Today we will analyze and tell a little of the background of the new Shokz OpenComm Open Ear headset. This particular headset is manufactured by the trailblazer company formerly known as Aftershokz which was founded on 2004 and started their addition on headsets back on October 2011, and by 2012 they were the pioneers in bringing a new technology known from them as bone conduction headset. This means that their headsets don’t go into the ear directly, but they stay at place and the sound goes thru the bone thru conduction and allowing you to hear without having anything in or on top of your ears, allowing the user to be aware of all the environment and keep the headset on place in a comfortable and discrete position.
By end of 2021 Aftershokz finally got a new logo and new name and the former one s now known as Shokz. Thanks to its technology Shokz is one of the only manufacturers that can offer swimming headphones as they don’t require to be inside the ear, but using their bone conduction technology. And now we are going to check the different headsets that they offer for remote workers as road warriors.
The Shokz OpenComm headset is the best wireless headset for road warriors as they can pair it to their smart phone or tablet via Bluetooth. It offers a 16 hour talk time and noise canceling microphone in a discrete boom arm. The headset offers open ear bone conduction technology and really easy to use, it comes with titanium band and frame that allows the headset to get durability. It offers IP55 Water Resistance, that translate into dust , moist and sweat repellant, allowing the user to take out for jogging or on a bicycle ride or even workout. Fully compatible with Android and iPhone cell phones as you can use either Google Voice, Sir or Alexa for voice commands.
A nice feature is that one size fit them all, so no need to worry about if its to big or to small as it rest on top of the ear and nothing goes into the ear. Special mention is to it’s magnetic induction charger, so no worries of having to plug anything on the headset, simply rest it in the charger and it will attach right away. The Shokz OpenComm headset comes with a 2 year manufacturer warranty, order yours HERE.
Shokz offers its OpenComm headset in form of UC, including its already pre paired Bluetooth Dongle, that allows you to use your OpenComm UC headset with any computer and with your smart phone at the same time. Coming with titanium band and frame for durability. Charge time of only 60 minutes and with its talk time of up to 16 hours and standby time of up to 14 days. The OpenComm UC headset comes with Bone Conduction Stereo Headset, Loop 100 USB-A Wireless Adapter, Magnetic Induction Charger and Hard Shell Carrying Case.
Noise canceling microphone in a very discrete design that allows the user to have the headset on all day and either stream music or podcasts with open ear technology that let know what is going around in the environment. And if wondering if any other people can hear what you are listening, the answer is no, this is thanks to Shokz Bone Conduction technology. It offers IP55 Water Resistance, this means that is not water proof but water resistant. Can tolerate dust, moisture and sweat which is a perfect fit for remote workers that need to get a slight workout or a quick jogging on a work break. The microphone boom arm can be swivel up and down and the OpenComm is fully compatible with PC and Mac. Get yours HERE.
While teens on social media are adopting wired headphones as a “vintage” trend, there are many reasons why many people are still opting for wired earbuds and headphones as opposed to wireless and bluetooth listening devices.
Airpods first hit the market in 2016, and since then, millions have ditched the long-standing wired earbuds and made the switch to the new modern craze, which generated Apple Inc. $38.3 billion in net sales from September 2020 to September 2021. Celebrities like Bella Hadid, Lily-Rose Depp, Zoë Kravitz have been photographed in their sleek streetwear styles, rocking a pair of good old fashioned wired headphones, prompting fans and followers worldwide to recreate this new “vintage” trend themselves.
However, there are several reasons why many believe wired is the way to go, as you will discover upon reading further in this article.
Because it’s trendy
Bluetooth earbuds and wireless headphones were the hot trend for a while due to how new and modern and unique they were but eventually they became something that everybody had, which led to people, particularly teens, not wanting to appear “basic.” There is nothing more common than the wish to be remarkable.
“In short, AirPods have become too widespread to be cool,” wrote the Wall Street Journal. “So, perhaps inevitably, contrarian trendsetters are reviving some ancient technology: corded headphones.”
Thousands of videos on TikTok have shown various “trend forecasters” explaining why this “vintage” trend is coming back, as well as fashion professionals adding to the analysis. Lisa Z. Morgan, head of the apparel design department at the Rhode Island School of Design, said that a sense of nostalgia is part of what’s fueling the revival.
