London, UK – 26^th Oct 2010 – PlantronicsÒ (NYSE:PLT) today expanded its family of Bluetooth® products with the new K100™ in-car speakerphone.  The Plantronics K100 offers a robust combination of advanced audio technology, ease-of-use and enhanced features for convenient, hands-free conversations in the car. This is part of a range of smart communications devices that are geared for the growing mobile worker and is encased in environmentally sound packaging featuring a new brand identity.

Audio Performance
The Plantronics K100 includes dual microphones and digital signal processing (DSP) technology that keeps the user’s voice sharp and clear, while limiting surrounding noise. Echo-cancellation improves listening on both sides of the call, while a high-quality speaker ensures every call is heard clearly.  The Plantronics K100 also includes an integrated FM transmitter so users can hear conversations, stream music, podcasts, GPS navigation from their smartphones, straight to their car stereo system.

User Convenience
The Plantronics K100 is very easy to setup and use, and features convenient voice alerts for pairing, low-battery, mute, and connection status.  A dedicated one-touch mute button with voice confirmation provides confidence that the feature is engaged.  Large buttons let you control the K100 while keeping your eyes on the road, and a handy micro USB charger means the speakerphone never has to leave the car.

“The K100 is the perfect in-car solution for users to take calls, listen to music and be productive, while keeping both hands on the wheel,” said Stuart Bradshaw, EMEA Consumer Marketing Manager at Plantronics. “We think consumers will be delighted by the K100 speakerphone’s great audio performance, simplicity and affordability.”

Design and Additional Features
The Plantronics K100 features a slim design with a sturdy clip that stays securely in place on the visor. The Plantronics K100 delivers up to 17 hours of talk time and 15 days of standby time.

PRICE AND AVAILABILITY
The Plantronics K100 has a price of £59.99 RRP and will be available from November at Carphone Warehouse and other leading retailers.

IFA, Berlin, Germany – 3rd Sept, 2010 – Plantronics(R) (NYSE:PLT) today announced the M100 Bluetooth(R) Headset, an ultra-slim, lightweight headset that features advanced technology to deliver clear and natural audio. The M100 combines dual-microphones, wind-noise reduction and Digital Signal Processing (DSP) for an enhanced communication experience on both sides of the conversation. This is the first of a range of smart headsets that are geared for the growing smartphone userbase and is encased in environmentally-sound packaging featuring a new brand identity.

The Plantronics M100 is very easy to set up and use. It includes convenient status voice alerts for remaining talk-time, low-battery, mute and connection status. iPhone users can monitor headset battery levels on their screen. Additionally, the M100 automatically adjusts sound levels when moving in and out of noisy environments, allowing users to always be hands-free and able to focus on the task in front of them.

“The headset is a powerful tool to support the fast moving, multi-tasking generation and the M100 excels in every category that is important to busy people on the go, including audio performance, comfort and usability, “ said Stuart Bradshaw, EMEA consumer products manager. “ Designed for today’s high speed world, and combining Plantronics signature audio performance, the M100 sounds natural, feels natural and is intuitive to use, making it the ideal companion to the latest generation of smartphones and devices.”

The Plantronics M100 is available in Classic Charcoal and features the following:

• Multipoint technology – pairs one headset to two Bluetooth devices.
• Battery power giving up to six hours of talk- time and 10 days of stand-by time
• Weighs only 9 grams – the Plantronics M100 is both light and comfortable for extended wearing·
• Convenient micro USB neck cord allows users to carry headset within easy reach when they’re waiting for that important call
• Soft gel ear tips, in three different sizes, together with an optional ear loop to provide multiple wearing options for a perfect fit

Price and Availability

The M100 has a price of £49.99 (inc VAT) and will be available in September from consumer electronics retailers.

