Plantronics Introduces New Wireless, Bluetooth and Hands-Free Headsets

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Jan. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Plantronics today announced a host of new products that fulfill a wide spectrum of user needs, ranging from first-time mobile users to office professionals. One of these new offerings is the M3500, Plantronics' flagship Bluetooth mobile headset with Digital Signal Processing (DSP). Plantronics will demonstrate the M3500 and the rest of its broad suite of products in the South Hall 3-4, Booth #21840, at International CES. CES is being held January 8-11 in Las Vegas.

Plantronics continues to expand its product family to meet the ever-growing demand for hands-free convenience and comfort from virtually all market sectors. Its easy-to-use products enhance communications and improve efficiency and productivity for all levels of users, with features tailored to the unique needs of each market. Plantronics will also showcase and demonstrate the recently introduced CS50, a wireless headset system for office professionals. The CS50 has already been recognized as a CES Innovations 2004 Design and Engineering Showcase award honoree.

Flagship Wireless Solutions for Mobile and Office Professionals

-- The M3500 Bluetooth headset with Audio IQ and DSP technology provides unparalleled audio quality in noisy environments and wireless, hands-free convenience for communication with mobile phones, PDAs, automobiles and any device that supports the Bluetooth hands-free or headset profile. The M3500 also delivers active noise cancellation for clearer voice transmission. MSRP: US$169.95. Availability: Early spring 2004.
-- The CS50, a hands-free, wireless headset system enables office professionals to communicate up to 300 feet away from their desk phones, for up to eight hours. With digital encryption for secure conversations, the CS50 also features a noise-canceling microphone for superior audio quality. MSRP: US$299. Availability: Now.

Hands-free Products for Office and Mobile Users

-- The new S12 Telephone Headset System is an all-in-one, affordably priced system that provides small- to medium-sized office users with improved acoustics for clearer conversations. Its updated product design features a 2-in-1 convertible hands-free headset with the Firefly in-use indicator light. Estimated street price: US$99.99 - $129.99. Availability: Now.
-- The stylish new M220 Headset Series includes models for both mobile and cordless phone users. The M220 headsets feature an over-the-ear, adjustable earloop for comfort and stability and a boom-style, noise-canceling microphone for clear calls. Estimated street price: US$19.95 - $24.95. Availability: Late January 2004.
-- The M40 and M60 Mobile Headset Series are ideal for first-time or occasional headset users. The M40 is a discreet in-the-ear model, and the M60 features an over-the-ear boom microphone. M40 estimated street price: US$11.99 - $14.99; M60 estimated street price: US$14.99 - $17.99. Availability: Now.
-- The new MHA100 Mobile Headset Amplifier uses Clarity Power to enhance sound quality and increase volume for most headset-ready mobile phones. It is a discreet, affordable solution for people who experience hearing loss or have difficulty hearing in noisy environments. Estimated street price: US$39.99 - $59.99. Availability: In late January at major retail outlets.

"We're committed to delivering leading-edge capabilities and superior audio quality to the broadest range of users, as shown by our expanded product suite," said Beth Johnson, senior director of product marketing for Plantronics. "Our extensive industry expertise enables us to deliver solutions that satisfy our customers' needs, whether they're road warriors, small business owners, or new mobile phone users."

Information about the company and its products can be found at www.plantronics.com or by calling 800-544-4660.

Source: Plantronics, Inc.