Parrot is introducing Bluetooth convenience to corporate boardrooms, offices and conference rooms with the launch of its new high-performance Bluetooth wireless speakerphone.

Called the Parrot CONFERENCE, the speakerphone features Parrot's proprietary advanced digital signal processing technology with full duplexing for clear, echo-free conversations in both small and large rooms. Its three highly sensitive microphones provide complete 360-degree voice pickup and a powerful 5-watt speaker allows conversations in normal voice levels for all participants.

Because it is wireless and powered by three rechargeable Lithium Ion batteries, the speakerphone can be easily moved from office to conference room to accommodate phone meetings wherever they occur. The batteries provide 10 hours of continuous talk-time, and fully recharge in five hours. And the Parrot CONFERENCE can be paired with up to 50 phones.

The Parrot CONFERENCE also features a large, bright active-matrix TFT color display that makes its menus, settings and phone listings easy to see and read. The Parrot CONFERENCE will store up to 6,000 contacts that are automatically loaded wirelessly via Bluetooth-enabled cell phones, PDAs, and laptops. A built-in digital keypad also allows manual dialing if required.

Features & Technical Specifications

• Dynamic speaker: 5 watts
• DSP: advanced echo cancellation
• Color LCD display 262,144 colors
• Pairing: up to 50 phones
• Number of contacts: up to 6,000 in total
• Bluetooth profiles: HSP 1.1, HFP 1.0 & 1.5, OPP, SYNC, PBAP 
• Supports Skype software (VoIP software)
• Dimensions: 265 x 240 x 45 mm - 10.4 x 9.4 x 1.8 inches
• Weight: 640 grams - 22.6 oz
• Power supply: rechargeable Li-Ion batteries
• AC battery charger: 85V to 230V – 50Hz to 65Hz 

The Parrot CONFERENCE will be available online and through U.S. office products and consumer electronics retailers in the second quarter of 2007 with a base MSRP of $299. The Parrot CONFERENCE with a Parrot USB DONGLE will be $339, and if the Parrot PHONE BASE is added, the bundled price is $489.