GN Launches Jabra GN9350

GN has recently announced the release of Jabra GN9350, a dual function
wireless headset which combines both landline and VoIP mobility in one
small and neat package. The GN9350 main features include the ability
to be linked to a PC for VoIP connections while also connected to the
landline for your normal phone calls. By simply pressing a button on
the base station or the headset, the device can be used to switch
between the PC audio and the telephone.
During the trial, it was discovered that transitions between the
telephone line and PC audio were smooth with only a slight pause
between switches. The Jabra headset also provides connectivity for
Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunication (DECT) phones which must
be paired to the base station.
The GN9350 allows up to 4 headsets to be set up in conference mode for
conference calls. The GN9350 also boasts of a wireless range of up to
300ft (91.4m). Walls may restrict the signal somewhat but testing done
around the office gave a decent range from which to roam about. Audio
quality is something that Jabra has always excelled in and the GN9350
is no different. Audio streaming in from the PC was pretty clear with
no discernible static due to the Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
capabilities of the unit. The volume is suitable for a quiet office
environment, and does not leak out of the headset.
In addition, VoIP quality is very clear, and calls via Skye to a VoIP
phone were clear on both the receiving and outgoing end. However on
testing the telephone line, we got mixed results. While we had very
clear incoming audio, the outgoing voice was distorted by static. This
occurred both times when we tested with a landline and a mobile line.
While the GN9350's microphone has noise-canceling functions, it didn't
seem to work for our outgoing calls.
The devise is housed in black and silver and by removing the back
cover reveals a LCD menu with buttons at the side for configuring the
various features of the GN9350; the cover itself is easy to remove and
conceals the LCD screen and connecting ports.
The headset is a long sleek affair keeping to the black and silver
theme and fits snugly in a slot at the top of the base station. The
base station also acts as a charger for the headset when not in use.
The headset is rated to have 43 hours of standby time and up to nine
hours of talk-time for telephony and six hours for PC audio. The unit
also comes with a headband and neckband attachments for users to
choose from.