The JABRA(R) SP100 Bluetooth(R) Speakerphone Hits the Streets JABRA's New Award-Winning* Portable Bluetooth Speakerphone Is Now Shipping CHICAGO, Sept. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- JABRA, the leading brand of hands-free communication products for the mobile consumer market, is announcing the shipment of its latest Bluetooth product, the JABRA SP100 Bluetooth speakerphone for hands-free communication in any location. The new battery-operated portable wireless speakerphone requires no installation, offers superior sound quality with a two-watt 96 dB speaker, and provides up to 12 hours talk time and 20 days of standby time. The JABRA SP100 Bluetooth speakerphone comes with a complete package of accessories for true mobility and convenience. A visor clip and suction mount are included for use in the car, and several power and charging options are available with two rechargeable batteries, an AC adapter and a vehicle power adapter. The speakerphone also operates with standard AA batteries, making it easy to keep charged at all times. "JABRA's Bluetooth speakerphone provides an alternative for drivers wishing to use their mobile while out on the road," said Joyce Putscher, director of In-Stat/MDR's Converging Markets and Technologies Research Group. "We believe that automotive is a fantastic application for Bluetooth, and the JABRA speakerphone is well positioned in this category to offer consumers a greater degree of mobility and flexibility for hands-free operation." In-Stat/MDR (http://www.instat.com/) is a part of Reed Business Information, a leading market research firm and a member of the Reed Elsevier. "The SP100 is the most versatile Bluetooth speakerphone on the market, perfect for use either in the car, without requiring costly installation, or for use as a hands-free speakerphone in the office and at home," said David Hogan, vice president, Sales and Marketing, JABRA. "It is the wireless speakerphone that fulfils the promise of a powerful, high performance mobile speakerphone for today's mobile professionals and mobile lifestyle." In the Car The JABRA SP100 features a multi-function call button and supports voice-activated dialing, as well as call-answer/end commands. With the growing number of nations implementing hands-free legislation, the JABRA SP100 is an ideal solution for mobile phone users required to comply with the road safety legislation. In the Office An "office mode" feature provides optimized performance in office environments and a mute button is especially useful for telephone conferencing. The contoured design of the JABRA SP100 allows the speakerphone to easily sit on a desk or conference table and the flexible, pivoting microphone arm can be positioned for optimum voice pick up. In the Home The JABRA SP100's portability allows users to carry the speakerphone with them wherever they go, making it as mobile as they are. Users therefore never need to be without their SP100 even when at home, where it can serve as a general purpose speakerphone. JABRA SP100 in summary: * No installation required * Up to 12 hours of talk time and 20 days of standby time * Superior sound quality from two-watt 96 dB speaker * Pivoting microphone arm ensures high sound quality even in a noisy environment * Easy, spin-dial volume control and mute button for added privacy * Compact design measuring approximately 13 cm long, 7.5 cm wide, 4 cm high * Weighs just 6 oz. * Support for voice-activated dialing and answer/end command * LED indicator for visual cues of current status * Two rechargeable batteries, AC adapter and vehicle power adapter included in package * Operates with standard AA batteries * Provides cordless connection up to 30 feet Pricing and Availability The JABRA SP100 Bluetooth speakerphone will be widely available in North American in October at select retail outlets with a suggested retail price of $149. * The JABRA SP100 was named a CES 2004 Innovations Honoree. Innovations 2004 is the Consumer Electronic Association's (CEA) competition that honors product excellence in design and engineering. About Bluetooth The Bluetooth wireless technology is aimed at allowing users to make effortless, fast connections between various communications devices, such as headsets, mobile phones and desktop & notebook computers. The Bluetooth wireless technology operates on a globally available frequency band intended to ensure communication compatibility worldwide. For further information about Bluetooth please visit http://www.bluetooth.com/. About JABRA JABRA is the foremost brand in innovative hands-free communication products for the mobile consumer market. JABRA products are available at more than 70,000 retailers worldwide, including key national GSM operators, key consumer electronic chains and mobile phone specialists. JABRA is part of GN Netcom. More information can be found on the website at http://www.jabra.com/. About GN Netcom GN Netcom is a world leader in hands-free communication technologies. The company develops, manufactures and markets a broad portfolio of corded as well as wireless headsets and related products through its two market focused divisions: Contact Center & Office Division and Mobile Division. The Contact Center & Office Division, under the GN Netcom brand, provides solutions covering the hands-free communication needs of professionals working in contact centers and offices. The Mobile Division provides innovative hands-free solutions under the JABRA brand for users of mobile devices. For information about products please visit http://www.gnnetcom.com/. GN Netcom is part of GN Store Nord, a global market leader in personal communications. GN Store Nord is traded on the Copenhagen Stock Exchange (Reuters: GN.CO; OTC: GGNDF). For more information, please visit http://www.gn.com/. JABRA(R) is a registered trademark of GN Netcom. All other trademarks included herein are the property of their respective owners. The Bluetooth(R) word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by GN Netcom and JABRA is under license. DATASOURCE: JABRA CONTACT: Heidi Adams of JABRA, +1-858-622-9955, ; or Jamey Long of Berkman Communications, +1-619-231-9977, or mobile, +1-619-813-2996, , for JABRA Web site: http://www.bluetooth.com/ Web site: http://www.gnnetcom.com/ Web site: http://www.gn.com/ Web site: http://www.jabra.com/

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