“There’s a very wistful look back to times that appear to be simpler, there’s no doubt about it,” Morgan said. “There’s a sense of nostalgia [from teens] for a time that I don’t think they’ve even experienced, which is quite curious … I think they see these photographs and images from magazines and music and culture.”
Because of the sound quality
Despite all the discourse around wired earbuds making a comeback due to the latest fashion trend, there are other reasons why people opt for wired earphones. Many highly regard the quality of the craftsmanship of something that plugs in directly to your device versus having to stream the sound via bluetooth. It is true that wireless earbuds are very convenient in not having to deal with a cable, but their evolution towards good sound quality is yet to be on par with wired headphones.
Using wired headphones, which are directly attached to your device, mitigates any potential connectivity or Bluetooth issue that you may experience with wireless headphones. Analog signals are used in wired headphones to deliver excellent sound quality, which can handle more data than digital signals like Bluetooth. The audio won’t have to go through so much processing to reach you, making for a much cleaner, crisper audio in its full resolution.
Because wired earbud and headphone manufacturers won’t have to spend as much money on creating wireless technologies, they’ll be able to concentrate their efforts (and resources) on what counts most: sound quality. The analog signals used in wired headphones can handle more data than Bluetooth signals, avoiding any risk of audio compression and making for a much clearer sound.
Because of the price
Wired earbuds are generally cheaper because it is much more costly to make wireless earbuds than its corded counterpart. Manufacturers inflate their bill of materials for wireless buds, which in turn makes the product more expensive.
They don’t require charging
Having another device to charge periodically is a big inconvenience in this day and age, where almost every product comes with a battery. With wired earbuds, you won’t have to worry about losing your music or your podcast halfway through your flight. You can just plug and play without any care in the way.
They are less likely to be lost
Many Bluetooth earbud devices come with a little charger/carrying case. Not only is it tiny and easy to misplace, but the earbuds themselves are miniscule little pieces that could easily fall out of your ear while sleeping on a plane, or sweating during an intense exercise. The risk of getting your Airpods stolen is much higher than wired headphones because not only of its small, portable size, but also because they have been a hot commodity since their release in 2016, despite current trends changing the norm.
In general they are a better investment
People are sporting AirPods everywhere you go. Some are listening to music, others to the hottest new podcasts, while others are simply wearing them to avoid having to chat to strangers. They’ve become as much a part of our daily lives as the original iPod earphones did 20 years ago.
Despite the inconvenience of cables getting in the way, in the end, wired earbuds and headphones are a greater investment because not only are they cheaper, but they have better sound quality, are less likely to be lost or stolen, don’t require charging, and, of course, you can keep up with the latest trend of bringing “vintage” back.
When Covid-19 pandemic hit the world, all the business (and personal) meetings went on-line via either Zoom or Cisco Webex. To get the best and clearest audio transmission of your conversation, we recommend using a quality headset like the ones below. Your voice is no further than a few inches from your mouth and typically the microphone on a headset is far superior in quality than the microphone built in on a laptop, tablet or a PC. You can either use a corded headset or wireless. We typically recommend wireless if you have the budget for the sake of freedom to move around the office and not have a corded tether to your desk.
Jabra recently launched the totally new Jabra Evolve2 30 UC corded headset, this amazing new addition to the Evolve2 Family comes with the Jabra amazing well built quality, without compromising the budget. Jabra is really proud of having an option for people wanting the best in a contained budget. The Evolve2 30 comes in Mono and Stereo, built in volume controls into the headset and built in busy light in one side of the headset which is very convenient when you are working from home. Hands down, one of the best corded headsets for a daily use headset with your computer/Mac. Order yours HERE.
