New Speakerphones Streamline Audio across PC-Based Soft-phones, Mobile Phones, and even Home Landlines in a Single, Smart Hands-free Solution

SYDNEY, Australia – April 8, 2011 – Plantronics®(NYSE:PLT), today announced the Calisto® 800 Series, the first speakerphones in its unified communications product portfolio to combine multi-device hands-free connectivity with intuitive visual call management. Optimised for use with Microsoft® Office Communicator and LyncTM these products are designed for workers who depend on multiple communication devices to collaborate effectively.

The Calisto 800 Series includes the Calisto 825 which manages calls between a PC and a mobile phone and features a unique wireless microphone that provides unparalleled speakerphone audio quality and freedom of movement. The device setup is effortless and fast – in less than five minutes users are up and running and able to switch between mobile and PC calls, dial, and mute across devices at the touch of a button. The Calisto 825 allows users to move around freely while on a conference call using the wireless lapel microphone or connect a Bluetooth® or corded headset to the speakerphone when privacy is desired. Additionally, the unit features unmatched audio quality and premium sound through echo and advanced noise cancellation technology.

“Thorough research around the communication habits of today’s dispersed workforce went into the development of the Calisto 800 series,” said Graeme Gherbaz, Managing Director, Plantronics Australia. “Today’s workers are a lot more mobile than they used to be – whether work is conducted from the office or a private home, users want devices that simplify their communication, and the Calisto 800 series caters to that need.”

Simply Smarter Communications

The Calisto 800 series of unified communications products provides premium sound and unparalleled audio quality due to full duplex wideband audio and advanced noise cancellation. In addition to the Calisto 825, the portfolio includes the Calisto 820 and the Calisto 830. The Calisto 825 is a standard two-way speakerphone for the PC and mobile phone and includes the PA50TM wireless lapel microphone and charging base. The PA50 can be purchased for either the Calisto 820 or 830 as an accessory. The Calisto 820 is a two-way speakerphone for the PC and mobile phone, while the Calisto 830 is a three-way speakerphone for PC, mobile phone and landlines. The Calisto 830 includes a USB cable, analog/landline port, RJ11 cable and AC adapter.

The Calisto 800 series is optimised for Microsoft Office Communicator and Lync, and offers a range of hands-free options including wireless connectivity with Bluetooth headsets or corded connectivity with 3.5mm headsets/headphones when privacy is desired.

Pricing and Availability

The Calisto 825 is now shipping for Estimated Street Price of $339.00. The Calisto 820 is available for an ESP of $235.00. The Calisto 830 is available for an ESP of $259.00. UC standard versions of the Calisto 825, 820 and 830 that will support a variety of leading soft-phones including those from Avaya®, Cisco®, IBM® and Skype® and will be available in Spring of 2011.

Please visit www.plantronics.com.au to learn more.