Ergotron, a global company focused on improving how people work, learn, play and care for others, has today announced the introduction of the StyleView® Pole Cart. This compact and mobile cart solution brings tablets, technology, supplies and more to wherever they’re needed in healthcare, education, industrial and other environments. An optional LifeKinnex™ hot swap battery keeps power available for the cart even if an outlet is not.
The cart is designed with a modular architecture to make customisation simple, with a built-in T-slot and VESA plate that fit a variety of accessories. A convenient handle improves ergonomics and offers precise movement. Three-inch, heavy-duty casters facilitate easy moving from room to room or across floors of various surfaces.
“One of the many hospital applications for the StyleView Pole Cart is connecting isolated patients to others,” said Richard Guy, Country Sales Manager, UK & Ireland. “With a tablet mount, this solution can be positioned next to a patient’s bed, providing an easy way to communicate with hospital caregivers or with family.”
The StyleView Pole Cart’s simple, slender design can easily fit in tight spaces in healthcare environments. In a classroom, teachers can mount a tablet or other small device and position the cart by a student desk or at the front of a classroom for remote learners. In industrial applications, the StyleView Pole Cart can be manoeuvred anywhere on a busy manufacturing floor.
With a thermal imaging camera attached, the cart can also be deployed in offices or public spaces to detect body temperatures and support efforts to help maintain safe, healthy teams and communities.
Jabra, the leader in personal sound as well as office solutions, announces the next model in its portfolio of professional speakerphone solutions – the Speak 750. The new addition to the Speak series is engineered to support conferencing needs in the ‘new normal’, elevating meeting room experiences no matter what shape they take. The premium audio system is able to pick up sounds seamlessly, allowing everyone in the room to speak and be heard simultaneously even while social distancing, while the portability of the device means it can turn any area into a meeting room within a matter of seconds.
Owing to full duplex (allowing natural communication in both directions), the Speak 750 ensures both sides of the conversation are being transmitted at the same time. This mean that conversations are able to flow as they would in person, helping elevate audio experience and mitigating any worries of missed important information. With fewer interruptions and better conversations businesses can enjoy more effective collaborations, while boosting UC adoption through enhancement of sound.
Plug-and-play for instant collaboration
According to research, 10% of the average 60-min meeting is being wasted on technical difficulties[1]. Thanks to the plug-and-play capabilities of the Speak 750, businesses can achieve connectivity instantly through plug-and-play to a laptop, smartphone or tablet via USB and/or Bluetooth.
The Speak 750 is not limited to just one device either, as it can pair with up to eight devices and can connect to two devices at the same time – enabling peak connectivity at all times.
The versatility doesn’t stop there as the Speak 750 Microsoft Teams variant, certified for Microsoft Teams, has a dedicated Microsoft Teams button which allows instant connection to colleagues. Notifications alert users when it’s time to join a call or when someone is trying to reach them. Tapping the button takes users directly into an ongoing Microsoft Teams call so the connection to colleagues will always be just a click away.
The Speak 750 UC variant is compatible with all leading Unified Communications platforms and has a Smart Button that can be programmed for Siri, Google Assistant or Speed dial.
Nigel Dunn, Managing Director, Jabra EMEA North, said, “As the world of work changes, collaboration continues to remain a key priority for global businesses. The Jabra Speak 750 is suited to every meeting room scenario imaginable and takes flexible working to the next level – whether it’s a socially distanced call in an office room or a make-shift conference in your living room, the premium quality full duplex setting makes calls easy and collaboration simple.”
Key features and specifications
Plug-and-play connectivity to PC Softphone/UC systems via USB cable or Bluetooth adaptor
Full duplex audio offers fewer interruptions, better conversations and a more effective collaboration
Easy Bluetooth connectivity to smartphones and tablets
Wireless range of up to 30 metres (between speakerphone and Bluetooth Adapter) – up to 10 metres (between speakerphone and smartphone/tablet)
For the Microsoft Teams variant, interact with the dedicated Microsoft Teams Button for seamless collaboration.
