Logitech Wireless Headset Untethers Users

By Nick Mokey Published March 3, 2008

Logitech Wireless Headset Untethers Users

It’s hard to believe Logitech has gone so long without a wireless headset in its rather extensive line, but oddly enough, the one it debuted Tuesday at CeBIT actually became the company’s first. The ClearChat PC Wireless headset offers a design and audio drivers similar to Logitech’s ordinary USB variants, but without the troublesome cord.

While Logitech didn’t opt for Bluetooth technology in the ClearChat PC Wireless, the headset operates on the same 2.4Ghz frequency and offers range of up to 10 meters or 33 feet, the same as most Bluetooth devices. However, since Logitech’s hardware only requires users to plug in a USB transmitter, with no software or pairing needed, setup should be simpler than with Bluetooth equivalents.

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The headset also gets the same “laser-tuned” audio drivers as the ClearChat Pro USB and a noise-canceling mic. Controls for volume and muting are located right on the headset, and rotating the flexible boom mic up and out of the way automatically mutes it.

The Logitech ClearChat PC Wireless has already shown up on Logitech’s own online store for $99.99, but it won’t actually begin shipping until May.

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