GN Netcom Drives Office Headset Adoption with the GN 9120 LR New Limited Edition Wireless Headset Offers Premium Features, Unprecedented Value NASHUA, N.H., July 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- GN Netcom, a global innovator of hands-free communication technologies, today announced the availability of the GN 9120 LR, a limited edition wireless headset for any office professional seeking freedom from their desk phone. The GN 9120 LR is the latest extension of GN Netcom's hugely successful GN 9120 Series of wireless headsets, offering increased productivity, comfort and convenience at an unprecedented value. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050725/NYM053 ) The GN 9120 LR features a sleek, lightweight (1.3 oz) design and a practical, 100-foot range allowing users to leave their desks and multi-task without being forced to hang up or put calls on hold. Using digital 2.4 GHz transmissions, the headset delivers clear, natural sound quality and can be used for up to four full hours before recharging. Both volume and answering controls are intuitively located on the earpiece, which can be worn comfortably over-the-head or on-the-ear using the SureFit(R) flexible ear hook. "Consumer demand for mobile phone headsets is on the rise and this trend is moving into the office environment where business professionals want to remain hands-free," said Hans Henrik Lund, president & CEO of GN Netcom. "As the introductory wireless headset in our best-selling GN 9120 Series, the GN 9120 LR offers an affordable starting point for professionals looking to untether themselves from their telephone handset." The GN 9120 LR provides multi-layer security during calls with 64-bit digital encryption and Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum across the 2.4 GHz frequency -- technology that was initially developed for secure military communications. It works with most corded telephones, including multi-line PBX systems. GN 9120 LR in Summary * Wireless freedom at an unprecedented value * 100-foot range * Sophisticated, sleek design * Comfortable and lightweight -- just 1.3 oz * Two wearing styles: over-the-head and on-the-ear * Digital 2.4 GHz transmissions for clear, natural sound quality Up to 4 hours talk time * 64-bit digital encryption and frequency hopping spread spectrum (FHSS) provide multi-layered conversation security * Smart Power Management regulates signal strength for extended battery life * Works with most corded telephones, including multi-line PBX systems * Available in North America only through GN Netcom's network of authorized specialty, catalogue and online resellers * Limited edition product * MSRP: $199 About GN Netcom GN Netcom is a world leader of hands-free communication technologies including a broad portfolio of corded and wireless headsets and related products. Its innovative solutions address the diverse needs of professionals in the office, SME and contact center environments. GN Netcom is the Office and Contact Center division of GN Store Nord based in Copenhagen, Denmark. For more information, visit http://www.gnnetcom.com/ About GN Store Nord GN Store Nord has helped people connect since 1869, initially as a telegraph company and now as a global market leader in personal communications providing increased mobility and quality of life for users. GN develops and manufactures headsets for hands-free communication, hearing instruments and audiologic diagnostics equipment. GN Store Nord products are marketed globally and the company is traded on the Copenhagen Stock Exchange (Reuters: GNTC.CO; Bloomberg: GGNDF). For more information, visit http://www.gn.com/ http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050725/NYM053 http://photoarchive.ap.org/ DATASOURCE: GN Netcom CONTACT: Amanda Wheatcroft of Berkman Communications, +1-619-231-9977, mobile: +1-619-358-3020, , for GN Netcom Web site: http://gnnetcom.com/ http://www.gn.com/ Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/128300.html

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