Plantronics, Inc., the world leader in communications headsets, today announced that the company will preview its new Bluetooth telephone headset system for the office at the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association (CTIA) show in Las Vegas, Nevada. The new headset system extends Plantronics vision of Bluetooth wireless convenience and hands-free communication to office users. The new system will also be previewed in Europe at CeBIT in Hannover, Germany, March 22 - 28.
"Our new Bluetooth office system will extend our family of Bluetooth products, and complement our other wireless and corded technologies," said Ken Kannappan, Plantronics president and CEO. "Plantronics has been a respected name in the office for years. With our new Bluetooth products, we`re delivering hands-free, wireless convenience wherever your office might be-at a desk, in an airport, or on the road."
Plantronics new telephone headset system is designed to connect directly to existing Plantronics` headset amplifiers, such as the M10, M12 or A20, or directly into telephones equipped with headset ports. The headset system uses the same second-generation chipset technology found in Plantronics` new M1000 Wireless Headset, which was announced at CTIA and CeBIT. The second-generation chipsets provide superior sound quality, extended talk time and lighter weight than the first-generation chipsets, which were designed primarily for data rather than audio applications.
The new office headset system will include a base with an integrated charger and headset stand, a telephone handset lifter and a Bluetooth headset. Two headset styles will be available with the system: either the M1000 headset as an over-the-ear model, or an over-the-head design for all-day comfort.
The new office headset system will be on display at CTIA in Las Vegas from March 20 - 22, at Plantronics booth #4649, and at CeBIT in Hannover, Germany, March 22 - 28, at Plantronics booth C34 in Hall 17. Announcement of the new office headset system is planned for fall of this year when the company will release information on pricing and availability.
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Bluetooth is a low-cost, short-range wireless technology that promises to eliminate the cables and wires that currently connect most computing and communications devices. Plantronics was one of the earliest members of the Bluetooth consortium (number 20), and was the first headset company to join the Bluetooth initiative, which now includes over 2100 companies. Plantronics is now an Associate Member of the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG). Associate Members are a select group of the consortium with early access to working drafts of specifications for new Bluetooth functions, and the opportunity to become more active in technical working groups.
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Plantronics, Inc., introduced the first lightweight communications headset in 1962 and is recognized as the world leader in communications headsets. Already the number one supplier of communications headsets in the call center market, Plantronics has expanded into the office, residential, mobile/cellular and computer audio market segments. The publicly held company (PLT: NYSE), headquartered in Santa Cruz, CA, was founded in 1961 and maintains offices in 19 countries with more than 2,600 employees. Plantronics products are sold and supported through a worldwide network of authorized Plantronics partners, and are available nationwide through retail, consumer electronics, cellular and PCS stores. Products and information about the company can also be found at www.plantronics.co.za or by calling 0800 22 0202.
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