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The Microsoft LX-3000 Headset is a basic necessity for the frequent users of programmes like Windows Live Messenger. This headset has diversified, such as using other chat messengers, watching movies, listening to music or anything that is sound related.

The LX-3000 is primarily used for calls or voice chats. There is a possibility of using these headsets for gaming applications and online phone calls. The Microsoft LifeChat LX-3000 headset is best suited for voice calls but other applications tend to fall a little flat. This is due to its explicit noise cancelling feature included in the headset, which allows cancels out nearly all background noise, allowing you to focus on your conversation. The best part about Microsoft LX-3000 is that it is very convenient to install. The plug and play device simply needs to be connected a suitable USB port on the PC, and then it’s ready to be used.

The Microsoft LX-3000 won’t burn a whole in your wallets either. In other words, this product is quite reasonably priced, costing less than £25. At the same time, it’s quite durable, lightweight and able to withstand any kind of wear and tear. It can be regarded as one of the most convenient handsets available for Windows Live Messenger users. The LX-3000 also has leatherette ear pads to make the headset comfortable for long periods of use. The LX-3000 is a multimedia headset with a USB interface and 6 foot long cable.

In conclusion, the LX-3000 is a comfortable, high quality stereo headset which offers high quality digital sound, durability and an extremely easy installation at a very reasonable price.

The iHome iH51 is a compact stereo system for the iPod which features full-sized sound. This micro system totally believes in the concept of saving space and also doubles as clock radio. The iH51 system is comprised of a pair of satellite speakers, coupled up with a subwoofer in addition to the iPod clock/radio/dock charging base.

The position of the satellite speakers can be easily changed, thereby enabling the user to create a wider sound field. The dedicated subwoofer provided in the system helps in achieving a deep bass effect. This subwoofer can be manually controlled by a knob located at the back. While there are many iPod docks on the market with advanced speaker systems, such as the Klipsch Igroove, the iH51 manages to include a remarkable radio as well. The FM tuner is quite clean and bold, though there is some buzzing interference in the AM tuner.

The iH51 can be regarded as a streamlined version of the iH52 system where the parts have been scaled down or downsized to some extent. The twin driver satellite speakers have been dropped down to a smaller 2.25 inch single driver version. The subwoofers have been scaled down to approximately half the size, i.e. from 7.5 inches to around 4 inches. The initial cumbersome 18 button iPod has also been brought down to a more useful and manageable 15 button iPod.

It is a very reasonably priced product costing around £75. The iH51 is a home stereo system for iPods which transforms your beloved iPod into the both the perfect entertainer your pocket and home.