Plantronics Explorer 340 Bluetooth Headset

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Product Features

• Compatible with most Bluetooth v1.1 and v1.2 capable devices.
• Talk Longer: Up to 8 hours of continuous talk time.
• One Touch: Access all controls with a single button.
• Easy to Use: Convenient, one touch controls.
• Freedom to roam up to 33 feet from your Bluetooth device

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8 x 6 x 1 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Note: Gift-wrapping is not available for this item.
• ASIN: B000HBPMV4
• Item model number: UNHFPE3403
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (66 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #443 in Cell Phones & Service (See Bestsellers in Cell Phones & Service)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description
Compatible with nearly all Bluetooth capable devices, the Plantronics Explorer 340 is a sleek, lightweight headset that fuses Bluetooth wireless technology with effortless call control for a true hands-free experience. The Explorer 340 headset is easy to use and incorporates all call features--volume, answer/end call, last-number redial, and voice-activated dialing--into one single button. Delivering up to eight hours of talk time and up to 240 hours of digital standby time, the Explorer 340 provides the convenience you want and the mobility you need to suit your busy, active lifestyle.

For the ultimate in wireless freedom, look no further than the Explorer 340 Bluetooth Headset, which represents a generational leap in Bluetooth headset technology. Extremely easy to use and set up, and weighing less than one ounce, the Explorer 340 is comfortable and light enough for all day wear, offers unprecedented clarity and sound quality, and was designed to fit either ear perfectly.

The one-touch call control button is placed for easy access, and you can easily redial the last number dialed and initiate voice-activated calls directly from the headset. Lastly, not only does the Explorer 340 allow you to remain hands-free, you can also roam up to 33 feet away from your phone and still maintain crystal clear reception via the Explorer 340's robust Bluetooth abilities. Lastly, the Explorer 340 offers more aggressive styling than lesser models, and sports a convenient blue light that indicates when Bluetooth connectivity is established.

Product Description
Enjoy affordable, easy-to-use wireless freedom for Bluetooth® phones with the Plantronics Explorer 340 headset. It's comfortable enough to wear all day, with a sleek, lightweight design that fits your style. Explorer 340 is simple to use with one-touch button controls, and weighs only 2/3 of an ounce! It has the longest talk time on the market without recharging, so keeping in touch with friends and family is comfortable and convenient.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good bluetooth headset at at good price, December 8, 2006

By	EMT 6426 - See all my reviews

Got this a week ago from my local cell store, and i have to say, i am thoroughly impressed. It was very easy to pair with my Nextel i580. I love the fact that, unlike most bluetooth headsets, i can still hear my custom ringtones. All features (ie: call, answer/end, re-dial, etc) are activated with the use of one, multifunction button. The headset rests very comfortably around and in the ear. i am an EMT in the Harrisburg Area, and am very active with my job, and it has not fallen off of my ear once. Battery life is pretty good - one charge will last me my full 16 hour shift. The only downsides to this headset is the range - more than 10 feet away from your phone, and it drops your call. Other than that, this is an ideal headset at a very good price - highly recommended!!!

30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great BT headset, nice feature set!, January 24, 2007

By	S in Los Angeles (Los Angeles, Ca USA) - See all my reviews

Purchased the Plantronics Explorer 350, which is the same headset, but comes with different accessories. The 350 does not include a home charger. It instead includes a USB charger, for home charging, and a sleek car carrying case and car charger, which plugs into the carrying case. The case has a clip which attaches easily to your air conditioning vent, and the charger cord slips into the carrying case, allowing you to charge it in the case, while in your vehicle.

The headset is, for me, very comfortable to wear. Not the smallest bt headset, but not the largest either (I returned the Plantronics Voyager 510, which made me feel quite like a cyborg... no WAY I could leave the house with that attached to the side of my face. I returned it within two hours of taking it home!). I've worn it for several hours, and forget that I have it on.

This is the middle level Plantronics Bluetooth headset, but that being said, sound quality is about the best I've heard, and I've had three previous headsets (including the 510). Excellent sound quality, both for the owner and his/her callers.

Button has a very nice, tactile feel. I had recently purchased the Scala 700 headset. While the sound quality was very good, the buttons and entire device had a very cheap feel to it... it felt like if you pressed the volume rocker too hard, it'd break. It also didn't give very good tactile feedback when you tried to increase/decrease the sound! On the Plantronics 340/350, the one button you use to accept calls, terminate calls, increase/decrease volume has a great feel to it and is easy to use, even with the headset on.

Overall, if you don't mind the (slightly) larger size, I would highly recommend this device. Decide for yourself if you would prefer the home AC outlet charger (340 model) or the USB/Car charger and case combo (350 model)

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sounds like you're speaking directly through your phone, May 1, 2007

By	Dantes "MusketeerX" (MusketeerX) - See all my reviews

I've had this product for a couple of months now and it works unbelievably well for the price.

At first I didn't like the way it fit inside your ear. It wrapped around the lobe and then had a part that went inside your ear to keep it in place and allow for better sound.

However, after a couple of uses it stopped being annoying and became unnoticeable. I use it on all my long drives.

The only minimal annoyance I have with it is that the volume control is also the "voice-call" button. When you are driving it is difficult to push it in and hold it without making the volume go up or down. If the volume goes up or down then it wont' recognize that you're trying to access the voice-command menu. After awhile I've gotten the hang of it.

I still gave it a five star because the price is unbeatable for the sound quality.

I've also walked about 10 feet away from my phone while on it and the static is minimal.