BWI: Unleash Music on the Go with the Plantronics BackBeat® GO 2

Press release from Business Wire India
Source: Plantronics
Friday, October 04, 2013 04:31 PM IST (11:01 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, Entertainment, People; Business: Business services, Electronic appliances & components, Media & entertainment; Technology
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Unleash Music on the Go with the Plantronics BackBeat® GO 2
Next gen Bluetooth earbuds deliver immersive audio for your non-stop life

New Delhi, Delhi, India, Friday, October 04, 2013 -- (Business Wire India) -- Plantronics (NYSE: PLT), a pioneer in wearable technology, today launched in India the BackBeat^® GO 2, the next generation of the company's best-selling wireless stereo earbuds for today's always-connected consumer. The BackBeat GO 2, which allows users to easily switch between listening to music, watching videos, and taking phone calls, delivers the ultimate in versatility and connectivity, for the music and media enthusiast and mobile professional. Connecting to smartphones, tablets, and music players with Bluetooth^®, the BackBeat GO 2 is an ideal solution for users in any environment whether they are immersed in their media, commuting to work, or living an active lifestyle.

The new BackBeat GO 2 features high quality audio with rich bass, crisp highs, and natural mid tones, providing premium acoustics in a compact, lightweight design. Plantronics has also improved the overall power management on this release with extended listen and talk times and the introduction of DeepSleepTM hibernation mode to preserve battery life. The BackBeat Go 2 also offers the option of a sleek, durable, and compact charging and storage case that increases listening and talking time by two full charges (approximately 10 hours).

"As our lives are a blend of personal and professional engagements that span the entire day, Plantronics strives towards creating audio solutions that add comfort, safety and convenience to the lives of our users. We at Plantronics recognize that headsets need to be as versatile as we are - ready to dip in and out of media consumption, phone conversations, and conference calls," said Bobby Joseph, Senior Country Director, Plantronics India and Middle East. "The BackBeat GO 2 is specifically designed to allow users to easily transition through their busy day without skipping a beat, losing their charge, or getting tangled in cords. It's the indispensable companion for the always-on, connected professional and media enthusiast."

The BackBeat GO 2 features:

-- High fidelity audio highlighted by rich bass, crisp highs, and natural mid tones for music, movies, and more

-- Fully charged portable case provides two additional charges on the go, tripling the use time of the earbuds alone

-- Sweat Proof coating with P2i moisture protection technology that repels sweat, rain, or spills

-- Lightweight, wireless Bluetooth earbuds with microphone

-- Voice prompts to alert the user about charge remaining and what device is paired

-- DeepSleepT hibernation mode that keeps earbuds charged and ready to use for up to six months

-- Extended listen (up to 4.5 hours) and talk time (up to 5 hours)

-- Battery status meter for iPhone and iPad

-- Improved fit with small, medium, and large eartips and stabilizers for personalized comfort and optimum sound quality

Pricing and Availability

The BackBeat GO 2 is available in black and white for INR 4990 without the charging case, INR 5990 with the charging case and in the limited edition Red Color at INR 5590 across all the leading retail outlets and online portals. For more information, please visit www.plantronics.com/in.

About Plantronics - Simply Smarter Communications^®

Plantronics is a global leader in audio communications for businesses and consumers. We have pioneered new trends in audio technology for 50 years, creating innovative products that allow people to simply communicate. From unified communication solutions to Bluetooth^® headsets, we deliver uncompromising quality, an ideal experience, and extraordinary service. Plantronics is used by every company in the Fortune 100T, as well as 911 dispatch, air traffic control and the New York Stock Exchange. For more information, please visit www.plantronics.com or call (800) 544-4660.

Plantronics, BackBeat, DeepSleep and Simply Smarter Communications are trademarks or registered trademarks of Plantronics, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of the respective owners.

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Mr. Bobby Joseph, Senior Country Director, Plantronics India and Middle East launching the BackBeat® GO 2 in New Delhi, today
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Mr. Bobby Joseph, Senior Country Director, Plantronics India and Middle East launching the BackBeat® GO 2 in New Delhi, today


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