Peter,
I really appreciate your comments about the headphone that comes with DNS.
I spent a lot of time and energy writing grants to get this equipment in
the
high schools and middle school, and the other day I found 3 broken
headphones. I was very upset with the staff and students thinking they
were
not taking care of the equipment.
I was able to replace one of the headsets with an older model and also
noticed it was a much sturdier model I have had for several years. The
local computer store sells some hardy sets for as little as $8.00 so DNS
should be able to supply a better piece of equipment. Thanks for bringing
it up.
Sincerely,
Peggy Bozyk
----- Original Message -----
From: <spk2wrt@phoenix.edc.org>
To: <spk2wrt@phoenix.edc.org>
Sent: Monday, January 28, 2002 9:38 AM
Subject: Plantronics microphones
>
> We are experiencing considerable dissatisfaction amongst schools with the
> Plantronics SR1 microphone now supplied as standard equipment with DNS.
>
> Compared with a number of cheap noise-cancelling alternatives on the
> market, criticisms are:
> The unit is not robust, main components being made of a very brittle
> plastic.
> The boom adjuster restraining housing splits apart when minimum
> pressure is applied.
> It only has a single headphone unit.
> It produces low signal-noise performance with some common PC sound
> chips.
> We were very pleased with its appearance and performance initially but
have
> become bitterly disappointed with it when used in schools.
>
> I would be glad of hearing if list serve members have any contribution to
> make on this.
>
> With kind regards
>
> Dr Peter S Kelway
> Words Worldwide Limited
>
> e-mail: md@keyspell.com
> web: www.keyspell.com
> tel: 07980-177390
> fax: 01661-822777
>
>
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