Plantronics Blackwire C720 UC Headset (PC + Mobile)

I was really excited about the Blackwire C710 and Blackwire C720 headsets when Plantronics finally released information on them. We receive calls from time to time from customers asking for either a headband style or a dual-ear style headset for their Bluetooth mobile devices.  These headsets will cover both options plus work with your PC or … Continued

Microsoft Lync Communication Platform

Microsoft Lync became available in January 2011.  It was formerly called Microsoft Office Communicator.  The full-featured desktop version of the client requires Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or newer.  It is an instant messaging client used with Microsoft Lync Server or Lync Online.  It’s available with Microsoft Office 365 … Continued

Plantronics Duoset H141(N) and Polaris P141-U10P(N) Headset Date Code

Plantronics DuoSet H141, DuoSet H141N, Polaris P141-U10P, and Polaris P141N-U10P Headset Date Code The date code of your product designates its date of manufacture, and it can be used to establish your warranty period. The date code is generally listed with your product’s model and part number, although this is not always the case. Example: If you see … Continued

Plantronics Top Five Computer Headsets of October 2012

1) Blackwire C320-M – The Blackwire C320-M Dual-Ear Headset is optimized for Microsoft, Lync 2010, and Microsoft OCS 2007.  It’s a great headset for any call center environment.  The unique Dynamic EQ feature optimizes sound quality and adjusts settings on the fly, creating outstanding sound for voice, music, and multimedia.   2) Blackwire C310-M – The Blackwire C310-M affordable headset … Continued

Plantronics H31CD StarSet Headset

The Poly H31CD StarSet headset was specifically designed for a dispatch environment.  With its greater flexibility and soft ear tips (two styles of ear tips to choose from), you can easily wear this headset all day long.  The Versatip ear tip will conform to the natural contours of your ear and provide the acoustic seal … Continued

IT Solutions in the Headset World

Information Technology (IT) is what seems to drive business today.  Just about every company has its IT department made up of personnel trained to help it run smoothly.  They can work on anything from maintaining computer mainframes, to fighting viruses, to programming a simple phone.  Speaking of the simple phone, or PlainOldTelephoneS (POTS for short), … Continued

Headsets with Ear Cushions That Will Completely Cover Your Ears!

The Supra and SupraPlus headsets have an additional ear cushion that can be purchased separately to help cut down on the noise level around you.  With one or both ears completely covered, you can give your full and complete attention to your calls, instead of being distracted with the noise level of your coworkers. You … Continued

The World is Making Lemonade – SIP and Serve Blog

By David Byrd This past weekend I hosted a dinner party, so Friday was a simple affair of brined pork chops and roasted potatoes. However, Saturday was my first grilled or smoked dinner. It was not a BBQ or casual affair. We started with smoked salmon served with an avocado purée, smoked fontina cheese and … Continued

Plantronics Terms & Definitions

DSP: Digital Signal Processing* enhances the sound of your voice. SSP: Secure Simple Pairing* If your phone supports SSP you will not need to enter a PIN code or Passkey. HSP: Headset Profile* For voice and mono music, this is the most commonly used profile, providing support for the popular Bluetooth headsets to be used … Continued

Top Five Plantronics Headsets/Computer Headsets – April 2012

1) Blackwire C620 – A great USB computer headset for all-day comfort when tied up on those long conference calls.         2) Blackwire C610 – This single-ear USB computer headset delivers great performance and comfort needs for all-day usage.         3) Blackwire C310 – Introducing one of the newest members of the Blackwire family … Continued