Jabra keeps in with the Evolve2 40 UC, a well built headset with memory leatherette foam ear cushions, comfortable for all day use. Large ear cups blocks out unwanted noise in the background. Noise canceling microphone filters out unwanted noise for your customer. It also has an automatic busy-light in both sides that is visible from any direction and turns on when the headset is active. Jabra offers noise canceling microphone with its innovate muting function by simply bringing the boom up, making it an amazing function as convenient for user. The Jabra Evolve2 40 UC comes in two models: USB-A and USB-C, making it a nice option for any computer or laptop. Order yours HERE
Poly , formerly known as Plantronics brings to the table the new Blackwire 8225 USB-A with a flexible noise canceling microphone boom. Active Noise Canceling with 3 settings to optimize what you can hear when using the headset. Built-in LED busy light that helps to let people know when you are in a call. Volume control with mute function that allows you to answer/end calls and depending on the application, allows you to put a call on “hold”.
Jabra offers the Speak 410, that is the entry level for speaker phones compatible with any computer by simply plugging it thru the USB port. With an amazing 5′ in diameter size, makes it a portable option and with its travel case. Jabra Speak 410 offers full integration with corded Jabra headsets by the 3.5 mm port that offers quick privacy, even in an open office environment. Speak 410 offers true wide band sound for crystal-clear conversation.
The Speak 710 UC is an amazing option for wireless speaker phone, can be used as a speaker phone on your computer using the Jabra Link 370 dongle or pair directly to your cell phone via Bluetooth. This unit is the perfect for conference of up to 6 people, with a talk time of up to 15 hours. Once touch feature that allows to pair 2 Speak 710 together for full stereo and true fidelity sound for calls and for music. Making a portable option to be used in any place, comes with folding stand, that allows to place the speaker phone in different positions as needed for your Zoom meeting.
Poly comes into the speaker phones game with the Poly Sync 20+, which is a nice wireless Bluetooth speakerphone, designed for small groups of 6 people or less. Comes with its respectively USB adapter (BT600), that allows you to use it with any computer or can be paired with any smart phone or tablet as well. the Sync 20+ , offers a battery time of up to 20 hours when fully charged, plus the convenience of being portable and for the same reason, comes with IP64 certification, against dust and spills resistance, touch sensitive controls that light up in a nice and elegant design. 3 directional microphones that allows to pick up the speaker’s voice anywhere in the room, so you can move around without having to talk to the device directly. Microsoft Teams Certified and with dedicated key that allows you to launch it with a simply touch. Get yours HERE.
Recently launched, the Savi 8240 UC USB headset offers up to 7 hours of talk time and 30 hours of standby. Being a convertible style, the 8240 offers all the wearing styles, over the head, behind the neck and over the ear, making it a nice option for people that need to switch wearing styles. With a range of up to 300 feet on DECT 6.0 thru the D200 USB-A adapter included. Noise canceling microphone, volume controls with mute and answer/end call with a simply tap. Order yours HERE.
Jabra offers the Evolve 65 Bluetooth wireless headset with Digital Signal Processing, dual connectivity allowing you to use the headset with your computer with the Link 370 dongle (included) or your cell phone. The same headset can be used both either device. The Jabra Link 370 offers a wireless range of up to 100 ft. When the headset is fully charged, it has 10 hours of talk time and noise canceling microphone. Busy-light built into the headset allowing you to let people know when in a call, and so easy to use thanks to Jabra’s “Plug & Play” Zoom headset installation. Place your order HERE
We have the newest addition from Jabra, the Evolve2 65 UC Stereo Bluetooth USB-A Headset w/Stand, and so far it is my preferred option for a Bluetooth headset. Offering the amazing talk time of up to 37 hours, beating by far the competition. Fast charging can be found in the Evolve2 65 that allows you to get 8 hours of talk by 15 minutes, memory foam ear cushions welcome the ears into a best sound quality available. Jabra’s mute microphone by simply bringing the microphone boom arm up. The Evolve2 65 allows you to use it with 2 devices at the same time, so you can use it with your computer with the Link 380 and your cell phone at the same time. Order yours HERE.
Poly offers the new Voyager 4310 as a new alternative for a wireless headset without breaking the bank. This is going to be the new entry level for a wireless headset, the Voyager 4310 works seamless with any soft phone application, thanks to its BT700 Bluetooth Dongle. Nice fresh design with a better paddling on the headband plus the well know Acoustic Fence Technology by Poly and offering an impressive talk time of up to 24 hours non stop, or can get up to 47 hours if is just listening in a single charge. Built in busy light that is really useful when working in an open office environment and can be used with your smart phone as well. Offering Voice over USB, which allows you to use the headset with any computer without the dongle by using the USB cable that comes with it and plug it in any USB port in your computer. Get yours HERE.
