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Written by: Jason Tomczak, September 18th, 2007 |
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Where to buy:
 TECHONWEB: $57.92
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“The Plantronics .Audio 480 headset is a fantastic looking headset and a marvel in minimalist design..”
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Highs:
Great for Skype & video chat; high quality construction; sleak and modern
Lows:
Tiny sound for music lovers; ear buds can be uncomfortable for some users
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Introduction
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Plantronics, a well-known name in headset and communication-system technologies, has released yet another VoIP and multi-use headset for computer users. Their new product, the .Audio 480 "virtual phone booth", is an analog and USB-capable headset with boom mic intended primarily for use with Skype and a long list of other voice chat and audio-based programs. It's also billed as a functional headset for enjoying music and engaging in video games. We take a good look at the .Audio 480 to see if it lives up to its marketing claims and Plantronics' already-excellent name.
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User Reviews
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"Yes, the earbuds hurt"
Ryan at Feb 8th, 2008 at 12:35 PM
Score: 7
Just picked these up this week, and as you might imagine, yes, the ear buds are painful after a few minutes. Not that this is unforeseen; the weight of the boom mic is supported solely by how snug the earpiece is in your ear, so over time it will begin to make your ear sore.
Other than that, I would have to say they work perfectly. Very clear sound for voice chat (I used it all week to speak over Ventrilo) and people I speak to on a daily basis said I sounded clearer than with my previous mic.
Very slick product, just be aware the...
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"Its fragile and the case too short."
T. R. at Feb 4th, 2008 at 11:13 AM
Score: 7
I really wanted this beautiful light phone to be my ultimate travel voip/music/sound-design solution, but it broke around the 6th time I put it into its case... and I'm used to dealing with delicate items!
On the plus side...
I bought it when it first became available on the net, and took it abroad... as far as weight, size, and beauty, it's wonderful. I like the dongle with the volume and mute feature.
DETAILS...
Clearly, they need to bolster the sturdiness for it to be appropriate for road warriors that are usually in h...
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Features:
Cable, Ear Buds
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