Plantronics PC Headsets Now Available at More Than 200 CompUSA Stores in 84 Major Metropolitan Markets Nationwide.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SANTA CRUZ Santa Cruz, city, United States Santa Cruz (săn`tə kr  z), city (1990 pop. 49,040), seat of Santa Cruz co., W Calif., on the north shore of Monterey Bay; inc. 1866. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 21, 1999Plantronics Inc., (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :PLT PLT psittacosis-lymphogranuloma venereum-trachoma (group); see Chlamydia. PLT psittacosis-lymphogranuloma venereum-trachoma (group). ), a world leader in communications headsets, today announced that Plantronics PC headsets are now available at CompUSA Computer Superstores This is a list of superstores by country. Multi-national
n. A very large retail store that stocks highly diversified merchandise, such as groceries, toys, and camera equipment, or a wide variety of mechandise in a specific product line, such as computers or sporting goods. (R) retailer (NYSE:CPU CPU in full central processing unit Principal component of a digital computer, composed of a control unit, an instruction-decoding unit, and an arithmetic-logic unit. ). "Our customers are buying more speech recognition software, playing MP3 files, using voice chat and Internet telephony Another term for IP telephony and VoIP. In the late 1990s, some people made a distinction between Internet Telephony and VoIP: Internet telephony referred to voice over the public Internet, while VoIP referred to voice over private IP networks. and playing games online," said John Lostroscio, vice president - merchandising/hardware for CompUSA. "Consumers who want these applications to work at their optimum need high-quality headsets. Plantronics PC products deliver superior performance and comfort combined with durability and style. We view them as an important addition to our product selection." The Plantronics PC headset Headphones combined with a microphone. Used in call centers and by people in telephone-intensive jobs, headsets provide the equivalent functionality of a telephone handset with hands-free operation. Many people use headsets at the computer so they can converse and type comfortably. product line includes a speech recognition headset for office use, a speech recognition/stereo headset for both office and home entertainment, and a multimedia/gaming headset for the multimedia enthusiast A person who enjoys using computers and electronic equipment. Enthusiasts like technology and are willing to learn more of the ins and outs of a product than the average consumer, who just wants to use it. An enthusiast is more like a "prosumer." See consumer and prosumer. . "We're extremely pleased that CompUSA is putting Plantronics PC headsets on their shelves," said Neil Snyder, president of Plantronics Computer Audio System Division. "CompUSA is a trusted name with a major presence throughout the country. With this partnership, we are expanding our market reach into the computer retail market, while providing our customers with a convenient place to buy our products." Computer applications that require PC headsets include gaming, listening to music CDs or MP3 files, VoIP (Internet chat, Internet telephony, multi-player games) and speech recognition. Clarity and quality are especially critical for voice recognition. Plantronics headsets are now available at CompUSA to meet each of these needs. The models are:
-- Plantronics SR1, a high-quality monaural headset designed
especially for speech-recognition applications.
-- Plantronics LS1, a lightweight, high-quality stereo headset
designed for use with business and entertainment applications,
including speech recognition, Internet telephony and audio, and
listening to CDs or MP3s.
-- Plantronics HS1, provides the ultimate experience for gaming and
multimedia enthusiasts. Its design includes 40 millimeter
neo-dymium magnet speakers for maximum bass response, and
circumaural earmuffs for complete immersion in the multimedia
experience
About Plantronics Plantronics introduced the first lightweight communications headset in 1962 and is recognized as the world leader in communications headsets. A publicly held company with more than 1,700 employees, Plantronics is the leading provider of headsets to telephone companies and the business community worldwide. Plantronics headsets are also used widely in many Fortune 500 corporations and have been featured in numerous motion pictures and high-profile events, including Neil Armstrong's historic "One small step for man" transmission from the moon in 1969. Plantronics launched the Computer Audio Systems Division to the public in April 1999. The division is chartered with elevating awareness and driving the direction of the PC headset industry, including research and development of new technologies for voice applications. Plantronics, Inc. headquartered in Santa Cruz, was founded in 1961 and maintains offices in 18 countries. Plantronics products are sold and supported through a worldwide network of authorized au·thor·ize tr.v. au·thor·ized, au·thor·iz·ing, au·thor·iz·es 1. To grant authority or power to. 2. To give permission for; sanction: Plantronics marketing partners. Information about the Company and its products can be found at www.plantronics.com or by calling 800/544-4660. |
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