Friday, September 15, 2006

Plantronics Pulsar 590E Bluetooth Headset

Just picked these up for 6,700 baht at Jaymart, Siam Paragon. Quite a nice package. A few thoughts:

  • Nice comfortably, haven't felt sore ears yet.
  • Several ways to use them, with a wire, with Bluetooth adapter or with Bluetooth directly.
  • Handles Bluetooth stereo with my P990.
  • Worked with Skype over Bluetooth on my Fujitsu P1510 (but the Fujitsu does not do stereo)
  • Great range in open area, working with my P990 for at least 30 feet.
  • So far the battery life has not been a problem, and there are several charging options, on the stand, with a cable and via USB charger.
  • Nice travel case, to keep them from getting mangled.

Bads:

  • Normal Bluetooth connecting problems, likely with the P990.
  • Earpiece swivel is not a full 90 degrees to allow them to lie flat. Still need the Sony DJ head phones for that.
  • Could have been built a bit beefier.
  • The charger plug is small, and sometimes there is no way to know if it’s in and charging.
  • No obvious battery meter.

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