Electronics : Plantronics CT12 2.4 GHz DSS Cordless Headset Phone with Caller ID |
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Rating: - * Love it, I own 3! ... I own both the CT10 & two CT12 models. The caller ID on the CT12 was my reason for getting the updated model. It stores the last 70 calls and has a phone book feature for frequently called people. I will never go back to a regular phone! The ability to multi-task wearing these headsets is priceless! The sound quality is good and the batteries last for a fairly long period of time. I find it is perfect for free VIOP calls made on the internet and have one just for my majicJack device so I can have both hands free for computer work while on the phone. I occasionally wear it outside and around my building to the laundry and it gets a bit scratchy away from the base unit, but anywhere in the home it works great. The Firelfy headset (a blinking light on the mic tip) tells others you are on a call. It doesn't have a volume control, but I did buy a replacement Plantronics headset (M210C) that was not a Firefly that did. IMO, this headset feature is a must. I often find myself turning the call volume down, esp if they are on a cell phone in a busy area, as they are a bit too loud. My only complaints about the CT12: you cannot answer or talk on the phone while the unit is still in the cradle. That is my biggest complaint but it is not a real big issue. So, if you have a low battery you can't talk on it until you remove it from the charger. (This is not the case with the older CT-10). Also, the clip on the unit is a weak link as there isn't much tension, so I have had it fall off my clothes a lot. It is pretty sturdy as it hasn't broken yet even though it has hit the floor quite a few times! Overall, I recommend it to everyone I know with a home phone and have bought three for myself plus for some friends. Rating: - * Wonderful product! ... I work from home and much of it is on the telephone. I am also hard of hearing. I have tried numerous phones with headsets, none of which had enough volume to overcome my hearing loss. In 2001 I found this Plantronics model and it has been a gem. In 2008 after a local search for a new phone that I could hear proved fruitless, I bought the Plantronics again. Once I had the second phone, I tested all the parts to see what it was that "broke" on the original phone. It turned out to be the step-down plug. So now I have two Plantronics phones and am glad of it! Rating: - * Too Tiny! ... I have used a headset for years, and couldn't live without it! Radio Shack quit making them, and that is the brand I have bought for years and loved it. The Plantronics has tiny numbers, and when the phone fits into the base, it is nearly impossible to get out in time to get the call before the phone stops ringing! Rating: - * Work-from-home Mom thumbs up! ... I purchased this phone based on a reference from a friend when I established a home office. I have worked 12 years in a Customer Service department that swears by Plantronics products and I have always been content. I have been very pleased with the performance of this particular phone. The keys are very small - be warned of that - but the overall size of the phone is handy! The Panasonic KX-TCA60 Hands-Free Headset with Comfort Fit Headband I purchased separately to use with it (seemed to have a microphone that would eliminate extraneous noises better than the Plantronics headset) does not remain plugged in as well as I would like and I have not yet tried to use the Plantronics headset. I have dropped the entire unit several times because of this problem, so I plan to give the Plantronics set a try to see if it remains plugged in better. Rating: - * Excellent for home office ... This is perfect for home office and for normal personal use. It's very light and fits easily in a pocket. I work from home and most of my work is by phone and I can slip it in my pocket and walk around the house or even cook and do things and talk. I've had several of these types of phones and this is by fare the best in size and weight. Sound quality is pretty good. No complaints for such a small unit. |


![]() The nüvi 360 comes with hands-free bluetooth wireles technology. See side view. |
![]() Browse your stored pictures with an easy-to-use JPEG viewer. |
![]() The device sports a handy MP3 player, letting you play songs stored on SD memory cards. |
In addition, you can easily look-up and dial numbers from your personalized phone book or from your phone's call history log. Don't know the phone number for your destination? Simply find and dial it from nüvi's database of more than six million points of interest -- including hotels, restaurants, stores, and attractions.