For the UC variant, integrate your smartphone digital assistant using, Siri or Google Assistant or customise your Speak 750 for speed dial using Jabra Direct Software
Seamless integration and call control with leading UC system’s/PC softphones
Hi-Fi grade speaker for outstanding voice, music and multimedia experience
Digital Signal Processing technology gives crystal clear sound without echoes or distorted sounds
Up to 11 hours battery life
Wireless linking option with an extra Speak 750 device for full stereo and true immersive sound for calls and music
Omni-directional microphone for 360⁰ pickup range
Pricing and availability:
Available from authorised Jabra resellers. Jabra Speak 750: £255 MSRP
Poly recently announced some new products that are ideal for the office and now the work from home environment which has seen a sharp rise due to the pandemic. The Voyager 4245 and Blackwire 8225 have arrived for testing and if you have any questions feel free to ask below or on any of our channels during the test period.
Blackwire 8225.
The Blackwire 8225 is easy for IT to deploy and manage and is designed to drastically reduce the noise and distraction that comes with every style of workplace – from the home office to the traditional office. Three settings of advanced hybrid active noise cancelling (ANC) technology allow users to adjust to fit their work environment and seamlessly tune out distracting household noises such as vacuum cleaners, or workplace chatter from colleagues. A noise-cancelling microphone enhanced with Poly Acoustic Fence technology ensures users sound crisp and clear from wherever they work by automatically reducing distracting background noise, like nearby talkers or dogs barking, so that the only sound heard on the other end of the line is clear, premium audio of the speaker talking.
The Voyager 4245 wireless headset system enables your employees globally to experience high levels of wireless freedom, comfort, and audio quality. Connecting to deskphones, PCs, and mobiles—the Voyager 4245 enables your journey from on-premises equipment to the cloud. Unlike other solutions, the Voyager 4245 Office delivers unlimited talk time,so you never lose that connection with a customer. It delivers 3-way connectivity for more flexibility and has Microsoft Teams certification to futureproof your devices.
The Jabra Evolve 2 85 are a hybrid pair of headphones that can be used both in the office and home or even out for a stroll, If you are coming from a pair of 85h you are going to get the same experience as before only this time these are equipped towards the office user or indeed those who work from home which is a new trend that has recently went on fast forward. These headphones are UC certified which means if you have the UC variant (there is several options available) you are good to go with the likes of Microsoft teams which again has seen a huge spike in use.
Build quality is great and quite similar to the older 85h which still today serve me well and when it comes to controls everything is laid out simple on these headphones which helps, There is multiple features on board here which I think sets these apart from other offerings out there. One is ANC you need this in your life especially in an open space working are for less distraction and keeping you focused on the call at hand,not only that when listening to music this is a winner and I do not need to tell you anymore on that from using the 85h the same applies again.
Comfort is another thing here to note they again can be worn for long periods of time and are really comfortable these are not heavy headphones nor clamp onto your head and after wearing these for multiple hours over several days they did not sweat nor feel annoying like some headphones can.
The busy light is probably my favourite, Pet hate of mine if I am on a call and people come up to me when I am clearly on the phone talking this light is clearly visible to let people know that you are busy and steer clear of me if you come near me with these lights active you are asking for trouble.
The mic is retractable so it hides when not in use,these headphones can be used in both home,office or outdoors and for many out there these are a perfect answer to solve two problems and save money in the long run the mic is on the right though and some have said why not on the left or make it removable,again this is an industry standard yet I see the point and perhaps all manufacturers can look at this going forward..
The headphones come with ten mic technology and calls are great, I am not one to use teams or zoom much but I do use these platforms and they shine here as they do with music due to the 40mm speakers, Battery life is excellent here and something to note too,if you are a heavy ANC user it will obviously drain the life quicker but overall on par with the 37 hours slated, you also can get 8 hours charge in just 15 minutes which is impressive and it will take 2.5 hours to fully charge.
Check out the video for more below.
The great folks at Jabra sent us these to review with no copy approval or compensation paid and are seeing this the same time as you..
The Jabra Evolve2 65 came in the standard colours with their marketing giving clear details of the features of the earphones. The packaging as with the product looks professional with the packing also defined as crafted with 100% recyclable material. The internal packing was set up as a quick user guide on the features of the individual buttons.
