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The Parrot SK4000 is an award-winning Bluetooth hands-free motorcycle kit that features FM RDS radio and wireless mobile remote control. The Parrot SK4000 uses innovative noise reduction and echo cancellation technology and provides the widest range of features available in this market segment.

Motorcyclists can now switch between their favorite songs–whatever the format–and answer calls with the clip-on wireless remote fixed to the motorcycle’s left handlebar. The Parrot SK4000 offers the motorcyclist the ability to listen to streaming music via Bluetooth A2DP, or via the FM radio (RDS inside) or from analog sources via its mini-USB line-in connector.

The Parrot SK4000 uses Parrot’s new multi-user voice recognition software, which eliminates the need to record voice tags; the kit will recognize the contact’s name spoken by whoever is using the kit and will dial the number automatically. Also, the Text-to-Speech (TTS) voice synthesis feature will audibly identify radio stations to help the rider select a station without taking his or her hands of the handlebar.

The rechargeable lithium-ion battery provides 10-hours of talk-time. The handle- bar mounted wireless remote control allows the rider to select the sound source, handle calls and choose music. The kit also has automatic volume setting which adjusts to the surroundings and automatic phone book synchronization to allow for voice-activated dialing.

The Parrot SK400 will be available in Europe and the U.S. in the second quarter of 2008 with a suggested MSRP of $189.99 in the U.S.

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