| Plantronics Foldable USB Stereo Headset (Optimized for Laptop Use) (Audio 470 USB) | 
| Brand: Plantronics
Category: CE
List Price: $59.95
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Rating:  143 reviews
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Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 9.4 x 8.1 x 2
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: .AUDIO 470 USB
Model: .AUDIO 470 USB
UPC: 017229110656
EAN: 0017229110656
ASIN: B000VVXO7E
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| Features:
| • | Compatible with Windows & Macintosh | | • | Optimized for laptop use - engineered for Skype, Windows Live, Yahoo Messenger -- Voice, Music, Games | | • | Connect with an analog connection or use the included USB connection to ensure consistent sound quality on every call and for every application. | | • | Adjust the headset to personalize the fit, the lightweight and ergonomic design deliver extraordinary comfort for hours. The microphone minimizes background noise. | | • | Easily fold and fit the headset into a crowded briefcase. Make internet calls, watch DVD's, or listen to music and Podcasts-- it's the only headet you need. |
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Product Description
USB STEREO HEADSET FULL RANGE ACCSFOLDABLE DESIGN
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 143
 My favorite Gamers Headset September 5, 2010
Runethia
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Finally had to replace my old Plantronics Gamers headset after almost five years of daily use, and was not happy about trying to find anything half as good. Imagine my surprise and delight that the company was still making this model!
Four reasons to love this headset:
1) 'over the head' light-weight soft ear covers I can wear for 3-4 hours without noticing anything but the quality gaming sounds (don't use them for music, so couldn't speak to that for you Bose fans),
2) a swing down boom mike that filters out background household noises (like hallway conversations between my sons as to who gets the shower first) while letting my own voice be heard clearly by my team mates,
3) an easy access volume control & mike mute buttons on a collar clip approx one foot down the headset wires,
4) the fold-up design to fit into a 5"x2"x2" pouch that fits into a corner of your briefcase or purse for those of us who travel.
USB wired versus battery operated cordless mice/headsets are an on-going debate in our house, and amounts to personal preference, in my opinion. I've seen too many disasters in-game when batteries go out and one loses control of their game at a critical point, so yes...I like wired, tyVm.
Since my old Plantronics headset lasted almost five years, compared to the annual replacements my sons go through (they prefer not to have over the head types), I do believe I'll be content for quite some time. Thanks Plantronics!
Good! August 28, 2010
Paul Johnson
Works decently, all around great sound and voice. It works great on Skype and other things like that. I also like the USB, the sound quality is twice as good.
Other than that, the joints on the top seem to like pinching your hair. That's the only bad thing I've noticed about them.
 Good voice quality, while it worked; physically, a disaster August 25, 2010
Jon A. Pastor (Wynnewood, PA USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Perhaps because of the DSP chip in the dongle, this worked perfectly with Dragon. Unfortunately, the cheap flimsy plastic used for the headband snapped fairly quickly just below the pivot for folding. Attempts to repair it failed utterly, so I used it for a while with the broken plastic digging into the right side of my head and the right earpiece dangling. Eventually, I gave up and just cut the wire to the dangling earpiece.
Now, after a few months of use, suddenly the microphone stopped working. The dongle has also gotten somewhat loose. Also, like some of the other reviewers,I never understood why I needed 10 feet of cord, and even after I tied part of it up it was a nuisance.
I finally gave up on it and decided to go with a wireless headset. My first try was the [[B001SEQN3U:Plantronics Audio 995 Wireless Stereo Headset]]; it was not a success -- see my review.
I'm dictating this with a [[B001W1VDHU:Travelite HS-1000W USB Wireless Headset]]that arrived today, but it's already far superior.
Great Skype-ing Headset August 24, 2010
Chris Douglas (APO, AE, US)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I'm currently in Afghanistan and while my laptop has built-in mic, the quality in my room sounded like I was far away so I wanted to try a headset. I bought these for skyping with my family back in North Carolina and (contrary to some reviews) I LOVE the VERY long cord, it aloows me to move around and talk at the same time.
Now for the 4-star portion. They are comfortable and I realize that when wearing a collapsable headphone, there is going to be some loss, and for me, it's the tightness at which they hug my ears. The inline volume wheel is AWESOME, but I find that if I press them a little tighter to my head, I acn hear soo much better. Now, I wont discount the fact that I just turned 40 having SOME impact on it :) but a little more snugness would be great. But as far as the quality goes, I could NOT be happier!
One addition that WOULD be nice...a small carrying bag and tie wrap (ok that's two additions) to help with ensuring the ginormous cable doesnt get entangled in my travel backpack, cause you know us geeks...well prepared and cables/gadgets galore in our trusty backpacks.
Great job Plantronics!
 too bad, we have not received yet. August 22, 2010
too bad feeling
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
we are waiting for more than 15days. they have not delivered anything yet.
in spite of that, they send us for review comments.
we got so bad feeling. we do not want to order it again.
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