The headset is made of ultra-soft foam cushion covered in colour-matched silicone, ear cushion soft audio foam covered in colour-matched leatherette, with an aluminium slider arm. The headset connects to multiple devices wirelessly simultaneous, e.g. laptop and phone,
Contents:
Headset,
Desk stand
Jabra Link 380 BT adapter, 1.2m/3.9ft
USB-C to USB-A cable,
soft pouch for the headset (not for the stand)
Warranty and warning (safety leaflets)
Weight – Stereo 176.4g/6.22ozThe weight is important in terms of wearing for hours, which is comfortable.
Key features
Noise-isolating design for ideal concentration: Keeps external sounds out for better work collaboration and listening experience in any environment
Long battery life and improved busy light: Keep interruptions to a minimum with up to 37 hours of battery life – the integrated red LED light shows ongoing conversations
Be heard and understood, wherever you are: 3 microphones, an enhanced digital chipset and the boom arm offer you the best possible audio quality
This Evolve2 65 headset is MS Teams-certified with a dedicated Teams button and meets MS Teams open office requirements
Warranty 2-year warranty
The plug-and-play experience includes these benefits:
Automatic selection as the default audio device.
A dedicated Microsoft Teams button to Notifications of Microsoft Teams LED flashes purple when. Microsoft Teams meeting ready to join. Microsoft Teams missed call. …
Voice prompt when the user is wearing the headset.
Battery, Charging
The unit came with a Desk stand charger USB A which can be plugged in a standard USB charger or direct to a Laptop. The headset has 2 gold contacts for the desk stand, alternatively, a USB C charging lead ( as supplied with most modern Android phones ) can be used. A full charge can provide 37 hours of battery life in 90 minutes. A fast charge of 15 minutes can provide 8 hours of battery life. While the Desk stand charger is ideal to store and charge the headset, this is an item not used as on the few occasions when the battery was getting low ( as advised on the phone app ) connecting to a power brick with a standard USB C charger cable meant the headset did not need to be removed from its primary purpose. The battery life of 37 hours is great with the option to shut down if not used within the app functionality.
Setup:
On the Jabra Evolve2 65, slide and hold (3 seconds) the on/Off/Pairing switch in the “Pairing” position until the LED flashes blue and the Jabra Evolve2 65 announces pairing mode. On your Android device, go to Apps, Settings, Connections, Bluetooth. Ensure Bluetooth is turned On.Your Android device will automatically search for available devices. When the name of your product appears on-screen, tap it to start pairing. When pairing is complete, your Jabra Evolve2 65 is ready to use with your mobile device. If you need to pair a second device, or if the initial pairing fails, restart the pairing process from the beginning.
LED colours and behaviours.
App
Download the Jabra Sound + app for the phone as the setup in the standard for android,
Laptop / PC
The Jabra Link Bluetooth adapter can be plugged directly into the USB port as Jabra device is pre-paired in the box. The Jabra Link Bluetooth adapter supports plug-and-play functionality, without needing to install separate software drivers on the computer.
Teams calls
The Evolve2 models that are certified for Microsoft Teams support Microsoft Teams as a plug-and-play experience. The plug-and-play experience includes these benefits:
Automatic selection as the default audio device.
A dedicated Microsoft Teams button to:
Notifications of Microsoft Teams LED flashes purple when
Microsoft Teams meeting ready to join
Microsoft Teams missed call
Microsoft Teams voicemails
Microsoft Teams LED flashes green with an incoming Microsoft Teams call
Invocations
Answering incoming Microsoft Teams calls
Opening the meeting “pre-join” screen
Open missed calls screen
Open Microsoft Teams voicemail screen
Bring up Microsoft Teams client from the background
Voice prompt when the user is wearing the headset
Niggles
Slight niggles were noticed on the boom mic which can be obtrusive when not in use listening to music, the boom mic cannot be disconnected or removed. On receipt of 2 calls e.g. from a laptop teams call and mobile call, the answering can be confusing in terms of the buttons to press, this takes practice to become familiar with the buttons like any other new product I guess.Most modern products as such are the same be it on one side or the other and no removable or detachable.
