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Tech Review – Boom BM05-1013 Collaboration WFH

The Boom BM05-1013 Collaboration WFH Kit, which includes the Boom Giro audio device and Boom Mini Camera, is a comprehensive solution for professional video conferencing and remote work.

The Boom Giro audio device features a 360-degree omnidirectional microphone with full-duplex HD audio, providing a high-quality conferencing experience. It offers the flexibility of wireless Bluetooth connectivity or a simple USB plug-and-play setup. The Giro’s built-in lithium-ion battery and Work Anywhere Case make it suitable for home office, huddle room, and on-the-go use.

Features:

  •       360° omnidirectional pickup
  •       Full-duplex HD audio
  •       Dynamic Noise Reduction (DNR)
  •       Bluetooth 5.0
  •       Lithium Ion battery
  •       USB Plug & play
  •       3-year warranty

 

 

The Boom Mini Camera delivers a sharp, high-resolution 1080p image at 30fps, with a wide 90-degree field of view and advanced image processing for exceptional colour and clarity. Its compact, stylish design complements any workspace, and the universal USB compatibility ensures seamless setup on PCs and Macs. The camera’s advanced focus technology and low-light optimization ensure a professional impression during video calls.

 The Boom MINI is a webcam.

This Uses an advanced Image Signal Processor, the MINI provides a vividly clear image with even brightness, fantastic colour rendering, a high-resolution image and ultra-smooth video transmission.

 

Boom MINI highlights & features

  •       High-definition Image: A high-quality CMOS sensor provides a clear and vivid HD

image. The MINI supports resolution compression of up to 1920 x 1080 @ 30fps

  •       Lens: 90º wide-angle glass lens
  •       Zoom: 3x digital zoom
  •       Advanced Focus Technology: A fixed lens with an advanced focus algorithm that

provides an accurate and stable image without blurring when objects move

  •       Built-in Mic: Built-in Dual Noise Suppression and Echo Canceling Microphones for clear

and natural stereo sound without external pickup equipment

  •       Flexible installation: Use the built-in clip to attach the Boom MINI to your screen, laptop,

or desktop or use the ¼” connection for a tripod mount.

  •       Use it anywhere: Compatible with any video conferencing platform or video recording

software

  •       Convenient: No need to download a webcam driver or extra software. It’s truly PLUG

and PLAY

  •       USB 2.0: For plug and play, power and firmware updates
  •       Multiple Video Encoding: H.264, H.265, MJPEG, and YUV2 enabling fluid video play
  •       3-year warranty

 

 

 

Installation & setup

Both the Giro audio device and Mini Camera are easy to set up and use, with no need for additional software or drivers. The plug-and-play functionality worked seamlessly in testing, with the camera automatically detected as the default camera on a video call. The Giro can also be connected to smartphones via Bluetooth, allowing for collaborative conferencing.

  

Conclusion & warranty

The Boom BM05-1013 Collaboration WFH Kit stands out with its comprehensive 3-year warranty, which can be extended to 5 years, instilling confidence in the quality and durability of the hardware and software.

Overall, the Boom BM05-1013 Collaboration WFH Kit is a prestigious and well-designed solution for professional video conferencing and remote work, offering excellent connectivity, image quality, and warranty coverage.

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Video review

Review – The Jabra Evolve 2 85. The hybrid headphones you need. #JabraEvolve2 #Jabra

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.

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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..

Buy –  https://www.jabra.co.uk/business/office-headsets/jabra-evolve/jabra-evolve2-85##28599-989-999

83% of Northern Irish workers don’t need an office to feel productive anymore. #Jabra #WorkFromHome

Productivity has increased due to the current lockdown situation, according to UK workers. Half (50%) of the workers in Northern Ireland who don’t usually work from home feel more productive than in the office. This is mainly because they experience less office noise distractions (67%) or are less chatting to colleagues (44%). Despite this, many who are currently working from home are looking forward to their workplace reopening and a whooping 78% hope their employer lets them work from home more often in future. These insights are unveiled by research from Jabra among employees who are working from home during the pandemic*.

Flexible working
This pandemic has increased the appetite for flexible working environments. Seven in ten (70%) UK workers who don’t usually work from home say that the current climate has shown that a physical workplace is not necessary to be productive. For Northern Ireland this number is even higher at 83%. For a third of them (33%) not having to commute allows them more time to do work. However, UK employees are demanding clarity on future arrangements as a majority (51%) wish their employer would be clearer about possible working patterns going forward.

Employers should offer better tech

Another challenge for making flexible workplaces a future-proof solution, is technology. Of the people who feel less productive when working from home (25%) almost a quarter (23%) says they are distracted by children, while the same number (23%) blame the lack of equipment. Less than a third of workers (30%) says they’ve been given the right accessories to be productive, but almost half (46%) say they wished their employer offered more tech support.

This is particularly a pain point for Northern Irish employees who are not happy with their employer’s tech support: of those feeling less productive, 38% blames insufficient technology, whereas the majority of home workers (56%) had hoped for more tech support in general. For a third of the nation’s home workers, duals screens and headphones (33% respectively) are essential to their productivity. Other tech considered paramount are a printer (62%) and mobile phones (43%).

Previous Jabra research from 2019 showed that a large proportion of office workers are distracted by the noise of phone calls or colleagues talking. A huge 44% of respondents say they feel more productive at home simply because of the lack of colleague distractions and the lack of office noise in general (67%). But many workers feel less productive because they are not able to easily talk to their teammates, proving the need for the right software and hardware tech for all workers in order to improve collaboration and productivity. Having access to the right collaboration platforms like Teams and Zoom can also help those feeling lonely (5%) to interact with colleagues.

Nigel Dunn, Managing Director EMEA North at Jabra, said: “Being able to both concentrate and collaborate efficiently is key for creating productive working environments, whether in the office or at home. When you have the right equipment, anywhere is an office or meeting room. Whether it is by shutting out noise with Active Noise-Cancellation in headphones or making crystal clear calls, providing the full picture with a 180o camera or omni-directional audio in speakerphones, productivity does not have to be compromised by location.” 

*Research by Opinium, June 2020, amongst 1,000 UK adults who are working from home

For more information about Jabra’s productivity enhancing products, please visit www.jabra.co.uk.