February 04, 2004

By: Yen Hung
Website: http://www.1st-in-cell-phones.com

Plantronics announces pricing and summer availability for the M1500 cordless headset solution

Plantronics Inc., the world leader in communications headsets, today announced pricing and availability information for the M1500 Cordless Headset Solution, with Bluetooth™ wireless technology. The Plantronics M1500 Cordless Headset Solution is the first complete hands-free Bluetooth solution for the installed base of cellular phones. "The M1500 was developed in response to cellular users who want the freedom of a cordless headset for their existing cellular phone," said Joyce Shimizu, president of Plantronics' Mobile Communications Division. "Research conducted by Strategy Analytics last year in the U.S. and Europe indicates that more than 65% of cellular users are interested in a headset that does not require a cord between the phone and the headset. Cut the cord, and the result is the ultimate in hands-free personal communications."

"While the M1500 Cordless Headset Solution was designed with the mobile professional in mind," Shimizu added, "we believe that Bluetooth will become pervasive. As prices decline, we will also offer Bluetooth products for the consumer market."

"Cordless, hands-free convenience is clearly what people want, and Plantronics is making the strategic investment to deliver a full range of cordless solutions for mobile and office applications," said Ken Kannappan, Plantronics president and CEO. "People want to keep in touch without wires and without dial pads."

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Yen Hung contributes and publishes news editorial to http://www.1st-in-cell-phones.com.  A cellular phone industry resource featuring articles, comparisons and reviews of cellular phone and service plans.