Yes I must say that I like the new Plantronics Voyager 855 Bluetooth Stereo Headset. The flexibility to use it as a mono and stereo headset is handy. Other notable features are the slide-out-call-answer panel, 15g weight, integration with Voice Command software. Didn’t like the weird non-standard USB charger though.

Here’s a link to the Plantronics Voyager 855 Video Review that I made (beware features weird dance moves):

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Like it? Hate it? (I’m talking about the headset not my groove)

Consider the Plantronics .Audio 365 Gaming Stereo Headset indispensable gaming equipment. Rugged and durable, it’s built to last, just like Plantronics products used by NASA and the military. A closed-ear design and 50mm speakers deliver resonant stereo and booming bass to immerse you in the game. You won’t just hear it, you’ll feel it. A lightweight, adjustable headband with foam ear cushions delivers superior comfort, game after game. And for team gaming, the high-quality microphone reduces distracting background noise so people can easily hear you. Adjust volume or mute the microphone with just a touch. This is the headset for serious gaming.

Features of the Plantronics .Audio 365 Gaming Stereo Headset

• This headset is built to last, just like Plantronics? products used by NASA and the military.
• Immerse yourself in the game with a closed-ear design and 50mm speakers that deliver resonant stereo and booming bass.
  A lightweight, fully adjustable headband teams with foam ear cushions for superior comfort—game after game.
• Rotate the boom out of the way when not in use.
• The noise-cancelling microphone reduces background noise so people can easily hear and understand you.
• Convenient in-line controls let you adjust music volume and microphone volume, or mute the microphone with just a touch.

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Most of the Mr.Gadget Staff conference calls that I participate in are usually from headquarters to my mobile phone. In an effort to curb costs and to familiarise ourselves more with Skype, we scoured our gadget catalogue to find good value Skype headsets. There are a couple of decent ones on the market but for me the Plantronics .Audio 345 Skype Stereo Headset stood out because of their low price and practical quality build. I think these are the ones we’re going to go with.

The Plantronics .Audio 345 headset combines comfort and rich stereo sound with digitally-enhanced voice quality for Skype®, Windows Live™, or Yahoo® Internet calling, making it the natural choice to enjoy consistent, high-quality audio. Position the boom to talk or rotate it out of the way when listening to music, Podcasts, or DVDs. Internet calls sound better and games are more realistic with full-range stereo. A noise-cancelling microphone reduces background noise so callers only hear you. The lightweight, behind-the-head headband delivers complete comfort for hours and convenient in-line controls let you adjust music and microphone volume or mute the microphone with just a touch.

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Sydney, Australia – 22 February 2008 – Plantronics, Inc. (NYSE: PLT) today unveiled the new Voyager 855, the industry’s first mono-to-stereo convertible Bluetooth headset with AudioIQ DSP noise reduction technology for MP3 mobile phones.

The new Plantronics Voyager 855 headset offers a convertible design and immersive sound experience for calls as well as listening to music on Bluetooth enabled mobile phones with stereo A2DP. The lightest stereo headset available to date, the new Voyager 855 includes intelligent features that offer unparalleled audio clarity.

Tailored Wear for Mono or Stereo Sound
Customisable for either mono or stereo use, the Plantronics Voyager 855 features a detachable stereo cable so consumers can tailor the wearing style to their communication and entertainment preferences. With specially designed, form-fitting earbuds, the Voyager 855 fits snugly and securely to seal out unwanted background distractions.

The Voyager 855’s sound-isolating earbuds offer crystal clear wireless stereo sound when listening to digital music, as well as complete binaural immersion in conversations. Plantronics’ stereo multipoint technology alerts users to incoming calls and allows easy switching between conversations and music.

Drop the second earbud or detach the cable and the headset serves as a high-quality mono Bluetooth device.

“The Voyager 855’s stereo cable and fitted earbuds essentially replaces that ‘finger in the ear’ we all use to block out distracting background commotion,” said Graeme Gherbaz, Managing Director, Plantronics Australia and New Zealand.

“Consumers are in and out of noisy, busy surroundings while trying to conduct calls, listen to voicemail or enjoy a song,” added Gherbaz. “Whether you’re using your phone from a coffeehouse or the back of a taxi, you want to hear your audio as well as be heard clearly and intelligibly. Plantronics delivers on that promise with a headset that adapts to your surroundings and improves audio and call clarity.”

Slide-to-Talk, Boom-Extended Microphone
The Plantronics Voyager 855 Bluetooth headset features a sleek slide-to-talk boom to provide convenient call control and improved audio performance. Sliding the boom open instantly connects the caller. The extending boom also houses a voice tube to position the microphone closer to the mouth for directional voice reception, ensuring maximum voice clarity and intelligibility. When the boom slides back, the call ends and/or the user’s music selection conveniently resumes play.

Plantronics AudioIQ – Noise Reduction and Two-Way Call Clarity
The Voyager 855 features Plantronics’ award-winning AudioIQ technology – an exclusive, adaptive digital signal processing (DSP) technology that automatically reduces background noise and intelligently adjusts audio levels to increase clarity on both ends of a conversation.

Plantronics’ new Voyager 855 offers approximately seven hours talk time, six hours listening time and 160 hours stand-by time from a single battery charge. And at only 15 grams – the Voyager 855 is the lightest stereo Bluetooth headset available.

Pricing and Availability:
The new Plantronics Voyager 855 stereo Bluetooth headset will retail for AUD $169.00 and is available now at major national electronics retailers.

For more information visit: http://www.plantronics.com.au.

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Plantronics have replaced their popular Voyager 510 with the Plantronics Voyager 520. Improvements are new form factor, superior noise cancellation technology, excellent sound quality, 8 hours talk time and 180 hours standby, all in a lighter, smaller, more comfortable package.

Known for their focus on ear-fit, build quality and sleek design, I’m certain that the Plantronics Voyager 520 will be a hit!

Features of the Plantronics Voyager 520 Bluetooth Headset

• Filter distracting background noise
• Screen out wind noise
• Lightweight design for all day wearing comfort
• Enhanced ear bud design improves sound
• Quickly switch between two Bluetooth® devices
• Plantronics QuickPairâ„¢ technology makes pairing easy
• Up to 8 hours of talk time from a single charge
• Up to 180 hours standby time from a single charge

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I used to spend hours playing World of Warcraft, until I realised that there was way more to life…While doing so, one of the qualities I looked for in gaming headsets were sound quality, fit and comfort. Something like the Plantronics .Audio 770 Headset would have suited my WoW days quite well.

Plantronics .Audio 770 headset’s open-ear USB digitally-enhanced virtual surround sound 3D audio and strong bass performance ensure that you don’t just hear the game—you feel it. A super-light, adjustable headband and pillow-soft ear cushions are comfortable for hours of play. Connect with 3.5mm analog or USB—your choice.

Plantronics .Audio 770 Virtual Surround Sound Headset Features:

• Digitally-enhanced virtual surround sound
• Open-ear design
• 3D audio
• Full-range stereo
• Dual connectivity option—USB or 3.5mm analog
• QuickAdjust microphone boom
• Noise-canceling microphone
• Super-light, full-range adjustable headband
• Pillow-soft ear cushions

Review on Plantronics .Audio 770 Gaming Headset

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