Parrot launches the first Bluetooth headset designed specifically for drivers. Car drivers who want the confidence of knowing their Bluetooth headset has full battery capacity when needed can rest assured with the US launch of the Parrot Driver Headset. The Parrot Driver Headset utilizes a uniquely designed Plug & Play solution that allows the headset to charge in any vehicle’s cigarette lighter or accessory plug. The Parrot Driver Headset is intended primarily for in-vehicle use, providing drivers with a reliable solution that is always on, and always fully charged at peak capacity when needed.

The new AKG K 930 stereo headphone offer first-class entertainment, outstanding sound quality and exceptionable comfort. And because they’re wireless, the wearer’s mobility around the home is almost unlimited. The headphones will be in stores in November 2007, just after IFA, at a suggested retail price of €149. Available in cool retro white or high-gloss black, the K 930 headphones make an ideal gift for wireless headphone enthusiasts.

The JBL Reference headphone line has been available since last year’s IFA; two new models, the JBL Reference 420 and the JBL Reference 610, are now available. These new arrivals have the same features as their predecessors: first-class comfort, and high-quality audio reproduction for the ultimate in music-listening pleasure. The JBL Reference 420 headphones are perfect for traveling. They offer the usual crisp JBL sound, as well as plenty of bass. And although they weigh only 170g, they’re tough enough to withstand the hazards (vibrations, getting dropped) that come with traveling.

Belkin’s TuneStudio for iPod 5th generation (video) is the first four-channel audio mixer that lets you create high-quality digital recordings directly onto your iPod. This mixer allows the input of up to four different instruments or audio sources, and records the audio onto your iPod for instant playback.TuneStudio is compact, portable, and tough enough to withstand life in a rehearsal room or in a garage. Bands can easily attach instruments and microphones to TuneStudio and record jam sessions directly onto an iPod. Podcasters can also use this device to record their shows either in a studio or on location.

Macally, a world-class designer and manufacturer of next-generation mobile and in-home electronics, announced the release of its BTCUP, a full-channel FM transmitter with a clever cup holder design that lets customer enjoy their iPod in the car. It also features integrated Bluetooth hands-free functionality to connect with Bluetooth-equipped mobile devices. "The Macally BTCUP will appeal to anyone who has ever tried to connect their iPod to their car audio system and then searched for a way to make it securely stay put," said Andrew Saldana, vice president, sales and marketing, Macally.

Gear4, the leading European audio accessories brand, introduce the first five products in their range of accessories for the new generation iPods. These exciting new cases for the new iPod nano, iPod Classic and iPod Touch include silicon, hard and combination cases, and some will be available within a week! More details of the full range of Gear4’s accessories that cater for the updated design of the new iPods will be announced in the very near future. Tom Dudderidge, CEO of Gear4, commented: “As with every Apple launch in recent history, these products put Apple years ahead of the competition. I cannot see a possible future where Apple doesn’t dominate this category.

SanDisk Corporation, the second largest seller of MP3 players in the United States, announced the new SanDisk Sansa View - a video MP3 player with a vast array of features and generous capacity, at an unbeatable price. The sleek-looking SanDisk Sansa View marries the finest MP3 player attributes with full-motion video support (typically found in larger portable media players (PMPs)), a larger screen, long battery life and generous capacity - all in a thin, easy-to-carry package. Expected to be available in October, the SanDisk Sansa View will carry a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $199.99 MSRP for a 16GB flash-based player and $149.99 for the 8GB, far surpassing the competition with respect to value and price.

Apple introduced the new iPod touch featuring Apple’s revolutionary multi-touch user interface that enables users to find and enjoy all of their music, videos and more on its gorgeous widescreen display with just the touch of a finger. First introduced on Apple iPhone, the multi-touch interface uses pioneering new software to present the perfect user interface for each application. The Apple iPod touch also includes Wi-Fi wireless networking, the first on any Apple iPod, and three amazing applications that use it-Safari, the most advanced browser on any mobile device, lets users wirelessly view web pages just as they look on their computer, and features Google Search or Yahoo! oneSearch.

Apple introduced the all new iPod nano, bringing video playback, an enhanced user interface featuring Cover Flow, and an incredible new design to the world’s most popular music player. The new iPod nano features a larger two-inch display with 204 pixels per inch, which lets users watch their favorite movies, TV shows and music. iPod nano also includes three fun games, and additional games can be purchased from the online iTunes Store. iPod nano delivers up to 24 hours of audio playback or five hours of video playback on a single charge, and is encased in a beautiful new metal design made with anodized aluminum and polished stainless steel and comes in five new colors silver, black, blue, green and red.

Apple introduced the new Apple iPod classic, featuring 80GB or 160GB of storage that holds your entire collection of music, photos, video, podcasts and games up to 40,000 songs or 200 hours of video. Now in its sixth generation, the new iPod classic delivers all the features customers love about their iPods, plus an enhanced user interface featuring Cover Flow and a new all-metal enclosure. The Apple iPod classic is priced at just $249 for the 80GB model and $349 for the 160GB model. “The first iPod put 1,000 songs in your pocket-this new iPod classic can put 40,000 songs in your pocket,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “With a thinner, all-metal enclosure and an enhanced user interface”