

PLANTRONICS BACKBEAT GO 2 DRIVER
It still has a 6mm driver in each earbud, but Plantronics says they're third generation instead of first generation drivers, and feature enhanced bass. It can now pair with up to eight devices instead of just one, and has a DeepSleep hibernation mode that Plantronics says can let it stand by for up to six months. The headset has a P2i nano-coating to effectively waterproof it, protecting it from sweat and other moisture (but it still isn't built for diving or submersion), though this was introduced to the original BackBeat Go in later production runs. Plantronics kept almost all changes to the BackBeat Go 2 on the inside, or at least invisible. Together, the headset and case package retails for the same as the original BackBeat Go did at launch without a case, at $99.99. Plantronics claims the case can add an additional 10 hours to the BackBeat Go 2's 4.5 hours of listening or 5 hours of talk time, making the extra $20 for the carrying case a very good deal. A small button and two LEDs indicate the pouch's charging level and if it's charging the headset. A micro USB port in the bottom of the pouch keeps it charged and can directly charge the headset before topping off its own battery. A short micro USB cable can plug into the headset while it's in the pouch to charge from the small battery built in. The pouch is a sturdy nylon bag just large enough to hold the earbuds and cable round in a small, loose loop. The headset can come with a battery charger and carrying pouch for an additional $20, a new addition to the BackBeat Go. The headset is otherwise indistinguishable from its predecessor. The only other real visible difference besides the remote is that it comes with the ear stabilizers already mounted on the earbuds instead of sitting in the box. It still comes with three pairs of rubber tips in different sizes and a pair of looped ear stabilizers that hook just behind the ear tips. It still has a micro USB connection for charging hidden behind a rubber door on the right earbud. It's still available in black and white versions. The in-line remote now has three buttons instead of one, and can adjust volume and change tracks in addition to answering calls. It's still a pair of earbuds on a short, flat, tangle-free cable with an in-line remote and microphone in a small rectangular box near the right ear.

Best Hosted Endpoint Protection and Security SoftwareĭesignThe BackBeat Go 2 ($59.99 at Amazon) is nearly physically identical to the original Backbeat Go with a few small changes.
