hands free car kits, Bluetooth car stereos, wireless conferencing by Parrot

August 29, 2008

Kenwood powered by Parrot

Here is a great example of Parrot technologies embedded in navigation devices, like this powerful 2 Din Kenwood DNX-5220BT.

Photos provided by Caraudiovideo.com

Read the detailed review on Caraudiovideo.com (in French)

August 28, 2008

BestBuy California offers Bluetooth-pairing kiosks

Most European would think Bluetooth is easy to use but over the Atlantic, Bluetooth wireless technology is not yet as common. BestBuy stores in California are helping consumers but this demo and setup has a cost: US$9,99. Still, an interesting move to help broaden knowledge of Bluetooth and incentive Californian drivers to go wireless and use hands free car kits!

Read more on Crunchgear.com

August 27, 2008

DS1120 speakers video review on CNET.com

Parrot DS1120 wireless hi-fi speaker system
“These speakers carry the same list price ($280) as the Parrot Boombox, a larger single-housing unit that offers more bass. However, the DS1120 is more stylish-looking and you can actually separate the speakers (though, as noted, each one has to be plugged in).”

Read the full article and watch the video review on CNET.com

August 26, 2008

Parrot sells to Auto and Equipment manufacturers too

Did you know that Parrot also runs a B2B business, teaming with the best car makers and euipment manufacturers? Did you know that high-end Garmin GPS units come with a Bluetooth hands-free car kit solution by Parrot?

Get to know more Parrot OEM business on Parrotoem.com

August 19, 2008

Demo days in Italia


Parrot Italia promoting the Multimedia range of Parrot with in-store demos

August 12, 2008

NYtimes reviews Parrot by Putman photo frame

Stylish (and Wireless) Way to Display Digital Photos
Most people tend to notice the pictures and ignore the frame. But a digital photo frame by the French interior designer Andrée Putman may upstage your vacation shots. She designed it for Parrot, a Paris-based company specializing in wireless and mobile-technology products. (…)

Read the August 6, 2008 article on NYtimes.com

August 5, 2008

Great MG car with Parrot in Benelux

Our PR agency PorterNovelli did a strong impression in Belgium with a Bluetooth Lotus, a connected Land Rover and a beautiful 1952 MG fitted with Parrot RK8200 car stereo with integrated hands free car kit. See more on their blog, Heliade.net

August 4, 2008

Parrot PARTY powers up Skate parties in Germany

Skate nights in Germany

July 31, 2008

Parrot products sighted in Russia


Parrot products on sale at Ego Center & Tsifrovoy

July 28, 2008

French artist Shy’m loves the Parrot Party

French singer Shy’m nice pitures with the wireless Parrot Party

July 25, 2008

Taxi advertising in China

Parrot advertising on Chinese taxi, Summer 2008

July 22, 2008

Actor Jaycee Chan tests the Parrot by Putman photo frame

Hong-Kong actor, Jaycee Chan, son of famous Jackie Chan, loves the Parrot by Putman Designer Collection photo frame.

Click here to read the interview (in Chinese)

July 12, 2008

Parrot Photo Gallery

Parrot launches today its photo contest with the goal to feed its upcoming photo gallery, Parrotgallery.com.

This gallery is dedicated to the recycling of old and dusty wires :-)

You are invited to send your photos by email.

Beginning of August, the photo gallery will open and display the best photos. Their authors will get a chance to win digital photo frames.

www.parrotgallery.com – move wireless

July 11, 2008

Parrot Wireless Digital Photo Frame by Andrée Putman

Display your most beautiful photos in a truly stylish digital photo frame designed exclusively by Andrée Putman, the leading lady of French art…. Launch in New-York on July 14th to celebrate the French revolution day!

The Parrot by Andrée Putman is the first in the Parrot Designer Collection.

On sale today!

July 8, 2008

Sebastien Loeb chooses to drive with Parrot


“I believe many people nowadays use their cell phone behind the wheel. Using a hands-free kit maximizes safety, allowing you to keep both hands on the wheel and focus.
(…)
I am using a hands-free kit it’s much more convenient, for safety reasons and for me to keep my driving license. For me, the best is Parrot, in terms of sound quality and usability. ”
says Sébastien Loeb, quadruple Worldwide Rally Champion

Watch his interview on Parrot.com

July 3, 2008

Parrot SK4000 - Inside the box!

First pic of the contents of the Parrot SK4000 packaging. Comments welcome!

June 30, 2008

Italia Fortnightly magazine’s review of Parrot DS1120

“During the tests we appreciated the outstanding audio quality.”” 8 out of 10.
Grazie Mille!

Check out Parrot DS1120 features here

June 26, 2008

Parrot for motorbikes & scooters: almost there!

The wait is nearly over, Parrot is shipping its first hands free kit for 2-wheels owners. In a few days, you should be able to get it if you live in Europe*!

*Country availability may vary, please check on Parrotshopping.com

Parrot SK4000 Main features:
- wireless remote control on handle-bar left grip
- automatic phone book synchronization
- up to 8,000 contacts with Dynamic Memory Allocation
- complete music services, Bluetooth Stereo, FM radio, line-in
- multi-users, speaker independent voice recognition
- unbelievable audio effects, Virtual Super Bass & Stereo Enhancer
- automatic volume adjustment
- full duplex and vocal menus
- stereo product, two speakers delivered, can be set on mono
- compatible with all motorcycles, scooters and phone brands