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New Plantronics GameCom 777 Surround Sound PC Headset Delivers Immersive Gaming Experience with Dolby 7.1 Headphone Technology

Lightweight, Open-ear Design Keeps Gamers Connected and Comfortable

London – 26th August, 2010 – Plantronics® (NYSE: PLT) today announced a new version of the GameCom® 777 Gaming Headset with virtual 7.1 surround sound enabled by Dolby® Headphone and Dolby® ProLogic® IIx technologies. The GameCom 777 combines immersive surround sound and Plantronics’ design excellence to deliver an unmatched sound and voice experience for PC gamers.

The Plantronics GameCom 777 features 7.1 Dolby Headphone technology in a plug-and-play USB sound card for the PC and Mac. Dolby technology delivers a virtual eight-channel audio experience and positional microphone accuracy essential for competitive gaming.

In addition to its surround sound capabilities, the GameCom 777 headset was engineered with numerous functional and ergonomic wearing benefits including an open-ear design that keeps users connected to the game and their surroundings. Other GameCom 777 features include:

• A lightweight frame and specially designed earpods that redistribute pressure for maximum comfort during long gaming sessions.
• A unique ‘hide-away’ boom that turns the headset into a pair of high-quality headphones for music and multimedia use.
• A telescoping, noise-canceling microphone that provides accurate positioning for voice clarity.
• An in-line volume and microphone mute controls to provide gamers fingertip audio and voice direction.

“When it comes to headsets, the gaming community demands extreme audio precision and comfort for continuous wearing,” explained Stuart Bradshaw, EMEA Marketing Manager for Consumer products at Plantronics. “We’ve reunited with Dolby to bring players virtual 7.1 surround sound for a more convincing gaming experience and leveraged our heritage in ergonomic headset design to alleviate discomfort that comes with extended headphone use.”

“We are delighted to be partnering with Plantronics again,” comments Dominic Preston, EMEA PC and Games Marketing Manager at Dolby. “Dolby aims to provide consumers with the richest and highest quality audio experience possible and with this headset we are pleased to offer one of the most immersive gaming experiences available today.”

The GameCom 777 headset is compatible with VoIP internet programs such as Skype and Google Voice.

Pricing and Availability

The Plantronics GameCom® 777 Gaming Headset with virtual 7.1 surround sound will be available from the end of August at selected electrical retailers. RRP £79.99.

For more information about the Plantronics GameCom® 777 visit:

www.plantronics.com

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