I am using the wireless Plantronics USB right now and I love many of the aspects that it offers me. The talk time depends on the type of software you are using and whether you have any ability to touch the microphone itself. If you are able to hit a small button on the microphone, it will seriously extend the amount of time you can use the microphone. If you are not, like me, you will only have about eight hours. I have been using my microphone for five months and it has gone down to about 7 1/2 hours, but for me that seems to be sufficient. I will be checking out the Plantronics USB desk microphone, because if it is anything like the wireless, I would like to have it as a backup.
My other system was quite effective, but I am not able to power it from my wheelchair any longer and I am fearful that if I get a new wheelchair, which has been in the works for quite some time, that I will definitely not be able to power the microphone from it. This is why I decided to go with the Plantronics USB microphone in the first place. You might want to shop around on the Internet and see if you can get it a little cheaper. I think I paid around $170. Although, Knowbrainer does offer great technical assistance in addition to backing up the warranty. They do, however, have a 15% restocking fee, which I sadly found out one time.
One more thing before I forget, if you have a Dell computer, it could be a little tricky to use. Let me know and perhaps I can be more helpful.
Quadius
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Hi Mike,I used a Plantronics USB and it cost around $69, plus the additional $20 for the warranty . I usually find mine at micro Center. You can buy an extended warranty for two years there, which has come in very handy. I would really like to try a wireless, but they are around 200 I think. I was looking at the web site under KnowBrainer for their wireless mics.Has anyone ever tried a wireless mic. I wonder how long the charge will last. I don't wear my mic I clamped it to my boom in bed or near my computer , when I'm in my chair.I don't know if you can get the warranty if you buy online, or how many stores offer the warranty.I'm glad you asked that question.Dana
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