Review of Bluetooth-headset Plantronics Discovery 665

Package Contents:

• Headset
• Charge cap
• Charger for USB
• Charger into the cigarette lighter
• Charger for sockets
• Replacement nozzles for the speaker
• Ear
• User

As I said earlier, the range of Plantronics was I missed due to the fact that it was difficult to get samples to test and buy these things money is not impossible to satiate. But now the situation has changed radically in one of the materials we will talk about the present, past and future of our country. In the meantime, I suggest you quickly get acquainted with one of the freshest ingredients, rather typical of the brand.

Design, construction

The device is well made, in general, I am impressed by the design of some of the headsets of this brand, this among them. Everything is simple and uncomplicated, but on the other hand, there is a certain charm in the strict lines. True, many of these same lines may not like it, have in them something corporate, "bezyzyumnoe. I think the designers of the company should reconsider his view of things, and the color too. Gray is not to everyone, and even fans Plantronics (for example, my girlfriend's mom is very fond of them for some reason) note that the colors and contours would be a good idea to slightly change, aligned with the times. Black is becoming an accepted, why not paint the same 665? At the same time, the trick quite noticeable, is suitable for the office dress code, so if you love the classics and psevdoklassiku, then you will like.

If the design is, in my untutored eye, all is clear (in the sense that good), here with the assembly is clear of trouble. Well, for example, as you behold this obloy? How do you gel pad with trace slice? Coverage looks robust, but it is quite possible that the "jewel steel" can wipe lightly, if you carry the device in one pocket with small things. The assembly, by and large, quite good, everything here is in order.

The greatest sorrow I have caused the charging cap. It's a pencil case, where you insert a headset, and only then connect to a computer or network. Look at the pictures, like anything special, right? But when you charge the portion of foam that seemed covered with a silvery powder, turns crimson infernal glow. Why? With what? Any normal man, seeing this, sorry about the purchase.Can not be done metal inserts in place of the psevdoserebryanki? Or just make a black pencil case? I think the company should reconsider its view on the display, for a year I review stated that such things should be minimalist, not only in companies either listen to it, or just a trend - if you look at the latest products there indication or minimized, or even located on the reverse side of the case. Well, it's ugly in 2007, the ugly. I understand this is not a headset, a pencil case, but Plantronics characteristic while making products that look like Christmas decorations, remember at least Pulsar 590. If this article to read someone from the company, I recommend looking at other products of this type, you'll see that today's trend - low profile. While people who stick out the possession of such things, is long gone, now supplies should best meet the technology with which she would have to be reported. As far as I know, phones and laptops with raspberry illuminated by silverfish in the market.

Speaking of the cap. It is a special time, with his help, he quite easily clings to the belt. An interesting addition and it is currently effective, personally, I did so - dragged the headset on your belt, if necessary, pulling the cap from the conversation.

Another weird moment - why not increase it in size and build an extra battery? Later you will understand why I said this, while working to put it mildly, limited.

Way of wearing, comfort

The headset is simply inserted into the ear canal, the shell has a label showing exactly how to turn a silicone mouthpiece for right or left ear. Nozzle is very nice, soft, sits the device perfectly, with prolonged use of discomfort does not arise. You can not worry about her safety at all active cases of severe shaking, it does not pop up out of the ear. In general, the convenience is very good trick. Moreover, you can attach a headset headband, though, in its complete her I could not find it, but, in theory, it should be.

Management

On the front side of the case, there are three keys: Multifunction and two for volume control. No claims to the management of not pressing the clear, with a click when the headset is inserted into the ear, you will instinctively hold it with your fingers. For pairing, press and hold the multifunction button, the indicator light is inscribed in its rim, looks good. True, I do not like it so much when the headset is connected to the phone, the blue flashing with an interval of ten seconds is a bit annoying.On the other hand, it could have been much worse.

Food

Organized charge is interesting: you insert the headset into the cap to connect the brand cap charge for a computer with a pin and then put the USB-connector to the appropriate port. Or, connect a regular network charger. For the car is still better - simply insert the cap into the charger and design put into the cigarette lighter. If you need you pull it from the charger, 665 connects to a mobile phone and you talk. Claimed battery Talktime is about 3.5 hours of standby time - 80 hours, the battery is a lithium-ion, this type occurs less and less. I do not know how this could be, but in reality the device is longer than I have, it lasted a couple of days with four hours of talks with shutting down for the night. It seems to me that if the numbers are wrong, whether sverhchestnye. I'm not going to pick on this parameter, see the calculation on motorists that will keep the 665 in car charging and use as needed. Time on a full charge is somewhere an hour, it is small.

Communication with the phone, sound quality

Headset when you first start instantly switches to detect, can be easily found, easily and quickly interfaced (0000). I tested the main power with Sony Ericsson P1, was wondering how it will behave. In general, absolutely no problems, all functions are working properly, and last number redial, and switch between the lines, etc. As for voice quality, the device used some new technology called AudioIQ, that's what they write about her company's website: "Based on our integrated DSP-processor, AudioIQ automatically adapts the incoming audio stream, taking into account the background noise, improves its quality, cleanliness and sets the optimum volume level. In the outgoing audio stream AudioIQ reduces background noise up to 50%. In addition, minimizes distortion of speech interlocutor, and provides the highest clarity of sound. Thus, AudioIQ greatly improves audio quality for both the speaker and for his companion. " About this technology I have to tell you about contemporary profiles and capabilities of Bluetooth-enabled devices, while also pointed out that the sound quality is very good and something reminded me of something I heard in the dynamics of the Jawbone. And I heard very well the voice, though sometimes there were strange noises, the sounds, but it eventually just stopped paying attention, maybe it was pickup up any equipment. On this parameter, I boldly put the device "five", the voice of the interlocutor loud, clear, you can hear in most cases well without any problems.This is also true for the car with the windows open and the radio.

Conclusions

So, let's look at the pros and cons of headsets before a verdict.

Pros:

• Excellent voice quality
• Very good ergonomics
• Well-organized management
• Included is avtozaryadka

Cons:

• Strange Design Accessories
• Flaws in the assembly

In the retail unit has already appeared, the cost is in the plug from 2100 to 2500 rubles, a lot of money to pay for the 665 makes no sense. Few of the competitors: for the same amount you can buy Nokia BH-900, Samsung WEP-420, Jabra JX-10, Sony Ericsson HBH GV-435, or IV-835, is if we're talking about dear little thing with the DSP and good ergonomics. Price Plantronics 665, in my opinion, maloadekvatna, specialists should understand that their products are still less known, and a very limited number of users want to pay the same amount of money for the less well-known product, the price of at least 1700 rubles instantly would have done it many times more attractive . On the other hand, 665-I positioned the car as a solution, it is one of the few headsets, complete with a charger for a car and all the other "charge". From myself I will say that my device is more like than not, voice quality and ergonomics still of paramount importance.

Still very much want to talk about packaging, but will leave it until the next review, there shall understand in more detail.

Specifications:

• Weight: 9 grams
• Profile Bluetooth: 2.0
• Hours Talk Time: 3.5 hours
• Standby: 80 hours
• Wearing: a classic, removable bow