Is the Plantronics Voyager 510 any different from other bluetooth headsets?
Yes, it is. In addition to being able to pair the Voyager 510 with a cell phone, it can also be used in conjunction with a computer. Some might think this is pretty common place as well, but without the included Plantronics USB Bluetooth Adapter, I struggled to get my Macbook to recognize it as a mic or headphone. In addition, the Voyager 510 can be paired with two Bluetooth devices (something Plantronics calls Windsmart) allowing you to answer calls or incoming chats from either device with no effort on the user’s part. How’s battery life? I always find it difficult to truly gauge battery life with devices like this. I use my cell phone a few times a day, nothing extensive, and found myself charging the Voyager 510 every 2-3 days. Standby time was a solid 3-4 days, with the 4th stretching it a bit. When the battery starts to die, it switches from a blinking blue to an alternating blue and red flash. Unfortunately, when battery life starts to go, which is also signified by an intermitt