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Sony Ericsson's First Device Calls on Bluetooth

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iApplianceWeb
(10/18/01, 11:27:10 PM EDT)

The new Sony Ericsson entity has unveiled its first device: the Ericsson Bluetooth Handsfree HBH-20. Packing the electronics into about half the size of a credit card, the Bluetooth Handsfree clips onto clothing or can be worn like a necklace or watch. The Handsfree will reach the market in early November 2001.

The Bluetooth Handsfree HBH-20 eliminates the physical connection to the phone, incorporating the familiar design of a traditional handsfree. Designed to be worn all day, it consists of a small Bluetooth unit and a separate earpiece, connected by a short wire, which also contains the microphone.

The Bluetooth unit can be carried on a necklace or clipped onto a shirt or blouse, and even features interchangeable covers that allow the wearer to coordinate its appearance with clothing. The earpiece is only needed when actually making a call, allowing the handsfree to blend in easily with the wearer's apparel.

Small buttons on the Bluetooth unit enable users to manage both incoming and outgoing calls without touching the phone. Full support for voice dialing is provided, as is a unique call reject button. The wearer can dismiss a call directly from the handsfree without having to answer and hang up.

The Bluetooth Handsfree HBH-20 measures 68 x 35 x 22 mm and weighs 26 grams total. The Bluetooth unit alone weighs 18 grams. It comes with a silver base and has silver and dark blue covers.

Link:
Sony Ericsson



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