Overall:
The Jabra Evolve2 65 is quality in the physical feel of the headset, the software is tried and tested from previous models and works well. The core function of making and receiving calls via your phone or Laptop worked easily, The added featured of mute, physically moving the mic to mute or unmute, other standard features we typically expect worked well. It is also a viable product for personal music but Jabra excell here in other areas with the 85HEvolve 2 85 which Jim is testing right now and so far has been more than impressed with these as a hybrid answer or their latest True Wireless the elite active 75t which is tough to beat, with Jabra products they both suit our needs in the environments we both work in which sees different scenarios and some similar and Jabra products fit the bill perfectly and fulfil our needs and more when it comes to quality and features.
The software provides options for bass depth and clear treble for music, the office functionality in terms of Microsoft Teams and the consistency in call quality and connection provides a seamless experience. The Jabra does the simple thing right, connection to multiple devices simultaneously, provided clear call quality and audio experience, another quality product from a quality company, A pearl of audio communication experience.
The Jabra Evolve2 65 was supplied to us by Jabra with no preview or copy approval and no compensation was provided. You see our reviews the same time the brands we work with do. Additional text and unboxing video by Jim O Brien.
Jabra recently announced a range of new headsets for professionals and we have the all new Evovle 2 85 in with us we are currently wrapping up our Evolve 2 65 review so stay tuned for that. This headset in particular was something I have been looking forward to because I have the 85h which for me have been the best headphones I have tested in the last few months, Given there is rivals out there some of which never arrived these take the champions spot for me.
The Evolve 2 85 is a hybrid version if you will which gives the user the ability to use both in office or for personal use which is great with a mic arm that folds aways out of sight you would not even notice it,this is important because you could save alot of money here shifting between headsets and they are ideal for my personal environment and many others out there,these offer comfort and an overear experience killing all the outside world,again something I like.
The Evovle 2 offers Digital Hybrid ANC and ten microphones in total, including two microphones in the fully integrated boom-arm and eight in the ear cups. Users can enjoy up to 37 hours wireless battery life, 40MM speakers for immersive music, and an integrated busy light with 360-degree view on both ear cups. The headset has been developed to take full advantage of the latest in audio chipset technology, enabling the Evolve2 85 to be one step ahead in battery life, solid connectivity and audio processing. Also, the sleek Evolve2 85 is designed with both the office environment and ‘on-the-go’ professional in mind, which ensures the headset can be worn regardless of where you’re working.
Feel free to ask any questions in the interim whilst I test these out but for now on a quick test I am impressed and would not expect any different from Jabra. Evolve2 85 STEREO MSRP £382 MSRP (£416 MSRP with desk stand for charging)
As more and more of us have begun to move our offices into the home, we stumble across increased costs when it comes to our printing costs. It’s no secret that inkjet printers are the more economical choice for the home. Their compact size, quick start up time and friendly price tag,and latest technology makes them the perfect home printer or small office printer for printing important work documents, photos, homework material or college work.
Inkjet printers work by spraying thousands of droplets of ink onto a piece of paper and colours are combined to form an image or text. The colours and sizes of these droplets can be adjusted to produce sharp, photo-realistic images. However, the ink cartridges required to bring the pages to life, aren’t always easy on the wallet. (although significantly cheaper than toners for laser printers).
The fact is that in the long run we incur more costs with ink cartridges than we do with the original costs of the printer. That is why it is the smart option to do your research and look for alternatives to the often expensive, original cartridges. By opting for compatible ink cartridges for your inkjet printer, as opposed to originals, you can expect significant savings.
At 123ink.ie, an Irish supplier of printer consumables, their philosophy is to print more and to pay less.
That is why they offer a cheaper alternative to the original ink cartridges. Their compatible ink cartridges are filled with a lot more ink than the originals, so you don’t have to replace your ink as often. This allows you to print as much as you want, all at a cheaper price point. All of this is guaranteed without a loss in quality. They also hold a huge range of stock in their Dublin warehouse, so they can get your order shipped to you fast.
Some Bestsellers:
The HP301 seriesis a very popular ink cartridge that works with many HP printer models.
The HP301 (original HP) comes with 3ml of ink
The HP301 (123ink compatible) comes with 15ml of ink
That’s 12ml more ink!
Another popular ink cartridge is the Canon PG540 and the Canon CL541 that come in a handy 2-pack, that includes both black and colour ink for your Canon inkjet printer.
