Headsets

Headsets are portable and they provide a superior experience to a traditional handset in nearly every way. However, they take a little bit of getting used to. There is a wide variety of headsets available from several manufacturers. In fact, there are too many individual headset models to discuss all of them here, so we highlight a handful of devices—at least one from each category: wired and wireless.

A good example of a USB-wired headset is the Plantronics Blackwire 420 (see Figure 24.1). This is an affordable solution for desktop users or even mobile users because it folds flat to be stored in a laptop bag. It provides binaural audio with an adjustable boom microphone.

Figure 24.1 Plantronics Blackwire 420

Other solutions include ...

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