--- Forwarded Message from "Read Gilgen" <[log in to unmask]> --- >Date: Fri, 22 Sep 2006 15:02:52 -0500 >From: "Read Gilgen" <[log in to unmask]> >To: "Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum" <[log in to unmask]> >Subject: Re: #8327.1 - 3 Headphone/Mic Units? >References: <[log in to unmask]> >In-Reply-To: <[log in to unmask]> 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 -----2-- from [log in to unmask] 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 -----3-- from [log in to unmask] 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 *********************************************** LLTI is a service of IALLT, the International Association for Language Learning (http://iallt.org/), and The Consortium for Language Teaching and Learning (http://www.languageconsortium.org/). Join IALLT at http://iallt.org. Otmar Foelsche, LLTI-Editor ([log in to unmask]) ***********************************************