Whenever I’m asked for a Bluetooth headset with the “best” noise canceling mic. Only one brand comes to mind: BlueParrott. Hands down, based on the multiple Bluetooth headsets I’ve evaluated, BlueParrott’s Bluetooth headsets have the best noise canceling mics and the BlueParrott B350-XT Bluetooth Headset in no exception. Typically the “truckers” headset of choice, however, […]
Jabra Evolve is new series of USB headsets that includes multiple models however this particular variant is one of the cooler headsets I’ve had the pleasure of evaluating. What we’re reviewing today is the Jabra Evolve 80 MS Stereo. Two Evolve 80 variants: Jabra Evolve 80 MS Stereo (Jabra SKU# JBR-7899-823-109-003 ) Jabra Evolve 80 […]
More and more organizations are implementing/deploying some form of unified communications and collaboration platform/application. This has increased the need for USB headsets in certain environments. I should write a blog on the importance of devices, the variety and the critical role they play in the adoption and optimization of a UC&C platform. Of course, education […]
The Jabra PRO 935 Dual Connectivity wireless headset is part of a larger PRO 900 Series family. All variants include Headband and Ear Hook wearing styles. PRO 920/930 Variants: PRO 920 – Desk Phone SKU# 920-65-508-105 PRO 930 – PC via USB cable SKU# 930-65-509-105 SKU# 930-65-503-105 Microsoft Lync Optimized variant (now Skype for Business) […]
July 29, 2014 By Danny Hayasaka Sennheiser was here the other day and left me this little gem of a product, the Sennheiser MB Pro 2 UC ML. What you get in the box: Headset, Dongle, USB charging stand, Safety guide, InCompliance leaflet, Quick guide Set Up: Like most USB headsets today, it’s important to […]
July 24, 2014 By Danny Hayasaka When it comes to Speakerphones for mobile devices, there are a variety of options available. I personally have used Jabra, Plantronics, Logitech and recently Sennheiser’s speakerphone solutions for mobile devices. Why would you need speakerphone for mobile? Better audio quality. Like most folks, all contacts are stored on my […]
The Jabra GO 6400 series have been deemed End of Life/Discontinued. So now what? Fortunately Jabra has the new Motion Series available. The main differences in the GO 6400 series vs the Motion Series listed below: Wearing style GO 6400: Ear Hook, Headband, Neckband Motion: Wrap around the ear A2DP Streaming (profile that allows multimedia […]
Poly produces some great communications and collaboration devices to include the Poly Voyager Legend series, however, customers are often confused as to which model to order. For today’s blog, I’m going to do a quick break down of the differences. It all starts with connectivity. What are you looking to connect/pair to? If you are […]
June 26, 2014 By Danny Hayasaka I remember the planning days when we decided to make the switch from an old Inter-Tel phone system to Microsoft Lync. Even though we were using headsets attached to our desk phones, we still felt it necessary to provide employees with desk phones and headsets. I believe it took […]
By Danny Hayasaka June 12, 2014 More and more organizations have hybrid communications and collaboration platforms that involve many of the major voice and UC platform providers. It’s very rare to find a company that is 100% Microsoft Lync, 100% Cisco, 100% Avaya, etc. The majority have a mix of platforms. Some organizations have two, […]