Jabra Halo Stereo bluetooth headset launched

GN Netcom has announced the Jabra Halo, a wireless Bluetooth stereo headset, featuring A2DP technology.

The Halo gives users the ability to seamlessly connect to any Bluetooth music-playing device - and all 3.5 mm music-playing devices - including mobile phones, Mp3 players, laptops, and TVs. In addition, ensuring that users won't miss phone calls while listening to music, the headset fades out music to allow for incoming calls.

Developed by GN Netcom, the Halo features an over-the-head design with an intuitive on/off functionality, a discreet display to reveal battery and connectivity status, and a touch volume control. With a foldable headband, it is lightweight - just 3 ounces. The Halo can also switch between wireless and wired connectivity if a device doesn't support Bluetooth stereo (A2DP) technology.

Featuring Jabra's Noise Blackout technology, the Halo removes ambient sound, using dual microphones to capture sound while filtering background noise and delivering premium audio quality. Used together with advanced DSP technology and Audio Shock Protection that monitors incoming audio volume, sound is balanced to block out background sound, leaving both sides of the call with a natural-sounding voice quality.

The Jabra Halo will be available on May 1, 2009 and will have a suggested retail price of $129.99.

Key product specifications of the Jabra Halo include:

- Bluetooth wireless technology

- A2DP for music streaming

- Zirene Power Bass for audio enhancement

- Multiuse, for connection to two Bluetooth devices

- Auto-pairing to mobile phone

- Remote control music with touch sensors

- Noise Blackout technology with dual microphones

- Foldable headband and carrying pouch

- Talk time - 8 hours

- Music time - 8 hours

- Standby time - 13 days

- Weight - 3 ounces

- Dimensions - 0.2in (L) x 0.5in (W) x 0.7in (H)

- Micro USB Charger