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