Do you need to make the transition from communicating on your telephone to your PC but just not quite comfortable using a headset yet? The Plantronics Calisto 240 USB Handset offers you the convenience of using a familiar handset design while making calls from your PC. The Calisto 240 is optimized for Microsoft Lync 2010 and Microsoft OCS 2007 and has full call control when used with this software.

The Calisto P240 handset is a slim line design that will fit nicely in your hand. It is smaller than most cordless phone handsets, but larger than most mobile phones. You can add a desktop stand that provides storage options for in-office use. The handset has  controls at your fingertips; like an on/off button , mute control, 12-key dial pad, speaker phone,  LCD screen for easy call ID viewing and menu navigation, just to mention a few.

The Calisto P240 handset has excellent audio quality using wideband and a noise-canceling microphone that offers the best PC audio available. SoundGuard provides protection against audio spikes.  With its built-in duplex personal speakerphone it offers a high quality audio experience and hands-free convenience.

The USB cord is simply a plug and play for easy use. The handset is powered by a USB connection and does not require batteries to operate. The handset comes with its own protective carrying case, and with its slim portable design, it will easily fit into a laptop bag for the times you need to be on the go.

Give us a call if you need additional information at 800-914-7996.

Enter to win the Blackwire C435 USB computer headset from Headsets Direct.  It’s the latest Plantronics Computer Headset! – MSRP $99.95!

Click here to enter – Contest ends January 9th, 2012!

The Plantronics C435 USB computer headset provides a choice of monaural or binaural (Stereo) audio options and wearing styles, a durable protective carrying case and superior audio quality. The new Plantronics C435 has the perfect balance of style, flexibility and sound.

Headset Features:

Modular design provides a choice of mono/stereo audio options and wearing styles.
Durable, portable design easily tucks into travel case; ideal for professionals on-the-go.
Headset can be worn over-the-ear or behind-the-head depending on user preference (neckband sold separately).
Answer/end/mute controls simplify call management while inline indicator lights show call or mute status.
Noise-canceling mic reduces background noise interruptions, ensuring great audio quality and easing listening-fatigue.
Wideband audio delivers increased speech clarity, providing the best possible PC audio quality.
A dynamic EQ feature optimizes voice quality when on calls, and automatically adjusts music.
Member of the Blackwire 400 series of computer headsets.

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Click here to enter – Contest ends January 9th, 2012!

Free standard shipping within the United States is included. Headsets Direct employees and families are not eligible to win.

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.

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.

	1) .Audio DSP-400 – The .Audio DSP-400 foldable stereo headset has full-range stereo sound and DSP technology.  The unique Digital Signal Processing technology of the .Audio DSP400 USB headset provides bright stereo sound for music and movies.  Foldable and stowable, easy to transport, it’s perfect for travelers hitting the road.
	2) .Audio 355 – With the .Audio 355 head into the studio without leaving your chair.  The .Audio 355 headset indulges your ears with 40 mm speakers for rich stereo sound and maximum bass response. Your callers will think you’ve enter a sound chamber when hearing you over a noise-canceling microphone during Skype and other Internet calls.  3.5mm soundboard connections.
	3) .Audio 626 DSP – The .Audio 626 has DSP technology in this comfortable stereo USB headset with easy-to-use inline controls.  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 626 DSP is the perfect headset for all your PC audio needs.
	4) .Audio 326 – The .Audio 326 has full-range stereo sound for music, movies or podcasts and superb voice quality for Internet calling.  Optimized for PC music and calling, this flexible, lightweight headset with noise-canceling microphone is perfect for Skype and other Internet calls as well as listening to music, video games and more.  3.5mm soundboard connections.
	5) .Audio 920 – The .Audio 920 has plug-and-play between multiple devices, Bluetooth for both PC Internet calling and mobile phones.  The Plantronics .Audio 920 wireless headset makes it simple to answer and hang up with one touch to have conversations on your mobile phone and PC, and move seamlessly between them, anywhere you want to talk.  The Bluetooth connection lets you take Skype calls away from your laptop, wirelessly.

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.