Lightweight, Ergonomic Design Delivers All-Day Wearing Comfort
Plantronics, Inc. (NYSE: PLT), the world leader in personal audio
communications for nearly 50 years, today announced the new Plantronics
Explorer(R) 395 Bluetooth(R) headset. Perfect for first-time Bluetooth
users, the Explorer 395 is an extremely easy- to-use headset that
features a compact, classic design and high-quality audio performance at
an affordable price.
“Consumers buying their first Bluetooth headset are most concerned with
usability. Product set up and basic operations, such as placing and
receiving phone calls, must be intuitive,” said Jeff Ducote, category
director for Bluetooth products at Plantronics. “The Explorer 395
achieves this and goes a step further by combining simplicity with great
audio quality, reliability and attractive styling.”
Ease of Use and High-Quality Audio Performance
The Plantronics Explorer 395 delivers ease of use through dedicated
buttons for volume, power on/off and call answer/end, which eliminate
the confusion caused by a single, multi-use button. In addition, the
Explorer 395 is universally compatible and includes Plantronics’
QuickPair(TM) technology for fast and easy setup with any
Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone.
The Plantronics Explorer 395 features precision microphone placement and
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) technology to reduce noise, echo and
wind distortion, ensuring the user’s voice is heard clearly and sounds
natural. The DSP technology also improves inbound audio so every word is
heard on both sides of the conversation.
At only 11 grams, the Plantronics Explorer 395 headset is lightweight
and discreet. It includes a contoured ear tip and ergonomically designed
swivel earloop to provide a comfortable, stable fit. The Explorer 395
features premium design accents, including an elegant chrome finish, and
is offered in black/silver and bronze/silver colors.
Users will spend less time hassling with chargers thanks to the
Plantronics Explorer 395’s long-lasting battery, which provides up to 5
hours of talk time and up to 7 days of standby time. The Explorer 395’s
designated slide on/off switch enables users to further preserve battery
life between calls, and conveniently auto-connects once power is
restored.
In addition to the Plantronics Explorer 395, Plantronics also introduced
the Plantronics Explorer 240 Bluetooth headset.
Pricing and Availability
The Plantronics Explorer 395 Bluetooth headset has a retail price of
$49.95 and is available at BestBuy.com and www.plantronics.com
today. The Explorer 395 will be available exclusively at BestBuy through
June, and at Apple and Sprint stores this summer. The Plantronics
Explorer 240 has a retail price of $39.95 and exclusive variants are
available now at AT&T, RadioShack, Target, T-Mobile, and Verizon, and
Frys and WalMart soon. For more information about the Plantronics
Explorer 395 and the Plantronics Explorer 240, please visit: www.plantronics.com/explorer395
and www.plantronics.com/explorer240.
About Plantronics
Plantronics is a world leader in personal audio communications for
professionals and consumers. From unified communication solutions to
Bluetooth headsets, Plantronics delivers unparalleled audio experiences
and quality that reflect our nearly 50 years of innovation and customer
commitment. Plantronics is used by every company in the Fortune 100 and
is the headset of choice for air traffic control, 911 dispatch and the
New York Stock Exchange. For more information, please visit www.plantronics.com
or call .
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Press Contacts:
Leslie Moore
Plantronics, Inc.
831-458-7624
leslie.moore@plantronics.com
