Sunday, November 8, 2009 | 
 | Plantronics Foldable USB Stereo Headset (Optimized for Laptop Use) (Audio 470 USB) Brand : Plantronics Model : .AUDIO 470 USB Overall Rating :  From : 95 Reviews Color : / Size : |
Technical Details
- Compatible with Windows & Macintosh
- Optimized for laptop use - engineered for Skype, Windows Live, Yahoo Messenger -- Voice, Music, Games
- Connect with an analog connection or use the included USB connection to ensure consistent sound quality on every call and for every application.
- Adjust the headset to personalize the fit, the lightweight and ergonomic design deliver extraordinary comfort for hours. The microphone minimizes background noise.
- Easily fold and fit the headset into a crowded briefcase. Make internet calls, watch DVD's, or listen to music and Podcasts-- it's the only headet you need.
Product Description
The Plantronics .Audio 470 USB headset combines portability with your choice of analog or USB connection. Outstanding digital sound quality makes Internet calls, music, and DVDs sound even better. A personalized fit, lightweight design, and fingertip controls deliver hours of comfortable use for discerning mobile professionals -whether working or relaxing.
Customer Reviews (see all-reviews)
J. Bookworm This works wonders
This makes either work or personal correspondence much faster and easier.I utilize this product frequently, and find that it saves both time and effort. The headset is both comfortable, and easily adjusted for maximum efficiency.Plantronics Foldable USB Stereo Headset (Optimized for Laptop Use) (Audio 470 USB)
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Big Bob ( Tampa, FL USA ) Great Sound, but will it break easily?
I bought this headset for my HP Mini which has a combined jack for mic and headphones -- you can only use one of those devices at a time ! So, the only way I could find to use a separate headset was to buy a USB model. Having used Plantronics products for years, I anticipated a quality unit. The audio quality from both the headphones and microphone is excellent. Listening to music is a pleasure with quite good bass response and what my ears consider to be a good range of frequency response. Using the headset on Skype, the reports from those I have called are good.
My only real concern is the durability of the headset. It is plastic and there are a lot of joints to deal with. With care, it should last. When folded it fits nicely into a larger size soft-side sunglasses case which may offer some protection in my briefcase. Time will tell. Another minor issue is the length of the cord. It is about 9' long and simply WAY too long for use while traveling. I ended up bundling and tie-wrapping about 5' of the cord neatly to keep it out of the way.
As usual, Amazon shipped it reaonably quickly in a box but with minimal packing material. Thankfully Plantronics packaged it well enough that it didn't get destroyed enroute. Come on Amazon, learn to pack things properly ! ! !
Overall, if this headset doesn't self-destruct, I'll be a very happy buyer.
My only real concern is the durability of the headset. It is plastic and there are a lot of joints to deal with. With care, it should last. When folded it fits nicely into a larger size soft-side sunglasses case which may offer some protection in my briefcase. Time will tell. Another minor issue is the length of the cord. It is about 9' long and simply WAY too long for use while traveling. I ended up bundling and tie-wrapping about 5' of the cord neatly to keep it out of the way.
As usual, Amazon shipped it reaonably quickly in a box but with minimal packing material. Thankfully Plantronics packaged it well enough that it didn't get destroyed enroute. Come on Amazon, learn to pack things properly ! ! !
Overall, if this headset doesn't self-destruct, I'll be a very happy buyer.
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Bruce G. Headset works well; Long cord both an advantage and disadvantage
I'm enjoying my Plantronics headset. I returned a Koss headset after being dissatisfied with the sound quality of the microphone and am very pleased with the sound quality of this microphone. I think that the sound quality of this mic is better than the sound quality of my partner's Logitech headset (we often speak to each other on Skype).
I like the way the headset folds to make it smaller and easier to pack into my laptop computer case.
I had read reviews about the long cord and thought that it was a plus to have a long cord. I still feel that this is an advantage. However, the cord often gets intertwined with other cords that come out of the computer. As I'm writing this, I decided to put a Velcro tie onto the cord - I just did it: I created a loop of 2 or 3 feet of cord and tied it together to shorten the cord. I should be able to release the Velcro in a few seconds to lengthen the cord, whenever I want it longer.
I like the way the headset folds to make it smaller and easier to pack into my laptop computer case.
I had read reviews about the long cord and thought that it was a plus to have a long cord. I still feel that this is an advantage. However, the cord often gets intertwined with other cords that come out of the computer. As I'm writing this, I decided to put a Velcro tie onto the cord - I just did it: I created a loop of 2 or 3 feet of cord and tied it together to shorten the cord. I should be able to release the Velcro in a few seconds to lengthen the cord, whenever I want it longer.
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Lisa Nieves ( Scottsdale, AZ ) Plantronics headsets are the best
Pros: Comfortably fits on my head. Cord is long; too long is good you can cable tie it, too short is unusable if the PC is too far. USB dongle soundcard installs well with Vista and is interchangeable with ANY other mic/speaker. This makes it so that if you have a bad soundcard or no soundcard, this will replace it. IT folds neatly for travel. Vol control and mic mute on the cord.
Cons: earpads are very flat and firm, so it hurts the tragus and antitragus of my ear since mine stick out a little bit. Fluffier earpads may help that but there are no replacements in the box.. and thats just a con if I want to be picky because I really like these headphones.
Cons: earpads are very flat and firm, so it hurts the tragus and antitragus of my ear since mine stick out a little bit. Fluffier earpads may help that but there are no replacements in the box.. and thats just a con if I want to be picky because I really like these headphones.
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JaKoB ( CA ) Love the USB connector
I use many different computers and the USB connector for the headphones is very convenient. I don't have to go fiddling around to find which port is for the speaker and which is for the mic. Even if I have to plug into the back of a computer I can find the USB jack without pulling out the computer and getting out a flash light. They fold down very nicely and the cord is really long. I keep it partially bundled most of the time. but if I have to plug it in under the desk and behind the computer I still have the freedom of not holding my head 2 inches from the desk to hear.
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