California and Washington Drivers Can “Cruise” New Site to Gather Hands-free Information, Explore Headset Options and Win a New Bluetooth Headset
To help California and Washington drivers prepare for the upcoming
hands-free laws in their states, Plantronics
(NYSE: PLT) today launched a new interactive Web site called Plantronics
City. The Web site provides a one-stop resource for people who want
to better understand the headset options available to them, and it
includes resources for learning more about laws being adopted across the
U.S. and tips for using hands-free devices while driving.
Following hands-free laws in Connecticut, New Jersey, New York and the
District of Columbia, California and Washington will enact new
legislation on July 1, 2008 that will make it mandatory to use
hands-free devices such as headsets when using a cell phone while
driving. According to results gathered from a 2008 survey conducted by
Plantronics in California
and Washington,
awareness and the implications of not following the law are widely
unknown.
“Plantronics City is a great resource for drivers in California and
Washington, as well as drivers in other states across the nation who
might soon be affected by hands-free laws,” said Clay Hausmann, vice
president of corporate marketing, Plantronics. “The goal of the site is
to provide a fun, interactive destination where visitors can educate
themselves about the laws, select a headset that fits their individual
needs, and learn tips and tricks for using hands-free devices while
driving.”
Web Site Features Information, Music and Store
Plantronics City has a simple, intuitive map topology to make it easy
for visitors to access various resource centers.
More than an informational resource, Plantronics City includes
interactive sound, “cruising” music and a retail store. Some of the
features and resources visitors will find include:
-- Hands-free Info: Information and resource links focused on hands-free
legislation.
-- Shop Plantronics: Plantronics’ hands-free driving product portfolio
that accommodates a variety of lifestyles and individual preferences.
The site also includes in-car charging adapters for convenient charging
and stowage while driving. Some of the products showcased include:
- Plantronics Discovery®
925 Bluetooth Headset
- Plantronics Voyager®
520 Bluetooth Headset
- Plantronics Explorer®
360 Bluetooth Headset
· Bluetooth 101: A “how-to” Bluetooth guide for those trying to find the
perfect headset.
· Plantronics Radio: Jam out while exploring Plantronics City.
The site also includes a real-time countdown to the July 1 enactment
date, a tour guide feature to help visitors navigate the site, and
headset suggestions based on environments (e.g., click on a café to
learn what headset works best in a noisy, crowded location).
Win a Bluetooth Headset When You Take a Driving Tour of Plantronics
City*
Site visitors have a chance to win an award-winning Plantronics
Discovery 925 Bluetooth headset. There are 20 “Easter egg” secret
locations throughout the site that visitors can try to find as they tour
different environments, structures and other elements within the city.
The first 20 visitors who click on these hidden locations will each win
a headset.
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, Plantronics has 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. The Plantronics family of
brands includes Plantronics, Altec Lansing and Clarity. For more
information, go to www.plantronics.com
or call (800) 544-4660.
Altec Lansing, Clarity, Plantronics, Plantronics Discovery, Plantronics
Explorer, Plantronics Voyager, and Sound Innovation are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Plantronics, Inc. The Bluetooth® word mark is
owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of the mark by Plantronics,
Inc. is under license.
*Hands-free 925 “Easter Egg” Promotion Terms and Conditions:
Winner must provide their contact information, including shipping
address, to receive the free product. Plantronics will ship to shipping
addresses within the United States, most U.S. territories, and APO/FPO
addresses. Plantronics will not ship to P.O. boxes. Neither resellers of
Plantronics products nor Plantronics associates are eligible to
participate in this promotion. Winners will be disqualified if the
program has malfunctioned or the program has been altered by anyone
other than Plantronics. Plantronics reserves the right to end this
promotion at its discretion without notice.
