Plantronics Foldable USB Stereo Headset (Optimized for Laptop Use) (Audio 470 USB) by Plantronics
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Digital camera reviews of Plantronics Foldable USB Stereo Headset (Optimized for Laptop Use) (Audio 470 USB)
Digital camera Review: Convenient, but Fragile
Summary: 3 Stars
I bought this set to keep in touch with home when I went to college, in August 09. It is very comfy and convenient, but I was always leery of folding it up and taking it anywhere, because it seemed so fragile. As I feared, less than a year after use, the wire began separating from the volume control box/clip. It still functions now, but sometimes during my calls, the microphone stops working and I have to fiddle with the wire and disconnect, then reconnect the mic jack. :( Disappointing for the price that I paid.Digital camera Review: Could be a bit more compact
Summary: 4 Stars
They sound great. The microphone works well. They plug right in to your audio jacks so you don't need any extra drivers or added complexity. They also come with a USB adapter, which I seem to have promptly lost!
My only gripe is that they could be a little more compact when folded. I have to carry a lot of stuff when I travel, so I tend to buy the smallest stuff I can. These - between the folding frame and the gobs of wire - are not particularly compact, but they work so well that I will try traveling with them anyway.
Digital camera Review: DO NOT buy if you have small children
Summary: 2 Stars
Not because they will swallow small pieces, but because the headphones are so weak structurally, that they won't stay in one piece very long. My two year old had them for literally 2 or 3 minutes before completely snapping them in half. Sure, the sound quality was great, but it doesn't matter if you can't put them on your head. On closer inspection, one of the most critical stress points of the phones is one of the weakest points structurally... the plastic thins out to two small strips.
So, I would just beware that you have to be extra careful with these headphones if you want them to stay intact; I had to return the ones I bought and look for something a bit more reliable.
Digital camera Review: Decent headset
Summary: 4 Stars
I needed this for a software phone. They are comfortable, the sound quality is high, and the foldability does not impair comfort.
The weakest point is that there is no distinct visual indicator of the mute function. I realize that at this price it is too much to expect an LED indicator, but a red painted area that shows when the mute is on would be a big help. These only have an icon at one end of a slider to indicate the microphone is muted.
Digital camera Review: Disappointing, expected more from Plantronics
Summary: 1 Stars
Replacing this headset with anything but Plantronics!
Pros:
Great brand name! woohoo!
Cons:
1. Volume button failed and is either totally on or off
2. Headset does not have enough tension to stay on my head, and I do not have a small head!
2A. Because of #2, the speakers don't rest fully on ears making sound more faint.
3. Size adjustment slips and slides requiring repeated adjustment.
I had purchased Plantronics pro level headsets for my business in the past and they were great. this product was EXTREMELY disappointing.