Poly offers the Voyager 4320, in a nice Stereo headset, with a comfortable headband and with a bendable microphone boom arm with Acoustic Fence Technology and built in busy light. Amazing battery standby time of up to 50days with one single charge. The Voyager 4320 comes with a nice stand that allows you to charge your headset by just resting the headset in the cradle, comes with a nice range of up to 160 feet, thank you to its BT700 Dongle that is Version 5.2, comes with a carrying travel pouch and comes with a USB cable as well, as it offers Voice over USB allowing to use the 4320 as a corded headset without compromising the performance of the microphone. Get yours HERE.
Poly offers its new Voyager Focus 2 with a really comfortable headband that allows the user find a comfortable position wearing it. The Voyager Focus 2 has the new Digital Hybrid Active Noise Canceling (ANC), with different levels of graduation that allows the user to choose how much ANC to use depending on the environment. Built in busy light that let the user know when in a call, a discrete boom arm with Acoustic Fence Technology and with muting function by swinging boom arm up or down, and allowing to be worn on either side, with a talk time of up to 19 hours in a single charge and with a range of up to 160 feet thanks to its BT700 Bluetooth Dongle. Call controls are found in the side, easy to use with the computer and with the cell phone. Get yours HERE.
Jabra offers the Evolve2 75, in its second generation the new and freshly designed headset offers 2 different kind of memory foam in the earcups. This helps the headset to block most of the noises and helps it to keep it cooler when using for long periods of time. The Evovle2 75 offers the new Jabra Advanced Active Noise canceling with graduation levels. Built in Alexa that allows you to even control smart devices such as smart thermostats or smart bulbs from the headset. The Evolve2 75 has 2 modes now, The new Discreet Mode, that allows to use the headset as a bloomless mic headset with your cell phone and the Performance Mode with the arm down which meets Microsoft’s Open Office requirements. Order yours HERE.
Now we jump in the video device, starting with the new Poly Studio P5 USB-A Webcam, this is the newest webcam from Poly, this is a high quality HD 1080p web cam, excellent for small rooms and for single person use, with a 4X Digital Zoom. Small and compact design that allows you to take it with you anywhere. Easy to use thanks to its USB-A connectivity, integrated privacy shutter that allows you to block the lens for privacy concerns. A nice feature of this webcam, is that the back of the webcam has a built in USB-A port, so meaning that you don’t loose a USB port when using this camera, allowing you to plug a USB headset if want to. Get yours HERE.
On our next step in video solutions, we have the brand new Poly Studio P15 Video Bar, this is a nice option for bigger rooms, the Studio P15 is an Ultra HD 4K quality camera, with smart automatic camera framing , allowing you to walk around the room, as the camera framing will adjust by itself on you, so no more need to stay glued into the chair. Poly Lens compatible and Microsoft Teams Certified as well. Can be used with either PC or Mac as it supports both platforms. Compatible with any applications that supports standard USB/UVC standards. Adjustments can be done thru the Poly Lens Desktop app, integrated privacy shutter, adjustable monitor clamp, Kensington security lock ready and Tripod ready. Order yours HERE.
Jabra steps into the game with its unique Jabra PanaCast 180 Panoramic 4K Video Camera, personally my favorite of the ones mentioned before, this camera is as tiny that you can take it with you in your shirt pocket, the design is as slim as thin wallet. The PanaCast has 3, yes, you read right. 13 megapixel cameras, with a 4K quality, allowing you have a full view of the room without compromising performance. Easy setup , by simply Plug and Play in any computer. the PanaCast can be used with the table stand or its wall mount, one of the favorite options for colleges for distance learning. Compatible with any of the Jabra Speak , and advised as the sound quality of the microphones would be superb. Get your Zoom compatible camera HERE.
Full-time Barry’s and SoulCycle instructor Zoe Williams teaches two to three classes a day, six days a week. She uses Oddict Twig Pro in her everyday life from curating playlists for her classes, to winding down after a day of instructing.
