Comments on: Plantronics Introduces Calisto Pro: The Web Worker’s Dream Phone http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/08/23/plantronics-introduces-calisto-pro-the-web-workers-dream-phone/ Rebooting the workforce Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:12:29 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Richard http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/08/23/plantronics-introduces-calisto-pro-the-web-workers-dream-phone/#comment-332009 Richard Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:59:07 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/08/23/plantronics-introduces-calisto-pro-the-web-workers-dream-phone/#comment-332009 I have the Calisto myself, it is great value even though it is not cheap. Wireless headsets usually cost around this amount anyways and in the case of Calisto, you are getting a USB,l land line and mobile capable unit. Almost a 3 in 1 value for the product! I found the buttons a bit small but manageable. The ear piece could also have a better design in that it is not adjustable (most people are not one size fits all). Buyers beare,, this only works on a ONE line phone. Richard I have the Calisto myself, it is great value even though it is not cheap. Wireless headsets usually cost around this amount anyways and in the case of Calisto, you are getting a USB,l land line and mobile capable unit. Almost a 3 in 1 value for the product!

I found the buttons a bit small but manageable. The ear piece could also have a better design in that it is not adjustable (most people are not one size fits all).

Buyers beare,, this only works on a ONE line phone.

Richard

]]> By: Tom Lassiter http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/08/23/plantronics-introduces-calisto-pro-the-web-workers-dream-phone/#comment-311160 Tom Lassiter Wed, 28 Jan 2009 21:48:30 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/08/23/plantronics-introduces-calisto-pro-the-web-workers-dream-phone/#comment-311160 1. Mac software now available. 2. Display is small, so is the type. Most cell phones have a larger display. 3. TINY keys on the phone; difficult to dial quickly with adult fingers. 4. Good sound quality. 5. Earpiece seems fairly comfortable. 1. Mac software now available.

2. Display is small, so is the type. Most cell phones have a larger display.

3. TINY keys on the phone; difficult to dial quickly with adult fingers.

4. Good sound quality.

5. Earpiece seems fairly comfortable.

]]> By: WebWorkerDaily » Archive Just What Do We Call Ourselves, Anyhow? « http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/08/23/plantronics-introduces-calisto-pro-the-web-workers-dream-phone/#comment-306287 WebWorkerDaily » Archive Just What Do We Call Ourselves, Anyhow? « Wed, 08 Oct 2008 18:00:09 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/08/23/plantronics-introduces-calisto-pro-the-web-workers-dream-phone/#comment-306287 [...] The prizes include $1700 worth of home audio gear and Calisto Pro phones, which we called “the web worker’s dream phone” last year. So winning won’t make you rich, but five minutes of work with the right [...] [...] The prizes include $1700 worth of home audio gear and Calisto Pro phones, which we called “the web worker’s dream phone” last year. So winning won’t make you rich, but five minutes of work with the right [...]

]]> By: Jim Wager http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/08/23/plantronics-introduces-calisto-pro-the-web-workers-dream-phone/#comment-295076 Jim Wager Fri, 16 May 2008 23:16:16 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/08/23/plantronics-introduces-calisto-pro-the-web-workers-dream-phone/#comment-295076 I used to brag that I had the smallest Bluetooth headset available. I now wear my giant Plantronics Calista headset as a badge of honor - holding my head up high and proclaiming, "Yeah, but can you do this?" When it come to my techno-gadget purchases I spend countless hours searching/web surfing/reading/testing - and always with the same futile results which inevitably leads me to ask, "Why can't ANYONE make a product that fits ALL my needs". Guess what? Plantronics (not necessarily at the top of my gadget-manufacturers list) HAS HIT THE MARK! True, this phone is not without its flaws but I dare you to find another wireless handset/headset that can boast: for home, for Skype, for cell. I used to brag that I had the smallest Bluetooth headset available. I now wear my giant Plantronics Calista headset as a badge of honor – holding my head up high and proclaiming, “Yeah, but can you do this?” When it come to my techno-gadget purchases I spend countless hours searching/web surfing/reading/testing – and always with the same futile results which inevitably leads me to ask, “Why can’t ANYONE make a product that fits ALL my needs”. Guess what? Plantronics (not necessarily at the top of my gadget-manufacturers list) HAS HIT THE MARK! True, this phone is not without its flaws but I dare you to find another wireless handset/headset that can boast: for home, for Skype, for cell.

