Congrats to Angela! Winner of the busy light.

February 4th, 2009 by | 3 Comments | Filed in Uncategorized

Way to go, Angela! That busy light will go to good use preventing interruptions, so you can focus on your work! Now, get back to work! :)

Just kidding, hope you love your new busy light!

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Blog giveaway alert! The Busy Light Indicator for your BW900!

December 9th, 2008 by | No Comments | Filed in Uncategorized

Holy cow, it’s a free drawing! Enter now to win the Headsets.com busy light for your Sennheiser BW900 headset. The busy light is the must-have accessory for the busy individual that can’t be interrupted.

So, how do you enter the drawing? It’s easy! Simply leave a comment (be sure to enter your email address), sign up for the RSS feed, or mention me on your blog for an additional entry! Send me an email if you are adding me to your blogroll or mentioning me in your blog. Thanks to The Symposium for this idea. If you ever need a blog about book reviews, it’s a great blog to check out. They’re giving away the new J.K. Rowling book over there, which prompted me to think about a gift to give you all! Good luck everyone!

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Busy Light or Online Indicator for use with the BW900?

December 1st, 2008 by | No Comments | Filed in Accessories

I just got back from a nice week off and my supervisor asked me to set up a flashing light for my BW900 so that others can tell when I’m on a call or not. I frequently type and talk on the phone at the same time, so if I’m listening to my caller, it’s really impossible to tell if I’m on a call or not, unless you just interrupt me and see if I hold up a “one sec” signal. It happens a lot. :)

FYI, the Plantronics Online Indicator will not work for any equipment except Plantronics wireless headset systems. So, the perfect solution for me and for you is the Headsets.com busy light. It works with any headset system, corded or wireless, so I’m good there. The busy light responds to sound in the speaker or the mic, and will flash whenever there is sound coming to either the mic or the speaker. Currently there isn’t an indicator on the market that “knows” when you’re on a call and flashes only then. Why? Your guess is as good as mine, but I do know there’s an opening for a million dollar product!

So, how do you enter the drawing? It’s easy! Simply leave a comment (be sure to enter your email address), sign up for the RSS feed, or mention me on your blog for an additional entry! Thanks to The Symposium for this idea. If you ever need a blog about book reviews, it’s a great blog to check out. They’re giving away the new J.K. Rowling book over there, which prompted me to think about a gift to give you all! Good luck everyone!

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Dare I say…the BEST?

November 21st, 2008 by | No Comments | Filed in Uncategorized

I read a lot of material on the internet about headsets and I feel a little pride in my heart when I read what others write about the BW900. My favorite headset has quite the reputation in the world of Bluetooth, and deservedly so. I mean it when I say the sound quality and range on this headset are unmatched by others on the market. I’m being honest when I say that this Bluetooth headset is not just “as good” but it’s actually better than any other cord-free headset I’ve used. I’m glad that the B-dub is getting the reputation it deserves in the headset world. World, I knew you’d come around.

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Dave giveth and Dave taketh away

November 15th, 2008 by | No Comments | Filed in VMXOffice

The VMX Office is officially out on the market for those of you who are out there trying to work your hardest during these unsure times. The headset system seamlessly connects you to your landline phone, VOIP program and your cell phone. It’s the best multi-tasking headset out there now!

So, I’ve had a couple of weeks testing the new system and I’ve got a new blog started so that I can help you all with your questions about the new headset — it’s over at officerunnerblog.com and I’ll be happy to help with anything VMX-related there.

Dave took away my VMX so he can try it for a couple of days. That’s fine because I set up my BW900 again. I’m so picky about my headsets, and I really love the BW900 and the VMX Office. They have the best sound, best range, and most comfortable fit of all the office headsets out there. It’s good to have you back, B-dub.

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VMX Office Release Date….TODAY!

November 12th, 2008 by | No Comments | Filed in VMXOffice

The day has come! Now you can have your very own VMX Office system like I do. I’ve been using mine for a couple of weeks now and I love it. The MSRP is $279.95 and it comes with a USB charger, car charger, the base and the power cord, along with the modular cord to attach to your phone. I recommend getting the HSL10 handset lifter as well, so you don’t have to lift your handset to answer a call. Who likes messing with handsets?? yuck.

