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.

“With over 100 million registered users of Skype worldwide, professionals will be able to enjoy a high-quality conference speaker in an untethered way,” says Henri Seydoux, founder and CEO of Parrot. “Our new Parrot CONFERENCE transforms our innovative Bluetooth expertise from our automotive and home product lines to bring convenience and ease of use to the office.”

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 has fully integrated Internet communications (VoIP) software. And, for the Skype subscribers, the Parrot CONFERENCE comes with an integrated Skype interface so it is ready to use out of the box.

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.

The self-contained Parrot CONFERENCE is relatively lightweight and has a small footprint for convenience and easy portability. It measures about 10 inches in diameter, sits less than two inches high and weights only 22 ounces including the batteries.

Features & Technical Specifications:

• Dynamic speaker: 5 watts
• DSP: advanced echo cancellation
• 3 microphones high sensitivity -47dB
• 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 gr - 22.6 oz
• Power supply: rechargeable Li-Ion batteries
• AC battery charger: 85V to 230V – 50Hz to 65Hz
• Warranty: one year from date of purchase

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.

Parrot offers the broadest lineup of Bluetooth-enabled products available. The company plans to introduce several more new products in the next 12 months.