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★★★★★
Excellent sound, excellent headset
I've had this unit for a week. I use it for calls that sometimes last as long as 2 hours. I use it primarily for the headset.
Pros:
1. Headband is comfortable on head.
2. Battery life is good. I did 4 hours of calls in 1 day and headset battery was still going strong.
3. Sound quality of headset is excellent in both directions. Several people have asked me "Did you get a new headset? Your calls sound much better."
4, Headset has a mute button.
5. I haven't tried a full distance test, but it works throughout the house.
Cons:
1. It is difficult to "feel" the mute button on the headset. After a while you learn where it is, but it would have been nice if they had put some tactile feedback on the mute button.
The headset does feel a bit on the loose side to me, but I've found a position that keeps it secure enough so that I can do my exercises without it falling off, so I don't view this as a real "con".
If you're looking for an inexpensive headset, I recommend this unit.
Update#1: I had a chance to do a simple range test with the headset. I walked out the front door to the foot of the driveway. I then proceeded down the block. I made it just beyond my neighbor's house before the signal started to cut in and out. The headset will function properly at distances that exceed what is needed to cover one's home and back yard.
Update#2: August 20, 2011. I've had the phone for 3 months and I have not had any problems. I use the headset many hours/week and it continues to function well.
Update#4: May 19, 2012. I've had this system for a year now; both handsets and the headset continue to work well.
Update#5: August 9, 2013. I've had this system for 2.25 years. The battery LED always shows red no matter how long I charge it, although it will still last 2+ hours before it dies. I have to take responsibility for this problem, as I allowed the headset battery to "run down" to empty multiple times. Most recently the battery was left dead for 10 days before I found the headset and put it back on the charger. I consider myself fortunate that it will still accept a charge at all.
May 2011 · Office Products · verified purchase