Updated 15 Feb, 2012, 6:16 pm IST

Jabra Halo, Stone Headsets Announced

24 Feb, 2010, 2:53 pm IST | tech2 News Staff |

Two new Jabra headsets, Halo and Stone, have been launched.

Designed for music lovers, the Halo boasts wireless connectivity via Bluetooth with the ability to connect to a mobile phone, an MP3 player, a laptop and even a TV. �

With a touch-sensitive control panel tucked away on the side of the headset, users can pump up the volume remotely. On receiving a call the Jabra Halo simply fades out the sounds and lets users attend the call.

Developed by GN Netcom, the Jabra Halo features the classic over-the-head design with intuitive on/off functionality, a discreet display to reveal battery and connectivity status, a touch volume control and a foldable headband.

The Jabra Halo is compatible with any Bluetooth wireless technology (A2DP) music-playing device and all 3.5 mm music playing devices. It also has the versatility to switch between wireless and wired connectivity.�

Exclusively developed by GN Netcom, Noise Blackout, a noise-cancelation, uses dual microphones to capture sound while filtering background noise to offer premium audio quality. Used together with advanced DSP technology and Audio Shock Protection that monitors incoming audio volume, sound is innovatively balanced to block out background sound, leaving both sides of the call with a natural-sounding voice quality. �

Key Specifications of the Jabra Halo: �

Bluetooth wireless technology
A2DP for music streaming
Multiuse
Auto-pairing to mobile phone
Touch controls
Noise Blackout technology with dual microphones
Foldable headband and carrying pouch
8 hours talktime
8 hours musictime
13 days standby time
80 grams
54mm x 165-190mm x 136mm
micro USB charging

The Jabra Halo is compatible with any Bluetooth (A2DP)� wireless technology device and 3.5 mm. music playing device and is available at Planet M, Croma, Reliance Digital, Hot Spot, I Store, Future Axiom, Metro Cash & Carry, Jumbo Electronics, Hypercity, The Mobile Stores and X-Cite for Rs. 9,990

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