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New Laws Drive Wireless Headset Sales (Articles - PC Technicians Direct)

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 15:25:08 GMT

... law, which stipulates penalties for driving while talking on a handheld cell phone, is a boon for Plantronics and other makers of headsets that use so-called Bluetooth wireless connectivity. “Historically Bluetooth headsets have been a low-margin product, so they would need to drive significant product to move the bottom-line needle,” says Avondale Partners analyst John Bright, who has an...

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Save up to $55 with Bluetooth Headset Specials at Buy.com (Dealhack)

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 03:14:42 GMT

Got Bluetooth? Save up to $55 off with Bluetooth Headset Specials at Buy.com. Some sample deals: Samsung Black Ultra-Slim WEP350 Bluetooth Headset for $70 - $30 = $40 shipped . Iqua BHS-603 SUN Bluetooth Wireless Headset - Solar Powered for $100 - $27 = $73 shipped . Plantronics Explorer 340 Bluetooth Headset - Wireless Connectivity - Over-the-ear for $80 - $55 = $25 shipped . Blackberry HS-655+...

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Plantronics Headsets - Plantronics CS60 v C65 Review (Gadget Blog)

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:37:31 GMT

Which Wireless Headset - Plantronics CS60 or C65? Choosing which wireless headset to purchase for the office can be a really difficult process, even for an experienced user. There are, however, two headsets I’d recommend - the Plantronics CS60 and the Plantronics C65. But what’s the difference? Well it is all to do with the type of [...]

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Bluetooth Headsets (Gadget Blog)

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:07:02 GMT

Wearing styles vary across models and manufacturers, with some of my personal favorites in the Plantronics and Jabra GN ranges. From the more traditional over the ear style to state of the art and futuristic gel ear buds, they really do come in every shape and size; you can even get a Bluetooth headset to match the colour of your outfit! Yes, boys do that as well as girls!

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New drive laws show record sales for Bluetooth headsets (Product Reviews Net)

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:10:20 GMT

As we all know there are now new driving laws out, which means that if you are found to be talking on your cell phone while driving, there will be heavy penalties to pay. This new law has seen an increase on Bluetooth headset sales, especially from Plantronics, as drivers are going made trying to snap [...]

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New Laws Drive Wireless Headset Sales (Business Week )

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 03:38:00 GMT

Penalties for driving while talking on a cell phone are spiking retail sales of Bluetooth headsets from Plantronics and others

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Firm Makes Headway With Hands-Free Headsets? (Legal Pad)

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:56:59 GMT

Another way that California drivers can get ticketed equals another way lawyers can get business? With the state’s new requirements for cell-phone-yakking drivers in effect as of yesterday (“hands free” headsets mandatory), a personal injury firm in Alameda is offering free hands-free sets if you swing by its offices. Berg Injury Lawyers says it’s giving away 2,000 Plantronics MX150 Mobile Headsets...

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Merchant 15288 - Mwave.com - Plantronics Voyager 520 Bluetooth Headset $50 - $7= $43 (Revenue Source)

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:59:29 GMT

Merchant 15288 - Mwave.com - Plantronics Voyager 520 Bluetooth Headset $50 - $7= $43 has teamed up with Shareasale to now offer a new deal for its...

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July 1 - California law requires adult drivers to go hands-free… or else (IntoMobile)

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 16:32:23 GMT

... to entertain John Q. PoliceOfficer on the side of the road. --- Related Articles at IntoMobile: Plantronics launches interactive "PLT City" web-portal to educate drivers on hands-free tech California teenagers banned from using cellphones while driving - Finally! UK drivers face jailtime for using mobile phone on the road Australian cops rake in more than $5 million from cellphone driving...

