seeking new head set that's dialing friendly

honestagent · 12-11-2007, 11:25 PM

[COLOR=blue]Hi. I did a search and maybe I didn't play with key words enough but I'm wondering what tool or tools do you use to prospect on the phone besides your cell or land line?[/COLOR]

[COLOR=#0000ff]My cordless dies on me too fast; I find I have to keep charging my cell phone at least 3 to 4 X a day and stay glued near the wall and it's annoying... I walk a lot when I talk; type, do various things, file you know cook, laundry, whatever.. multi-tasker here. I cannot stand stay stationary so I'm seeking a new phone that has a hard long term battery life and can work well with me wherever I go in this house or outside if needs be that won't crumble on me you know ... the static and have clarity if possible. Would also be neat if speaker phone can come with such a device b/c those headsets can be very tiring to the ear and make it hurt.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=#0000ff]I have heard the Platronics set is good. I am posting 2 links below. [/COLOR]

[COLOR=#0000ff]Wondering what you all use if you use anything high tech and what good experiences you have had and what to avoid, if to avoid? Can you please recommend a good phone system?[/COLOR]

[COLOR=#0000ff]I would considerably appreciate your input.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=#0000ff]Thank you very much in advance for your posts![/COLOR]

[COLOR=#0000ff]Plantronics )) Home & Small Office )) Home Telephone and Headset Systems )) CT12 2.4GHz Cordless Headset Telephone[/COLOR]

[COLOR=#0000ff]Plantronics )) Home & Small Office )) Home Telephone and Headset Systems )) Calisto Pro Series[/COLOR]

CHUMPS FROM OXFORD · 12-11-2007, 11:28 PM

I always get catalogs from "Hello." I have never checked them out though.

TXINSURANCE · 12-12-2007, 12:19 AM

Plantronics - after all the JUNK we have used over the years, it is all I buy.

djs · 12-12-2007, 01:27 AM

The link to the first headset you did is a great headset system. I used it for quite some time. Just be forewarned, it will take out your wireless internet when you're on the phone. Beyond that minor issue, it's actually a great headset to use for a long day of calling.

The other one is newer, bluetooth, etc. Never tried it, though I have found virtually every bluetooth headset hurts my ear from some almost unaudible high pitch whine they emit. It's okay for a short time, but I'll pass on a long day of using them.

I currently use Plantronics )) Home & Small Office )) Headset Systems )) CS55H Home Edition™ Wireless Headset System but the one with the handset lifter. One of the best headsets I've found. Range is excellent. The cons are you can't dial from the headset and there is no caller id if your not at the phone. Both of these I don't care about to much, since my phone sits right beside me, and I just use the headset to talk on. I can walk the hallways and still answer my phone.

Dan

honestagent · 12-12-2007, 08:51 AM

I have wireless in my house and we have various p.c.s so no way to get around that is there using the platronics head set system?

A friend suggested purchasing something with DECT 6.0 that should block and avoid the wireless... just a cheapy phone system and buy a different head set so the wireless won't get wiped...

What do you think if you happen to know?

Also, thank you everyone who replied.

DJS, thanks for the detail; just a quick replay of what you said -

1. the unit has caller id, but not the head piece?

And

2. does it have speaker phone?

Tx - any problems with yours?
Which do you have?

Thank you very much again! Tx. Chumps too.

djs · 12-12-2007, 09:26 AM

The link I provided above does not interfere with wireless systems. I've only had that problem with the little handset/headset combo thingy that you posted first. Of course, DECT 6.0 was designed not to interfere with wireless systems.

The system I use is only a wireless headset. No caller id, no speaker phone, but then, it's a headset. It's something I use for 4 hours at a time, conference calls, everything. I've never needed to use a speaker phone with it. Since you can't see it, there is no caller id. I use my phone for that.

All depends what problems you really want to solve. There probably isn't a perfect solution for all situations.

Dan

salpro22 · 12-12-2007, 10:16 AM

I've been using the CT12 for about 2 years and highly recommend the phone. I haven't used a standard phone in a long time and don't plan on going back. The wireless headset from the plantronics looks like a nice phone, but just like Dan said, there are a few perks that are not found (caller id, speaker phone, etc.)

honestagent · 12-13-2007, 08:50 AM

Dan, thank you for the input.

Salpro - what is C12 and who makes this?

Thank you again!

salpro22 · 12-13-2007, 09:03 AM

Originally Posted by honestagent

Dan, thank you for the input.

Salpro - what is C12 and who makes this?

Thank you again!

Plantronics is the best IMHO and their CT12 model has done well. I'd like to see some few features in the future, but I'm content with their phone. They have a great warranty and even sent me a new headset when mine crapped out on me through no fault of my own.

Just make sure you don't use that phone for an extended amount of time with VOIP as you will become quickly annoyed with the loss of signal and other issues vs. using a traditional land line.

Alsky · 12-13-2007, 10:54 AM

Originally Posted by honestagent

Dan, thank you for the input.

Salpro - what is C12 and who makes this?

Thank you again!

Heres the CT12...

*STIBROKER@AUSTIN.RR.COM* · 12-13-2007, 12:26 PM

Originally Posted by Alsky

Heres the CT12...

