Plantronics intros Explorer 395, 240 Bluetooth headsets
updated 10:10 am EDT, Tue April 20, 2010
Plantronics outs entry-level Bluetooth headsets
Plantronics on Tuesday brought out its entry-level Explorer 395 and Explorer 240 Bluetooth headsets. They have dedicated buttons for volume, power and call management, which is more user-friendly than the multifunctional single buttons in other Bluetooth headsets. They run on QuickPair technology for connecting to cellphones faster than some other earpieces.
The 395 has DSP audio processing and a specially placed microphone to reduce outside sound. The headset weighs less than 0.4 ounces and has a contoured ear tip and swivel earloop to stay on users' ears. It can be had in black on silver or bronze on silver. The Explorer 240 only comes in black on silver.
Both the 395 and 240 are rated for up to five hours of talk time and seven days of standby time. The 395 has a sliding power off switch and will automatically re-connect to a Bluetooth handset once the power is turned back on.
The Explorer 395 will ship in June at Best Buy stores and cost $50. The Explorer 240 costs $40 and is already available.
Explorer 395
Explorer 240