]]> By: Rakesh Agrawal’s Blog » My new office phone: Plantronics Calisto Pro http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/08/23/plantronics-introduces-calisto-pro-the-web-workers-dream-phone/#comment-283413 Rakesh Agrawal’s Blog » My new office phone: Plantronics Calisto Pro Mon, 14 Jan 2008 15:36:47 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/08/23/plantronics-introduces-calisto-pro-the-web-workers-dream-phone/#comment-283413 [...] a review of the Calisto Pro at Web Worker Daily and here’s the official Plantronics page. And even though I ended up [...] [...] a review of the Calisto Pro at Web Worker Daily and here’s the official Plantronics page. And even though I ended up [...]

]]> By: Boni http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/08/23/plantronics-introduces-calisto-pro-the-web-workers-dream-phone/#comment-263199 Boni Sat, 22 Dec 2007 22:36:25 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/08/23/plantronics-introduces-calisto-pro-the-web-workers-dream-phone/#comment-263199 It's kind of a nightmare in disguise. I do not sync to my PC either. I just wanted a small phone with a bluetooth headset that has all the features that this phone does. I'm now waiting for another phone from Staples as the first one was defective. The headset did not charge on the base unless you fiddled around with it to get the red light to come on. You had to press it it onto the connector firmly but the first one layed tilted and did not connect well. It would, it then turned blue to indicate it was fully charged, and then it went back to red for no reason, and then nothing. The handset volume could be louder for me...maybe I'm just too old! It definitely has some quirky things about it. I was impatient waiting for a replacement and bought another unit in Office Depot. This unit works better but it's not perfect. The sound is much improved though. This one charges fine but the handset is ALWAYS CHARGING! And, I've noticed the headset light is blue but will suddenly change on its own to red to charge, even though I did not use it. Is this unit always supposed to be in a "charging" status? I called Plantronics and they said they've had few units returned for the failure of the headset to clip to the connector properly. Add mine now to that list. I also find if I'm not wearing the headset when there's an incoming call, I clumsily put on the headset and try to quickly push the button inward to hopefully connect in time before my caller leaves a message or hangs up. I'm not liking that little button thingy at all. The concept is neat but I think that so many of the new regular cordless phones are bluetooth capable too for alot less money and probably more features. They are just alot bigger but since I don't plan to carry my phone around, it doesn't matter what's laying next to my monitor on my desk. For $279.99 it should have been perfect the first time and it's still not the 2nd time. We'll see what happens with the 3rd unit. 3 strikes it's out and back to the store! It’s kind of a nightmare in disguise. I do not sync to my PC either. I just wanted a small phone with a bluetooth headset that has all the features that this phone does.

I’m now waiting for another phone from Staples as the first one was defective. The headset did not charge on the base unless you fiddled around with it to get the red light to come on. You had to press it it onto the connector firmly but the first one layed tilted and did not connect well. It would, it then turned blue to indicate it was fully charged, and then it went back to red for no reason, and then nothing. The handset volume could be louder for me…maybe I’m just too old!

It definitely has some quirky things about it. I was impatient waiting for a replacement and bought another unit in Office Depot. This unit works better but it’s not perfect. The sound is much improved though. This one charges fine but the handset is ALWAYS CHARGING! And, I’ve noticed the headset light is blue but will suddenly change on its own to red to charge, even though I did not use it. Is this unit always supposed to be in a “charging” status? I called Plantronics and they said they’ve had few units returned for the failure of the headset to clip to the connector properly. Add mine now to that list.

I also find if I’m not wearing the headset when there’s an incoming call, I clumsily put on the headset and try to quickly push the button inward to hopefully connect in time before my caller leaves a message or hangs up. I’m not liking that little button thingy at all.