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Put the Phone Down: How to Go Hands-Free (ABC News)

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:22:42 GMT

For drivers who need to go hands-free, remember that expensive headsets aren't the only way to go. You can use a wired or wireless headset, a speakerphone that is built into your phone or Bluetooth speaker system hard-wired into your car. Bluetooth headsets range in price from $10 for the most basic to $150 for top-of-the-line models such as the Aliph Jawbone and the Plantronics Discovery 925,...

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Plantronics Discovery 925 Bluetooth Headset Review : Superb, superb, superb! ([MobileRatty] Lattest Articles)

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 03:21:01 GMT

It is with much regret, that I have to hand the Plantronics Discovery 925 back to Plantronics HQ - mine was a review unit. Bluetooth headsets are a dime-a-dozen these days but up to this moment, the...

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Gadget Retailers Love the New California Hands-free Driving Laws (The Gadget Blog)

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:50:08 GMT

New laws governing mobile use while driving in California go into effect tomorrow. It’s been a windfall of sorts for local retailers: While they won’t quote their sales figures directly, retailers such as RadioShack, Plantronics, and Headsets.com say they’ve seen a jump in sales of Bluetooth and other hands-free devices in the past month. The law [...]

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Trendy Bluetooth Headsets From Plantronic! (Best New Technology)

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 19:46:44 GMT

I’m not really fond of bluetooth headsets since the feeling of having something stuck in your ear is bothersome. But if you’re looking for some trendy looking bluetooth headsets, I would definitely recommend Plantronic Discovery 925! Where to buy: Plantronics Price: $149.95 [ Image source Plantronics ] Tags: cute bluetooth headset, plantronic

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New Wash. law bans hand-held phones while driving (Physorg)

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 19:10:30 GMT

... increase of at least $12 million in sales from California and Washington from June into August for Plantronics Inc., a California-based headset manufacturer. A study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety found that drivers using cell phones are four times more likely to be in an accident. That study suggested that limiting cell phone usage to hands-free devices doesn't have much...

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New Wash. law bans hand-held phones while driving (Seattle Post-Intelligencer)

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 18:28:00 GMT

... increase of at least $12 million in sales from California and Washington from June into August for Plantronics Inc., a California-based headset manufacturer.A study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety found that drivers using cell phones are four times more likely to be in an accident. That study suggested that limiting cell phone usage to hands-free devices doesn't have much of...

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Plantronics Voyager 520 (PC Mag)

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 20:34:41 GMT

I've been a longtime fan of the venerable Plantronics Voyager 510 Bluetooth headset.

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Plantronics Discovery 925 (PC Mag)

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 20:34:38 GMT

The Plantronics Discovery 925 is an attractive Bluetooth headset that doesn't sacrifice performance for style.

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Plantronics Japan Unveils Bluetooth-Compatible Headset (Nikkei)

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 18:39:44 GMT

Plantronics Japan Unveils Bluetooth-Compatible HeadsetTOKYO (Nikkei)--The Japanese unit of U.S. headset manufacturer Plantronics Inc. announced Thursday that on July 11 it will release a headset that can wirelessly send and receive audio data.

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Three new Bluetooth headsets reviewed (Christopher Null)

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 18:02:00 GMT

... to theoretically offer clearer audio. Alas, I found this Jawbone wasn't any clearer than the Plantronics Voyager, but perhaps that's more of a statement of how noise-cancellation technology has improved across the board. As with the Discovery, there are only two buttons here (and both are hidden under the plastic shell); volume cycles through a series of levels instead of letting you shift...

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Reportlinker.com: Learn about the World Bluetooth Enabled Devices Market (Market Wire)

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:12:00 GMT

... NXP Semiconductors, Nokia Corporation, National Semiconductor Corporation, Orange UK, Parrot SA, Plantronics Inc., Palm Inc., Qualcomm CDMA Technologies, Open Interface North America Inc., Sybase Inc., SiRF Technology Holdings Inc., Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications Management Ltd., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Sony Electronics Inc., Shenyang Langfeng Technology Co., Ltd., Telefonaktiebolaget...

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