Advantages: Sleek, original design, great handsfree device Disadvantages: can fall off head now and then, also quite flimsy
COST: £6.28
PLACE OF PURCHASE: The Link
BRAND: Plantronics
SIZE: 11cm
These are wicked new handsfree devices suitable for all mobiles, and was released earlier this year. I've been using mine whenever I get the chance and have since didtched the motorola headset I was previously using. They come in 6 different colours and ave a silver ear piece and a silver voice piece end. You wear it by wrapping around your ear and have the bottom bit poking out from under your lobe and towards you lips.
The unique design of this little gadget is meant for ultimate comfort and so is flexiable and adjustable for all ear sizes and head shapes. Which I personally thought was great as I've got rater small ears and the handsfree gizmoz I'd tried before where way too big and always caused me pain.
My favourite part about this is not only does it ...
Advantages: Lightweight, good voice quality, long battery life Disadvantages: charging connection is a little fussy
I seem to get through these things at a regular rate. I came home the other day and went to put my earpiece on charge when I discovered that it wasn't there. The wire ear loop was there and the ear gel, but the body of the earpiece had somehow gone missing, somewhere between Bristol and Swanage, so if anyone spots a lonely earpiece hanging from a tree send it home.
In time its replacement arrived and turned out to be this one, the Plantronics 655.
What can I say about it? it works. it charged up and the next morning it turned in on, held down the power button and waited for the light to flash alternate red and blue. I then scanned for it with my PDA phone and it found it, prompting for the security code. I keyed 0000 and the pairing was complete.
About ten minutes down the road my phone rang and I pressed the button ...
Advantages: Very comfortable, good earpiece volume, stylish, many extras Disadvantages: None that I can find.
REASONS FOR CHOICE
I did an above average (for me) amount of research before choosing this headset and tried several different models belonging to friends and colleagues. I travel frequently and required good earpiece volume for noisy environments (train, driving etc) and comfort for wearing extended periods of time. It also had to work well with my Treo 650 (it does). For other features, average/satisfactory performance would have satisfied me. I was not disappointed, as the Discovery 640 met and exceeded my criteria.
PRICE
At time of writing 27/2/06, this headset is available online for around £50 incl. VAT and delivery. Good value in my opinion. I can't comment on High Street Prices.
WHAT DO YOU GET?
The headset comes in a nice, slim, silver, hard case - easy to slip into your briefcase or handbag without worrying about ...
Product Information for "Plantronics Discovery 925 Headset" »
Headphones
Headphones Type
Headphone - monaural
Headphones Form Factor
In-ear ear-bud
Connectivity Technology
Wireless - Bluetooth 2.0 EDR
Bluetooth Profiles
Hands Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP)
Sound Output Mode
Mono
Wireless link
Transmission Range
10 m
Manufacturer's product description
The Plantronics Discovery 925 Bluetooth earpiece is your essential conversation piece, blending an elegantly simple design with crisp sound quality and lightweight comfort. Staying connected is effortless with the included, innovative carrying case that recharges the earpiece on the go. Your choice of self-stabilizing ear tips creates a couture fit without the need for an ear loop. Hear and be heard in style with control technology that automatically enhances your caller's voice over background noise and the exclusive Plantronics design that incorporates a microphone boom to increase your voice clarity.
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