Plantronics today introduced the Plantronics Explorer 370, a new Bluetooth headset tailored for the adventurer in all of us -- or at least those requiring their communication tools stand up to the elements. Durability tested to meet military-grade specifications, the Explorer 370 is water, dust and shock resistant and features windscreen technology.

The Explorer 370 is certified to MIL-STD 810 standards issued by the United States Army's Developmental Test Command to prove that equipment qualified to the standard will survive in the field. The first Bluetooth headset to boast a "ruggedized" design plus Plantronics' wind screen technology to effectively filter wind noise, the Explorer 370 also features QuickPair technology to simplify headset-to-mobile phone pairing. The Explorer 370 provides up to seven hours of talk time and up to eight days of standby time and is equipped with a lanyard, ideal for outdoor workers and sports enthusiasts.

The new Plantronics Explorer 370 Bluetooth headset (MSRP $79.95) will be available in March at major electronic retailers and http://www.plantronics.com/ .