Logitech Introduces New Cordless PC and Telephone Headsets

'Smart Switching' Technology Simplifies Headset Use Between the Telephone And the PC Sept. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Logitech (Nasdaq: LOGIY; Switzerland: LOGN, LOGZ) today announced its expansion into the premium voice access and telephony market. As a leader in cordless connectivity, Logitech has once again "cut the cord" with the introduction of two new cordless voice access products: the Cordless Freedom Headset for PC's and the Cordless Telephone and PC Headset. Logitech has also created a new corded headset, the Hands-Free Telephone and PC Headset, which brings added clarity for PC voice recognition dictation and offers "Smart Switching" technology to enable users to instantaneously switch between the PC and the telephone. This new line of products offer extended comfort and convenience for hands-free communication, and will be available in U.S. and Canadian retail outlets and online at www.logitech.com in early October.

"Logitech is bringing its innovative touch to voice communication," said Ray Weikel, director of product marketing for Logitech's Audio Business Unit. "Our new products offer tremendous versatility and quality to both PC and telephone users. PC voice access is growing at an aggressive rate due to popular applications like audio instant messaging. Now our customers can easily move between the telephone and the PC without the constraint of a cord."

The Cordless Telephone and PC Headset System simplifies communication by enabling hands-free telephone calling or Internet voice chat with automatic switching between the telephone and the PC. The system features Logitech's proprietary smart switching technology, which eliminates manual switching between the handset and the headset, or the telephone and PC. It includes a cordless headset and POTS adapter, 10 channel auto scan 900MHz transmission, a boom microphone that employs exclusive noise canceling and amplification technology that filters out background noise for precise audio input. It has a six-hour battery life and up to 100 feet of cordless freedom. Because it involves only one headset that automatically switches based on the user's communication platform, the Cordless Telephone and PC Headset System eliminates desktop clutter and fumbling between devices. This product retails for $79.95.

The Cordless Freedom Headset for PC's enables hands-free communication, which is ideal for Internet voice chat, video conferencing and multi-player Internet gaming. With an estimated retail price of $69.95, the Cordless Freedom Headset includes an un-tethered headset, 10-channel auto scan 900MHz transmission, rechargeable batteries and remote standby time up to seven days. It offers a comfort fit with added performance, plus up to 100 feet of cordless freedom.

The Hands-Free Telephone and PC Headset System is a corded headset that enables communication for the PC and the telephone, with noise canceling technology for accurate speech recognition. This headset also includes the smart switching technology, which eliminates manual switching of communication modes between the telephone and PC. It features a hands-free headset and POTS adapter, AC adapter and base stand, and a convenient mute button and volume control for added convenience. This headset will sell for $49.95.

About Logitech
Founded in 1981, Logitech designs, manufactures and markets human interface devices and software that link people to digital information and the Internet and enable them to work, play, learn and communicate more effectively in the digital world. The Company's product family includes Internet video cameras; mice, trackballs and keyboards; PC audio and telephony products; and interactive gaming controllers.

With operational headquarters through its U.S. subsidiary in Fremont, California, and regional headquarters through local subsidiaries in Romanel, Switzerland, and Hsinchu, Taiwan, R.O.C., Logitech International is a Swiss public company traded in Switzerland under the symbols LOGN and LOGZ, and in the U.S. on the Nasdaq National Market System (LOGIY). The company has manufacturing facilities in Asia and offices in major cities in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.

For more information about Logitech and its products, visit the company's Web Site at http://www.logitech.com .

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