Here’s her story:
I’m a native Coloradan, born and raised in Golden. After graduating from the University of Colorado Boulder with a degree in communications I moved to New York City, where I worked in ad sales and hospitality public relations for four years.
I took my first SoulCycle class in New York in 2013 and I was obsessed! I grew up a competitive gymnast, dancer and musical theater kid, so I loved that SoulCycle was more like dance class than typical spin — in fact, it was more like a dance party, with the low lighting and an incredible vibe.
Riding at SoulCycle every day, I couldn’t help but dream of being an instructor, taking everyone through intricate choreography and inspiring them to keep going through every climb and challenge. So in 2018 I took a leap of faith: I auditioned to become a SoulCycle instructor. And guess what? I got it! I trained and then taught in Los Angeles and San Francisco before becoming one of SoulCycle Denver’s opening instructors.
Most SoulCycle instructors work full-time, which means we teach two to three classes a day, six days a week. On an average day, I wake up at 4:45 a.m. to teach a 5:45 class. After class I grab coffee at Aviano Coffee, where I sit outside and create my playlist for the rest of the day. After my second class, I go home, catch a nap and cross a few items off my to-do list, including studying for my National Academy of Sports Medicine nutrition degree and personal training certification, working on my restaurant and lifestyle blog, I’m Zo Hungry, walking Walter, our goldendoodle, and running errands. Then I’m off to teach my 4:15 p.m. class.
When curating my playlist, I only use my Oddict’s Twig Pro earbuds – they have allowed me to listen to the true sound of the songs and block out the rest of the world. I used to own Apple Airpod Pro’s and as soon as I heard the quality and sound of the Twig Pro earbuds, I never went back to Airpods. Also, a huge plus for me is The Find Me feature which helps me track them when I misplaced or lose them, and also has a high-pitched sonic ringing sound to audibly find them. The Oddict Twig Pro’s are with me at all times and keep me fired up to discover new music.
– How do you use music to fuel your workouts?
Music can boost your mood and stamina during a workout, which could make your sweat session last longer. Faster-paced music can increase your performance, whether that’s your pace, the number of repetitions you complete or the distance you travel. Music can distract you from the physical activity, making you focus less on fatigue
– What is your favorite thing about Oddict Twig Pro?
When you listen to as much music as I do every day you want the experience of using Bluetooth earbuds to be as easy and distraction free as possible….these could easily be my everyday carry earbuds. With that in mind, I’ll always make sure to keep the ODDICT TWIG PRO true wireless earbuds charged up and in my jacket or backpack, ready to go when I want to enjoy music or a movie
As we are now in more than 2 years after Covid-19 shook all the world and created a ground zero spot, we will explain on how and why the supply chain can affect your corded or wireless headset.
As March of 2020 was going on, the Covid-19 virus took everyone by surprise and created the now common work remotely, when this happened most of employees and employers used to have their communications devices such as physical desk phones, headsets and desktop computers in place at their office. For the same reason that everyone had to start working from home as there was shut downs there got a huge increase of demand for different devices to take over the place of the current at the office, examples of this can be considered as laptops, USB headsets, web cams USB speakerphones and we all entered in the new tendency of getting in Zoom meetings or Teams meetings.
For the same reason of the high demand of those devices, manufacturers as Poly and Jabra focused in fulfill that demand as people needed USB headsets/speakerphones for everyone that was working remotely at home, and at the same time they had their proper shut downs in the factories including Mexico and China and the limited staff was in charge of getting any USB device out of the door for the end user, leaving the Professional Enterprise Call Center equipment division on the side, and with this actually what happened it got a gap, that in some cases they call it back logs in their manufacture.
And now that some companies are coming back to work at the office, their requirements for Professional Call Center equipment in order to replace the old ones left when the pandemic hit us, the manufacturers are having trouble to fulfill those request as we are experiencing the domino effect, as one thing brings another one. The next issue that is containing them of being able to fulfill those requests is the Supply Chain shortages including raw materials. In all the time we had been in business we never saw that devices such common as external amplifiers as the M22 from Plantronics or the Link 860 from Jabra had been globally back ordered and the ETAs had been pushed back and back constantly. This is something that nowadays had been seeing all the way around and had affected many items globally, and it goes from common daily stuff as cars as something as hot sauce.