Thats what I use....but I would buy it here....

CT12 2.4GHz Cordless Headset Telephone, Telephones Pagers, Consumer Electronics items on eBay.com

djs · 12-13-2007, 04:43 PM

The CT12 is the one though that may wipe your wireless internet off the face of the planet everytime you have an active call. It's a great headset, I highly recommend it, but not if you have a wireless network that you rely on, and are more than a few feet from the base station.

If they have fixed this, I'd love to know, I'll gladly buy the current model and retire the one I have.

Dan

honestagent · 12-15-2007, 11:19 PM

Thank you everyone for your input. I greatly appreciate it. I do operate on a wireless p.c. so the C12 may not be my best option from what you've all suggested.

I appreciate the feedback. I hope to find a phone/headset working with a landline that is compatible and will not interfere with wireless p.c.

Thanks again. If I find such, I'll post it.

*STIBROKER@AUSTIN.RR.COM* · 12-16-2007, 09:17 AM

Yea when I am on my headset it kicks the kids off xbox live sometimes..or most of the time...use to effect my wifes feed to her computer (wireless feed from my modem) but I called the cable company and they can rest the frequency were the phone does not do this.....

Originally Posted by djs

The CT12 is the one though that may wipe your wireless internet off the face of the planet everytime you have an active call.

honestagent · 12-16-2007, 01:03 PM

Originally Posted by STIBROKER@AUSTIN.RR.COM

Yea when I am on my headset it kicks the kids off xbox live sometimes..or most of the time...use to effect my wifes feed to her computer (wireless feed from my modem) but I called the cable company and they can rest the frequency were the phone does not do this.....

So are you suggesting there is a way around this? I have DSL and AT&T What do you suggest I do, if anything, before buying this or do I have to buy it and see what happens... assuming I buy?

*STIBROKER@AUSTIN.RR.COM* · 12-16-2007, 01:10 PM

Call and ask your sever provider......

007 · 12-16-2007, 03:35 PM

Originally Posted by honestagent

[COLOR=blue]Hi. I did a search and maybe I didn't play with key words enough but I'm wondering what tool or tools do you use to prospect on the phone besides your cell or land line?[/COLOR]

[COLOR=#0000ff]My cordless dies on me too fast; I find I have to keep charging my cell phone at least 3 to 4 X a day and stay glued near the wall and it's annoying... I walk a lot when I talk; type, do various things, file you know cook, laundry, whatever.. multi-tasker here. I cannot stand stay stationary so I'm seeking a new phone that has a hard long term battery life and can work well with me wherever I go in this house or outside if needs be that won't crumble on me you know ... the static and have clarity if possible. Would also be neat if speaker phone can come with such a device b/c those headsets can be very tiring to the ear and make it hurt.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=#0000ff]I have heard the Platronics set is good. I am posting 2 links below. [/COLOR]

[COLOR=#0000ff]Wondering what you all use if you use anything high tech and what good experiences you have had and what to avoid, if to avoid? Can you please recommend a good phone system?[/COLOR]

[COLOR=#0000ff]I would considerably appreciate your input.[/COLOR]

[COLOR=#0000ff]Thank you very much in advance for your posts![/COLOR]

[COLOR=#0000ff]Plantronics )) Home & Small Office )) Home Telephone and Headset Systems )) CT12 2.4GHz Cordless Headset Telephone[/COLOR]

[COLOR=#0000ff]Plantronics )) Home & Small Office )) Home Telephone and Headset Systems )) Calisto Pro Series[/COLOR]

Plantronics is the "creme of the crop" for telemarketing or personal use based on experience and other telepros.

You will sound like a demi-God who projects to prospect with bold/authoritive speech who is in control.

In simple words, you won't sound like a wimp cheescake weak scrub( cheap headsets) who is begging for business and wondering why I'm not closing more deals than capable.

Go Plantronics!

padthaiforlunch · 07-10-2008, 05:55 PM

So, what is the solution for those us use that rely on wireless internet? What did you end up doing?

Originally Posted by honestagent

Thank you everyone for your input. I greatly appreciate it. I do operate on a wireless p.c. so the C12 may not be my best option from what you've all suggested.

I appreciate the feedback. I hope to find a phone/headset working with a landline that is compatible and will not interfere with wireless p.c.

Thanks again. If I find such, I'll post it.

ijerome · 07-10-2008, 06:30 PM

Try a $99. massage thing for your chair so you can stay at your desk. If you have to roam take off the headset and relax.

djs · 07-10-2008, 09:24 PM

Originally Posted by padthaiforlunch

So, what is the solution for those us use that rely on wireless internet? What did you end up doing?

The Plantronics CS-55 is a wonderful, made to be used all day, wireless headset system. You need to use this in conjunction with a regular phone, so you can dial, but if you get the headset lifter, I think you'll find it a great overall headset.

I wear it all day, it is comfortable enough to do that. I can hear the callers, they can hear me. Sound quality is excellent, it has about a 300 ft range from the phone (and it actually comes close to this), and with the handset lifter, I can answer calls whereever I'm at in the office building.

It's not cheap, but then, it's a business tool, not really an expense, but an investment into the many, many hours you spend on the phone.

Dan