Plantronics Voyager Pro UC

30.03.2011

I was impressed with the Voyager's complementary PC package. The bundle comes with a minuscule USB dongle that is already paired to the headset. After installing the company's software, I was able to customize in the Plantronics Control Panel how I wanted the Voyager to handle my calls; I liked how I could instruct the Voyager to pick up calls whether they originated via Skype or a phone (another variant, the B230-M, is optimized for use with Microsoft's Lync and Microsoft OCS 2007). Plus, with the Voyager's sensor, I could tweak the online presence settings to indicate that I was "available" when I wore the headset and "offline" when I removed it.

Is this package worth the $200 price tag for Bluetooth die-hards? If you're already a fan of earhook-oriented units, your work keeps you on the go, and you're hopping on and off Skype, the Plantronics Voyager Pro UC is worth consideration.