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We recently got in Jabra’s new GN1900 headset in for testing. Jabra wisely recognized the market need for a high quality value headset for office phones, the GN1900 fits the bill beautifully.
The GN1900 is clearly well designed and built, though definitely minimalist compared to their higher end units. I found the unit extremely comfortable to wear - its exceptionally lightweight, you can easily forget you have it on. The headset features noise cancellation, the feedback I received was the GN1900 clearly sounded better compared to another common budget headset.
The GN1900 uses the QD (quick disconnect) plug, most modern phones feature a dedicated RJ9 headset jack, my preference is the GN1200 direct connect cable to connect the headset to the phone. The GN1200 is a thumb-sized adapter which is compatible with nearly all modern desk phones - no more need for separate amplifier boxes.
I’m not sure if the packaging is intentionally green but I was pleased it was packed in a properly sized unbleached corrugated box, just enough bubble wrap to surround the headset, and one page of documentation. The GN1900 wasn’t designed for retail shelves, rather they sell through distribution in 24 packs to phone vendors - your local phone guy is the best way to get a few. Expect to pay ~$100 for a monaural headset with direct connect cable, a binaural headset is available for a bit more.
The Author: Kevin Selkowitz
About: Kevin Selkowitz is the founder and lead consultant for Selkowitz Technology, a Seattle-area small business systems consulting company. We focus on the four major technology needs of small businesses - phone systems, phone and internet service, servers/network infrastructure, and business applications.
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