Gigaware Foldable Headset

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★★★☆☆
3.2

based on 18 reviews  

 

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★★★★☆
4.0

 

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Pros

  • Comfortable (12)
  • Great sound quality (10)
  • Compact design (9)
  • Easy to use (8)
  • Quality microphone (8)
  • Added features (1)
  • Sounds great (1)
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Cons

  • Poor microphone (5)
  • Poor sound quality (3)
  • Difficult to use (2)
  • Can get tangled in hair (1)
  • Mic does not work (1)
  • Mic won't work (1)
  • Microphone quite working (1)
  • No mute (1)
  • Squealing noise (1)
  • Uncomfortable (1)

Best Uses

  • Typing & talking (7)
  • Mobility (4)
  • Relieving neck pain (3)
  • Attach to computers (1)
  • Easy to travel with (1)
  • Listening to music (1)
  • Skype (1)
 
 
 

Provided by RadioShack

This foldable headset with microphone will keep you chatting wherever you are.

Specification Description
Model 43-216
Accessory Indicator Yes
Benefits Foldable headband makes this headset ideal for travelNoise-cancelling microphone, perfect for VoIPWorks with IM voice applic
Capacity UOM mAh
Country Of Origin China
Description Header Talk, don't type.
Display Catalog Number 43-216
Features Mic sensitivity: Sensitivity: @25mm distance from mouth simulator; ref 0dB=1V/Pa@1kHzMic frequency range: 300-3300HzSpeaker
Included in the Box Mono headset with microphoneLeatherette carrying pouch
Inputs 1 x Phone 1/8"(Headphone), 1 x Phone 1/8"(Microphone)
Manufacturer Labor Warranty 12
Manufacturer Parts Warranty 12
MAP Price 0.0
Model 43-216
New Date Sun Jan 20 00:00:00 CST 2008
Operating Temperature UOM ° F
Product Type Headsets
Product Weight 2
Product Weight UOM ounces
Supported Languages English

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Gigaware Foldable Headset

$14.99

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Product Reviews

Last update: Nov 13, 2009

Gigaware Foldable Headset Reviews

 
 
 

Most helpful positive review

[11 of 12 customers found this review helpful]

Most helpful negative review

[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★★
5.0
Excellent

"I have been chatting on Skype with a guy who owns a recording studio. He is so amazed at the excellent quality of the mike, he's going to buy a couple for himself. He said the "P"s don't pop the mike and the "S"s don't sound shrill. He said the mike would be excellent for narration and other speaking recording projects. It has excellent bottom end, he says. The portability is awesome, too. I like that it has du..." Read Full Review »

Nov 13, 2007 by Darlene

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★☆☆☆☆
1.0
IT SUCKS!!!!

"when i first tried to use the mic,and it didnt work,i wondered if i had put it in right.no.that wasnt it.the mic wont work what-so-ever.they wont stay on my head,and i have it has tight as it will go.the sound works fine.i can hear my songs,but NO the mic does not work.and thats what i paid [$]$ for.its cheap,and horrible.i wouldnt recomend it to anyone...." Read Full Review »

Sep 08, 2009 by keyanna

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[11 of 12 customers found this review helpful]

Gigaware Foldable Headset Review

Excellent

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Compact Design
  • Easy To Use
  • Great Sound Quality
  • Quality Microphone

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Mobility
  • Relieving Neck Pain
  • Typing & Talking
 

"I have been chatting on Skype with a guy who owns a recording studio. He is so amazed at the excellent quality of the mike, he's going to buy a couple for himself. He said the "P"s don't pop the mike and the "S"s don't sound shrill. He said the mike would be excellent for narration and other speakin …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nov 13 2007
Darlene
Maine
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  • Value Oriented
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Price: $14.99
 
 

[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Gigaware Foldable Headset Review

IT SUCKS!!!!

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Great Sound Quality

    Cons

  • Difficult To Use
  • Poor Microphone

    Best Uses

  • Listening to Music
 

"when i first tried to use the mic,and it didnt work,i wondered if i had put it in right.no.that wasnt it.the mic wont work what-so-ever.they wont stay on my head,and i have it has tight as it will go.the sound works fine.i can hear my songs,but NO the mic does not work.and thats what i paid [$]$ for …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Sep 8 2009
keyanna
wichita,KS
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  • Quality Oriented
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Price: $14.99
 
 

[2 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Gigaware Foldable Headset Review

Short Boom and lots of noise

★★☆☆☆
2.0

    Pros

  • Compact Design
  • Easy To Use

    Cons

  • Poor Sound Quality

    Best Uses

  • Typing & Talking
 

"This small lightweight headset is a good value, if you are not particular about performance. I found that it has a lot of background electrical hum or noise. Because of the background noise, my voice recognition software couldn't pick up most of what I was saying.



The microphone boom is also an …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Apr 21 2008
studyfreak
Honolulu, HI
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Price: $14.99
 
 

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Gigaware Foldable Headset Review

GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR....

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable

    Cons

  • Poor Sound Quality

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"My intent was to use this product for online gaming. I connected it to my laptop and when I did a mic check all I heard was a very loud, irritating static noise in the background. I was unable to use it after hours of attempting different troubleshooting fixes. Anyone on-line I spoke to also complai …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Aug 4 2009
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Gigaware Foldable Headset Review

Can't get Microphone to work

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Compact Design

    Cons

  • Difficult To Use
  • Poor Microphone

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"I can't get the Microphone to work in any capacity. I looked into it to some degree and apparently there are no drivers available for it to work with a PC. They are relying on the XP generic driver to make it work but it does not. I will have to return the device this week. "

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Aug 17 2009
Geoff
Cleveland, OH
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  • Quality Oriented
Reviewed at:
Price: $14.99
 
 
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