AT&T Southwing SH241 Bluetooth headset with verbal news alerts
Given that there are now so many networks offering 24hr news updates, it can be a relief to get away from the non-stop cycle. If, however, you're not comfortable without the steady drip of economic catastrophe, war and moral decay sloshing into your ears, perhaps the Southwing SH241 Bluetooth headset will keep you content. Exclusive to AT&T, it works with the carrier's VoiceInfo service to give spoken finance, news, travel, weather and sports information at the touch of a button.
You can also have spoken wake-up calls and verbal reports on battery life. The SH241 boasts up to 7hrs talktime or 200hrs standby, and can pair with up to four devices. There are also three interchangeable faceplates – in gray, silver and black – and four ear-buds.
Whether or not you think it's a good idea to be constantly surrounded by every news update imaginable, you can't argue too much with the price. The MRSP is $39.99, but AT&T currently have the Southwing SH241 on sale with an online discount and mail-in rebate, taking it to just $9.99.
Press Release:
SouthWing(R) SH241 Bluetooth headset with PUSH4(TM) Streams Important News Directly To Your EarSH241 Headset Supports AT&T(R) *8 VoiceInfo with one-touch simplicity
CHICAGO –(Business Wire)– Oct 07, 2008 Busy people need their information immediately, and now they can gain access to all of AT&T's powerful VoiceInfo services at the press of a button on their wireless headset. SouthWing, the innovative developer of Bluetooth® devices, has teamed up with AT&T to simplify the access to finance, news, travel, weather and sports information. By combining the SouthWing SH241 headset with any AT&T Bluetooth-enabled cellphone, users merely press a pre-set button on the headset and immediately hear their desired news updates.
"At SouthWing, we believe your voice is everything, and this is another example of delivering on that philosophy," said Bart Huisken, SouthWing founder. "By simply pressing the Push4 button on an SH241 headset, users can immediately access important information by speaking their way through menus. They can even make a list of spoken favorites that expedite the process further."
AT&T developed its VoiceInfo service as a fast, easy way to get free information on several topics ranging from finance to weather. Users can even create an Instant Alibi to call themselves gracefully out of long-running meetings or awkward social situations. VoiceInfo also can be used as a mobile concierge, setting up a 'wake-up call' or meeting reminder when necessary. The information is made available at no cost, but regular minute rates apply for the access.
"SouthWing is constantly researching the way users interact with information, and is always working to simplify that interaction," said Huisken. "The ability to program a favorite button directly into the AT&T VoiceInfo service is just one way that we provide an innovative service to improve our customers' lives."
Sleek and simple to use, the SouthWing SH241 retails for $39.99 at all AT&T company-owned stores in the U.S. and at www.wireless.att.com.
About SouthWing:
SouthWing is a highly flexible, forward-thinking company, whose core business is the development of intelligent Bluetooth headsets, devices and service platforms. SouthWing's success is driven by innovation with a focus on embedded software, the user experience, design, leadership and an obsession with quality.
SouthWing is Europe's leading Bluetooth solutions provider to Mobile Operators such as Telefonica, Orange, T-Mobile, Vodafone and AT&T. Over the past seven years, SouthWing has developed and patented a number of market-leading devices and garnered critical acclaim for such advancements as PUSH4™ one touch dialing, RotaVoice voice menu system and touch sensitive volume controls. SouthWing's solutions have been ranked continuously as best in class in demanding markets such as the UK, Germany and the USA. For more information, visit www.southwing.com.
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