Reply to: Mobile only at client. Any interesting solutions?

[vwdan]

I use a little Plantronics bluetooth thing (Voyager BT300 I think). I'm told it makes me look like a mini cab driver but it's really very comfy and works an absolute treat. Incredible noise reduction, too and it comes with a very handy charging case.

I got it during my first contract when I spent a literal 4 hours on my phone, working with someone who was working remotely.

[SimonMac]

http://forums.contractoruk.com/techn...ype-calls.html

I am not a fan of wireless for Unified Comms (ironic knowing the client I am with), I keep the 40's for business and a seperate set for using on the phone, I am looking at these at the moment.

Although my wireless over ears broke I may have to replace them soon.

Evolve 40's = Business
Libratone = Everyday wired
(probably B&O H8's) = Travel

The Evolve's were paid through the company, the others myslelf

[ladymuck]

I've got a set of Sennheiser ear buds (wired) that have a pretty decent microphone pick up. That works well enough for the odd call I've needed to sit on.

I never got on with bluetooth kit because the battery always seemed to run down when not in use so the headset was always dead when I needed to use it.

[d000hg]

Can meetings be attended from the pub/cafe then if they don't provide a desktop phone?

I was in a 2-hr conference call last summer. I did it from the pub. In two hours I spoke twice. Once was to say my name, the other time was "yes" - my sole contribution for 2 hours' billing.

[kevpuk]

For me, I just keep a handy PS4 earpiece around - far from comfortable for longer calls, but surprisingly effective and within MyCo budget (note: PS4 was not company expense, sadly)

[d000hg]

He uses his own. Just wondered what people are using as headsets or ear pieces or does everyone just hold it. Bit of pain in long teleconferences etc.

Oh... literally any headset. I find headphones get uncomfortable after long periods and make my ears sweaty.

I got a cheap noise-cancelling ear-phone headset for about £20 and while obviously it doesn't give you silence it's surprisingly good.
However I find talking on the phone with noise-cancelling on quite hard, you can't hear yourself and have a tendency to speak overly loudly.

[sal]

What does he use in his car? Tell him to get a BT handsfree of his choosing and that's it

[Alias]

My Bragi set does the job perfectly for me

[ShandyDrinker]

From time to time I use this bluetooth headset if I know it's going to be a longish call.

Does the job perfectly well.

[SueEllen]

He uses his own. Just wondered what people are using as headsets or ear pieces or does everyone just hold it. Bit of pain in long teleconferences etc.

Be annoying and put it on loud speaker as an idiot marketing guy did next to me at one client while he was interviewing someone. The guy doing the interview was full of tulip.

[SlipTheJab]

Any decent headphones will do, I use my Beats Solo cans for calls, wireless and no issues with sound.

[northernladuk]

He uses his own. Just wondered what people are using as headsets or ear pieces or does everyone just hold it. Bit of pain in long teleconferences etc.

[d000hg]

What exactly is it he wants help with? Which aspects of having to use a mobile phone are the problem?

Does he get issued a phone or have to give everyone his own number btw?

[northernladuk]

Yeah. He does that. Just wondered if there were any smart ways of not sitting holding it. Any good gear that is worth a look.

[SueEllen]

Use your mobile?

I've had many clients who don't have desk phones so you either use you mobile and/or some messaging software e.g. Skype, Lync, Slack.