September 6, 2012 -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
New JBL® Speakers Bring Wireless Streaming and Charging to New Nokia® Lumia Windows® Phone 8
JBL PowerUp and JBL PlayUp wirelessly connect to new Nokia Lumia
920 and Nokia Lumia 820 via NFC chip; PowerUp features Qi wireless
charging so Lumia owners just drop phone on dock to play or charge
For more information: JBL.com
STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated, announces two JBL®
speakers featuring NFC (near-field communication) chips, high-quality Bluetooth®
streaming and full-range drivers so owners of new Nokia®
Lumia smartphones powered by Windows® Phone 8 can enjoy
vibrant audio playback from Internet music channels or a personal music
collection through these powerful, compact speakers. The JBL PowerUp
wireless charging speaker for Nokia wirelessly charges any Qi-compatible
device — including the new Nokia Lumia Windows Phone 8 smartphones —
while streaming audio via Bluetooth technology. Simply place the
Lumia 920 or the Lumia 820 with wireless charging shell atop the
speaker, and rock out while you power up.
Harman JBL Nokia PowerUp with phone (Photo: Business Wire)
The PowerUp and PlayUp include integrated NFC chips so users with
NFC-compatible smartphones, tablets or music players can stream audio
content simply by tapping the gadget on the speakers. No complicated
setup or menus are needed. Both speakers are optimized with aptX®
audio so Bluetooth streaming is robust and clear, and stereo
mini-jacks are included so any device with a 3.5mm connector — including
laptops, desktop PCs and MP3 players — can enjoy the crisp sound from
either speaker.
"These JBL speakers were designed for Nokia's on-the-go music lover who
wants a quality wireless audio performance without sacrificing
convenience," said Sachin Lawande, executive vice president of HARMAN
and co-president of HARMAN Lifestyle and Infotainment. "The JBL PowerUp
uses the latest in wireless technologies such as near-field
communications to create an ultra-convenient yet high-performance
speaker — just drop your phone on the speaker to charge and play. Music
fans will hear the truth and appreciate the quality audio experience
they expect from JBL."
Details of each speaker:
The JBL PowerUp wireless charging speaker for Nokia features a
proximity sensor that illuminates the controls when it detects an
NFC-compatible device nearby, and an LED light outlines the
Qi-compatible wireless charging surface for proper phone placement; the
light pulsates to indicate when the phone is charging. The PowerUp
features two full-range drivers that provide deep, accurate bass and
65Hz — 20kHz frequency response. A Bluetooth pairing button and
LED indicator allow for easy control and connection status. The PowerUp
will be offered in cyan, black and white.
The JBL PlayUp portable wireless speaker for Nokia is an
ultra-portable, acoustically sophisticated speaker that delivers a
360-degree soundstage featuring three drivers. The PlayUp delivers deep,
accurate bass with an impressive frequency range of 85Hz — 22kHz. The
PlayUp has a rechargeable battery life of 10 hours, allowing users to
take the speaker with them anywhere — the beach, a party or the office —
without the need to charge. The speaker features Bluetooth
wireless connectivity and includes an NFC chip, so it starts to play
when a new Lumia phone or other NFC-enabled device is nearby. The JBL
PlayUp is available in cyan, white, black and yellow. It features a
replaceable battery, and its accessories include a carrying pouch, a
micro USB charger and a 3.5mm audio cable.
Pricing and availability
The JBL PlayUp has a suggested retail price of $149, and the JBL PowerUp
has a suggested retail price of $299. Both models will be available
through select retailers later this year. For additional information,
visit JBL.com.
About HARMAN
HARMAN (www.harman.com)
designs, manufactures and markets a wide range of audio and infotainment
solutions for the automotive, consumer and professional markets —
supported by 15 leading brands, including AKG, Harman Kardon, Infinity,
JBL, Lexicon and Mark Levinson. The company is admired by audiophiles
across multiple generations and supports leading professional
entertainers and the venues where they perform. More than 20 million
automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and
infotainment systems. HARMAN has a workforce of about 13,400 people
across the Americas, Europe and Asia, and reported sales of $4.4 billion
for the 12 months ended June 30, 2012. The company's shares are traded
on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol NYSE: HAR.
© 2012 HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated. All rights
reserved. Harman Kardon, Infinity, JBL, Lexicon and Mark Levinson are
trademarks of HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated, registered
in the United States and/or other countries. AKG is a trademark of AKG
Acoustics GmbH, registered in the United States and/or other countries.
aptX is a registered trademark of CSR plc. The Bluetooth®
word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth
SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by HARMAN International Industries,
Incorporated, is under license. Nokia is a registered trademark of Nokia
Corporation. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation
in the United States and/or other countries. Features, specifications
and appearance are subject to change without notice.
Photos/Multimedia Gallery Available: http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/mmg.cgi?eid=50399308&lang=en
HARMAN International
Christopher M. Dragon, 203-328-4203
chris.dragon@HARMAN.com
or
Burson-Marsteller
Alexandria
Denti, 212-614-4167
Mobile: 646-301-2197
Alexandria.Denti@bm.com
Source: HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated
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