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SpectraLink Unveils New Wi-Fi Handset for Healthcare Feature-rich NetLink h340 Wireless Telephone Meets Caregiver Needs DALLAS, HIMSS Booth No. 7155, Feb. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SpectraLink(R) Corp. (NASDAQ:SLNK), the leader in enterprise wireless communications, today announced its new NetLink(TM) h340 Wireless Telephone. Designed for the demanding needs of the healthcare industry, the Wi-Fi handsets provide immediate communication for nurses, doctors and hospital staff with the privacy, security, voice quality and other call features they depend on. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050214/LAM048) The NetLink h340 Wireless Telephone is the latest addition to SpectraLink's market-leading Wi-Fi handset portfolio. Only 5.5 inches long and weighing just four ounces, the handset is constructed with some of the most durable components in the industry. It easily withstands drops onto the hard floors typical in hospital environments. In addition, the NetLink h340 Wireless Telephone is protected by a comprehensive 12-month warranty covering both breakage and liquid damage. The handset features a backlit display and keypad to improve usability in dimly lit environments and an array of new accessories including improved battery management and administration and carrying options. Consistent with the NetLink product line, the NetLink h340 Wireless Telephone leverages the advanced features of a hospital's existing telephone system including multiple line appearances, caller ID, call transfer, conferencing and voicemail integration. Privacy and security are assured through industry-standard wireless security protocols, and excellent voice quality is maintained over a converged wireless network by the widely adopted SpectraLink Voice Priority (SVP) quality of service (QoS) mechanism. "Mobile healthcare professionals need a high-quality, feature-rich wireless handset to effectively communicate, and they rely on the ability to make and receive both internal and external calls," said Jill Kenney, SpectraLink executive vice president of sales and marketing. "The NetLink h340 Wireless Telephones provide the necessary technology for immediate, private and secure communication access to caregivers, thereby increasing their mobility and productivity. Ultimately this results in improved patient care and satisfaction." Availability & Pricing The NetLink h340 Wireless Telephone will be available in the second quarter of 2005, and the handsets are compatible with existing NetLink systems. The list price is $599 per handset. About NetLink Wireless Telephones SpectraLink's NetLink Wireless Telephone portfolio is designed to meet the communication needs for enterprises of any size in an array of industries. NetLink Wireless Telephones operate as client devices on wireless LANs utilizing the IEEE 802.11b global standard, allowing converged mobile voice and data applications on a single wireless infrastructure. SpectraLink Voice Priority (SVP), a quality of service (QoS) mechanism, is employed on the wireless LAN to ensure excellent voice quality with minimal impact on data throughput. NetLink Wireless Telephones integrate with the best-selling PBX systems, and support proprietary IP protocols as well as H.323 for enterprise wireless VoIP solutions. About SpectraLink SpectraLink Corporation is the leading U.S. manufacturer and provider of wireless telephone systems for the workplace. SpectraLink distributes its products through strategic OEM partnerships and industry-leading service, equipment, and application providers, cultivating a vast customer base among industries including retail, education, healthcare, manufacturing, finance, information systems and telecommunications. For more information, visit http://www.spectralink.com/. This release may contain forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties including new product offerings may not generate additional sales. More information about potential risk factors that could affect our results is available in SpectraLink's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 10-K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2003, and subsequent Form 10-Q filings. Trademarks: SpectraLink is a registered trademark, and NetLink is a trademark of SpectraLink Corporation. All other trademarks used herein are the property of their respective owners http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050214/LAM048 http://photoarchive.ap.org/ DATASOURCE: SpectraLink Corp. CONTACT: Robin Raulf-Sager, Public Relations Manager of SpectraLink Corporation, +1-303-583-5342, ; or Michael Lane, +1-212-651-4230, , or Ruth Suarez Zane, +1-480-628-4064, , both of Fusion Public Relations, for SpectraLink Corp. Web site: http://www.spectralink.com/

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