Parrot Zikmu 'in Color' by Philippe Starck

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Parrot Zikmu 'in Color' by Philippe Starck

Famous wireless speakers now available in 4 stylish colors and reinvent the magic of Zikmu sound

DETROIT, July 19 -- Parrot, global leader in wireless devices for mobile phones, announces a new colored range of its stereo speakers Zikmu by Philippe Starck - White Arctic, Grey Pearl and Lime Sorbet - in addition to a new Web interface and software update.

  (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100719/DE34351 )
  (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100719/DE34351 )

The state-of-the-art technology and the pure sound of the Zikmu take another dimension with the new, color collection: the elegance of Black, the purity of White, the sobriety of Grey and the fancy of Yellow, magnified by the smart and aerial design from Philippe Starck.

"With Zikmu, we created a beautiful and a unique object for listening to music with today's digital devices," explains Henri Seydoux, founder of Parrot. "With the Zikmu 'in Color' collection, we pursue the idea of a high-tech product which is part of everyday life, similar to a piece of furniture or a decorative object. You choose it because you like it, because you will live well with it."

In addition to new colors, Parrot's software update includes a new Web interface with browsing mode to select music in the iPod. Also, an equalizer offers pre-settings according to the chosen music themes. With every Parrot product, including Zikmu, the company offers free software updates at http://www.parrot.com to improve customer experience.

Parrot Zikmu by Starck offers a 360 degree immersive sound and crystal clear sound image, thanks to the NXT technology and control of all electrodynamic elements via a system of DSP processing and amplifiers.

  With Parrot Zikmu, listeners can enjoy music from today's digital devices:

  --  iPod®/iPhone(TM) via a dedicated docking station
  --  PC, with audio streaming via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
  --  Mac computers and Bluetooth mobile phones, with audio streaming via
      Bluetooth® Stereo (A2DP)

Furthermore, an RCA line-in enables Parrot Zikmu to be connected to a television for home theater entertainment.

Zikmu 'in Color' is available at select Design Within Reach retail locations across the United States and online at http://www.dwr.com.

For further information about Parrot Zikmu 'in Color' by Starck wireless speakers, visit http://www.parrot.com/zikmu / http://www.starck.com.

ABOUT PARROT

Parrot, a global leader in wireless devices for mobile phones, stands on the cutting edge of innovation. The company was founded in 1994 by Henri Seydoux as part of his determination to drive the inevitable breakthrough of mobile phones into everyday life by creating high-quality, user-friendly wireless devices for easy living. Parrot has developed the most extensive range of hands-free systems on the market for cars, motorbikes and scooters, including wireless multimedia products geared towards audiovisual applications.

In 2008, Parrot launched a new prestige line of high-end products bearing the hallmark of renowned artists. Parrot, headquartered in Paris, currently employs 450 people worldwide and generates 85% of its sales overseas.

  http://www.parrot.com
  Euronext Paris - Eurolist C: FR0004038263 - PARROT

®The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Parrot S.A. is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

(TM) NXT is a trademark of New Transducers Limited

© 2008 Apple Inc. iPod®, iTouch® and Mac® are registered trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPhone(TM) is a trademark of Apple Inc. « Made for iPod »means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.

  Technical specifications

  Specifications                      Wi-Fi
  100W RMS                            Wi-Fi b/g with SES/WPS
  3-channel (Class D) digital
   amplifier
  Frequency range: 50 Hz - 20
   kHz                                Bluetooth
  Compatible audio formats:
   MP3, LPCM                          Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR
  PC and Mac settings: volume,
   balance R/L, equalizer with        Profiles supported: A2DP (Advanced
   presets                             Audio Distribution Profile)
                                      AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control
  RF remote control                    Profile)
  RCA line-in input for all
   audio analogue sources             Maximum range: 15 meters
  Power supply: 70W (per
   speaker)                           Pairing: by PIN code (0000)
                                      Updates via Bluetooth
  Dimensions (per speaker)
  Height: 750 mm                      Packaging 100% recyclable
  Dimensions -bottom: 320 x
   290 mm
  Dimensions - top: 130 x 35 mm
  Weight: 3.5 kg

  Wireless technologies

  Wi-Fi                                  Bluetooth
  Wi-Fi is a wireless computer
   network technology that lets you      The Bluetooth wireless technology
   operate an indoor broadband           enables voice and data to be sent
   network. It can be used to connect    via a short-distance radio link.
   communicating devices together and    It connects a wide range of
   exchange data. Thanks to Wi-Fi, it    electronic equipment without
   is possible to create local           requiring additional cables.
   networks and to connect so any type   Furthermore, it extends the
   of peripheral with a connection       communication possibilities for
   high flow on a scope of several       mobile phones and a large number of
   tens of meters.                       devices.
                                         The Bluetooth stereo (A2DP) profile
                                         uses the same radio frequencies and
                                         can be used to send music tracks
                                         from one device to another.

  NXT                                    Phone and device compatibility
  NXT is an innovative technology in
   acoustic design. It uses a very
   flat membrane, the panel NXT, which
   vibrates and gets an excellent        Parrot products are 100% Bluetooth
   dispersal of the sound. So the NXT    compatible and are therefore
   technology gives an incredible        compatible with almost every
   flexibility of location in the        Bluetooth stereo (A2DP) mobile
   room.                                 phone.
                                         Visit http://www.parrot.com to find out
                                         whether your phone is compatible.

Photo:  http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100719/DE34351
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100719/DE34351
Source: Parrot
   

CONTACT:  PARROT: Kelly Zachos, kelly.zachos@parrot.com, +1-248-495-9119;
Local agency contact details: Angela Leon, Airfoil Public Relations,
leon@airfoilpr.com, +1-248-304-1445; Starck: press@starcknetwork.com

Web Site:  http://www.parrot.com/

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