The Parrot DS3120, a universal stereo speaker dock and hands-free calling
in home entertainment hub, and The Parrot DS1120, a trendy and powerful set
of wireless speakers
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Parrot, a leader in wireless
peripherals around the mobile phone, will announce the launch of two new
sleek and powerful wireless stereo speaker systems at the Consumer
Electronics Show (CES) next week -- the Parrot DS1120, a set of trendy and
sleek 30W wireless speakers which were selected as a finalist in the Music
category of the Bluetooth(R) SIG Best of CES 2008 contest, and the Parrot
DS3120 which combines a multi-connectivity stereo speaker dock with
hands-free calling capabilities for an all-in-one home entertainment hub.
Parrot will demonstrate these products at CES, South Hall booth # 36838.
PARROT DS3120
The new Parrot DS3120 is an innovative home stereo that combines
Parrot's award-winning wireless music and hands-free calling technology in
one unit. Consumers can now enjoy their music without being tethered to
headphones, allowing them to listen to music out loud virtually anywhere,
anytime.
The Parrot DS3120 allows users to play music from mobile phones, music
players, PCs and laptops wirelessly via Bluetooth(R) Stereo (A2DP) or
through a USB connection. It also has an SD card slot, a line-in for
iPod(R) and a built-in FM/RDS radio.
"Music is part of our everyday life. The Parrot DS3120 is a clock-radio
with unique high-quality sound, amazing new features like the built-in
screen display, all packed in an exceptional wireless design," says Henri
Seydoux, founder and CEO of Parrot. "The Parrot DS3120 has been designed to
offer unmatched audio performance and provides a smooth connection to a
wide range of audio sources."
Once paired with a mobile phone, the unit also allows users to search
through their contacts and channel voice calls through its high-quality 20W
speakers. The 1.8-inch color TFT screen displays track and album details
when playing music and phonebook information when making or taking a call.
When in music mode, the track details are grouped by source, artist, album
and title. Users can select their source, see the track information and
enjoy their music.
The Parrot DS3120 has its own battery power source when required,
allowing for up to 10 hours playback, and weighs in at only 1.5kg / 3.3 lbs
making it highly portable.
Voice calls are high-quality thanks to Parrot's heritage in making
high- end in-car communications technology. A microphone built into the
unit picks up the user's voice from wherever they are in room and
effectively cancels out all background noise. When receiving incoming calls
with caller ID, music is automatically muted and any phonebook images
stored on the user's mobile phone are displayed on the bright screen.
The Parrot DS3120 will be available in Europe and the U.S. in the
second quarter of 2008 with a suggested MSRP of $249.99.
PARROT DS1120
The Parrot DS1120 is an all-new high-fidelity set of wireless stereo
speakers that work seamlessly with the users' cell phone, MP3-player, or
laptop, delivering unrivalled sound quality in the house. Packed in a pure
and compact design, it plays the users favorite tracks from any
Bluetooth(R) Stereo (A2DP) music source with great audio quality.
"The Parrot DS1120 has been designed to deliver optimal audio
performance, and provides a very easy connection to a wide range of audio
sources," says Henri Seydoux, founder and CEO of Parrot. "Its wireless
design provides more flexibility than any traditional stereo, which makes
it ideal for the home environment."
The Parrot DS1120 has a Class-D digital amplifier in each speaker with
a total power output of 30W RMS, delivering crystal-clear sound with the
necessary punch. The bass system is cleverly hidden in the speaker stands
and the three-button user interface located at the top speaker face is
touch- sensitive. If the audio source device does not have Bluetooth(R)
technology nor support the A2DP profile, users can still play music
wirelessly by using a Bluetooth(R) 2.0. USB Parrot dongle included with the
Parrot DS1120 or in the traditional way by simply connecting their music
source via the included line- in RCA jack.
The Parrot DS1120 will be available in Europe and the U.S. in the
second quarter of 2008 with a suggested MSRP of $279.99.
For further information about any of Parrot's products including
wireless stereo speakers, digital photo frames and car-kits, please visit
our website at http://www.parrot.com.
ABOUT PARROT
Founded in 1994, Parrot has rapidly established itself as a pivotal
global player for wireless mobile telephone accessories. Drawing on its
tried-and- tested expertise on voice recognition and signal processing
technologies, Parrot was one of the very first companies to produce
Bluetooth(R)-based wireless hands free car kits, having identified this
standard's vast potential as early as 1999. In 2006, Parrot sold about 3
million units. Determined to accompany the wireless peripherals'
irresistible breakthrough into our day-to- day lives, Parrot has been
developing since 2006 a new wireless range of sound and image products.
Today, Parrot truly has a major international focus: 90.5% of its sales are
generated outside of France, and a large percentage of its production is
outsourced to carefully selected partners, enabling it to achieve the best
possible level of quality and responsiveness. Parrot is now particularly
well positioned to capitalize on the bright future opening up for mobile
telephone devices. Parrot has achieved strong growth in its consolidated
revenues, up from 80.9 million Euros pro forma in 2005 to 166.9 million
Euros in 2006.
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