Plantronics BackBeat GO 2 Wins CES Best of Innovations Award
November 13 2013 - 8:01AM
Business Wire
Plantronics Honored by CEA with Innovations
Awards for Sixth Consecutive Year
Plantronics (NYSE: PLT) today announced that two new products
have received the prestigious International CES Innovations Design
and Engineering Awards sponsored by the Consumer Electronics
Association (CEA). The BackBeat® GO 2 Bluetooth wireless stereo
earbuds and charging case has been awarded the Best of Innovations
in the Headphones category, representing the very best technology
and design of that group. The Voyager Legend® CS, an enterprise
office and mobile Bluetooth headset system, placed as an Honoree in
the Wireless Handset Accessories category. This marks Plantronics’
sixth consecutive year of recognition from the Consumer Electronics
Association.
CES Innovations winners are selected by a preeminent panel of
independent industrial designers, independent engineers and members
of the trade media to honor outstanding design and engineering in
cutting edge consumer electronics products across 29 product
categories.
“Evolving and enhancing how people communicate is fundamental to
our product development,” said Renee Niemi, senior vice president
of Communication Solutions at Plantronics, “Each device honored
today is a simple solution for individuals’ complex lives – whether
it be a wireless headset system for the modern-day business pro or
Bluetooth earbuds for the on-the-go consumer. It is an incredible
honor to be recognized by CEA for the sixth straight year,
validating that we’re innovating in ways that our customers
value.”
The BackBeat GO 2
The BackBeat GO 2 is the next generation of the company’s
best-selling wireless stereo earbuds for today’s always-connected
consumer. Leveraging expertise in technology miniaturization,
BackBeat GO 2 earbuds deliver immersive, high fidelity audio
quality delivered through a wireless, Bluetooth stereo connection
with a smartphone or tablet. Military grade P2i technology provides
an invisible coating that protects the product from moisture or
sweat damage. When away from a paired device, DeepSleep® mode puts
the earbuds in hibernation, extending battery readiness up to six
months. The optional charging case protects the headset and
increases listening and talking time by two full charges
(approximately 10 hours).
The Voyager Legend CS
The Voyager Legend CS is the latest addition to the
award-winning Voyager Legend family, designed to provide mobile
flexibility without sacrificing in-office productivity. The
Bluetooth headset provides workers a seamless experience regardless
of location, allowing easy management of mobile and desk phone
calls using Smart Sensor technology, which intuitively directs
calls to your phone or headset and allows you to automatically
answer by placing the headset on your ear. The Voyager Legend CS
features the flagship Bluetooth headset from Plantronics, as well
as a sleek charging dock that connects to the desk phone. It is
available with or without the HL10 Lifter that allows for remote
call control with the desk phone at the push of a button.
About the International CES Innovations Design and
Engineering Awards
The prestigious Innovations Design and Engineering Awards are
sponsored by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®, the
producer of the International CES, the global gathering place for
all who thrive on the business of consumer technology, and have
been recognizing achievements in product design and engineering
since 1976.
The Innovations entries are judged based on the following
criteria:
- Engineering qualities, based on
technical specs and materials used
- Aesthetic and design qualities, using
photos provided
- The product’s intended use/function and
user value
- Why the product deserves the
Innovations award, including specifics regarding its unique/novel
features and features that consumers would find attractive
- How the design and innovation of this
product directly compare to other products in the market place
In addition to being shown in the Plantronics booth at the
event, the BackBeat GO 2 plus charging case and the Voyager Legend
CS will be on display at the CEA Innovations showcase being held in
The Venetian during the 2014 International CES, which runs
Jan. 7-10, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Honorees will also be
displayed at CES Unveiled: The Official Media Event of the
International CES from 4-7 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 5, in South Seas
Ballroom C at Mandalay Bay.
Products chosen as an Innovations honoree reflect innovative
design and engineering of the entries. Examples may include the
first time various technologies are combined in a single product or
dramatic enhancements to previous product designs.
Innovations 2014 Design and Engineering honoree products are
featured on CESweb.org/Innovations, which lists product categories,
as well as each product name, manufacturer information, designer,
description, photo and URL.
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 100™, 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, Voyager Legend and Simply Smarter
Communications are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Plantronics, Inc.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective
owners.
PlantronicsLerin O’Neill, 831-458-7595Senior Manager, Public
RelationsLerin.Oneill@plantronics.com
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