LG is going big on audio accessories, hooking up with sound kings Harman/Kardon to develop Infinim Bluetooth headset with 17 hour talk timeThe new wireless headset LG Tone Infinim (HBS-900) boasts audio certified by Harman/Kardon and has a cool curved metallic design.
The headset has retractable wire technology which pulls out and retracts, jog button to fast forward and rewind, sound and vibration alerts to incoming messages, and displays current time and battery status.
This LG headset is infinim by name and nature – and boasts the longest standby time of 550 hours among behind-the-neck Bluetooth headsets. It has 17 hours talk time.
 Click to enlarge |
Flagged as ideal for use with LG’s upcoming G3 smartphone, it has special functions when used with the device including: Name Alert, which announces the name or phone number of the caller; and Answer Me+ where raising the G3 to your ear will automatically disconnect Tone Infinim and connect straight to the mobile.
 Click to enlarge |
“LG’s newest premium headset will be the perfect companion device to complement our new flagship smartphone LG G3, offering superior sound for a superior phone,” said Dr. Jong-seok Park, CEO of LG Mobile.
“With Tone Infinim, LG is continuing the trend established by the original Tone for offering premium Bluetooth headsets that are both comfortable and stylish.”
LG Tone Infinim will be available starting this summer in major markets worldwide. Additional details of availability will be announced locally in the weeks ahead.
Key Specifications:
Bluetooth Chip: CSR8645
Bluetooth Version: 3.0
Bluetooth Profile: A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP
Talk/Play Time: 17 hours/14 hours
Standby Time: 550 hours
Battery: 220mAh
Microphone: Single MEMS
Color: Silver (other colors to be announced)