Home | Stories | Reviews | TreoCast | Treo Store | Accessories | Software | Discussion | Mobile | About | Search   treocentral.com >> Products & Reviews >> Accessories Plantronics Explorer 320 Fri Dec 2, 2005 - 10:39 PM EST - By James Hromadka Table of Contents > OverviewConclusion Overview I had high hopes for the Plantronics Explorer 320. I have always been a fan of the company's landline headset products and still use them to this day. I was hoping that the Explorer 320, with its long talk time and diminutive size would be just as useful. Unfortunately I was wrong. Features On paper, the Explorer 320 looks like a winner. It is very lightweight (0.6oz / 17g) and looks sharp. The blue LED is small and not as annoying as some other headsets, and the earpiece quickly swivels so you can switch ears. The Explorer 320, unlike any headset I have ever used, has only one button. The button pulls double-duty, acting as both a volume control and as an action button when pressing it in. To pair the Explorer 320, hold the action button in for 6 seconds until the LED continuously blinks blue then red. Passcode is four zeroes. Unlike other headsets, the volume control and action buttons are combined into a single button. Rock the button to adjust the volume or press it in to answer/disconnect calls. Usability It is this unique all-in-one button that makes the Explorer 320 a real pain to use. By combining buttons, it is very difficult to press the action button instead of the volume controls. The earpiece uses a hard rubber nub that goes into the ear canal. When I have seen this feature on other headsets, the rubber nub could be removed, but it is a permanent fixture on the Explorer 320. If you don't like inner-ear nubs, you're out of luck. Sound quality was poor. Audio was scratchy and cut in and out unless the headset was within a few feet of the Treo. It was even worse when the Treo was in a skin case. On the other side of the call, audio was Ok but got worse when I moved a few steps away from the Treo. The Treo didn't seem to play well with the Explorer 320 either. If I switched back to handset use, the Treo's microphone would sometimes stop working or the Treo would become sluggish for a few moments. I even had a soft reset once. Next Page: Conclusion >>   User Opinions 29% 71% Read Opinions (14) Would you recommend Plantronics Explorer 320 Headset? Yes   No   Product Info Details > Name Plantronics Explorer 320 Headset > Company Plantronics > Weight 0.6 oz. / 17 g. > Talk time 8 hrs > Standby time 240 hrs > Test Unit Unlocked Treo 650 on T-Mobile > Fact Sheet & User Opinions Availability > Available Pricing > $29.95 Sponsored Links Plantronics Explorer 320 Headset from TreoCentral Store References Actions > Print this page > Cases Chargers Bluetooth Headsets Keyboards Memory Protectors Cradles Styli More Treo Accessories Palm Side Case Side-loading leather belt clip case Just $24.95 BUY More Side Cases Palm 1800mAh Battery for Treo 700p, 700w|wx, 650 Always stay powered Just $24.95 BUY More Batteries Palm 1150 mAh Battery for Centro, Treo 800w More talk time! Just $14.95 BUY More Batteries Seidio InnoCase II for Treo Pro Strong layer of protection Just $29.95 BUY More Hard Cases SPE Micro USB Sync & Charge Cable for Palm Pixi Plus, Pre Plus, Pixi, Pre / Treo Pro, Treo 800w Compact and clutter free charging Just $9.95 BUY More Sync & Charge Solutions SPE Desktop Stand Just $14.95 BUY More Cradles Samsung Horizontal Pouch for Palm Pre Plus, Pre / Treo Pro Just $16.95 BUY More Side Cases Samsung Hartmann Luxury Leather Case for Palm Pixi Plus, Pixi Just $27.95 BUY More Side Cases Jawbone ICON Just $99.95 BUY More Wireless Headsets Mobi Products Fishbone Protector Case for Palm Pre Plus, Pre Unique case! Just $14.95 BUY More Hard Cases Seidio Innocase II Surface for Palm Pixi Plus, Pixi Just $29.95 BUY More Hard Cases Palm Touchstone Dual Location Charging Kit for Pixi Plus, Pre Plus, Pixi, Pre Just $98.95 BUY More Cradles Palm Touchstone Complete Kit for Pixi Plus, Pixi Just $79.95 BUY More Cradles

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