Introducing the Jabra(R) BT620s Bluetooth(R) Stereo Headset and the Jabra A320s Bluetooth Stereo USB Adapter

Introducing the Jabra(R) BT620s Bluetooth(R) Stereo Headset and the Jabra A320s Bluetooth Stereo USB Adapter

Stereo Headset Provides Unplugged Hi-Fi Stereo Sound Direct From a Mobile Phone, MP3 Player, PC or Laptop

Adapter Incorporates Bluetooth 2.0 +EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) and Lets Users Wirelessly Transfer Data, Talk or Play Favorite Tunes From a PC

CHICAGO, Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Jabra, a leading brand of hands-free communication products for the mobile consumer market, today announced the launch of its exciting new range of innovative music products, the Jabra BT620s Bluetooth stereo headset and the Jabra A320s Bluetooth stereo USB adapter. Now users need just one headset to get immersed in their favorite music and still stay in touch should they receive a call regardless of where they are or what they are doing.

Jabra's long heritage in voice technology ensures the high performance stereo sound quality of the Jabra BT620s. And with up to 14 hours of music streaming and up to 16 hours of talk time, the Jabra BT620s is one of the longest playing wireless Bluetooth stereo headsets available on the market. The Jabra A320s is the ideal partner for the Jabra BT620s, ensuring that all users' Bluetooth devices can connect to one another for wirelessly streaming music. The Jabra BT620s and the Jabra A320s provide a perfect combination for those looking to take advantage of wireless stereo music while not missing a call.

"With wireless music expected to be a significant growth area this year, the Jabra BT620s and Jabra A320s are welcome additions to Jabra's already extensive Bluetooth product portfolio. These products ensure that users can have wireless connectivity to all of their Bluetooth devices. Now customers can get hi-fi stereo sound with the convenience of needing just one headset for music and phoning so they can really get lost in music without worrying about missed calls," said David Hogan, senior vice president of Global Sales & Marketing for Jabra.

By 2010, the market for Bluetooth Stereo headsets is estimated to reach 21 million (Source: IMS, September 2005).

The Jabra BT620s Bluetooth Stereo Headset

Coming in a fashionable street-style wearing neckband, the Jabra BT620s provides users with hi-fi stereo music direct from their Bluetooth stereo mobile phone, Bluetooth enabled MP3 player or PC. The Jabra BT620s is one of the newest wireless stereo headsets on the market, able to function both as a wireless stereo headset for listening to music and as a hands-free wireless communication headset for use with a Bluetooth stereo or Bluetooth mono mobile phone.

The Jabra BT620s receives and plays Bluetooth stereo streaming audio data direct from mobile phones or music players that support the Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) for advanced stereo and the Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) for remote control and Bluetooth headset and hands-free profiles.

With two precision hi-fi speakers for crystal clear sound, users are assured they will get the most out of their favorite music. Listening to tracks is easily managed through the headset's music player controls, which provide all the functions expected, including volume control, play, pause, stop, previous and next track.

Transferring between music and calls is simple. The Jabra BT620s switches instantly to phone mode when a call comes in so users can choose to answer it using the headset's intuitive phone controls or continue enjoying music. The headset's microphone contains Digital Signal Processing for active digital noise canceling when the headset is used for voice communication, reducing background noise and ensuring crystal clear conversations.

The Jabra BT620s is compatible with a host of Bluetooth devices, so if users do not have a Bluetooth stereo mobile phone they will still be able to make full use the Jabra BT620s stereo capability. It can be connected with up to two Bluetooth devices at one time including a separate Bluetooth enabled MP3 player or PC and a regular mono Bluetooth mobile phone.

For users without Bluetooth enabled devices the Jabra A320s Bluetooth stereo adapter provides the perfect partner for the Jabra BT620s.

The Jabra A320s Bluetooth stereo USB adapter

The Jabra A320s Bluetooth stereo USB adapter incorporates Bluetooth 2.0 +EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) technology, the latest version of the Bluetooth standard. It brings Bluetooth capability to a customer's PC or laptop providing users with an immediate wireless solution for streaming music direct to their Bluetooth stereo headset or standard Bluetooth headset.