Navigation and Entertainment with Ease
For starters, the nüvi 360 includes a high-sensitivity integrated GPS receiver that offers exceptional performance and reception. The unit's flip-up antenna includes an MCX-type connector for optional external GPS antenna connection. Preloaded software features maps of Europe or North America, and it includes automatic routing, 2D or 3D map perspective, turn-by-turn voice directions that speak street names, and a fingertip touch screen interface -- making navigation as easy as it gets.
But navigation is just the beginning. Like the nüvi 350, the nüvi 360 also includes many entertainment and travel tools including an MP3 player, audio book player, JPEG picture viewer, travel alarm, and currency converters.
The nüvi 360 features a bright, 2.8 x 2.1-inch TFT display with white backlight for easy readability. At 3.87 x 2.91 x 0.87-inches (WxHxD) and just 5.1 ounces, the unit is small enough to be placed on the dashboard with the included suction mount, or into your pocket for easy transportability. The unit also features Garmin Lock -- an advanced anti-theft feature that disables the unit from performing any functions until you type in a specific four-digit PIN or take the unit to a predetermined location. A built-in lithium ion battery will give you up to eight hours of power, and an included 12/24 volt adapter cable will let you run the navigator off your vehicle's power. An AC battery charger is also included.
A built-in Travel Kit that includes sample MP3s and audio books will get you started with entertainment, and with the unit's SD memory card expansion slot you can add optional software, such as language and travel guides. A USB port is also included for loading and updating data.
What's in the Box
Gamin nüvi 360, Preloaded City Navigator NT North America or Europe (full coverage), vehicle suction cup mount, AC charger, 12/24 volt adapter cable, dashboard disk, USB interface cable, carrying case, owner's manual, and quick reference guide.

![]() This pocket sized personal travel assistant has a super bright, sunlight-readable color screen. See side view. |
![]() Easy control via the simple touch screen. |
![]() Weather reporting available with bright, colorful graphics. |
Speaking of keeping you safe, the nüvi 680 lets you make hands-free calls so you can talk freely during your worry-free driving. By integrating Bluetooth wireless technology with a built-in microphone and speaker, you can pair your nüvi with any compatible Bluetooth phone and talk hands-free while staying focused on the road. You no longer have to fumble with your phone's handset to answer a call or dial a number, just tap the 680's screen and you're instantly connected. And with 1-touch dialing for your POIs, you can quickly and conveniently call ahead to make reservations or get needed information.
![]() Simply insert a memory card to enjoy pictures, songs, and audiobooks. |
![]() You can also use the mini-USB port for tranferring files directly to the memory card. |
In additional to all this functionality, the nüvi 680 includes many must-have entertainment and travel tools such as an MP3 player, an audio book player (subscription to Audible.com required), and a JPEG picture viewer so you can take your favorite music and pictures with you wherever you go. This unit also features a world travel clock with time zones, a currency converter, a measurement converter, and a calculator so that wherever you travel it will be easy to know what you are getting and keep track of your costs. The MP3 player lets you browse music by artist, album, and/or song, while the optional audio books may be purchased from Audible.com which features over 70,000 hours of audio programs. What's more, the nüvi 680 allows further customization via optional software such as a travel guide, savings programs and language translation on plug-and-play SD cards for all your travel needs.
The Garmin nüvi 680 comes with a built-in, high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver, and lets you view and operate it via its bright, LCD TFT touch-screen, wide-screen display that measures 4.3 inches (diagonal) and has a resolution of 480 x 272 pixels with 64,000 colors and a white backlight. As a whole, the nüvi 680 measures 4.9 x 2.9 x 0.9 inches (W x H x D), and weighs only 6.2 ounces for easy portability. This unit provides you with from three to seven hours of battery life (depending on use) via its rechargeable lithium-ion battery, and comes with Garmin Lock, which is an anti-theft feature to protect your investment. While you can add software via the SD card slot, the Garmin nüvi 680 also lets you interface via high-speed USB for loading data, though users should note that, like most USB mass storage devices, this unit is not compatible with Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows Me.
![]() The nüvi 680 comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator NT street maps, including a hefty points of interest (POIs) database with hotels, restaurants, fuel stops, ATMs, and more. |