The concept is neat but I think that so many of the new regular cordless phones are bluetooth capable too for alot less money and probably more features. They are just alot bigger but since I don’t plan to carry my phone around, it doesn’t matter what’s laying next to my monitor on my desk.

For $279.99 it should have been perfect the first time and it’s still not the 2nd time. We’ll see what happens with the 3rd unit. 3 strikes it’s out and back to the store!

]]> By: trademark registration http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/08/23/plantronics-introduces-calisto-pro-the-web-workers-dream-phone/#comment-240066 trademark registration Tue, 27 Nov 2007 21:53:18 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/08/23/plantronics-introduces-calisto-pro-the-web-workers-dream-phone/#comment-240066 Is this really a dream phone, or merely a nightmare in disguise? Some of these comments have really made me think twice about this phone. Is this really a dream phone, or merely a nightmare in disguise? Some of these comments have really made me think twice about this phone.

]]> By: Gayle http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/08/23/plantronics-introduces-calisto-pro-the-web-workers-dream-phone/#comment-202667 Gayle Mon, 22 Oct 2007 22:14:47 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/08/23/plantronics-introduces-calisto-pro-the-web-workers-dream-phone/#comment-202667 <strong>Hold the phone!</strong> I purchased the Calisto Pro first day out from Sharper Image and have discovered a real problem if you are a telecommuter and use a calling card for long distance. The "chain calling" function limits you to only 24 characters, so if you have a number you call into, then the number you are calling and finally an authorization code you will not be able to get all the numbers in. Adding pauses in between uses up some of the character spaces too. So, I called for tech support and was told..."The engineers are trying to decide if it's worth the cost of fixing it". Wrong answer for me... Hold the phone! I purchased the Calisto Pro first day out from Sharper Image and have discovered a real problem if you are a telecommuter and use a calling card for long distance. The “chain calling” function limits you to only 24 characters, so if you have a number you call into, then the number you are calling and finally an authorization code you will not be able to get all the numbers in. Adding pauses in between uses up some of the character spaces too. So, I called for tech support and was told…”The engineers are trying to decide if it’s worth the cost of fixing it”. Wrong answer for me…

]]> By: SkypeBot.com » Blog Archive » Skype are now supported by Plantronics Calisto Pro http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/08/23/plantronics-introduces-calisto-pro-the-web-workers-dream-phone/#comment-187497 SkypeBot.com » Blog Archive » Skype are now supported by Plantronics Calisto Pro Tue, 02 Oct 2007 03:57:57 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/08/23/plantronics-introduces-calisto-pro-the-web-workers-dream-phone/#comment-187497 [...] convenience while you work at home in your underpants? $279 starting September. [PRnewswire via Web Worker Daily] Share This with Friends & Enjoy: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can [...] [...] convenience while you work at home in your underpants? $279 starting September. [PRnewswire via Web Worker Daily] Share This with Friends & Enjoy: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can [...]

]]> By: ThemePassion - Best stuff in the web about design! » Plantronics Introduces Calisto Pro: The Web Worker’s Dream Phone http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/08/23/plantronics-introduces-calisto-pro-the-web-workers-dream-phone/#comment-177353 ThemePassion - Best stuff in the web about design! » Plantronics Introduces Calisto Pro: The Web Worker’s Dream Phone Wed, 19 Sep 2007 20:30:44 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/08/23/plantronics-introduces-calisto-pro-the-web-workers-dream-phone/#comment-177353 [...] Richard MacManus wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerpt [...] [...] Richard MacManus wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerpt [...]

