Here's a link to the Poly Sync 10 that I'll be discussing in this Podcast episode:
https://headsetadvisor.com/products/poly-sync-10-personal-usb-speakerphone

In this episode of the Headset Advisor Podcast, you'll learn about the Poly Sync 10, which is the entry model in the  Sync family of speakerphones. Among the things discussed include:

• Where the Sync 10 fits in the Sync family of speakerphones
• How it connects, and what it connects to
• What type of connector it uses when plugging into a computer
• Whether or not this is a full duplex speakerphone
• How good the voice audio quality is
• How well it does to remove unwanted background noise
• How much it  costs and how you can get a nice discount on  one

For openers, the Poly Sync 10 is the entry level  model in the Poly Sync family of speakerphones. Here's a quick comment about the different models that make up this family.

1. Sync 10 is the entry model that connects to computers via a USB cable
2. Sync 20 is a wireless version of the Sync 10
3. Sync 40 allows you to have more  people on a call, up to 8
4. Sync 60 extends coverage to allow you to have as many as 15 people on a call

So how does the Sync 10 connect exactly? This is a wired USB speakerphone that simply plugs into a computer via a USB A  plug. If your computer is newer, and uses USB C,  no worries, because the Sync 10 comes with a USB A to USB C adapter. Once plugged in, it's really plug and  play from there which makes using it a breeze (cool breeze that is)

This is a fukll  duplex speakerphone, which means you can have a natural conversation, just as though talking face to face. You have the ability to interject comments while the  other party is talking, which is a simplified way of explaining Full Duplex. Without this feature, you'd have to wait for the other party to stop talking before you could say anything. Not natural really.

The sound quality on this speakerphone, to me, is mixed. In terms of the voice  audio quality, it's really good. The sound is sharp, and clear. But, when unwanted background noise  is  present, it struggles to eliminate it. In our tests, we could  easily hear the background  noise which leads me to conclude that Poly could improve this speakerphone  by improving the noise canceling ability.

The Poly Sync 10 is IP64 rated, which means that it's water and dust resistant. This means that if it  were to be submerged in water, it probably wouldn't come back from that.  But, a sprinkle of dust  or water here and there, and it  should  handle  that just fine. And we all have dust in our environments, and some of us even break into a sweat when having our annual performance reviews with our boss. I guess that makes the  Poly Sync 10 sweatproof  too.

The price of the Sync 10 is around $110.00, which is about right for this speakerphone. Yes, you could  get a Jabra Speak 410, or 510, but you'd  pay more. And, would you really get more? I, for one, like the looks of this speakerphone, and it sounds great, just not in a noise  room. So if you work in a reasonably quiet area, and need a hands free speakerphone, this is one that should seriously be on  your short list.

And if you're like most  people, including myself, you probably appreciate, and even like getting discounts on the things you buy. If you do, then  make  sure to use  coupon  code  BLOG when checking out on our website, which is www.headsetadvisor.com When you use coupon code BLOG, you'll get a tasty discount on your order. Check&nbs