Motorola and Skype, a VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) provider, have collaborated to introduce a new Bluetooth headset kit. The kit will allow Skype users to wirelessly connect to their PCs or laptops through a Bluetooth connection. The Motorola Wireless Internet Calling Kit includes the Motorola H500 Bluetooth headset and PC850 Adapter.
The Motorola Wireless Internet Calling Kit, said Motorola, is the "first Skype-certified Bluetooth headset solution in America." The kit comes with 30 free SkypeOut minutes, so users can begin making calls from their computers right away. Simply plug in the Motorola PC850 PC Adapter into your computer’s USB port, then run the required software and follow the simple instructions to establish a wireless connection between your computer and the Motorola H500 headset.
The Bluetooth headset provides for up to 8 hours of talk time and allows for a range of up to 30 feet, which is typically standard for most Bluetooth headsets. One of the nicest features this product offers is the ability to have your calls automatically forwarded to your Bluetooth cell phone when you’re away from your computer.
"Motorola and Skype are combining the power of Internet telephony with Bluetooth technology, redefining the ways that consumers can stay in touch," said Bruce Hawver, vice president and general manager, Motorola, Inc., Companion Products. "Multi-taskers will be impressed with the streamlined communications, using the Motorola H500 Bluetooth Headset for either wire-free mobile or Internet-based calls."
"By working with Motorola, we're delivering products that make Skype more accessible to consumers and businesses," said Niklas Zennstrom, Skype CEO and co-founder. "The Motorola Wireless Internet Calling Kit is the first Skype- recommended Bluetooth solution in America, reinforcing our mission to evolve the Skype solution beyond the desktop for on-the-go communications."
The Motorola Wireless Internet Calling Kit is on sale now for $99.99 or buy the Motorola H500 by itself.
Posted November 21, 2005 by BlueTomorrow.com Editorial Staff
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