]]> By: Helen Reed http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/08/23/plantronics-introduces-calisto-pro-the-web-workers-dream-phone/#comment-170965 Helen Reed Tue, 11 Sep 2007 16:42:23 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/08/23/plantronics-introduces-calisto-pro-the-web-workers-dream-phone/#comment-170965 Regarding the lack of OS X (Macintosh) support for the Calisto Pro, the most effective thing to do is to let Plantronics know what you want. They want to sell products, so let them know you'll buy Calisto Pro only if it has Mac support. Plantronics has already released a Mac product ("Audio 85"), so they are able to develop for the Mac. Making this work with OS X and Address Book should not be very hard. Plantronics could even post the drivers to the web without changing any packaging. That's why Apple switched to USB in the first place. Mac users, let your voices be heard: http://plantronics.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/plantronics.cfg/php/enduser/ask.php? Learn from history: [Wired News] Wells Fargo has reversed a decision to end support for Quicken on the Macintosh platform. It was the vocal opposition of Mac users that made the bank change its mind, a spokesperson said. Regarding the lack of OS X (Macintosh) support for the Calisto Pro, the most effective thing to do is to let Plantronics know what you want. They want to sell products, so let them know you’ll buy Calisto Pro only if it has Mac support.

Plantronics has already released a Mac product (“Audio 85″), so they are able to develop for the Mac. Making this work with OS X and Address Book should not be very hard. Plantronics could even post the drivers to the web without changing any packaging. That’s why Apple switched to USB in the first place. Mac users, let your voices be heard:

http://plantronics.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/plantronics.cfg/php/enduser/ask.php?

Learn from history: [Wired News] Wells Fargo has reversed a decision to end support for Quicken on the Macintosh platform. It was the vocal opposition of Mac users that made the bank change its mind, a spokesperson said.

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]]> By: Michael's Thoughts http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/08/23/plantronics-introduces-calisto-pro-the-web-workers-dream-phone/#comment-158030 Michael's Thoughts Mon, 27 Aug 2007 20:51:53 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/08/23/plantronics-introduces-calisto-pro-the-web-workers-dream-phone/#comment-158030 <strong>Enterprise Collaboration and Virtual Teams Report (August 28, 2007)</strong> The People Part of Enterprise Collaboration and Virtual Teams What is a Team? ... Terri offers clear thought on what exactly a team is, and when the term is used incorrectly. "If you are told you are working in a Enterprise Collaboration and Virtual Teams Report (August 28, 2007)

The People Part of Enterprise Collaboration and Virtual Teams What is a Team? … Terri offers clear thought on what exactly a team is, and when the term is used incorrectly. “If you are told you are working in a

]]> By: Tech Referrals & Reviews » Wireless: Plantronics Calisto Pro Can Do Skype, Landline and Cellphone http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/08/23/plantronics-introduces-calisto-pro-the-web-workers-dream-phone/#comment-156826 Tech Referrals & Reviews » Wireless: Plantronics Calisto Pro Can Do Skype, Landline and Cellphone Sun, 26 Aug 2007 08:54:39 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/08/23/plantronics-introduces-calisto-pro-the-web-workers-dream-phone/#comment-156826 [...] This Plantronics Calisto Pro set takes your standard Bluetooth headset and adds in landline and Skype dialing, which means you get the big three (Skype, home, cell) all in one dorky-looking device. The base station has a USB connector to hook into your PC for Skype and Yahoo calls, a DECT 6.0 handset to handle landline calls, and the headset to connect to both these plus a cellphone. The price for all this convenience while you work at home in your underpants? $279 starting September. [PRnewswire via Web Worker Daily] [...] [...] This Plantronics Calisto Pro set takes your standard Bluetooth headset and adds in landline and Skype dialing, which means you get the big three (Skype, home, cell) all in one dorky-looking device. The base station has a USB connector to hook into your PC for Skype and Yahoo calls, a DECT 6.0 handset to handle landline calls, and the headset to connect to both these plus a cellphone. The price for all this convenience while you work at home in your underpants? $279 starting September. [PRnewswire via Web Worker Daily] [...]

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]]> By: Lo Último en Tecnologia - Tecnoadeptos.com http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/08/23/plantronics-introduces-calisto-pro-the-web-workers-dream-phone/#comment-155613 Lo Último en Tecnologia - Tecnoadeptos.com Fri, 24 Aug 2007 18:26:17 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/08/23/plantronics-introduces-calisto-pro-the-web-workers-dream-phone/#comment-155613 [...] Web Worker Daily][Artículo en [...] [...] Web Worker Daily][Artículo en [...]

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