Advantages: Good value for money, effective, good sound quality, comfortable Disadvantages: Perhaps somewhat flimsy; but nothing much to report
...that much more than the Labtec 242.
Speaking from experience, it's probably a really good option for a first-time buyer. '''Negatives'''
I've heard people saying that it's 'unsubstantial', 'weak' and flimsy; that the sound output decreases and that the foam of the headphones come off. After a few months of use I could see the wear and tear - the ear pads came off, the mic bent out of place and it ended up snapping. However, I would argue a lot ... ...the product's shortcomings (I really don't set a good example!). For about a fiver, these headphones really are pretty good value. However, if all else fails, the product carries a 2 year guarantee, so you won't lose out either way!
'''Uses'''
You can use the 242 for anything from video chat, online gaming, music, speech recognition, MSN and more. It's fully compatible with just about anything you want to do! The fact that it boasts full stereo ...
arsenalskydivers 20.12.2008 (24.01.2009)
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Advantages: very cheap Disadvantages: only go on one direction
This head set has no special features, it is what it is. It has a long lead so you don't have to sit very close to you computer and an adjustable head size so anyone can use it. You can adjust the microphone position so it sits where you want it. When I got this headset I was amazed at the quality of sound it produces. It was only a cheap thing, £5.00 from Amazon and I just got it so I could talk to my friends whilst on a computer game. I did not ... ...the quality you pay for but it matches my brothers £35 head set.
It is so easy to use and all you need to do is plug it in and it works. It works well with lots of different programs and is great for the word program "on office 2003" where you speak and it types for you. The only small problem is that it has to go on a specific way round but it's not as if this is a problem at all.
I would highly recommend this to anyone!!! ...
iamgod1234 20.12.2005
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