Since iPhone 3GS started to support A2DP (Bluetooth stereo profile) earlier this year, we have seen several Bluetooth stereo headsets coming to market from key industry players, including Nokia and Sony Ericsson. However, consumer feedback has not been entirely favourable, with indications that these models are too large, unattractive, too short music time and in some cases, have cumbersome wires which interfere with the user’s comfort.

To fill the gap in this market, Bluetooth manufacturer Avantronics, is launching the “Avantalk Jogger” this month, in the UK and US. As immediately suggested by its title, the model is being targeted at active or sporting individuals, being ideal for walking, hiking or even when working out in the gym.

Offering superb stereo quality, the Jogger weighs only 23g so is barely noticeable to the wearer. It has been designed specifically to mould itself to the individual user’s face and ear, even during strenuous activity – particularly useful when working out in the gym.

Avantalk, a well-recognized brand in many countries, symbolises quality, excellent design and value for money. In the UK in particular, its Bluetooth car kit is selling well through outlets including Carphone Warehouse, Tesco and Orange. Its high level of online support has been applauded by UK consumers, who make good use of the video user guide, product tutorial and live support and sales and marketing director, Phoebe Yi, is confident that this latest offering will go down a storm with fitness fans and trendy music lovers.

She says: “Whenever we see people holding a trendy mobile with a long cumbersome wire, we feel there is something wrong. We are glad that we are the first company feel this gap with a practical item at price, quality and design.”

Small in comparison to other stereo headsets, Avantronics has designed the Jogger to be discreet and easily disguised when wearing. It is water resistant, so will not be damaged by sweat, light rain or fog and has an impressive eight hours music / talk time which means it lives a few times longer than your phone.

With auto switching between music and calls and easily paired with a device with no pass code required, the Jogger makes an ideal gadget for both commuters and fitness fanatics alike.

This innovative new product will be available from Amazon and other UK retailers from February 2010, at a retail price of £59.99.


Note to editor:

Avantronics is a renowned Bluetooth developer and manufacturer. Supplying 22 countries worldwide, its brand name, Avantalk, is synonymous with quality, design, innovation and value-for-money wireless products. Its Bluetooth Text-To-Speech Solar car kit received technical award in CTIA wireless in US this year. Avantalk products can be found in Carphone Warehouse, Tesco and Orange in the UK.