Some items that had been globally affected and back ordered can be replaced with alternatives that are available and in stock, it’s strongly advised to always contact any reseller and talk with a live person in order to check inventory or availability or ETAs in products and avoid delays, this is recommended to any kind of purchase, from headsets to basic home use items. We are aware of the manufacturers coming back on line after all the shutdowns, and their respectively lead times sometimes can get pushed backwards, but in other cases can be pushed forwards. In other words stock can appear or can disappear in a snap of fingers.
If you need assistance in finding the right solution such as headset corded or wireless or speakerphone for either working back in the office or remotely give us a call and we will gladly help you choosing the right solution.
We encounter noise all throughout life. Construction outside your window, noisy passengers on the bus or train, the turbulence of an airplane engine. Sometimes we just want to tune out the rest of the world and listen to our own devices. To limit environmental disruptions, many turn to noise canceling headphones. Whether you are an audiophile, a music lover, a podcast listener, or you simply like the comfort of being in your own world, there is a reason for everyone why one may choose to purchase headphones with noise canceling technology.
Did you know that there are different types of noise canceling? Most are already familiar with ANC (active noise canceling) but few have heard of passive noise canceling (PNC). While both PNC and ANC reduce unwanted ambient sounds, there are several distinctions between the two. In this article, we’ll go through the differences between passive noise and active noise, and we’ll find out why, even though ANC is more well-known and popular, many are now opting for PNC headphones on the basis of comfort, sound quality, ambient noise reduction, and more.
To eliminate unwanted background noise, active noise cancellation utilizes a noise cancellation technology. The technology consists of microphones that “listen” to noises both outside and inside the earphone, an ANC processing chip that inverts the soundwaves, and a transmitter inside the earphone that negates the outside sound using neutralizing soundwaves. When a sound wave collides with another sound wave of the same frequency but opposite amplitude, the two sound waves essentially cancel each other out. It’s like taking +1 and -1 to equal zero.
Active noise canceling headphones are an excellent pick for frequent flyers or those who wish to block out an unpleasant air conditioner hum because ANC is better suited to low, persistent noises like those produced by motors and aircraft engines. However, if your goal is to filter out crying children or barking dogs, this is when passive noise canceling comes into play.
Passive noise is a physical barrier between your ears and the sounds you don’t want to hear. PNC headphones use well designed ear cups and earpads that are intended to seal out unwanted noise, whether that be mid or high-frequency noise, all while keeping you comfortable. This is used for both over-ear headphones and in-ear earphones where the earbud itself will keep the surrounding noise out. When your earbuds or headphones are molded to the exact shape of your ears, like with PNC technology, it prevents outside ambient noise from entering your ear canal. As a result, you can listen to music at lower volumes because you don’t have to counteract the sounds of your environment as much as you would with ANC.
So if you’re in a noisy coffee shop or taking a stroll amongst a loud construction site, barking dogs, or other irritating disturbances, passive noise canceling may be the right fit for you. Active noise is considerably simpler to implement in earbuds and headphones than passive noise canceling. Manufacturers of earbuds frequently use ANC to provide some amount of noise reduction without having to customize the fit of their products. To prevent ambient sounds, great PNC demands a tight, personalized fit as it is essential that your PNC earphones suit your specific earprint
Many manufacturers try to strike a balance between custom ear molding, which can get pretty pricey, and some kind of noise cancellation with a type of ear cup or ear tips that provide a tight seal when properly worn. With PNC, most external audio is kept out because the ear cups are designed to create a solid enclosure around the ear.
Which has better sound quality?
If two pairs of earbuds with comparable build and tuning quality are set side by side, those with greater PNC will sound better than the earbuds that rely on ANC to block out ambient noise.
Because ANC earbuds emit noise to block surrounding noises, the music may sound a bit distorted as a result of this, and therefore, passive noise sounds better. While also preventing outside noise, PNC provides a more accurate representation of your music.
Which is more comfortable?
Because PNC demands a tight, personalized fit suited to your specific earprint, PNC headphones are all custom-molded and custom-fitted, whereas earbuds and headphones with ANC typically aren’t custom-fitted to your ears. Because you’re putting greater pressure on specific portions of your ear than others, your ANC earphones will exhaust your ears faster. You won’t need to worry about pressure points with a tailored fit earbud with PNC.
