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IOGEAR Eliminates Wires with Bluetooth Gadgets for Music Lovers and Road Warriors [12-18-2007]


Expands product family with two new devices

Irvine, CA – December 17, 2007 – IOGEAR makes the lives of mobile professionals and music enthusiasts more convenient with the newest additions to its Bluetooth product family, the Bluetooth Hands Free Car Kit (GBHFK211W6) and Wireless Stereo Headphones (GBMH211W6). These new products join IOGEAR’s recently launched Bluetooth Audio Transport (GBMH221), a headset that includes SRS WOW HD™ technology to deliver stereo MP3-quality sound. On-the-go consumers can wirelessly place and receive calls with the new Bluetooth Hands Free Car Kit, allowing them to keep both hands on the wheel while driving. The unit contains a clip to conveniently attach it to a sun visor, in addition to speakerphone functionality for use at home, in the office and on the road. The Digital Echo Cancellation and Background Noise Reduction block surrounding noise while enhancing voice quality, providing increased call clarity. IOGEAR’s new Wireless Stereo Headphones also eliminate cords, enabling music lovers to jam to their favorite tunes up to 33 feet away from their playback source. With a behind-the-neck design, individuals can comfortably change tracks, adjust volume and pause with integrated control buttons built into the headphones. They also don’t have to worry about missing calls, as the device contains a microphone to use with Bluetooth cell phones and automatically pauses the current track. “We are always aiming to simplify life through the use of technology, and our new Bluetooth products make talking and listening to music more convenient,” said Miranda Su, vice president of sales and marketing at IOGEAR. “With these devices, consumers can talk and rock-and-roll without being tethered to a phone or MP3 player.” The Bluetooth Hands Free Car Kit (MSRP $69.95) is compliant with Bluetooth 1.2 specification and supports headset and hands-free profiles. It provides eight continuous hours of talk time. The Wireless Stereo Headphones (MSRP $49.95) support MP3-quality stereo sound and up to six and a half hours of playtime. It is Bluetooth 1.2 Class 2 specification-compliant. In addition to providing stereo-quality sound, the Bluetooth Audio Transport (MSRP $89.95) allows consumers to play music from their favorite portable devices on their home stereo system with the included RCA cable. All the products are available immediately from all major catalog and online resellers, as well as select retail outlets. For further information on IOGEAR and its connectivity solutions, please visit www.iogear.com. To subscribe to an RSS feed of IOGEAR press releases, please go to http://lewiswire.com/us/?news_id=365 and click on ‘Subscribe to RSS’. About IOGEAR IOGEAR, Inc., headquartered in Irvine, CA, offers fun, stylish and innovative technology products to home users, office workers and road warriors. A leading connectivity manufacturer, the company provides a range of KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) and KVMP (Peripheral), Connectivity and Sharing, Networking, AV Digital Home, Mobility and Desktop solutions. IOGEAR’s products decrease office clutter, create true connected home and small-office environments and enhance mobile lifestyles. As one of the only true manufacturers in the industry, IOGEAR offers high-quality products backed by the service and support that consumers demand. Regardless of time and location, customers can reach the Customer Advocacy Team for support at 1-866-946-4327. IOGEAR is an environmentally-conscious organization that emphasizes conserving natural resources to employees and customers. The company distributes products throughout North and South America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East. For further information, please visit IOGEAR’s Web site at www.iogear.com. (c) 2007 IOGEAR. All rights reserved. IOGEAR and the IOGEAR logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of IOGEAR. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners. Note to Editors: When referring to IOGEAR, please print in all caps. ###

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