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SANTA CRUZ, Calif.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--As work and personal lives come together, the new [ Plantronics ] (NYSE: PLT) [ Voyager Legend ]a" headset is the ideal communication tool for work, life and play. With a blend of precisely tuned audio, Smart Sensora" technology and intuitive voice enabled controls, the Voyager Legend is Plantronicsa most user friendly and best sounding Bluetooth headset.

"Plantronics is well known for its pioneering work in advancing communications technologies, and the new Voyager Legend epitomizes that legacy"

The Voyager Legend is the next generation of Plantronicsa award-winning Voyager headset line and has three precisely tuned microphones and enhanced DSP that optimize your voice and minimize noise caused by wind, movement, and background sounds. Industry-first Smart Sensor technology intuitively directs calls to your phone or headset and allows you to automatically answer by placing the headset on your ear. The Voyager Legend proactively delivers voice alerts to keep you informed of battery level, connection status and announces caller name. The headset also takes voice commands such as apaira, aanswera or aignorea to keep you in control of your technology.

aPlantronics is well known for its pioneering work in advancing communications technologies, and the new Voyager Legend epitomizes that legacy,a said Renee Niemi, senior vice president of Communications Solutions at Plantronics. aWith its built-in Smart Sensor technology that relays information about call state, the Voyager Legend is unlike anything on the market today. So, whether youare a mobile professional, commuter, a business traveler, or anyone who needs to be connected to friends, family or work with amazing audio quality in the most demanding environments, the Voyager Legend is uniquely equipped to deliver.a

Usability advances provide convenience and control with dedicated buttons for call answer/end, voice commands, power and mute. Optional accessories, including a battery-powered carrying case for charging on-the-go and a desktop charging stand for when you touch down, ensure your headset is ready for calls.

The Voyager Legend line will include a version designed for use with Unified Communications (UC) including accessories that make it simple to make and receive calls from your mobile phone or PC. The Voyager Legend UC includes the battery-powered carrying case, a desktop charging stand and a mini Bluetooth USB adapter for PC calling.

Additional Headset Features

• Up to 7 hours talk time
• Up to 11 days stand by time
• Bluetooth v3.0
• Wideband audio
• Audio prompts include audio caller ID
• A2DP for audio streaming
• Multipoint technology
• Headset battery meter for iPhone and iPad

Plantronics Mobile Apps

• The new [ Find MyHeadset ]a" app for Androida" (Free app on Google Play)
• [ Vocalyst ] Voice and Text Services (Free service for first year)
• [ InstantMeeting ]a" for Conference Calls (Available for purchase)

Pricing and Availability

Voyager Legend is available now on-line for $99 MSRP at [ Plantronics.com ], Amazon.com, [ BestBuy.com ], and in store and on-line in October at [ AT&T ], Best Buy, RadioShack, and Sprint and additional retailers nationwide. Voyager Legend UC will be available in January 2013 for $199.95 MSRP through authorized Plantronics distributors.

About Plantronics - Simply Smarter Communicationsa"

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, Simply Smarter Communications, Find MyHeadset, InstantMeeting, Smart Sensor, Voyager, and Voyager Legend are trademarks or registered trademarks of Plantronics, Inc. The Bluetooth trademark is owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of the mark by Plantronics, Inc. is under license. iPhone and iPad are trademarks of Apple, Inc. registered in the U.S. and other countries. Android is a trademark of Google, Inc., All other trademarks are the property of the respective owners.