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2.5 stars
"The Good and the Bad."
Pros: Price (with rebates), Solid build, Good looks, Car clip holder
Cons: Stiff multi-function button, Static, Crackles at high volume, no AC charger
Summary: Bought the 350 ($20 with Compusa rebates) to replace my faithful Motorola H820 which could no longer hold a descent charge after a year of use. The 350 is louder than H820, but at high volume it crackles and pierces my eardumb like a broken cheap speaker.
The 350 is exactly like the 340, except the 350 has a USB cable, and a car charger with a cool vent clip used to hold the headset while it charges. Don't really need the AC charger, since I'm always near a PC.
The 350 produced more static noise than the H820. The best reception occured when less than 2 feet away, and when positioned on the same side of your body as the cell phone.
I found the 350 to be moderately comfortable. It was a bit awkward and time consuming to put on, as you had to slip the ear hook on first, then position the earpiece into a comfortable position. Not easy to do when trying to anwser a call quickly.
The multi-function button on the 350 is small and VERY hard to push in. This causes problems when the headset is on your ear since pushing the button applies pressure to the ear. You will have to firmly grip the headset between your thumb and middle finger and then use your index finger to press the buttons. If you don't grip the headset and try to push the buttons the pressure on your ear is painful. On the plus side, the button is very easy to find by touch.
Paring the 350 was easy, but maintaining a constant connection was challenging. If moved to a charger, or left alone over night, it would fall into a deep sleep and was difficult to awaken. Tapping the talk button several times would eventually wake it up to answer an incoming call.
I don't know if I'll keep the headset. But for $20, its worth having as a backup.Updated
I tried selling to my friend before I had to return it, since I got such a good deal on it, but he said it would not fit right in his small ear, and when he bend over it would fall out of his ear, dangling by the ear hook. I bought the Jabra JX10 instead, and am extremely happy with it. It's small, light,solid, excellent volume even at high levels, and an easy touch to the buttons. Cost twice as much, but when you have to wear something in your ear all day, its worth every penny.
Where to buy
Plantronics Explorer 350:
$29.99 - $48.00
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