foneGEAR Announces Magnetic Wireless Headset Solution

March 23, 2004 -- foneGEAR - a new leader in mobile communications accessories - today announced the upcoming availability of MAGicvoiceT USB and 3.5 mm audio jack adapter sets for the company's acclaimed CORD FREET Headset.

Using newly developed magnetic induction technology, the foneGEAR CORD FREE Headset uses an enhanced form of 'near field' magnetic communication rather than conventional radio frequency (RF) technology to offer the lowest-power, most affordable noise-suppressing, wireless Headset on the market today.

Designed to rid consumers of yet another AC wall charger, the foneGEAR CORD FREE Headset uses a single AA alkaline battery to achieve up to 25 hours of use and 3 months of standby power. The foneGEAR Headset dispenses with an 'on-off' button, so users never need to remember to turn it off. Simply dock the Headset in the base that attaches to your PC through a universal 3.5 mm audio jack or a USB connection - and you're ready to go for your next call.

Ideal for applications such as IP Telephony and speech recognition, the combination of the foneGEAR CORD FREE Headset and MAGicvoice is uniquely suited to PC applications - using a low-frequency approach to wireless communications at 13.5 MHz (an 'uncluttered' portion of the frequency spectrum) enables a clear and interference-free user experience for SOHO (Small Office / Home Office) and enterprise applications alike.

The CORD FREE Headset is immediately available online at www.fonegear.com for $74.99 - the MAGicvoice adapter sets are expected to be available in the 2nd quarter - with pricing to be announced at launch.

As many users have unfortunately discovered, simultaneous operation of wireless devices in the ultra-high frequency 2.4 GHz band (which is used by BluetoothT, WiFi and portable phones) is frequently not possible without severe degradation of quality of service for all products. The technology used in CORD FREE and MAGicvoice is the only wireless solution to avoid this issue -and at approximately half the price of typical Bluetooth solutions. For Tablet PCT users, the CORD FREE Headset is the only wireless solution to integrate and function with these devices, as the RF interference radiated by Tablet PCs interferes with Bluetooth Headsets.

"MAGicvoice represents a significant new offering for PC users seeking to 'cut the final cord' on their systems," said Jonathan Stein, Marketing Manager for foneGEAR. "Enabling our acclaimed wireless Headset on the PC gives users a true state-of-the-art solution for Voice over IP and speech recognition applications in a simple and effective fashion - for customers using WiFi, CORD FREE is a huge step forward in this environment."

SOURCE foneGEAR