| QUICK
SPECS |
Weight: 0.4
oz
Features:
• Dual-mic AudioIQ noise canceling
• Windsmart
technology reduces wind noise
• In-car adjustable
charger
• Pairs with two Bluetooth phones
•
Plantronics QuickPair
MSRP:
$119.99 |
The Skinny: Plantronics
takes another stab at making the perfect mobile companion for people
with no hands.
Stab
you! Stab you! Stab you!The Good: From our extensive
testing, which consisted of calls made to random
people across America (sorry, Americans!), the headset performed well
above other, more expensive models. The ear bud fits snuggly into the
ear and the soft lining provided a comfortable experience. There
weren't any issues connecting the unit to two different
phones.
The
Bad: Designers weren't really going for looks when they
made this thing. The clear, plastic loop that hooks onto your ear is
flimsy and doesn't really do much in the aesthetic department. We also
tested while playing
NHL
09 on the PS3 and ran into trouble trying to get it
recognized by the console (it was already connected to a phone).
Un-pairing from the phone and re-pairing the 835 with the PS3 worked,
but we eventually had to redo the whole process to get it working with
the phone again. The volume buttons could have been made a tad bit
longer also.
Other Features With Fancy Names: Plantronics'
patented AudioIQ noise canceling helped to eliminate much of the noise
during conversations we had while walking down a busy New
York street, even the sound of the latest stock market crash.
Of course, there were the occassional police sirens that made the
person I was talking to think I was riding shotgun on
Cops.
Verdict: For the price,
you're only getting basic headset functionality. If you can find it for
cheaper—say $80 or so—it's a decent headset for someone who values
function over fashion... like this guy:
