Jabra Introduces World's First Wireless Stereo Headset Featuring Dual Microphones

Jabra HALO Offers Ability to Enjoy Music and Answer Phone Calls With Crystal-Clear Sound

NASHUA, N.H., April 1 /PRNewswire/ -- GN Netcom, the world leader in innovative headset solutions, today announced the Jabra HALO, a wireless Bluetooth(R) stereo headset that allows users to enjoy wireless music and answer phone calls in crystal clear stereo sound. Featuring A2DP technology, the Jabra HALO gives users the ability to seamlessly connect to any Bluetooth music-playing device -- and all 3.5 mm music-playing devices -- including mobile phones, Mp3 players, laptops, and TVs. In addition, ensuring that users won't miss phone calls while listening to music, the HALO fades out music to allow for incoming calls.

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Developed by GN Netcom, the HALO features an over-the-head design with an intuitive on/off functionality, a discreet display to reveal battery and connectivity status, and a touch volume control. And, with a foldable headband, it is lightweight -- just 3 ounces -- and small enough to take it wherever you go. The HALO also has the versatility to switch between wireless and wired connectivity if a device doesn't support Bluetooth stereo (A2DP) technology.

Featuring Jabra's Noise Blackout(TM) technology, the HALO removes ambient sound, using dual microphones to capture sound while intelligently filtering background noise and delivering premium audio quality. Used together with advanced DSP technology and Audio Shock Protection that monitors incoming audio volume, sound is innovatively balanced to block out background sound, leaving both sides of the call with a natural-sounding voice quality.

The Jabra HALO will be available on May 1, 2009 and will have a suggested retail price of $129.99.

Key product specifications of the Jabra HALO include:

• Bluetooth wireless technology
• A2DP for music streaming
• Zirene(R) Power Bass for audio enhancement
• Multiuse(TM), for connection to two Bluetooth devices
• Auto-pairing to mobile phone
• Remote control music with touch sensors
• Noise Blackout technology with dual microphones
• Foldable headband and carrying pouch
• Talk time -- 8 hours
• Music time -- 8 hours
• Standby time -- 13 days
• Weight -- 3 ounces
• Dimensions -- 0.2in (L) x 0.5in (W) x 0.7in (H)
• Micro USB Charger

About GN Netcom

Through its Jabra brand, GN Netcom is a world leader in innovative headset solutions. With sales offices around the world, GN Netcom develops, manufactures and markets a broad range of wireless headsets for mobile users and both wireless and corded headsets for contact center and office-based users. GN Netcom's business activities also include its original equipment manufacturing (OEM) business. GN Netcom has been helping people communicate since 1869 and is a listed company on OMX Nordic Exchange.

For further information, please visit www.jabra.com.

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