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 Motorola MicroUSB High Performance Car Charger for Treo Pro, Treo 800w Unique lens illuminates when plugged in! Just $14.95 BUY More Car Chargers Palm 1150 mAh Battery for Centro, Treo 800w More talk time! Just $29.95 BUY More Batteries Palm 1600mAh Battery for Treo 755p Now Available! Stay powered up Just $29.95 BUY More Batteries Palm 1200mAh Battery for Treo 750, Treo 680 Extend your talk time! Just $14.95 BUY More Batteries Smartphone Experts Screen Protectors (3-Pack) for Treo 800w Protect your screen! Just $15.95 BUY More Screen Protectors Plantronics Explorer 230 Bluetooth Headset Enjoy clear calls and hands-free calling wherever you are. Just $54.95 BUY More Wireless Headsets Jabra BT4010 Bluetooth Headset Smart Display – Always know your battery status, Bluetooth connection status and call status. Just $69.95 BUY More Wireless Headsets LG Car Charger for Treo Pro, Treo 800w Stuck in traffic? Stay powered up! Just $19.95 BUY More Car Chargers Palm Leather Sleeve Case for Treo 800w Style meets convenience with this smart molded case. Just $29.95 BUY More Form-Fit Cases Palm Stylus (3 Pack) for Treo 800w Always be prepared with extra styli Just $9.95 BUY More Styli Jabra SP700 Bluetooth Car Kit Compact and versatile Just $89.95 BUY More Speakerphones Radius Tru-Tune Ultra Light Aluminum Earphones for Treo Pro Fusion of Fashion and Function Just $19.95 BUY More Music Headphones Seidio Innocase Holster for Treo 800w Great way to carry and protect your cased Treo 800W Just $29.95 BUY More Holsters

Copyright 1999-2008 TreoCentral. All rights reserved : Terms of Use : Privacy Policy

TREO and TreoCentral are trademarks or registered trademarks of palm, Inc. in the United States and other countries;
the TreoCentral mark and domain name are used under license from palm, Inc.
The views expressed on this website are solely those of the proprietor, or
contributors to the site, and do not necessarily reflect the views of palm, Inc.

Explore more: Phone different | WM Experts | Crackberry | CentroSpot | Android Central
Smartphone Accessories: Windows Mobile Accessories | iPhone Accessories | Blackberry Accessories
Centro Accessories | Motorola Q Accessories | Mogul Accessories | Tilt Accessories | Nokia n95 Accessories
Pantech Duo Accessories | Verizon XV Accessories | iPod Nano Accessories | Dash Accessories | T-Mobile Shadow Accessories
Blackjack Accessories | Xperia Accessories | HTC Accessories | Touch Accessories | Instinct Accessories