London – May 19, 2010 – Plantronics, Inc. (NYSE: PLT), the world leader in personal audio communications for nearly 50 years, today announced the new Plantronics Explorer® 395 Bluetooth® 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 Stuart Bradshaw, EMEA Marketing Manager for Consumer 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™ 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 charging thanks to the Plantronics Explorer 395’s long-lasting battery, providing up to 5 hours of talk time and up to 7 days of standby time, and includes a convenient car charger for use on the road. 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.

Pricing and Availability

The Plantronics Explorer 395 Bluetooth headset has a retail price of £29.99 including VAT and will be available from the end of May 2010.  It can be purchased from The Carphone Warehouse and other retailers.

For more information about the Plantronics Explorer 395 visit: www.plantronics.com/explorer395

Barcelona – February 14, 2010 – Plantronics, Inc. (NYSE: PLT) today expanded its award-winning family of .Audio(TM) PC headsets with four new wideband models that feature high-performance digital signal processing (DSP) technology for unparalleled audio quality when listening to music, gaming and for PC-based conversations.

The new lineup includes the Plantronics .Audio(TM) 476 DSP, the Plantronics .Audio 646 DSP, the Plantronics .Audio 626 DSP and the upgraded .Audio 655 DSP. Ideal for podcasts and PC-based conversations on services including Skype 4.0 Super Wideband, each headset combines a noise-cancelling microphone with advanced DSP technology that work together to effectively remove ambient noise, while still maintaining the natural sound of your voice. Each headset also supports wideband audio to deliver clearer, richer sound that gives the feeling of true ‘face-to-face’ conversations.

The new .Audio headsets also provide outstanding full-range, stereo sound when listening to music and gaming by combining the DSP technology with premium speakers and a precise fit.

“We know consumers want great PC audio experiences so we’ve packed each of the new .Audio headsets with cutting-edge DSP technology, advanced noise-cancelling microphones and wideband support,” said Stuart Bradshaw, EMEA Consumer Category Manager at Plantronics. “We also know that consumers want choice and the new .Audio lineup delivers just that with various wearing styles, features and prices.”

Plantronics .Audio 476 DSP – Voice on the Go

The Plantronics .Audio(TM) 476 DSP is perfect for frequent travelers. In addition to providing great audio so you can hear and be heard clearly, it features an over-the-head wearing style that folds almost completely flat for traveling. The headset uses a plug-and-play USB connection and includes a three-button inline control for volume up/down and microphone mute. The .Audio 476 comes with a carrying case for added on-the-go convenience and is priced in the region of €49.99 (£39.99), inc VAT.

Plantronics .Audio 655 DSP – Performance and Comfort

The Plantronics .Audio (TM) 655 DSP headset delivers deep bass and full-range digital audio through 40 mm speakers and features Fast Mic Mute™ technology that lets users quickly mute the microphone by raising the boom. The .Audio 655’s soft, swivel-mounted ear cushions and lightweight design provide all-day wearing comfort. For ease of use, the headset features one-touch volume controls on the earpiece and is priced in the region of £39.99 inc VAT.

Plantronics .Audio 626 DSP – Enhanced Sound

The Plantronics .Audio™ 655 headset features Digital signal processing technology which provides enhanced sound quality in this comfortable stereo USB headset.  A noise-cancelling microphone and wideband echo cancellation deliver clear voice calls, while an acoustically tuned equaliser supplies rich stereo sound. Easy-to-use inline controls make this headset perfect for PC audio needs and is priced in the region of £29.99 inc VAT.

Plantronics .Audio 646 – Behind the head wearing style

The Plantronics .Audio™ 646 features a discreet behind the head wearing style, DSP technology and USB connectivity. The noise-cancelling microphone and wideband acoustic echo cancellation capture a broader range of voice signals for calls that are clearer and more natural sounding.  The acoustically tuned equaliser supplies rich, resonant stereo sound and optimises voice response to clearly hear vocal tracks when listening to music, watching a movie or playing a video game and is priced in the region of £29.99 inc VAT.

Availability

The new Plantronics .Audio DSP headsets will be available during the Spring and will be available from and select retailers. For more information about the products, please visit www.plantronics.com.