Designed for Superior Sound - The Sony Ericsson Stereo Bluetooth Headset HBH-DS980

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May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Ericsson today announced its newest stereo Bluetooth Headset, the HBH-DS980. This stylish accessory delivers wireless music and calls with superior sound performance, even in noisy environments. This is achieved through advances in design, ergonomics and audio:

  • Digital noise cancellation/echo reduction to reduce background noise
  • Bluetooth 2.0 to deliver better quality voice calls
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) for high quality sound when listening to music
  • A hidden OLED display delivers a seamless design effect, much brighter than a conventional LCD display.

"As more and more people choose to store their digital music on their mobile phone, it becomes increasingly practical to use a Bluetooth stereo headset that can deliver quality audio," explains Jacob Sten, head of the Accessories Business Unit at Sony Ericsson. "This latest headset is a compact, stylish design that you will want to be seen wearing. It is so convenient that your phone need never leave your pocket or purse."

With talk time or music playback time of up to 6 hours, the HBH-DS980 was designed with practicality and comfort in mind. Soft silicon ear buds are provided in three sizes to ensure an optimum fit with the size and shape of the wearer's ear. Separate to the headset, the overall unit weighs in at just 27 grams (.95 ounces) -- lightweight for wearing around the neck.

Finished in a stylish charcoal color, the Stereo Bluetooth Headset HBH-DS980 features a hidden 'magic mirror' display that becomes visible once the headset is activated. Use it to view the title of the song playing on your phone, the battery status of your headset or the details of the caller trying to reach you.

You can use the HBH-DS980 with more than one device at the same time. The new multipoint function allows you to listen to music stored on a Bluetooth enabled laptop and handle calls from your phone at the same time.

The Stereo Bluetooth Headset HBH-DS980 is designed with the wearer in mind. As well as maximizing comfort and flexibility, the subtle design makes it the ideal companion for North American phone models such as the recently announced Sony Ericsson W580 Walkman phone and the Sony Ericsson Z750. The HBH-DS980 will be available worldwide from Q3 2007.

The Stereo Bluetooth Headset HBH-DS980 at a glance:

Facts and Figures

  • Weight: 27 g (.95 ounces)
  • Color: Charcoal
  • Talk/standby/music time: up to 6/300/6 hours
  • Compatibility: Bluetooth mobile phones of both Sony Ericsson and other brands that support the Bluetooth A2DP profile
  • Auto pairing feature compatible with the W550/W600 and future Sony Ericsson Bluetooth mobile phones
In-Box
  • Bluetooth Headset HBH-DS980
  • Standard charger CST-61
  • Carrying case

Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications serves the global communications market with innovative and feature-rich mobile phones, accessories and PC- cards. Established as a joint venture by Sony and Ericsson in 2001, with global corporate functions located in London, the company employs over 7,500 people worldwide, including R&D sites in Europe, Japan, China and America. Sony Ericsson celebrated the 5th anniversary of the start of the joint venture on October 1, 2006.

Sony Ericsson is the global title sponsor of the Women's Tennis Association, and works with the Association to promote the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour in over 80 cities during the year. The tour culminates at the Sony Ericsson Championships in Madrid, Spain, from 7 to 12 November.

For more information on Sony Ericsson, please visit www.sonyericsson.com/us

SOURCE Sony Ericsson