I-O DATA has announced a new line of Bluetooth wireless stereo headsets called the wiREVO. With the wiREVO, you can make wireless connections to any Bluetooth-enabled device within a 10 meter distance and listen to 24 bit stereo sound. The wiREVO is actually a 3 in 1 system combining earbuds, a microphone, and remote control into one package. By combining a microphone, a wiREVO headset will also allow users to talk hands free and dial phone numbers by voice. The wireless remote control includes controls for volume, mute, answer/end/make call and play/stop/pause music. You can listen to music with the wiREVO and also get incoming calls on your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone.

The wiREVO line currently has two models – the WRH-S30 which is an ear-attached version for people who want to listen to music on the go, and the WRH-H20 which has a length adjustable necklace cable with safety lock.  The remote contorl for the H20 comes with a small LCD screen which will display caller ID information.

You can optionally get a Bluetooth adapter for the iPod or a generic Bluetooth adapter for mobile computer USB audio playback.

The WRH-H20 is expected to cost around $109 while the S30 will cost $99.

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I-O Data Ships wiREVO Bluetooth Wireless Headset to Major US Consumer Electronics Retailers

3-in-1 Audio System Allows Users to Remotely Control Mobile Devices, Talk Hands-Free on a Cellphone, and View Caller ID

SAN JOSE, Calif. –(Business Wire)– Oct. 9, 2006 I-O DATA DEVICE USA, INC., (I-O DATA) today announced availability of the wiREVO Bluetooth(R) wireless stereo headset product line, a revolutionary new way to listen to high-quality audio on the go. wiREVO establishes a wireless connection with any Bluetooth-enabled device within 10 meters, including cellphones, MP3 players, CD players, computers, PDAs, TVs, and other audio systems. The mobile audio system delivers high-quality 24-bit stereo sound, providing a superior user experience when compared with the sound of industry-standard mono and 16-bit wireless headsets.

The 3-in-1 wiREVO audio system includes earbuds, microphone, and remote control unit. The wireless earbuds allow users to listen to music or phone calls in crisp high-quality audio. The wireless built-in microphone enables users to talk hands-free and dial phone numbers by voice. The wireless remote control unit includes buttons for volume and mute, answer/end/make call, play/stop/pause music, play previous, play next, rewind, and fast-forward. wiREVO can recharge via AC power supply or by connecting to any desktop computer via Mini-B USB port. wiREVO switches seamlessly between Bluetooth-enabled devices, ensuring that users never have to worry about missing a phone call. When listening to music, users hear a distinctive ring and can answer a call by pressing a single button. Music play resumes automatically when the call ends.

“The auto-switch capability makes wiREVO ideal for people who carry a digital media player, such as an Apple iPod, along with a cellphone,” said Jack Akita, Director of Business Development, I-O DATA DEVICE USA. “It is also the perfect companion for the newest generation of mobile phones that integrate an MP3 music player, such as the recently announced LG Mobile Phone Chocolate handset. Our key message is that the wiREVO is always with you, wherever you go, giving you great audio performance in a highly attractive package.”

The WiREVO mobile audio system is available in two distinct models. The WRH-S30 ear-attached version is specifically designed for people who listen to music on the go. The unique headset design is very mobile, stylish, and wearable. The WRH-H20 model features a length-adjustable necklace-cable with safety lock, which ensures that the headset won’t get tangled up with jewelry or neckties. Installation and setup is easy and safe for drivers. The WRH-H20 remote control unit also features a very small LCD screen for viewing caller ID numbers. A small mirror is even included for checking makeup and contact lenses.

All wiREVO models support Bluetooth 2.0 Class2 standards. I-O Data offers a specific Bluetooth adapter (WR-A10) for iPod 5G, 4G, 3G, mini, and nano models. A generic Bluetooth dongle (WR-D10) supports mobile computer USB audio playback wirelessly and helps to connect to non-compliant Bluetooth devices with an analog cable. I-O Data offers a specific audio adapter for LinkPlayer and other home AV appliances exclusively at its online store.

Pricing and Availability

Beginning October 2006, wiREVO products will be available at major retailers nationwide including Best Buy with the following Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) list: -0- 

        Device Only  iPod Adapter  Generic Dongle      Note
WRH-H20 $109.00      $169.00       $149.00             Black or White
WRH-S30 $99.00       $169.00       $149.00             Black or White
WR-A10  $69.00 (for iPod nano,Video and Mini)          Black or White
WR-D10  $59.00 (for 3.5 mm Stereo Jack and USB audio)  Black only

System Requirements

wiREVO headsets require Bluetooth-enabled digital media players or cellphones. The following profiles are supported:

– HSP (Headset Profile)

– HFP (Hands-free Profile)

– A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)

– AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile)

About I-O DATA

I-O DATA DEVICE USA, INC. is a joint venture between I-O DATA DEVICE of Japan and Kaga Electronics of Japan. Established in 2001 to address US markets, I-O DATA DEVICE USA combines I-O DATA’s leading position in the PC peripheral market and Kaga Electronics’ worldwide presence as a distributor. I-O DATA DEVICE USA offers top quality products with an efficient sales/distribution network and expertise that can respond to the rapid changes and challenges of the PC market. I-O DATA DEVICE USA is located at 2480 North First Street, Suite 100, San Jose, CA 95131. For more information, please visit http://www.iodata.com/usa/.

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