ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NJ -- LG Electronics today unveiled a new Bluetooth headset in its award-winning TONE series, the LG TONE Active. LG TONE Active will be available starting on July 24 in Orange exclusively through AT&T for a limited time. LG TONE Active will retail for $129.00.
LG recently announced that it has sold its 10 millionth LG TONE Series Bluetooth headset globally since launching the series in October 2010. With this achievement, LG has grown to become the number one Bluetooth wireless headset line in the U.S. in terms of units sold.1
"Since its inception, the TONE series has grown to match different consumer needs and wants whether it was enjoying premium sound or ease on the go," said Bruce Tripido, director of accessories at LG MobileComm USA. "With TONE Active, we're embracing the need for consumers to have a rugged, more durable companion on their latest workout."
Compatible with any Bluetooth-enabled smartphone, the LG TONE Active has a water resistance rating of IPX32, so it can handle sweat, and earbuds that retract into the headset to alleviate tangled cords. Designed for durability to support the most active lifestyles, LG TONE Active fits snugly around the neck in a stay-put, contoured design.
Standout features of the LG TONE Active include:
•IPX3 Water & Sweat Resistance Rating – Compatible for life's toughest workouts to handle sweat in the hottest conditions in the gym or out on the trail
•Durable & Lightweight – Durable yet lightweight, with a contoured, around-the-neck wearing style
•Retractable Earbuds – Customized fit with two sizes of stabilizer buds for a more secure and comfortable fit and a simple, unique solution for cord management
•Bluetooth® Wireless Technology – Hassle-free device connectivity, compatible with any Bluetooth-enabled smartphone
•Quad-Layer Speaker Technology™ & Digital MEMS Microphone – Robust bass, crisp treble, less distortion on high frequencies and exceptional voice clarity
Key LG TONE Active technical specifications include:
•Music Listening Time: Up to 9.5 hours3
•Talk Time: Up to 13 hours3
•Standby Time: Up to 18 days3
•Weight: 1.7 oz.
•Bluetooth® Specification: Version 4.1
•Bluetooth Profiles: A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP
•Operating Range: 33 ft.
•Tone & Talk™: SMS reader4
•aptX® Compatible5
•Multi-Connection: Pair up to 2 devices
1 Based on NPD (formally called National Purchase Diary) market share data Jan- April 2015 for Bluetooth units only
2 Water-resistant to spraying water based on IPX3 rating
3 The estimated maximum standby and use time may vary depending on your current usage patterns, settings, and other factors and conditions.
4SMS Reading on Android™ devices may require free download 'LG Tone & Talk' app on Google Play™ store for SMS reading with voice.
5aptX Compatibility required on paired device.
For more information, visit http://www.lg.com