Canon PG-540/CL-541 black / colour cartridge 2-pack (original Canon) has 16ml of ink.
Canon PG-540XL/CL-541XL black / colour cartridge 2-pack (123ink compatible)has 42ml of ink.
That’s 26ml more ink in the compatible version.
You can also find the latest printer models at 123ink.ie, that are guaranteed to be the lowest price in Ireland.
TheBrother MFC-J6930DW All-In-One A3 Inkjet Printer with WiFi and fax (5 in 1)can print up to A3 in size. It has a large paper input tray of 500 pages and produces fast print speeds, with the first page out in only 6 seconds. This printer is perfect for both the home or for a small office due to its fast speeds, fax and duplex capabilities, and large input tray for printing larger volumes.
Each printer has a recommended ink cartridge listed, so you can easily spot the best compatible ink cartridge, at the best price.
Bluetooth speakers come in all sort of configurations which is great for choice but one with built in capabilties for conference calls is something different with a smaller variety on offer. Anker have such a solution which comes in a well built and designed product via the portable conference speakerphone. The name is in the product being portable this can be used anywhere and is portable and not a fixed solution we tend to see on many offices today this can be brought anywhere with you in your tech pack and it is smaller but delivers on its output with sound.
Instant set up.. If on the go or at home this can be set up super fast with bluetooth and no drivers os required of connected to a pc via USB which is great On my testing I used on PC and mobile and the bluetooth connection is just great with no lag or disconnecting issues thanks to bluetooth 5.0 while we are in a state of lockdown here it has been a valuable kit here in the house to use doing my daily duties and keeps the phone out of my hand keeping me free to use both hands for typing and working which is a bonus.
The call quality is excellent and can be heard in a large room easily with its 360 degree coverage and the 6 mics makes this an ideal kit for small office type or meetings and today especially ideal for teams of small groups of 6-8 for example or more makes it the perfect kit do get work done in a closed environment or even outdoors..
The build quality is excellent too and the simple controls on board which does not complicate things. Up top we have a navi pad area that has an status LED ring around it that controls your calls,volume etc and you also have a mute feature you can also use some fucntions to control music if you use it for this too which is possibleand why not, another bonus is you can charge your mobile phone form the device. The best thing is this is compatible with all conference services like zoom..
There is a power on/off key on the front and a bluetooth connection button which keeps the design minimal but offers maximum features via the navi pad up top of the device. The housing of the unit is also has a premium look and will blend in anywhere at home of the office or even and outside environment.
Is this a product to reccomend? Well yes especially today in the current crisis and the fact it is portable with a 24hr battery life it is easy to do so and is not expensive either and ideal for anyone really and can be used for a personal speaker to and you can charge your device so it offers several features that are beneficial to it users, See below in the video how it works and sounds.
Features
Omni-Directional Voice Pickup: 6 microphones arranged in a 360° array pick up voices up anywhere in rooms for up to 8 people.
Smart Voice Enhancement: A custom DSP algorithm offers real-time echo cancellation up to 70 dB, de-reverberation, and reduces background noise by 20db to ensure your voice is picked-up without distracting noises.
Optimized Clarity and Volume: PowerConf Bluetooth speakerphone automatically balances the sound of your voice to make up for differences in volume and distance from the speakerphone.
Instant Setup and Universal Compatibility: Connect to your phone via Bluetooth or to your computer with a USB-C cable with no need to install drivers. PowerConf Bluetooth speakerphone is compatible with all popular online conferencing services.
24 Hours of Call Time: PowerConf Bluetooth speakerphone has a built-in 6,700mAh battery to power days of calls. Integrated Anker PowerIQ technology allows you to charge other devices via PowerConf at optimized speeds.
Recently Jabra announced a fe wnew products to the market to cater for home and office and now with nmore of us working from home than ever before it will become a norm to some extent for many going forward and with that we need the technology to help us out and Jabra are one company that has always excelled in this department.
The Evolve 2 has three microphones of which two are located in the boom-arm and one in the right ear cup. The headset offers up to 37 hours of battery life and three times better real wireless range than the existing Evolve 65. This headset is part of their new range which we covered here and you can read up some more on them, Today we take a first look at the product and unbox them and if you have any questions feel free to ask as always. Full review will be ready soon.
