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>Date: Thu, 10 Oct 2002 20:16:14 -0400
>From: Victor Aulestia <[log in to unmask]>
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>To: Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum    <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Re: #6883 rec. for headsets
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Because we have never been satisfied with the performance of  analog 
headsets, particularly the microphones, we are moving to digital 
headsets. So far we are happy with the performance of these headsets. 
The headset is Plantronics DSP-500 digitally-enhanced gaming/multimedia 
headset.
The cost is about $65 and requires an USB port.
The best thing to do is to  purchase a unit and test it.
Regards,
Victor Aulestia
UMBC

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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
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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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