Plantronics today announced the U.S. introduction of the Pulsar 260 Stereo Bluetooth Headset, a Bluetooth pendant-style headset designed to manage mobile phone calls with the touch of a button.

The Pulsar 260 enables users with Bluetooth mobile phones featuring the (A2DP) Advanced Audio Distribution Profile to wirelessly listen to stereo music and answer/end calls without the need for an adapter or picking up the phone. 

Featuring a discreet, lightweight pendant-plus-earphones design, the Pulsar 260 allows users to wirelessly switch back and forth between conversations and streaming music up to 33 feet away from a Bluetooth device. The intuitive central control panel allows users to wirelessly navigate through track selections and guide volume without ever touching the phone. 

Plantronics Pulsar 260 features include:

• Compatibility with mobile phones featuring the A2DP Bluetooth profile
• High-fidelity stereo sound and superior audio performance
• Freedom to roam up to 33 feet from a Bluetooth device
• Battery which allows for up to nine hours of talking time and seven hours of listening time
• Inline microphone with call answer end button
• Support for the Audio Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) to allow customers to remotely control functions such as mute, volume level or track forward/back 
• Compact headset design for convenient travel and storage
• Audio-out cable for connection to any 3.5 jack for full external stereo sound
• Multipoint connectivity to actively pair with one audio device and one voice device

The Pulsar 260 is immediately available for $109.95 (MSRP) at most major retailers and www.plantronics.com .