Which is safer for your hearing?
While there are no threats to your hearing with ANC headphones, because of the continual hiss created by the sound waves that the headphones utilize to cancel out ambient noise, several users have reported feeling dizzy or uneasy when using ANC headphones.
While both PNC and ANC allow you to listen to music at lower volumes than earbuds without noise canceling, passive noise is healthier for your hearing in general. Active noise cancels out outside noise by creating an equal and opposite noise. So, while you won’t need to turn up the volume to hear your music as well, you’ll still be exposed to higher decibels of noise than you would with PNC at the same volume level.
Which consumes more power?
Even though PNC earbuds do not require Bluetooth to work, this supports the earbud in using less power than the ANC earbuds would typically use to reduce noise. This is because ANC earbuds and headphones require extra power to create the sound that eliminates ambient noises before they reach your ears.
So which one should you get?
Whether you decide to purchase ANC or PNC headphones, both offer noise canceling technology, both are portable, and both can be pretty affordable, depending on the brand. No matter which technology you opt for, with noise canceling headphones you will be able to tune out the hustle and bustle of the world and experience an immersive sound quality and unprecedented comfort.
Poly (formerly Plantronics) headsets are arguably the best on the market. Many of their headsets are multi-functional meaning they can connect to more than one device i.e. your desk phone, mobile device and computer.
For business professionals that travel or are in their cars a lot its important that they are connected with their clients and employees at all times and that their hands are free either to drive, look at files, or simply walk around their office. For these professionals having to switch from their Bluetooth headsets while in their car to their headset while in their office can be annoying and/or frustrating.
This headset has the ability to connect to both a desk phone, computer and a Bluetooth capable cellphone. This headset is not only unique in that it connects to both devices it is also enables the user to take it with them into the car and drive away. No other headset within Poly vast arsenal will allow the user to take it with them when they want to leave the office and still use it with their cellphone.
Another new headset that allows you to use it with multiple devices, the 4245 headset will resemble familiar for some people as it is the same design of the classic CS540 from Plantronics, however this is a Bluetooth Class1 headset and this allows you to take it out of the office and keep using it with your smart phone or tablet. The 4245 comes with 3 different wearing styles and comes with an additional battery and charger as you can keep using it out of the office. Get yours HERE.
The Focus 2 Office is an alternative for those loudly environments as it comes with Digital Hybrid Active Noise, the mic boom arm comes with Acoustic Fence Technology that blocks as loud noises as vacuum cleaners as lawn mowers. Perfect solution for remote workers that wants the best sound quality and the best comfortable wearing style without compromising performance. Order yours HERE.
Poly now offers a new way how to customize your Voyager 4300 series headsets, either the 4310 or the 4320. The new 4300 Office Base lets you to use your 4300 series UC headset with virtually any desk phone as long as you have a corded handset. You can even use the base to plug it to your computer and take your Voyager 4300 series headset out the office and keep using it with your smart phone or tablet. The 4300 Office Base works as a range booster if you use your 4300 series headset with your computer, as it takes the place of the BT700 dongle and offers further range. You need to pair your base to your headset with just 3 simple steps. Get your 4310 HERE and your Base HERE.
Jabra offers its Pro 925 headset in a well known design by Jabra, with a range of up to 300 feet allowing the user to use it with the desk phone and with the cell phone and take the headset out of the office. A nice talk time of up to 12 hours makes the 925 one of the favorites for working either at the office or on the go. The Pro 925 offers Near Field Communication Technology (NFC), that makes it easier to pair with smart phones or tablet or even devices with NFC. Gets your HERE.
On all these examples the headset works as a communication device for your work time , and as streaming devices for your relax time as you can still play music or stream videos from your smart phone or tablet without compromising sound quality.
In September of 1980, Les Pinter received a call from a 23 year old man from Seattle inquiring about purchasing a program he created called The Magic Wand. “He said how much and I gave him a price,” Pinter explains of his interaction with young Bill Gates. The next day, Les drove to Intercontinental Airport in Houston and picked up 23 year old Gates, “drove him to [his] house, made him a grilled cheese sandwich, and sold him the program that’s called Microsoft Word today for $35,000.”
