At this week's CeBIT show in Germany, Logitech launched a wireless stereo headset aimed at PC Internet voice calling. The Logitech ClearChat PC Wireless Headset ($99.99, available in May) uses 2.4 GHz wireless technology to let users move away from the PC when making VoIP calls.
The 2.4 GHz frequency offers a range of 33 feet (or 10 meters) for users to get away from their PC and still have their voice call active. A USB dongle connects to the PC, and the system automatically connects the PC or Macintosh to the headset. Logitech says the headset features uncompressed stereo audio and has an advanced algorithm to minimize interference from other wireless sources. The headset includes a noise-canceling microphone on a flexible boom, with volume and microphone mute controls located on the right earpiece. The microphone automatically mutes when a user rotates the boom to an upright position, Logitech adds.
VoIP application support includes Skype, Windows Live, Yahoo, Google Talk and AOL Instant Messenger (AIM). In addition to the voice features, the headset provides audio features to let users listen to music, watch movies or play games.
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