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kid-kansas
Vincennes, IN
I had one of these, but it didn't last very long.
3 star rating

gadget geek, like bluetooteh technology, a bargain hunter
Pros

    Comfortable for long periods of time., Easy to wear and use.

Cons
    only lasted 1 year

JAN
19
2008

Plantronics Explorer 220 Bluetooth Headset Wireless Headset — 

I got one of these over a year ago now, it worked very well and is easy to use. My problem with it was the durability of the Plantronics 220. It barely lasted me a year and when it died I was told it was not fixable. I tried to get a new one but the only ones available were refurbished units. Funny they couldn't fix mine but they can refurbish others? Very similar to this one is the Plantronics 330 which I was told was the replacement for the 220. Being Bluetooth is still in its infancy I opted for new rather than refurbished and I have not been disappointed in the 330 they offer. Refurbished these are almost as much as a new 330.

One push of the button answers calls, or activates the voice dial function. It is easy on the ear and switches too eoter left or right in about 5 seconds. Charge time is very good and once a day will usually keep it going for you.

    Bottom Line

    Although the Plantronics 220 is a good buy I would think they would last more than a year. It got to where I could hear them, but they could not hear me. If your into refurbished then this would be okay for you. This unit was replaced by the 330 and I wrote a review on it and am very pleased with it.

Last edited on Jan 19, 2008



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kid-kansas wrote on Jan 21, 2009 at 10:50PM

In response to tunghoy's comment from Jan 2, 2009 at 9:23AM:

the 220 isn't worth the effort....go with the 320, its much better and looks the same.

tunghoy wrote on Jan 2, 2009 at 9:23AM

You're lucky yours lasted a year. Mine only lasted 3 months! I tried calling their support number and checking their web site, and both said they were closed for New Year's week, so I'll have to wait until Monday to talk with an unhelpful service rep from India.

kid-kansas wrote on Nov 15, 2008 at 4:57PM

In response to NCWriter's comment from Nov 10, 2008 at 3:37PM:

Anytime...;)

NCWriter wrote on Nov 10, 2008 at 3:37PM

In response to kid-kansas's comment from Nov 9, 2008 at 4:54PM:

You are welcome and thank you for the response.

kid-kansas wrote on Nov 9, 2008 at 4:54PM

In response to NCWriter's comment from Nov 9, 2008 at 4:53PM:

Thanks...;)

NCWriter wrote on Nov 9, 2008 at 4:53PM

It was very honest

kid-kansas wrote on Jan 30, 2008 at 1:33PM

In response to krucyfix's comment from Jan 30, 2008 at 6:12AM:

I have the 330 right now, its not too bad. A bit better than the 220 and priced good too. Ron

krucyfix wrote on Jan 30, 2008 at 6:12AM

300 series has a bit larger battery than 220. They are about the same internally; 330 has a nicer housing and a car charger is included with 350 (recommended). 520 is similar to 300's plus noise cancellation.
Had a 330, a nice and reasonably priced device, which also died on me after a few months & probably a couple of hours of talk altogether (would not charge anymore. Maybe due to cold weather - the specs state both operation and storage only within +10 to +40 Celsius (!?). Got a replacement.

AmyA wrote on Jan 19, 2008 at 5:35PM

It looks snappy. I am starting to think we live in a throw away world these days...nothing lasts. Thanks for the info...checking out the 330.

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