In 1979, Les was teaching finance at the University of Houston, while working on a PhD when one day a small group of pals from his old folk band, called up Pinter, asking if he’d represent them, due to his background in business, on a word processing software they invented called “The Magic Wand.” The Magic Wand was the fourth piece of word processing software ever written, and it was hailed by Byte Magazine as the “most powerful, most flexible, most reliable, and most usable word processing software available” at the time. Gates used the software as a blueprint for what’s now known as Microsoft Word, with revenues now estimated to be between $100 billion and $400 billion.
So, who is the man behind the program? Since selling The Magic Wand, Les Pinter has had a varied career. He has written over 260 technical articles for various computer journals, 400 editorials for computer magazines and newspapers, and 8 books. He has been a consultant to Exxon, Shell Oil, Mitchell Energy, Halliburton and many others. He wrote Anthology, a program for managing independent bookstores, which eventually was used by 20% of the bookstores in the United States. He has been a simultaneous interpreter of both Spanish and Portuguese, and also has taught programming courses in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Russian and German.
Pinter’s advice to budding young programmers and coders wanting to follow a similar path as him is to become full stack developers. He says they should master the five components to build dynamic web pages: HTML, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), JavaScript, at least one server language (such as Java or C#), and Structured Query Language (SQL) for database access. Most programmers and coders are self taught, and Les says teaching yourself has never been easier than it is now, by utilizing a little thing called The Internet.
“What we see with the internet today is the tip of the iceberg,” Les divulges, “I think the internet is going to pervade every aspect of life,” he says, adding that in the future he predicts it will become normal for everyone to be wearing a wristwatch that has the ability to do most of the things we now have to physically go somewhere to do. Pinter believes this is a growing problem; the age of technology is on the “tip of the iceberg,” and we are in the middle of a paradigm shift in which soon we will not need workers. This will create tremendously high percentages of unemployment and cause an uprising for people in need of jobs in order to live. Les says that “internet-based stuff is where to keep your eyes.” In the age of technology, staying in the know about tech products and the ever-evolving internet will likely ensure you won’t end up victim to robotics taking away your job.
One of the things that happens when you’re programming is that occasionally you run into a problem that you can’t figure out how to solve. “If you don’t put in the time, you don’t get the results,” Les says. While it can be very frustrating, Pinter advises that you get up, go for a walk, then come back and hit it again. It is so essential to be constantly learning. Indulge yourself in everything to learn about, acquiring information about all that is possible. Read everything you can, write about how you feel and what you observe, google random things, ask questions, go down a rabbit hole, travel and learn about other cultures, teach yourself an instrument or pick up a new language. Be constantly exploring and curious.
Music plays a key role in Les Pinter’s life. After his grandmother bought him a $10 guitar at age 13, Les began practicing until his fingers bled. In 1962, he became interested in the folk music that was becoming an important part of the anti-war movement. He played in coffee houses, and was on the Texas Folk Circuit in ‘63 and ‘64. He often plays outside on the patio that he built, or listens to his 900 Legacy headphones as he plays with his baby goat GiGi (Girl Goat) or watches YouTube videos. Les’s property is right by the highway, and he appreciates headphones that can actively cancel out the noise of the trucks and cars rushing by.
Springville resident Les speaks 6 languages: English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, German, and Russian. He reads 2 books per week, typically about philosophy, psychology, economics, or finance. He wakes up and feeds the goats on his property’s goat farm, goes to his office and writes software all day, or writes the Tuesday editorial for the Porterville Recorder.
As for future programmers and coders, or those hoping to lead a life similar to Les Pinter’s, buy an arduino kit, Les advises, noting that it will open your eyes to what endless possibilities there are in the age of technology. Plug it in, run a few sample programs, and it will get you thinking. “The combination of the internet and specific devices designed for a specific purpose are a huge opportunity for young people in the future,” he says. While many things can go wrong in life, Les’s advice is not to look back. Question everything, be constantly searching for the truth, and never give up in your efforts to learn all that you can.
Les’ most recent book, “HTTPV: How A Grocery Shopping Website Can Save America”, is available on Amazon. He can be reached at Les@LPinter.com.
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