Plantronics(R) Introduces Complete Stereo Audio Headset Suite for Gaming, Music, VoIP, Online Chat and More

Plantronics(R) Introduces Complete Stereo Audio Headset Suite for Gaming, Music, VoIP, Online Chat and More

New Headsets Provide Excellent Sound Quality and Long-Wearing Comfort

NEW YORK and SANTA CRUZ, Calif., July 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Plantronics, Inc. (NYSE:PLT) today announced a suite of audio headsets in the United States that boast stereo sound and fresh new designs for gaming, music listening, and voice applications. The new .Audio(TM) 100, .Audio(TM) 110 and .Audio(TM) 150 headsets, designed specifically for use with PCs, combine high-quality sound, long-wearing comfort and easy functionality.

Online gaming is booming, with users expected to jump from 88 million in 2004 to 124 million in 2008, and online PC gaming revenues growing from $660 million to $2.2 billion in 2008, according to an April 2004 report by IDC. Additionally, Merrill Lynch projects residential voice over internet protocol (VoIP) to grow by 57 percent from 2005-2006 (April 2005).

"The convergence of voice communications and audio entertainment has created a real need for multifunctional headsets that provide great sound and audio clarity -- and look stylish," said Renee Niemi, vice president of Mobile and Entertainment at Plantronics. "Our latest .Audio headsets speak to Plantronics' rich sound heritage and focus on developing innovative products that consumers can use for numerous applications."

The .Audio 100 and .Audio 110 headsets feature the Plantronics QuickAdjust(TM) noise-canceling microphone with bendable, telescoping boom for perfect positioning and enhanced speech recognition. The .Audio 150 uses Plantronics' Flex Grip(R) earbud design for great comfort and stability. The new headsets also all offer inline volume and mute for full control while listening and speaking. Available in several unique wearing styles, the suite of headsets delivers the excellent sound quality Plantronics has been relied upon for more than 40 years.

Plantronics .Audio 100

The Plantronics .Audio 100 is the ultimate performance PC headset that delivers the bass-boosting resonance that PC gaming enthusiasts love. The 'closed-ear' design helps eliminate ambient noise and ensures that users can enjoy dynamic stereo sound for a full-throttle gaming experience. The lightweight, adjustable headband and amply cushioned earpods provide hours of form-fitting comfort. Also ideal for music enjoyment and internet chat, the .Audio 100 is compatible with popular PC sound cards for plug-and-play ease.

The .Audio 100 has a suggested retail price of US $44.95 and will be available in September at US retail stores and www.plantronics.com.

Plantronics .Audio 110

The Plantronics .Audio 110 headset features an 'open-ear' design with a lightweight, adjustable headband that delivers hours of great sound in form-fitting comfort. The 'open-ear' design encourages interaction by enabling gamers to hold conversations with others near by. Compatible with popular PC sound cards, this multi-purpose headset is also ideal for music enjoyment and voice applications.

The .Audio 110 has a suggested retail price of US $54.95 and will be available in September at US retail stores and www.plantronics.com.

Plantronics .Audio 150

The Plantronics .Audio 150 headset is designed for the on-the-go user whose laptop functions as a phone, entertainment center and stereo. The lightweight headset with Flex Grip(R) delivers full-range stereo, as well as secure, comfortable wear and one-handed placement in the ear. This lightweight, all-purpose headset features discreet components that are easily tucked away during travel.

The .Audio 150 has a suggested retail price of US $34.95 and will be available in September at US retail stores and www.plantronics.com.

About Plantronics

In 1969, a Plantronics headset carried the historic first words from the moon: "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." Since then, we've become the headset of choice for mission-critical applications such as air traffic control, 911 dispatch, and the New York Stock Exchange. Today, this history of sound innovation is the basis for every product we build for the office, contact center, personal mobile, entertainment and residential markets. For more information, go to www.plantronics.com or call 800-544-4660.

Contacts: Dan Race Joanna Andrade Plantronics, Inc. Porter Novelli for Plantronics, Inc. 831-458-7005 408-369-4620 dan.race@plantronics.comjoanna.andrade@porternovelli.com

Source: Plantronics, Inc.

CONTACT: Dan Race of Plantronics, Inc., +1-831-458-7005, or dan.race@plantronics.com; or Joanna Andrade of Porter Novelli, +1-408-369-4620, or joanna.andrade@porternovelli.com, for Plantronics, Inc.

Web site: http://www.plantronics.com/

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