When using the Jabra A320s with a PC or laptop, together with the Jabra BT620s Bluetooth stereo headset, users can be assured a seamless solution for excellent sound quality and convenience. Now users can listen to their favorite music direct from their PC or laptop through a Bluetooth stereo headset, whenever they want without disturbing their colleagues or friends.

Combining the Jabra A320s with the Jabra BT620s also provides a complete solution for users wanting to take advantage of the growing number of VoIP services such as Skype and MSN Messenger. By connecting their PC or laptop to a Bluetooth headset, users can use VoIP Softphone to call friends or conduct online conferences with colleagues.

In addition, the Jabra A320s provides users with the Bluetooth functionality needed to connect Bluetooth devices such as PDAs directly to a PC or laptop for transferring files and pictures, as well as synchronizing data including calendar and contact updates. With Bluetooth 2.0 +EDR, users can expect increased data transmission rates up to three times faster than previously experienced, so transferring data will be quick and easy.

Pricing & Availability

MSRP for the Jabra BT620s is $129 and the A320s is $34. Both products will be available across North America in Q1 2006.

Key Features
Jabra BT620s
- Bluetooth stereo headset for music and mobile communications
- Hi-Fi frequency speakers
- Music player controls on right speaker (play, pause, stop, prev./next
track, FFWD, RWD)
- Phone controls on left speaker (answer/end/reject calls/hold/
wait, last number redial/voice dialing/mute)
- Volume control on left speaker
- Digital sound enhancement via DSP technology
- Multi-colored LED for status on Bluetooth, battery and charging
- Up to 16 hours talk time -- up to 14 hours music streaming
- Up to 240 hours standby time
- Complete with AC adapter and mini USB jack for charging from PC
- Weighs 3 1/2 oz (100 g)
- Pairs and connects to up to 2 Bluetooth devices simultaneously
- Bluetooth 1.2 supporting A2DP (for music playing) and AVRCP profiles
(for remote control), and headset and hands-free profiles

Jabra A320s
- Bluetooth Stereo USB Adapter providing instant connectivity for your PC
- Bluetooth 2.0 +EDR for high speed data transfer with range up to
100 meters
- The embedded stereo profiles makes it perfect for listening to music on
Bluetooth stereo headsets such as the BT620s -- without the hassle of
wires
- Light indicator (LED) shows status on Bluetooth connection
- Supports following Bluetooth profiles:
- Headset and hands-free
- A2DP and AVRCP profile for music streaming and remote control
- File transfer and other basic data profiles

About Jabra

Jabra is a leading consumer brand of innovative hands-free communication products including corded and wireless Bluetooth headsets and mobile accessories for mobile phones and devices. The innovation, design and freedom provided by Jabra products enable users to use mobile communication freely and naturally. The wide range of Jabra products is sold in more than 60 countries and available at more than 80,000 major retailers worldwide. Jabra is a brand of GN Mobile. www.jabra.com

About GN Mobile

GN Mobile is the world's largest producer of mobile Bluetooth headsets and a division of GN Store Nord headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. GN Mobile's business activities include both the Jabra brand of products and GN's original equipment manufacturing (OEM) business.

About GN Store Nord

GN Store Nord has been helping people connect since 1869. Initially as a telegraph company and now as a global market leader in personal communications providing increased mobility and quality of life for its users, GN develops and manufactures headsets for hands-free communication, hearing instruments and audiologic diagnostics equipment. GN products are marketed globally. www.gn.com

Jabra(R) is a registered trademark of GN Mobile A/S (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 Mobile A/S (GN Netcom A/S) is under license.

Source: Jabra

CONTACT: Heidi Adams, Director of Marketing of Jabra (GN Mobile),
+1-760-489-4020, hadams@jabra.com; or Jamey Long of BERKMAN Communications,
+1-619-231-9977, or mobile, +1-619-813-2996, Jamey@berkmanpr.com, for Jabra

Web site: http://www.jabra.com/
http://www.gn.com/

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