1) MX200 - The MX200 is an ear bud style headset with unique flex grip design for a mobile phone with a 2.5mm headset jack. With the Windsmart microphone you should never have a problem being heard when you are using it outdoors.
2) Discovery 975- The Discovery 975with its rechargeable case can easily triple your talk time and standby time. The convenient rechargeable case shows you your battery level at a glance. With voice prompts and WindSmart technology you could not be in better hands.
3) BackBeat 216 – The Back Beat 216 stereo headphones are made for the iPhone, iPod and iPad. It’s amazing how much of the noise level is blocked out, and the sound is great. You can even take a call/place a call with the built in mic on the ear piece.
4) Explorer 240 - The Explorer 240 is an over-the-ear Bluetooth headset with an on-off slide switch that saves your battery life in between calls. With its easy set-up and QuickPair technology you will have it pair to your mobile phone in no time at all.
5) M175C – The M175C is a convertible corded headset with a 2.5mm connection for use with your cordless/mobile phone. It’s an inexpensive headset with a lot of great features such as; a noise cancelling microphone, inline volume/mute control and a microphone adjustment switch so you can always be heard.
If your deciding between Bluetooth & Corded mobile headset 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. Bluetooth headsets make talking on your mobile phone easier and more productive with your hands free to write or type.
Your Bluetooth mobile or smart phone can be paired to a Plantronics 700 Series (710, 720, 730, 740) wireless headset system base in the office so that you can use the same wireless headset for all of your in-office mobile calls as well.
Bluetooth Pairing and Auto Connect Feature:
Once you have paired and connected your mobile phone to the 700 Series (710, 720, 730, 740) base, the base will automatically connect to you mobile phone when you are in range of your headset base. You can manually disconnect your mobile phone from the base by short pressing the base Bluetooth pairing button when it is solid blue. However if you do this, you must manually re-establish a connection with your mobile phone by pressing the base Bluetooth button again before the auto connection feature will resume.
Auto Connect to Mobile Phone:
This feature automatically establishes a Bluetooth link to the mobile phone whenever the mobile phone is within range. See the following setting for an optional restriction on this function.
Stop Auto Connect to Mobile When Headset Is Docked
If this feature is enabled, the base will not automatically establish a Bluetooth connection to your mobile phone when the headset is docked. Upon undocking the headset, the base will automatically establish a Bluetooth connection if “auto connect” to mobile phone” is selected.
Placing a mobile phone call:
While wearing your headset, short press the base mobile phone button. If you place the mobile phone call without pressing the base mobile button first, the audio will stay on the mobile phone. If you would like to transfer the audio to your headset, short press the mobile base button.
Dial a call from your mobile phone.
End the call by pressing the headset call control button.
Hands-free dialing: To enable hands-free dialing, install the Plantronics software. Once installed, go to Start > Programs > Plantronics > Plantronics Control Panel > Device Settings > Base and activate “Initiate Mobile voice commands”. For hands-free dialing, initiate the mobile call from the base by pressing the base mobile phone button. Your mobile phone will prompt you for voice commands. Alternatively, you can dial a number from your mobile phone and then press the base mobile phone button to move the audio to the headset.
Answer a Call with Your Mobile Phone:
If you answer an incoming mobile call using the answer button on the mobile phone, the audio will remain in the phone. If you answer an incoming call using the headset or base, the audio will be in the headset.
Reject a Mobile Call:
When you receive an incoming mobile phone call, the mobile button on the base will flash green. To reject the call, hold the base mobile phone button down for 3 seconds.
Mobile Phone and Headset Audio:
If you answer an incoming mobile call using the answer button on the phone, the audio will remain in the cell phone. If you answer an incoming call using the headset or base, the audio will be in the headset. If the mobile phone audio is in the mobile phone, you can move the audio to the headset by short pressing the base mobile button when the LED is off. To move mobile phone audio from the headset back to the phone, hold the base mobile button for 3 seconds until the solid green LED turns off. The audio will be back to the mobile phone.
Bluetooth Enabled:
This feature disables/enables use of the Bluetooth interface to the mobile phone. The Bluetooth interface to the mobile phone can also be disabled / enabled manually by pressing the subscription and base mobile phone button until the base mobile phone LED flashes. When the base mobile phone button LED flashes red four times, Bluetooth is disabled and when it flashes green four times, it is enabled.
