Jabra(R) Debuts First-Ever Convertible Bluetooth(R) Stereo Headset

The Jabra BT8010 Bluetooth Headset Creates a New Category for Wireless

Mobile and Stereo Music Headsets

    LAS VEGAS, Consumer Electronics Show, Jan. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Jabra, the
 world leader in innovative headset solutions, today announced the launch of
 the ground-breaking Jabra BT8010 convertible Bluetooth stereo headset. The
 Jabra BT8010 is designed for consumers that demand a high-performance
 Bluetooth headset but also want the ability to adapt their headset into a
 fully functional Bluetooth stereo headset.
     The Jabra BT8010 provides advanced Bluetooth headset functionality
 including a personalized phonebook and caller ID. With the addition of an
 attachable stereo unit, the Jabra BT8010 becomes a high-performance stereo
 headset enabling users to switch seamlessly between their phone and
 listening to music.
     "We set out to create a headset that combines high performance mono and
 stereo headset functionality with the design users have come to expect from
 Jabra," said David Wood, senior vice president and general manager for GN
 Netcom / Jabra North American operations. "The Jabra BT8010 incorporates
 the most advanced features available in a headset while also offering a
 unique set of customizable tools that are easy to use. The seamless
 functionality of the product makes listening to music and taking calls as
 simple as can be."
     The Jabra BT8010 offers up to 10 hours of talk time, up to 6 hours of
 streaming music and up to 300 hours standby time. The headset features
 Bluetooth 2.0, the latest in wireless mobile technology that provides
 enhanced usability with longer talk time and a clearer signal due to
 increased bandwidth. The Jabra BT8010 receives and plays Bluetooth stereo
 streaming audio direct from mobile phones or music players that support the
 Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) for stereo sound and the
 Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) for remote control from the
 headset.
     "The mobile music market is rapidly evolving as consumers look for the
 latest wireless solutions to help simplify their lives," said Wood. "The
 growth in the mobile music market can be attributed to consumer
 appreciation of the versatility and convenience provided by
 multi-functional products like the Jabra BT8010."
     According to IMS research, the number of phones capable of playing
 music is set to double in the next two years, reaching 700 million units
 worldwide in 2008. The market for mobile headsets using Bluetooth is driven
 by consumers using the technology in a wide variety of ways including
 mobile music phones, MP3 players and portable game units.
     The Jabra BT8010 is simple to operate with features such as
 auto-pairing for an easy connection to mobile phones and a jog wheel for
 navigation of the headset's menus. The Jabra BT8010 has a Multipoint
 connection which allows simultaneous connection to two devices such as a PC
 and a phone, or music player and phone. The headset also comes with Digital
 Signal Processing (DSP) technology that provides ultra-clear audio quality.
     Pricing and Availability:
     The Jabra BT8010 will be available during Q1 2007 with an MSRP of $149
 USD.
     Jabra BT8010 key features:
     -  High performance mono Bluetooth headset that can be converted into a
        Bluetooth stereo headset
     -  Supports Bluetooth 2.0, hands-free profile, Bluetooth stereo (A2DP) and
        remote control (AVRCP) profiles
     -  Up to 10 hours talk time/ up to 6 hours music streaming / up to 300
        hours standby time
     -  Mono unit weighs less than 0.8 ounces, stereo unit weighs less than
        0.49 ounces
     -  DSP (Digital Signal Processing) for noise cancellation of  background
        noise/automatic volume control
     -  Multipoint (2 pairings -- 2 connections) to connect two devices at the
        same time (e.g. music player and mobile phone)
     -  Phonebook can store up to 30 contacts*
     -  OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) scrollable display and jog wheel
        for easy operations
     -  Phone features: Answer/ end, reject a call*/ call waiting*, last number
        redial*, voice dialing*, volume control
     -  Music features: Play/pause/stop, Skip track forward, volume control
     -  Retail package includes mono unit, attachable stereo unit, carry pouch
        for stereo unit, AC charger, USB cable for pc interface and notebook
        charging
 
     *  Subject to phone and/or network type
 
     About GN
     Through its Jabra brand, GN is a world leader in innovative headset
 solutions. With 1,900 employees and sales offices around the world, GN
 develops, manufactures and markets a broad range of wireless headsets for
 mobile users and both wireless and corded headsets for contact centre and
 office-based users. GN's business activities also include its original
 equipment manufacturing (OEM) business. GN has been helping people
 communicate since 1869 and is a listed company on the Copenhagen Stock
 Exchange.
     For further information, please visit www.jabra.com
     Jabra(R) is a registered trademark of GN Netcom A/S. All other
 trademarks included herein are the property of their respective owners. The
 Bluetooth(R) word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and
 any use of such marks by GN Netcom A/S is under license.
 
 

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