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Find me a find…catch me a catch

November 10th, 2008 by | No Comments | Filed in VMXOffice

Sennheiser VMX Office Bluetooth System

So, are you super excited to get your new Sennheiser VMX Office System? I know you are! When I got mine last week, I set it up in a heartbeat and then just wondered how to pair it to my LG Voyager. I figured that when you get yours you’ll want to set it up quickly too, so I have the steps for you right here, my friend.

Upon delivery, the headset and the base station are already paired. You can pair the headset to either a mobile phone or a similar device with a Bluetooth “handsfree” or “headset” profile.

Once you have paired and connected to a Bluetooth device, the headset will remember this setting and automatically try to connect to the last used device every time you open the boom arm.

  • If last connected to a base station, the headset will try to connect to a base station when the boom arm is opened the next time

How to pair your VMX Office headset to a mobile phone:

  1. Make sure that the headset is switched on and placed close to the mobile phone
  2. Press and hold the volume up button and then open the microphone arm. The headset LED flashes alternately in red and blue, indicating that the headset is in pairing mode
  3. On the mobile phone, start a search for Bluetooth devices (see the manual of your mobile phone) and follow any instructions displayed on the mobile phone display
  4. Once the headset is detected by the mobile phone, select “VMX”. When the mobile phone prompts a keyword, enter four zeros (0000). If pairing was successful, the headset LED flashes slowly in blue.

Once paired, the mobile phone is able to transfer the call audio to the headset — either automatically or manually (please see the mobile phone manual whether the call audio is transferred automatically or manually). Most mobile phones show a headset symbol in their display, if successfully connected.

That’s it! I wanted to put up these steps so that you can find them quickly and easily when you need them. Let me know if you have Q’s and I’ll have some A’s for you.

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Sennheiser VMX Office — Read it here first!

November 7th, 2008 by | No Comments | Filed in VMXOffice

I’ve been using the VMX Office at my desk all week and my trusty BW900 is riding the pine, watching from the sidelines and eager to get back in the game. Not so fast, my beloved B-dub. Let’s give this new Sennheiser system a chance. After all, this VMX Office uses one of my favorite Bluetooth earpieces. This new Office system actually uses a 2G model of the VMX 100 with improvements made to the charging jack as well as the mic sound quality.

The VMX 100 is the most comfortable Bluetooth earpiece I’ve ever worn. It swivels open at the hinge you see below and you decide the best fit for you. If you think it’s too tight, simply open it up a little. You’ll find that you don’t need to squeeze your ear — it can feel loose on your ear without actually being loose.

Sennheiser VMX 100 Bluetooth Earpiece

 

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Introducing…a new breed of headset

November 5th, 2008 by | No Comments | Filed in VMXOffice

You may soon be as excited as I am about the VMX Office — the newest release from Sennheiser. Why? Well, this is an entirely new animal: one small, sleek, bluetooth headset for 3 types of devices — landline, cell phone, and PC use. All in one. No adapters needed. How easy is life getting for us headset users?

Sennheiser's NEW VMX Office system

This system is amazing! I’m testing it out now and it’s performing well during my tests — I’ll keep you posted. Here are some thoughts for now:

First, the stand is tiny! It takes up about as much room on my desk as an apple. Yes, an apple. Next, the headset paired easily with my LG Voyager and the system does work great with the handset lifter I use for my office phone with my B-dub headset, the HSL-10 handset lifter. Also, the range on the bluetooth headset for office calls is listed as 100 feet and for cell phone calls its got the standard 33 foot Bluetooth range. In my personal use so far, I’ve noticed a full range to slightly longer range than this. Sennheiser is becoming known for long range on their wireless and bluetooth headsets.

I’ll be testing the VMX100 for the next few weeks, so my blog will focus on both the VMX Office and my favorite BW900 headset system for the time being. Let me know if you have any questions as I test this out and I’ll give you the scoop.

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And now for your viewing pleasure…

October 28th, 2008 by | No Comments | Filed in Features

The travel charger for the Sennheiser BW900 Bluetooth headset is just what the doctor ordered. It adds the ability to have unlimited charge time while you’re out of the office!  This item is so new I’m having trouble finding good pics online. So, let me be the first to post this on my B-dub dedicated blog:

Sennheiser BW900 Bluetooth Travel charger

 

The charger is car-ready and USB port ready, so you can charge up while on the go. The travel pack is nice and sturdy, too. The headset fits nicely in the travel pack along with the charger, so everything is compact and protected. Very nice, Sennheiser!

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