Initiate Mobile Voice Commands:
This feature enables/disables mobile phone voice commands for hands-free dialing with yourmobile phone. When this is enabled, you will be prompted for voice commands by your mobilephone when a call is initiated with the base mobile button. This feature requires mobile phone support for voice commands.
The Plantronics Blackwire C610 has comfort, wideband technology for premium audio and is optimized for PC Communications. The unique dynamic EQ feature optimizes voice quality when on calls and automatically adjusts EQ settings for high-quality music or multi-media playback and the Noise-canceling microphone filters out background noise.
In today’s competitive landscape, improving productivity has become a global mantra. For those who spend hours each day on long conference calls, webinars and video conferencing, the exceptional voice clarity and all-day comfort of the Blackwire C610 makes communications more effective and productive.
2) .Audio 355 – The .Audio 355 computer headset connects to your pc or laptop through the two 3.5mm soundboard jacks. Head into the studio without leaving your chair. The .Audio 355 headset indulges your ears with 40 mm speakers for rich, resonant stereo sound and maximum bass response. Your callers will think you’ve entered a sound chamber when hearing you over the noise-canceling microphone during Skype or other Internet calls. With the .Audio 355 computer headset, you can make internet calls, listen to music, podcasts, and more from your pc. Convenient inline controls allow you to quickly adjust your listening volume and mute your microphone. Listen in total comfort thanks to the lightweight design and pillow-soft, swivel-mounted ear cushion.
3) .Audio DSP-400 – Pull the most potential from your PC audio. The unique Digital Signal Processing technology of the .Audio 400 USB headset provides bright stereo sound for music and movies. Foldable and stowable, it’s perfect for travelers hitting the road. Listen to music on a CD, MP3, or watch a movie in stereo wherever your laptop goes. Also great for Dragon Naturally Speaking software.
4) .Audio 646 DSP-The .Audio 646DSPis a “neckband / behind the neck” style computer headset that incorporates Digital signal processing which provides enhanced sound quality in this comfortable, discreet stereo USB headset. A noise-canceling microphone and wideband acoustic echo cancellation capture a broader range of voice signals for calls that are clearer and more natural sounding. The acoustically tuned equalizer supplies rich, resonant stereo sound and optimizes voice response to clearly hear vocal tracks when listening to music, watching a movie or playing a video game. USB plug-and-play connection means there is no software to install. With a comfortable, lightweight fit and easy-to-use inline controls, the .Audio 646 DSP is the perfect headset for all your PC audio needs.
5)Blackwire C210-M - The Blackwire C210-M was specifically optimized for Microsoft Office Communicator 2007 and Microsoft Lync 2010. Remarkable audio quality, yet economically designed for enterprise-wide deployment. Excellent audio and voice clarity is essential to ensuring clear communication and collaboration. With lifelike audio, a noise-canceling microphone which filters out background noise, and simple call controls for a convenient hands-free environment, the economical Blackwire C210-M makes PC voice communications more effective.
If your deciding between computer headset models, it never hurts to see what the most popular models are, because chances are other customers have purchased computer headsets and found what they liked and continue to buy. Choosing any will provide a great headset to use with your desktop or laptop computer.
Setup & installation guide featuring the Plantronics HL10 Handset Lifter which allows Plantronics wireless headsets the ability to answer and hangup calls remotely. The HL10 is compatible with the popular CS55, Cs70, Cs351N, CS361N and the entire line of Savi wireless headsets. The HL10 setup guide will assist you with installation and explain the cable plug in ports and demonstrate the lifter in operation.
If you’re using a Plantronics CS-series or Savi series wireless headsets, by adding the Plantronics HL10 handset lifter or compatible Electronic Hook Switch Cable (EHS) will allow you to answer and hangup remotely. Your headset will beep in your ear, indicating that you have an incoming call and you simply press the call control button on your headset. Your phone will answer the ringing line and connect your call completely transparent to your caller. When you’re finished with the call, you press the headset call control button again and your call is disconnected. If you need to dial, transfer or any other phone features, you will need to be at your phone but once finished, you’re free to walk away from your desk again.
