Cordless XLT Extends Hello Direct Leadership in Cordless Segment
SAN JOSE, Calif., March 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Hello Direct, Inc.
(Nasdaq: HELO), the leading developer and direct marketer of telephone
productivity products and a pioneer in cordless headset technology, announced
today its newest, most compact and comfortable cordless headset. The
Cordless(TM) XLT features the Hello Direct-developed LearnIt(TM) smart chip
technology, which makes it simple to set up. It does not require manual
configuration, and is guaranteed to work with any analog or digital phone on
the market. The headset weighs just six ounces, including either the standard
four-hour or an optional nine-hour battery. Hello Direct's exclusive
ReadiLine remote answering accessory is fully compatible, allowing users to
answer calls without returning to their desks to lift their handsets. The
Cordless XLT operates at the 900MHz frequency for the utmost in sound quality
and range.
"The new Cordless XLT is the perfect solution for anyone in the office or
at home who wants more freedom and productivity," said Dion Blundell, director
of product marketing at Hello Direct. "We developed the industry's first
cordless headset eight years ago, and this introduction will extend our strong
market leadership position in the cordless segment. The Hello Direct Cordless
XLT shows our superiority in developing innovative technologies to help busy
professionals be more productive wherever they are."
Cordless XLT streamlined to meet customer requests
The newest Hello Direct-developed cordless headset has been streamlined
and enhanced to meet the specific requests of Hello Direct headset users. The
Cordless XLT's new slimmer design provides more comfort and stability. The
noise-canceling microphone filters out background noise, and the bendable
microphone boom is fully adjustable. The Cordless XLT's tone control switch
lets users adjust bass and treble tones for full, rich sound quality. Forty
user-selectable channels avoid interference with co-workers' calls. The
charging base holds the Cordless XLT when not in use, and simultaneously
charges both the headset and a spare battery.
Easiest set-up ever
Thanks to Hello Direct's LearnIt(TM) smart chip (patent pending), the
Cordless XLT provides faster and easier set-up. The user simply connects the
unit to his or her phone's handset port and presses the LEARN button. The
Cordless XLT automatically adapts itself to each phone's unique acoustic
characteristics.
Thousands of users have come to depend on the freedom and productivity
offered by Hello Direct cordless headsets. Workers can continue to conduct
business on the phone while checking files in other departments or verifying
information with associates. They can sit in on meetings and consult with
co-workers without missing critical calls.
"The Cordless XLT is a wonderful device," said Phillips Moore, VP for
Administration and Customer Support at S.M. Levinson & Associates. "After
wearing it for an hour, you won't want to take it off and you certainly
wouldn't want to have a phone conversation without it. The comfort and range
it provides are both excellent."
Cordless XLT options offer more productivity, ease of use
The Hello Direct Cordless XLT includes a four-hour rechargeable battery.
Nine-hour batteries are available for $69.99 each. The Cordless XLT is fully
compatible with Hello Direct's ReadiLine(TM) remote answering accessory, which
enables cordless headset users to lift their handsets remotely and receive
calls even while they are away from their desks. The Hello Direct ReadiLine
retails for $99.99, or $79.99 when ordered with the Cordless XLT.
Pricing and availability
Hello Direct's Cordless XLT is available at a suggested retail price of
$399.99, including a standard four-hour battery. The product includes a
30-day risk-free trial and full one-year warranty. Volume pricing of the
Cordless XLT and accessories is available. The company recently announced
the Solo(R) II, its newest over-the-ear corded headset. Designed
specifically for phone-intensive users, it offers the utmost in comfort, fit
and durability. The Solo II retails for $189.99 or $219.99, depending on the
amplifier chosen.
About Hello Direct, Inc.
Hello Direct, Inc. is the leading developer and direct marketer of
telephone productivity tools, including headsets, teleconferencing, wireless
and related desktop products. Through its distinctive catalogs, web site and
outbound telemarketing programs, the company offers a broad selection of
commercial grade products from Hello Direct and other leading suppliers that
answer its customers' evolving communications needs. Founded in 1987, the
company is headquartered in San Jose, Calif. For more information on Hello
Direct, Inc. and its products, please visit http://www.hellodirect.com.
SOURCE Hello Direct, Inc.
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CONTACT:
Dion Blundell of Hello Direct, Inc.,
408-363-2005, or e-mail, dion.blundell@hellodirect.com; or
Allison Niday of Impact Communications, 831-439-0977, e-mail,
allison@impactcommpr.com, for Hello Direct
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