How wide is the USB connector? I like the cheaper Plantronics .655 but the USB is so wide I cannot use the other USB port in my MacBook Pro
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It is a standard 'A' USB, and I use WIN8 so I don't have any Apple products to compare it to other than the wall end of the USB for an Iphone which is the same size.
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It a "normal" USB connector. No problem if you have 2 adjacent USB ports to plug 2 "normal" connectors
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This is exactly 14mm wide (about 0.551 inches). I've never had any issue to use the other USB port in my Macbook Pro (15", late 2011) while I'm using this headset. Of course, this will depends on how wide is the other device USB connector.
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There are headphone jacks, which are large standard size and small one for small equipment like you said MacBook, I am using mine at HP computer as is without amplifier. There is no difference of Sound. It is a great one. Hope you enjoy it. Steven K.
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The sound from the microphone is somewhat medium to low PHONE-QUALITY, so you know what to expect. I have not tried to pair with a Mac Book Pro, but paired with Windows and also an Android phone. The USB (micro) serves ONLY for CHARGING. Don't expect to use it as a USB microphone. Also, the range of the microphone (in my testing) was reliable to about 15 feet from my laptop. As they say, your mileage may vary. Battery life is unknown as I have only used for brief conversations under 15 minutes.
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XLR to microphone and USB into Mac. Mine worked a little better (less laggy) when I used the USB 2.0 jack. In hindsight, I would've bought XLR - 1/8 in mini plug and used the mic input and it might have worked better. You have to switch input in settings also, it's probably defaulted to "built in mic".
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Not 100% sure but there is a USB plug-in receiver for the desktop/laptop. If your device has a USB port and or Bluetooth I think you should be okay. But..........I haven't tried it. You can call Plantronics support I am sure to get a response 855-765-7878
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I've got a MacBook Air and use Skype and GoToMeeting. The Plantronics would get confused when switching applications. It also would get hung up if I'd go from USB to Bluetooth and then try to go back. People had a hard time hearing me. When I plugged in the headset that came with my iPhone the people immediately commented on the improved quality. I returned the Plantronics and am sticking with the iPhone headset for now. It's a great idea that didn't work we'll for me. The iPhone ear buds are also more comfortable if you spend hours on calls like me.
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From the USB plug to the blue tooth device is 37". From the USB plug to the "Y" piece is 12". This worked great for audio from the phone to my radio but the microphone picked up a lot of ambient noise. People I talk to can barely hear me. I have moved around and even held it near my mouth and it's still too noisy.
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your macbook needs to have a bluetooth device. otherwise this earbud does come with a normal connector that functions like any other wired earphones. =)
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i don't really use mac so i might suggest if you don't have 3.5mm jacks for the mic and headphone plug pick up a USB converter they are cheap and work great
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If you have a Mac, a MacBook, or a MacBook Pro you definitely will want to buy the USB cable extension. Many people are having trouble fitting their USB keys from the MinoHD into the above computers. Some have even had problems with certain PCs. Its definitely a flaw in the USB, not in the computer. Just a word of warning.
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btw after writing my last comment i went to www.macspeech.com and checked out their headsets and some of them look really good. pricey though i'd stick with the usb microphones and pic one from their page and go for it
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I did not have a problem with my Mac detecting them and I have Mavericks as well. Do you have the Bluetooth symbol at the top part of your screen on your desktop? I just clicked it and the Plantronics device appeared. If you have already synced the headphones to another device that is in range, you need to disabled Bluetooth on the other device before trying to pair the headphones to your Mac. You can only use them on one device at a time.
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The audio jack and 30-pin jacks are a little close. I had to use a new skinny Apple charge/sync cable with a standard audio patch that has an 8.5mm outer body. It is a tight fit as you can see in this photo: http://imgur.com/svmkqoA
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On 'old' computers with two separate 3.5mm plug (one for output/headphones/green , one for input/mic/pink) you can connect them directly. For 'newer' computers (got a MacBook Pro 2013) with a single 3.5mm connector (input/output) and/or most current phones, you'll be needing Sennheiser PCV 05 Combo Audio Adapter (That's my xmas gift!)Sennheiser PCV 05 Combo Audio Adapter
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It's the standard 3.5mm audio jack. It fits the iPhone. I don't know what your Mac has but it is very standard that all audio jacks are 3.5mm.
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Try a new male to male 3.5 cable, also make sure your connections are tightly fitted as no one enjoys a really loose hole. If all else fails you can simply launch the Apple product into the Sun and get something that supports Bluetooth =]
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I use it with my Macbook Air all the time with the bluetooth option, but you could use it with the USB cable also.