Parrot's DriveBlue Ready for Summer Introduction of Bluetooth Wireless Phones Designed to Work With All Bluetooth-Enabled Phones

NEW YORK--June 23, 2004--As mobile phone manufacturers and service providers gear up to meet the demands of consumers interested in Bluetooth(R) technology, Parrot, a European leader in the development of Bluetooth products, is poised for rapid growth in the U.S.

DriveBlue instantly and wirelessly provides advanced hands-free functionality. Ready-to-use and portable, DriveBlue requires no hard-wire installation. Instead, it plugs into any car's cigarette lighter and is compatible with all Bluetooth-enabled phones currently on the U.S. market. Simply enter your information into the system's address book and voice recognition dialing gives you an automatic connection in Full Duplex mode. Launched in May 20, 200404, DriveBlue(TM) is the first Bluetooth(R) hands-free car kit requiring no installation. It's fast and efficient, offering a cost-effective, Plug-n-Drive voice recognition solution and retails at $99.

"We're excited about the influx of Bluetooth phones that manufacturers tell us they'll launch in the United States this summer," said Christophe Dissaux, Executive Vice President of Parrot, Inc. "Bluetooth connectivity is extremely popular in Europe now and we're happy to see this technology gaining momentum in the United States. We believe that Bluetooth ensures greater driving comfort and safety," Dissaux added.

Parrot was the first company to market a vehicle hands-free system compliant with Bluetooth wireless technology when it launched the Parrot CK3000 car kit. When installed, the CK3000 integrates a Bluetooth(R) enabled phone with your car's stereo speakers for seamless hands-free audio. It allows you to place hands-free calls while driving ... with your mobile phone still inside your pocket. Parrot's CK3000 retails for $199. Parrot's DriveBlue and CK3000 are available at AT&T Wireless stores and various retailers nationwide.

ABOUT PARROT

Headquartered in Paris, Parrot is a privately-held company founded in 1994 by Henri Seydoux. The company, with U.S. offices in New York, provides proven and reliable technology for automotive telecommunications. From the outset, Parrot focused on embedded noise-robust voice recognition and signal processing technologies for mobile computing and automotive markets, adding Bluetooth to its core competence in 2002. The company is now the Bluetooth car kit leader in Europe with products sold in 35 countries worldwide. For more information, visit www.say-parrot.com.