Everyone it seems is wearing Bluetooth headsets these days. They are convenient when one is continually on the move whether on business or pleasure and they are great when one doesn’t want to advertise the phone you have to people around.
The first thing to hit the user is the size of the headset. The main body houses the volume and accept-call buttons which are one touch and sits behind the ear. It looks a little bulky but thanks to the curves of the headset it doesn’t seem to be obtrusive or get in the way. You want a headset to look like an extension of the head and this seems to do it nicely. The headset itself is capable of being used on either ear with a little adjustment so whichever ear you prefer the Voyager 510 can accommodate.
The headset comes with a noise cancelling microphone as standard which delivers exceptionally clear and crisp calls from both sides of the call. Another nice little feature is the WindSmart wind noise reduction technology which when combined with noise cancelling gives clear and noiseless calls.
Wireless connectivity is via Bluetooth and when connected gives the user the chance to operate 2 different Bluetooth enabled devices at once and switch between them. This is thanks to the Multipoint technology incorporated into the handset.
Another nice feature with the Voyager is the ability to hook up to either analog or digital landlines. This is done by a desktop charger which will allow the user to take calls on the headset. An especially nice feature if one is in and around the office and is waiting for a call. As for the roaming distance, the Plantronics Voyager headset is capable of keeping a connection up to 33 feet or 10 meters away from the Bluetooth device.
The Voyager headset has some nice features though there are some concerns too with reviewers on the internet. Tiny buttons and in particular the call and muting buttons is one problem with the headset but that seems to be a problem with all Plantronics headsets. Maybe something they should look at.
Another point that could put people off from purchasing this device is the price, which depending on the Voyager headset you buy can work out really expensive. On the plus side the headset, even though looking bulky does feel light when wearing it and the user just might possibly have this on all day as Plantronic says you can.
The Plantronics Voyager headset has the capability to connect 2 different Bluetooth enabled devices at once. It also comes with a few other firsts like WindSmart technology and the ability to connect to a landline. The battery is a Lithium Polymer rechargeable battery giving the user up to 6 hours talk time and 100 hours on standby.
This Bluetooth headset from Plantronics does have potential and a place in the headset market even though it’s an expensive add-on for the Smartphone. Yes it’s expensive but does have a few nice features which could be great selling points.