US Robotics
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System |
US Robotics |
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Model |
Model 9610A |
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Guide Cost |
£8 |
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Test Date |
21/12/2010 |
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WebSite |
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A. Hardware Description |
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Dimensions |
85mm diam x 30mm h |
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Appearance |
Matt silver; black speaker grill |
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Controls |
Mic Mute; Volume Up/down. |
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Connectors |
Mini USB; 3.5mm minijack audio out. |
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Indicators/LEDs functions |
Connected; Mic Muted |
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Power |
From USB |
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Cables Supplied |
USB A-Mini USB cable |
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Warranty |
2 years |
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Documentation Supplied |
Paper Multi-language Quickstart guide; Full Manual on CD. |
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Web Info |
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B. Setup / Installation Procedure |
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Platform supported |
Win 2k and XP |
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Procedure + problems |
Plug and Go; immediately recognised by PC. |
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Time |
less than 5 minutes to set up. |
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Software Version |
n/a |
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Firmware Version |
n/a |
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Installation Documentation quality |
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Installation location |
User friendly. Quickstart on Paper and Fuller info on CD |
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Optional Software (not required to use device) |
4 x Optional software |
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C. Connectivity |
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Cables |
USB A to USB mini |
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Connectors |
USB mini |
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Comments |
1.5m |
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E. Audio measurements |
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Frequency response; MIC |
Acceptable for voice. |
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SPEAKER |
Acceptable for voice; limited frequency response. |
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Headroom; MIC |
Mic over-sensitive; obvious limiting on calibration. |
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SPEAKER |
Rattled/buzzed annoyingly at louder settings.. |
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Levels; MIC |
Gave best results when mic port pointed at speaker - fairly directional. |
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SPEAKER |
Sufficiently loud, but rattled when volume higher. |
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Echo Cancellation |
Echo feedback when talking loudly; colouration on incoming. |
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Adjustments? |
Volume Up/Down buttons adjust system volume. Mic mute button operates OK. |
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Comments |
Aimed for one person only. |
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Functions 1 low-5 high |
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Hardware & facilities |
3 |
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Setup procedure |
5 |
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Connectivity |
5 |
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Ease of Installation |
5 |
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Audio tests |
2 |
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Echo Cancellation |
2 |
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Value for Money |
2 |
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Total |
24 |




