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>Date: Fri, 22 Sep 2006 15:02:52 -0500
>From: "Read Gilgen" <[log in to unmask]>
>To: "Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum"   
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>Subject: Re: #8327.1 - 3  Headphone/Mic Units?
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Several of you have suggested this model, and we have a couple which we
really like.  However, in a lab setting where having the mic be on (test
recording, etc.), it seems the mute button is much to easily poked and
the sound turned off.  Doesn't seem like a good solution.

>>> LLTI-Editor <[log in to unmask]> 9/22/2006 1:10:00 pm >>>
There is a special technology training program at SDSU called PICT. 
After much research they recommended the Logitech Premium 350 USB 
headset.  At the SDSU bookstore they only cost $35 although they 
retail for over 50 at Best Buy or Circuit City.

I have been using them for recording and webcasting and think they 
are phenomenal, both with regard to listening and recording.  We have 
ordered 10 for our Mac lab.

Hope this helps,

Trevor


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Read,

We have been happy with our "Plantronics DSP-400 Digitally Enhanced
USB
Computer Headset."  We have used these since Fall 05 and I have had to
replace one headset.  The reason was a student inadvertently pulled
out
the wiring---it was caught on the furniture.

Kristy

Kristy M. Britt
Instructor of Spanish
Director, Language Resource Center
Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures
University of South Alabama
Humanities 326
Mobile, Alabama 36688

office (251)461-1457
fax (251)460-7130
department (251)460-6291

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Hi Read,

I just bought about 6 Logitech Premium USB Headset 350 w/ Microphone. 

I did a bunch of reading on headsets before I bought and that seemed  
to come pretty highly recommended. They ran about $36 each from  
buy.com. I seem to remember there being a place that sells them at a  
lower price when you buy bulk but I can't remember where...

Lauren



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