Aliph Unveils the Jawbone ICON Bluetooth Headset

Aliph today unveiled its most sophisticated bluetooth headset yet, the Jawbone ICON.

The new headset offers unprecedented ease of use and audio quality as well as an industry-first software platform called MyTALK that lets users personalize and update their Jawbones via the web. Jawbone ICON will be available for $99.99 beginning January 18 in six unique design personas.

New personalization and convenience features include:
• MyTALK AudioApps. Lets users personalize the voice that conveys information into their ear. French, German and Spanish languages are also available.
• MyTALK DialApps. Lets users customize an easy access button linking directly to services of their choice such as free directory assistance, voice-to-SMS and voice dial.
• Simultaneous Multipoint. Lets users switch seamlessly between two calls on different cell phones.
• On/Off slide switch and one-button control. Delivers radical simplicity.
• Visual battery meter. Displays remaining battery life at top of iPhone screen.


Jawbone ICON is smaller and lighter than its predecessors, and comes in six designs with lush textures and finishes rarely seen in consumer electronics. It also provides improved inbound audio quality as well as upgrades to its battlefield-tested NoiseAssassin technology.

Audio advancements include:
• NoiseAssassin 2.5 with wind reduction. Continues to provide the best noise elimination available.
• Innovative speaker design and signal processing. Improves inbound audio clarity and volume.
• Set-it-and-forget-it audio. Eliminates the need to adjust volume from one caller to the next.

Jawbone ICON Specifications:
Talk Time: Up to 4.5 hours (varies by phone)
Standby Time: More than 10 days
Range: At least 33 feet (10 meters)
Charge: 80% charge in 35 minutes, 100% charge in less than 1 hour
Weight: 8 grams
Fit: 7 earbud sizes + 1 premium adjustable earloop
Accessories: AC power adaptor, micro-USB flex cable
Supports Multipoint: Pairs with up to 8 devices, 2 simultaneous connections
Supports Bluetooth: 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate), 2.0, 1.2, 1.1
Packaging: 100% recyclable

Pricing:
The MSRP for Jawbone ICON is $99.99. There is no charge for MyTALK. Availability
Jawbone ICON is available starting January 18 at Verizon stores and on Aliph's website at www.jawbone.com. Distribution of Jawbone ICON will soon thereafter expand to Apple, AT&T, Best Buy Mobile and other cellular carrier and retail stores nationwide. Jawbone ICON will be available internationally beginning in March.


Jawbone MyTALK is currently available at mytalk.jawbone.com as an invitation-only private beta. Jawbone MyTALK is expected to go into public beta soon.