I don't recall which Plantronics device I used, but it almost worked. It wasn't wireless. I needed to connect something like a Skype headset to the device, these are the ones with the splitter at the end of the cord, one for the stereo out and the other for the microphone in. Then the phone and computer are connected to it. The multi position switch allowed me to listen to the PC, phone or both. The problem I had with it is people on the phone could hear my computer's output as well. I don't know if it was a flaw in the device or the type of phone we used at that location. They were not analogue, but some digital type that were not VoIP. The AC power and RJ11 were joined at the connector. The phone was meant for multi lines and telephone numbers.
Vic
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The only thing I know of that does both is the Plantronics SMH1783-11. It is expensive, and it is a special order product that appears to not be returnable, but it allows you to talk on the phone and use JFW at the same time. I am not sure what kind of desk phones it is compatible with, but I know they don't recommend it if one is going to want to use an iPhone as the phone for it. It very well might work with the Cisco phones though.
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From: "Darragh Ó Héiligh"
Hello,
Not strictly on topic for this list but in a round about way it is very relevant.
I've just broken my lovely Zenhizer head set. I've had this for about three years.
I use this headset for Jaws only.
I've a few sound cards in this machine for various reasons. One is dedicated to Jaws speech.
I'm looking for a new headset. Any recommendations?
I had a wireless headset eight years ago. It lasted me about five years but I got sick of the battery constantly going down. I even bought two batteries for it but if I was working on something for a very long time and the battery went down and I kept working on the second battery, the first battery didn't have time to recharge before the battery in use went down.
It would seem strange to some but sitting on a computer for up to 20 hours isn't an uncommon thing for me some days.
That's the joy of working full time, keeping up with new technology and also keeping my own business going all at the same time.
I would love it if this headset would also let me hear the phone as well. It's a Cisco VOIP phone.
There's nothing as frustrating as trying to talk to someone with the handset pressed up to my ear with my shoulder and jaws talking on the other side. I currently have an incredibly cheap wired headset for the phone but the desk can get a bit crazy with wires all over the place.
I'm of two minds to go with wireless or not. I gave up on it after a lot of years of frustration as I said eight years ago but maybe things have come a long way since then.
Any suggestions?
Thanks
Darragh
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