Plantronics Vocalyst Service Lets Users Send Email, Listen to Text Messages and Reminders with Simple Voice Controls
Plantronics, Inc. (NYSE: PLT) today extended its premium headset
leadership with the Plantronics Savor™ M1100™ Bluetooth® headset. The
Plantronics Savor combines precision three-mic audio performance and a
new online voice service, Plantronics Vocalyst™, to deliver exceptional
audio experiences for conversations, text-to-speech, audio streaming,
and much more.
“We’ve established ourselves as the leader for premium headsets through
an unrelenting quest for product, design and technology innovations that
delight our customers and make communications simple and convenient,”
said Elizabeth Bastiaanse Hamren, vice president of Marketing at
Plantronics. “The Plantronics Savor with Vocalyst builds on the
worldwide successes of the Discovery 975 and Voyager PRO, delivering a
breakthrough in voice-driven simplicity and performance.”
Plantronics Vocalyst & Voice Commands
Plantronics Vocalyst is a cloud-based voice service integrated with the
Plantronics Savor and Plantronics Voyager™ PRO+ that significantly
enhances the user experience with convenient features and capabilities.
By pressing Savor’s dedicated voice button and speaking commands, users
may:
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Send and listen to emails and text-to-speech messages,
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Record and listen to reminders,
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Post messages to Twitter and listen to their streams,
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Update Evernote accounts to easily capture moments and ideas with
their voice,
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Listen to the latest news, finance, sports and weather reports.
The Plantronics Vocalyst service is free for a full year (a $24.99
value) for Plantronics Savor and Voyager PRO+ customers. Compatible with
any phone, users activate Vocalyst with a few simple steps at www.plantronics.com/vocalyst.
Android™ and BlackBerry® smartphone users can also download the
Plantronics Vocalyst application at their respective app stores. The
apps provide hands-free listening to text messages and custom
configurations for added convenience, such as an auto-responder for
incoming text messages (“I’m currently driving and will return your
message shortly.”). The Vocalyst service’s simple voice-driven services
are powered by Dial2Do, a pioneer in delivering cloud-based voice
services.
In addition to Vocalyst, the Plantronics Savor also features convenient
voice commands so users can always keep their eyes on the road, not
their phones. Users can answer or ignore an incoming call by simply
saying, “Answer” or “Ignore”. The Plantronics Savor also includes
whispered voice alerts for low battery, lost connection and more.
Precision Audio Performance
The Plantronics Savor features three microphones that work in harmony to
ensure every word is heard clearly during conversations. Two of the
three microphones precisely capture the user’s voice and simultaneously
cancel background noise. The third microphone automatically activates
when in extremely noisy situations, helping to overcome the most
challenging environments while maximizing battery life.
The three mics work with AudioIQ3, the next generation of Plantronics’
AudioIQ® digital signal processing (DSP) technology, to preserve the
natural voice — so users don’t sound robotic or tinny — and to improve
speech accuracy. Plantronics Savor also includes WindSmart® technology
to reduce wind noise when taking calls in the car or on a busy street,
and its premium speaker and automatic volume adjustments mean that users
don’t have to put a hand over their ear to hear inbound audio.
Call Bing411 and Stream Podcasts
With a single button press, Plantronics Savor users can access Bing 411™
for driving directions, the number of a favorite restaurant, to check on
the status of a flight, and much more. The Plantronics Savor includes
A2DP technology for streaming music, GPS navigation, podcasts, audio
books and more from A2DP-enabled mobile phones, such as the iPhone and
Droid. A new feature for iPhone users allows them to monitor headset
battery levels with an on-screen battery meter.
Discreet Design and Comfort
The Plantronics Savor has a compact and lightweight design, featuring a
stylish boom that ensures a subtle profile, while also maximizing audio
performance by allowing for optimal mic placement. It includes soft gel
ear tips in three different sizes and an optional ear loop to provide
multiple wearing options and a comfortable fit. The Plantronics Savor
provides up to four hours of talk time and seven days of standby time.
Voyager PRO+: Performance with a Plus
Plantronics today also introduced Voyager PRO+, a new version of the
award-winning Voyager PRO Bluetooth headset. In addition to integration
with Plantronics Vocalyst, the Voyager PRO+ features A2DP technology for
streaming music, podcasts and GPS navigation, as well as the iPhone
headset meter that allows users to monitor battery levels. The Voyager
PRO+ also includes convenient voice alerts for remaining talk time,
volume, phone connection, out-of-range and more.
US Pricing and Availability
The Plantronics Savor M1100 has a retail price of $99.99 and will be
available at Amazon, Fry’s and wireless carriers in October. Plantronics
Voyager PRO+ has a retail price of $99.99 and will be available at
Amazon, Best Buy and wireless carriers in October. Both the Savor M1100
and Voyager PRO+ are available for pre-order today at www.plantronics.com.
Europe and Asia Availability
The Plantronics Savor M1100 will be available in Europe in 2011. The
Plantronics Voyager PRO+ will be available in Europe in October without
Vocalyst. The Plantronics Savor will be available in Hong Kong beginning
in October and broader Asia in 2011 without Vocalyst and Bing411. The
Plantronics Voyager PRO+ will be available in Asia in November without
Vocalyst.
For more information about the new products, please visit: www.plantronics.com.
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 (800) 544-4660.
Plantronics, AudioIQ, AudioIQ3, Discovery, Savor, Vocalyst, Voyager and
WindSmart are trademarks or registered trademarks of Plantronics, Inc.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
