GN Netcom, Inc. Breaks Tradition With EarShades(TM) Colored Headsets

		GN NETCOM EARSHADES HEADSETS EarShades Headsets from GN Netcom, Inc. Translucent, fruit-colored EarShades break tradition in a first-to-market line of telephone headsets for telephone, mobile, and CTI applications. A new, vibrant alternative to the traditional black and gray headsets currently on the market, EarShades come in translucent blueberry, grape, lime, and strawberry. EarShades are available in two models, the Stratus Ultra-G (ST-1) for traditional telephone use and the Stratus Mobile for cordless, wireless, and cellular telephones. Media contact: Beth Tracy Gamble, Tucker Street Associates, 781-431-1161, gamble@tuckerstreet.com. (PRNewsFoto)[KC] NASHUA, NH USA

Translucent, Colored EarShades Headsets, Available for Telephone, Mobile, And CTI Applications -- in Four Exciting New Colors. NASHUA, N.H., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- ICCM, Chicago -- Booth # 1165 GN Netcom, Inc., a world-leading provider of innovative, hands-free communication products, introduces EarShades, a first-to-market line of telephone headsets in the fashion forward translucent colors of blueberry, grape, lime, and strawberry. Headset users can now choose among four exciting colors to express themselves, coordinate with their high tech surroundings, or just wear their favorite color. A new, vibrant alternative to the traditional black and gray headsets currently on the market, EarShades will be making a personal statement while providing the superior sound quality GN Netcom users expect. These fun headsets also offer a solution for customer relationship management (CRM) work teams who will now be able to visibly and easily identify each other and know they are part of a special group. GN Netcom is making EarShades available in two of their very popular models -- the Stratus Ultra-G (ST-1) for traditional telephone use and Stratus Mobile for cordless, cellular, and wireless telephones as well as in-building wireless applications. List price for the EarShades ST-1 is $94 and EarShades Mobile is $84. The headsets are available for immediate shipment. ( Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19990831/NEMTU02 ) "EarShades are much more than headsets making a fashion statement," said Greg Miller, product marketing manager of GN Netcom, Inc. "The ST-1 and Mobile have always been in-demand, high quality products for us. Now we have added the option of color so that users can actually become creative in their headset choices. EarShades can serve a serious purpose as well by allowing call center managers to create a strong team environment or give special recognition to high performers." "EarShades lets savvy users in the office or on the go keep up with innovative, hands-free productivity solutions, colorfully distinguishing themselves from their co-workers and friends who use the traditional gray/black headsets currently on the market," said P. Michael Fairweather, president and CEO of GN Netcom, Inc. "Just one of a multitude of new product innovations GN Netcom is introducing this year, EarShades are compatible with the new Ellipse 2.4, the first wireless headset operating at 2.4 GHz and using DSS (Digital Spread Spectrum) technology." Features The EarShades ST-1 come in translucent blueberry, grape, lime, and strawberry and are compatible with all GN Netcom amplifiers. The EarShades ST-1 is a convertible headset that allows the user to configure the wearing style for optimum comfort with either a headband or patented earlobe hinge for over-the-ear wear. The headset has a noise-canceling microphone to minimize ambient room noise, a swivel-mount receiver for added stability, a flexible boom for easy adjustment, and a two-year warranty. The EarShades Mobile also come in translucent blueberry, grape, lime, and strawberry and can be connected to cordless, cellular, wireless, or in- building wireless handsets with a 2.5 mm plug, 3.5 mm adapter, and a 3' coil cord that virtually eliminates snagging. The noise-canceling microphone reduces road and other surrounding noise and comes with both a headband and over-the-ear capsule for wearing style preference. Applications EarShades ST-1, compatible with all GN Netcom amplifiers, will be a colorful addition to call centers, professional offices, SOHO, mobile phone users, and individuals. Anyone who has the need for hands-free telephone use can experience the great sound quality of one of GN Netcom's premium headsets with the added energy that any of the bright colors brings to their work or personal environment. Mixing and matching headset colors with other computer and communications tools can add variety and zest to an often neutral work place. Not just for fun and for looks, the blueberry, grape, lime, and strawberry color choices will enable call center managers to visually identify agents as members of specific teams or work groups. Managers will also be able to use EarShades as a tool to recognize excellent performance. With the ever- expanding customer relationship management market becoming increasingly sophisticated, EarShades will give managers more control over headset accountability and administration. EarShades Mobile makes cordless, cellular, and wireless phones hands-free communication tools for added safety and convenience. The 2.5 mm wire and 3.5 mm adapter included with the headset connects to many cordless and wireless phones. EarShades Mobile headsets coordinate with the high tech colors and products currently being introduced in so many cutting-edge innovations and look great too. For in-building wireless use, EarShades Mobile will enable hands-free utility to personnel who currently use handsets while moving about in large warehouses or between buildings in an office campus setting. About GN Netcom, Inc. GN Netcom, Inc. designs and manufactures the highest quality telephone headsets and accessories in the telecommunications industry. The company has acquired a reputation for providing a wide selection of headsets with superior sound quality, comfort, safety, and durability. GN Netcom, Inc. is a major worldwide provider to the call center, professional, SOHO (Small Office/Home Office), mobile communications, and OEM markets selling headsets and accessories under the brand names GN Netcom, UNEX, and ACS. Headquarters are based in Nashua, New Hampshire with offices in Scotts Valley, CA and multiple locations throughout the US. GN Netcom, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of GN Netcom based in Copenhagen, Denmark, is a member of the Danish-based GN Great Nordic Group. For more information on GN Netcom, Inc., call 800-826-4656 or visit http://www.gnnetcom.com.