the “gold standard” in headsets due to its ergonomic styling, simplicity of use and rock solid durability (hundreds of thousands are still hard at work all over the world).  But after almost 30 years it was time to give the old workhorse a makeover and that’s how the H261N Supra Plus Headsetwas born.  Introduced in 2008, the fresh new styling and advanced technology made the H261N headset, like its predecessor, once again the “gold standard” in headsets.

As we all know, technology is one field that never stands still and in recent years it seems like it’s advancing at light speed.  Since the H261N Headset was introduced in 2008, a key advancement in telecommunications has been the wideband signal.  Conceived as a means of delivering a richer, full-bodied (kind of like coffee) sound, wideband technology took communication to a new level so Plantronics, in keeping with its leadership role in the telecommunications industry, morphed its H261N headset into the wideband compatible HW261N in 2010.  Once again the “gold standard” has been set for years to come.  Too bad you can’t take it cruisin’ in one of them other classics.

Check one out at www.headsetsdirect.com or call them at 800-914-7996.  Their operators are ready to assist you with the HW261N or any of the latest models from Plantronics.

The Plantronics Blackwire C435 USB computer headset, the first corded headset designed for Unified Communications that’s as discreet as it is professionally sound.  The Blackwire C435’s over the ear design can be worn with two ear buds for stereo sound, or converted to one ear bud for mono single ear use depending on the user’s preference.  So for those users who do not want to listen to sound from speakers in both ears all of the time or just occasionally, there is an inline break away where you can disconnect the second speaker at the connection point, this will automatically change the headset from stereo to mono and vice versa when reconnecting.

The Plantronics Blackwire C435 has an ultra sleek design and the superior audio quality that you’ve come to expect from Plantronics.  The Blackwire C435 headset with its low profile design is webcam friendly and is ideal for video conferencing, PC software telephony like SKYPE and other multi-media applications.  The C435 headset is also very light weight and comfortable enough to wear for hours of dictation with programs like Dragon Naturally Speaking.

Even more, the C435’s durable and portable design easily tucks into a travel case which is ideal for mobile professionals.  The headset comes with its own rugged protective carrying case so you can easily take it with you when on the go.  The Blackwire C435 comes with small and large ear bud gels, the headset is also supplied with a mono connector cover to protect the plug when converted to a mono headset for single ear use.

Some of the Plantronics Blackwire C435 features and benefits are:

• Answer/end/mute controls simplify call management and inline indicator lights show call or mute status.

• Noise-canceling microphone reduces background noise.

• Wideband delivers heightened speech clarity, providing the best possible PC audio quality.

• A dynamic EQ feature optimizes your voice quality when on calls and automatically adjusts the EQ settings when you’re listening to music or want high quality sound for multi-media playback.

• Enhanced Digital Signal Processing (DSP) provides more natural sounding voice.

Question:  What are some features of the Plantronics wireless headsets that set them apart?

Answer:  Well, we could talk about 50 years of being a leader in headset design and performance, the ease with which their wireless headsets integrate with most phone systems, they come in styles to fit every need, and did we say unified communications.  Yes, the reasons are many and varied.  Let’s briefly consider these points, and others, that set Plantronics wireless headsets apart.

“That’s one small step for man; one giant leap for mankind”.  By the time Neil Armstrong uttered those now famous words (yes, on a Plantronics headset) Plantronics had already spent several years in designing quality headsets for the aerospace industry (they were the first headset in space).  When they began designing headsets for the office and residential market, they quickly became the industry leader in the headset market.

By the time wireless headsets gained in popularity, Plantronics had established itself as the benchmark in quality and innovation.  Today they continue to lead the way in wireless technology and innovation with voice dedicated 1.9 GHz frequency that eliminates wireless interference, 10 hours of continuous talk time that gets you through your busiest day, 300’ and beyond of roaming distance so you stay connected at all times, to name a few.  Plantronics wireless headsets have over 90% connectivity with all brands of phones.  With convertible, headband and over-the-ear style headsets you’re sure to find one just right for you.  Their latest Savi line of Plantronics wireless headsets designed for the new unified communication technology allows the user to switch seamlessly between their landline phone, computer and mobile phone, opening up limitless multimedia applications and all this at the touch of a button.  So, once again they find themselves in the forefront of cutting edge wireless headset technology.

So, check out the latest in wireless technology at www.headsetsdirect.com or call one of our headset specialists at 800-914-7996 to help you see what Plantronics wireless headsets can do for you.

Plantronics has announced a new design for the legendary CS family of wireless headsets. The new CS500 units have a sleek new look and improved performance with the same great reliability as the older CS series headsets. Plus Plantronics has added brand new features that make them more intelligent than ever. The new CS500 family will have a longer distance in range, better clarity for a more natural sounding voice and ease of subscribing a new headset to base. Check out some of the new or improved upon features listed for the new Plantronics CS500 wireless headsets. I think you will like what you see.

• The CS540 (will be replacing the CS55) is the lightest wireless headset on the market today.
• Roaming Distance is now up to 350 feet.
• Choose between Narrowband Mode to preserve talk time or Wideband Mode for clearer conversations.
• You can now conference in up to 3 additional headsets.
• Subscribe new headsets to base by simply docking the headset.
• DSP: Digital Signal Processing*provides more natural sounding voice.
• Dect 6.0: New voice-dedicated DECT technology eliminates Wi-Fi interference from other networks.
• Adaptive power system optimizes for range and talk time.
• Advanced wideband audio using CAT-Iq technology enables clearer conversations.
• Update: EHS (Electronics Hook Switch) adapters for the older CS-series models are not compatible (as previously thought) to the new CS500 series but the EHS adapters for the Savi series are compatible with the new CS500 units.