Parrot Introduces the Industry's First Bluetooth(R) Hands-Free Car Stereo: PARROT RHYTHM N' BLUE; Now You Can Make Phone Calls Through Your Car Radio!

LAS VEGAS--Nov. 1, 2005--Imagine being able to make and receive phone calls through your car's radio or CD player! That's what Parrot, the world-leading innovator in Bluetooth(R) technology car kits, has achieved with the introduction of the industry's first car stereo that enables hands-free phone calling with Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones. (PHOTO AVAILABLE.)

"Parrot has found a way to merge two of the most popular consumer electronics products ... the cell phone and the car stereo," said Edward Valdez, president and COO of Parrot, Inc. "Consumers get the advantage of Bluetooth-enabled phone features combined with a fully integrated, compact stereo. It's the kind of breakthrough product you'd expect to find in today's top-of-the line luxury vehicles, and it's available at an affordable aftermarket price," added Valdez.

The Parrot RHYTHM N'BLUE features a premium AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo receiver. In addition to tuning in your favorite radio stations, Parrot RHYTHM N' BLUE lets you listen to your CDs and MP3s while pairing with most Bluetooth mobile phones on the market, allowing the driver to make calls, take calls, and access a mobile address book totally hands-free via Parrot's renowned voice-recognition technology. A quick glance at your receiver provides Caller ID, and the radio or music source is automatically muted as the phone audio is routed through the vehicle's speakers for crisp, clear audio... and, because it's Bluetooth, you can do this all without being tethered to your phone.

Parrot's strengths in signal processing, noise reduction and voice recognition technology for Bluetooth connectivity with mobile phones shine with the new Parrot RHYTHM N' BLUE, and it's as easy to install as any standard receiver," added Valdez.

Parrot RHYTHM N' BLUE utilizes a detachable anti-theft faceplate that features an integrated telephone keypad. The keypad cleverly controls both phone dialing and messaging functions, as well as radio station presets in the audio mode.

Address book and other personalized features from the mobile phone easily synchronize with Parrot RHYTHM N' BLUE's internal memory, allowing the driver to quickly access contacts and make calls hands-free.

The audio section of Parrot RHYTHM N' BLUE is highly capable as well, loaded with key features for today's tech-savvy consumers. The CD transport has been designed to read CD, CD-R, CD-RW, and MP3 formats--and the listener has the option to activate random-play, intro-play, or repeat functions for each format. The ID3 tag will display text information pertaining to MP3 tracks, and there is a search menu for tracks and playlists as well. The Parrot RHYTHM N' BLUE also comes equipped with an AM/FM RDS tuner with a capacity for 30 preset stations in memory, and a powerful 4 x 45 watt internal amplifier.

Parrot RHYTHM N' BLUE is Parrot's latest addition to its line of Bluetooth mobile phone hands-free car kits. Parrot also manufactures the Plug & Play EASY-DRIVE, as well as a full line of professionally installed car kits that include the:

-- CK3000 with sleek styling and minimal dash space

-- CK3100 with easy-to-read LCD for Caller ID and visual menu prompts

-- new Parrot 3200 LS-COLOR with large color LCD for Photo Caller ID

-- CK3300 with the same functionalities as the CK3100 plus a GPS antenna compatible with most Smartphones, PDAs or laptop computers' navigation software

About Parrot

Parrot (www.parrot.biz) is the world's first company to develop and manufacture Bluetooth products that enable seamless integration of vehicles, drivers and mobile phones. Parrot produced the first ever Bluetooth hands-free car kit in 2001and to date has delivered more than one million worldwide. Today, Parrot offers the industry's broadest car kit product line, which is sold online and through retail stores in 35 countries. Parrot also supplies its proprietary technology to the world's automakers and their suppliers for integrated original equipment applications and to the heavy-duty truck market for commercial and fleet management purposes. Parrot's proprietary technology is focused in four key areas: the design of Bluetooth chipsets, integrated circuit design, development of advanced voice digital signal processing, and compatibility testing. Parrot, founded in 1994 by Henri Seydoux, is a global company with offices in 35 countries. The company is headquartered in Paris, France and its U.S. offices are in New York, Detroit and Austin, Texas.