DocAndersen
I have two cellular phones. One is the work provided and is an Android device. The other is my cellular phone. Recently for my work PC and my work phone, I’ve been using the Polycom Voyager. I am a huge fan of over the ears headphones. The Voyager fits that bill quite well. I also like headsets that offer noise canceling (what I hear) and noise-canceling (what people were calling me to hear). Since I have a softphone (using Jabber), and I am frequently on either WebEx or Zoom meetings, I often use the headset to communicate with people. The Voyager allows for that easily. First off the included USB key allows you to connect Vouaget to your PC.
The other part is pairing, via Bluetooth with your computer. That is accomplished by simply turning on the Voyager, and pressing the power on button to the very top of the slide. That puts the headset into pairing mode, You then capture it with your phone or Bluetooth enabled tablet, and away you go! You can listen to music, take calls, and participate in UC and other Voice over IP conversations like Skype. The important thing for me is easy over the ear abilities of the headsets. I prefer that the headset support over the ear. I know, I should like the in the ear headsets more, I do like the other in the ear headset I reviewed, but that is one ear only (the Polycom 5200 UC).
Voyager is nice as it covers both ears. It also has a comfortable covering over the headset earpieces. I like to walk when I am on calls with my cell phone. The thing about headsets is they get a sweat on them. Part A is are they easy to clean (the Voyagers are). The other part is done they at least breathe and allow some airflow so that your ears don’t get sweaty (the voyagers do). The issue of sweaty ears is probably my problem. I like to walk around outside when I am on my cell phone. I don’t like pressing my phone against my head. Having headsets like the Polycom Voyager makes all the difference.
My rating of the Voyager headset is a solid 10 out of 10!
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Question of
Do you talk on the phone outdoors?
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Yes
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No
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Question of
I know most folks don’t need headsets or use them but are these valuable to you?
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Yes
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No
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Question of
Do you have a land line at home?
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Yes
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No
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Question of
Do you have a speaker phone at home?
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Yes
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No
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I am so far away from the land of new devices. Don’t judge by me. I am unhip.
i don’t judge anyone for being a techie, or not being a techie! It is all about what you need!
Q: Do you talk on the phone outdoors?
Yes (4 votes) – 44%
No (5 votes) – 56%
Q: I know most folks don’t need headsets or use them but are these valuable to you?
No (9 votes) – 100%
Q: Do you have a land line at home?
Yes (7 votes) – 78%
No (2 votes) – 22%
Q: Do you have a speaker phone at home?
Yes (5 votes) – 56%
No (4 votes) – 44%
I do sometimes wonder if the market will ever evolve for headsets.
I know very few folks who still have a landline
🙂 sorry I was thinking of you being on a party line. I don’t know why.
I am not a luddite, I just don’t have a cel phone or like wireless tech. they’re not secure enough yet…
I understand both points and I do not blame you.
party lines? *snort* I may be rotary phone old, but I am not party line old
I figured more from a security perspective you were using the older analog version of the tech.
nah, we have cordless phones. and they’re extremely hackable, but since I’m not talking about anything important…
Well if hackable is the goal, then disconnected monitors (no smart TV’s) no Chromecast devices. No Android TV or TVOS devices. Actually if hackable is the issue, you need a Symbian OS phone and nothing else.
my sandboxed system is pretty unhackable
If it is truly sandboxed (no wifi, no Bluetooth and USB disabled) I agree it is virtually unhackable!
it has USB ports, but nothing wireless or even wired. all the network services are disabled so it is both secure and fast
regarding the USB, everything is virus scanned before it migrates to my system, and the only point of access is sneakernet
But, I wouldn’t hack the computer. I would hack the operator first.
there is no patch for stupid
Nice. Again it is secure. You’ve done well Young Jedi.
That said, there are still ways, but someone would really have to want to get you.
yeah, but physical access is a formidable barrier
It can be. Guards, Gates, and Guns can be a deterrent.
all your base are belong to us
we shall fight them on the beaches.
We shall fight them in the streets
WC
we shall defend our island, whatever the cost may be…
we shall never surrender!
I don’t use earphones or headsets because it irritates my ears.
That is why I prefer over the ear rather than in the ear.
I talk very little outside. Like I said, I don’t use headphones.
I sometimes do conference calls while walking, keeps me focused!
I’ve never used a headset before, my friend
Thanks for commenting, I remember that from my last review! People that design tech sometimes forgets there are many people in the market. Not every needs cool new headsets!
I follow your advice, dear friend … use what you need
Exactly, I cannot tell you how many technology groups I’ve talked to that just don’t understand that.
I totally believe that too, dear friend … you are very technically educated
actually my college education and original training was as a school teacher. the tech stuff I’ve learned on my own!
I don’t have these fancy devices at home.
🙂 Hey it is all about what you need!
Never use a headset and rarely talk outside.
i do on the walks, it is just easier for me1
I use headset only when traveling in public transport but try to avoid them otherwise.
I would figure in your line of work you were always using a headset and listening to information!
Actually, my office is in my home itself so I am always online. I therefore use earphones during travel only.
I work at home about 1/2 the time, so I use headphones at home to avoid people hearing what is being talked about.
I don;t use headset , No landline in my home any more
we still have a landline, but frankly we mostly use cell phones.
I only have a headset for my PC. We have a landline and hardly ever use our cell phones. Weird? I guess so!
My mom learned texting from her granddaughters. She uses her cell phone more than her landline now!
I don’t use a headset on my phone, but I do on my desktop PC at home. And yes, I do have a landline at home, but rarely use it as I use my mobile phone most of the time.
the world of landlines is evovling. Thanks!!!