--- Forwarded Message from Jeff La Favre <[log in to unmask]> ---

>Date: Fri, 11 Oct 2002 09:51:51 -0400
>From: Jeff La Favre <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Re: #6883 rec. for headsets
>To: Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum    <[log in to unmask]>
>Organization: John Carroll University
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Sony makes a sturdy headset that costs about $114.  Model HS-90C

Jeff La Favre
John Carroll University

LLTI-Editor wrote:

> --- Forwarded Message from Françoise Sorgen-Goldschmidt      <[log in to unmask]> ---
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> >Date: Wed, 9 Oct 2002 15:55:36 -0700
> >To: [log in to unmask]
> >From: Françoise Sorgen-Goldschmidt      <[log in to unmask]>
> >Subject: rec. for headsets
> >Cc: [log in to unmask], [log in to unmask]
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> Can anyone out there recommend a computer lab headset that is both
> sturdy and affordable.  We've primarily used headsets from Koss
> (SB40, R-50b, R-65b).  Koss has a great warranty but their headsets
> all have weaknesses in a classroom setting (lousy mikes, head bands
> that break off,  weak cords, etc). We purchased a Telex H-51 headset
> but the build quality is only marginally better than Koss.  Telex
> makes a more rugged headset (Discovery series DS-8V) that we'll be
> testing soon. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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> Francoise Sorgen-Goldschmidt
> Senior Lecturer in French #2580
> 4125 Dwinelle Hall
> Berkeley CA 94720-2580
> Office Phone:   (510) 642 2182
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