Global leader in wireless communications Motorola Inc lunches Audex jacket range which not only keeps you warm but connected.

The new Audex jacket allows winter sports enthusiasts to experience seamless connectivity - at the touch of a button - from one environment to the next.

The product was jointly developed by Motorola and Burton to bring wearable technology to active consumers

"It is with great enthusiasm that they announce the commercial availability of the Audex Jacket Series," said Bruce Hawver, VP and Director, Companion Products Group, Motorola Inc

"Whether you're an amateur rider or professional, this jacket equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology will change the way you connect - on and off the slopes."

"Music and technology are a huge part of the snowboard culture," says Bryan Johnston, Burton's VP of Global Marketing.

"The Audex line makes it easier than ever to listen to music and pick up calls whether you're riding up the lift or grabbing a taxi downtown."

The Audex jacket line is a combination of Bluetooth Wireless technology from Motorola and Burton snowboarding gear, resulting in outerwear that acts as the control center for handsfree communication and entertainment while on the slopes or wherever a consumer may go.

At the center of the Audex jacket is a control panel located on the left- hand sleeve, allowing for simple and easy access to your incoming and outgoing calls, and music selections.

Connect a Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone to the panel wirelessly, while hooking up your iPod player via hidden, unobtrusive wires within the jacket.

Speakers and a microphone are located in the hood for taking and making calls as well as listening to music.

The Audex jacket is the first in a line of products co-developed by Motorola and Burton.

The next products, the Audex Protective Gear, will be available starting in 2006.

The gear includes the Audex Helmet and Audex Padded Hat, both equipped with Bluetooth stereo headphones, featuring easy-to- use control buttons for convenient and wireless on-the-go talking or music- listening.

The Bluetooth - enabled Audex Jacket Series is now available online at http://www.burton.com and Burton specialty shops. Costs range from $599.95 for the jacket.

Motorola is a Fortune 100 global communications leader that provides seamless mobility products and solutions across broadband, embedded systems and wireless networks.

In your home, auto, workplace and all spaces in between, seamless mobility means you can reach the people, things and information you need on the go.

Seamless mobility harnesses the power of technology convergence and enables smarter, faster, cost-effective and flexible communication.

Motorola had sales of US $31.3 billion in 2004.

Burton Snowboards is a pure snowboard company solely dedicated to creating and perfecting a full range of the best snowboarding equipment and apparel.

Founded in 1977, Burton has fueled the growth of snowboarding worldwide through its team of top snowboarders and successful programs such as Learn To Ride (LTR), the Chill Foundation and the Open Snowboarding Championships.

Fibre2fashion.com