Sonos recently announced the Sonos ZonePlayer S5 a powerful, wireless music system that not only delivers quality sound but also allows for remote access via the Sonos Controller App.

The Sonos ZonePlayer S5 is a 8.50in x 14.40in speaker that encases “five Class-D digital amplifiers” and “five driver speaker system (two tweeters, two 3” mid-range drivers, and one 3.5” woofer. Each driver of the product is individually powered by a dedicated amplifier).”

Another nice features of the system is that it can be controlled wirelessly from your iPhone (or iPod touch) via the Sonos Controller App. The app allows you to remotely control the music system giving you the ability to instantly access music stored on your computer, and play tunes from a NAS drive or Apple Time Capsule without turning on your computer, control the music selection and volume in each room individually, search for any song with the touch-screen keyboard and much more.

So, not only do you get a quality music system but, a wireless solution! No docked iPhone here! The Sonos ZonePlayer S5 will be available later this month and will retail for $399.00. Below is more info about the music system and the corresponding iPhone application. You can also get more information and sign up to be notified when the system is available at www.sonos.com

Sonos ZonePlayer S5

Sonos, the home music system folks, just announced the forthcoming Sonos ZonePlayer S5, a wireless music system that works seamlessly with the iPhone via the free Sonos Controller App to bring all the music the Internet has to offer into the home. Unlike traditional docks, you don’t have to leave your iPhone docked and out of use to enjoy music, just queue up whatever you’d like to hear and slip your phone back in your pocket while the S5 streams your tunes.

Features:
• Full control of your music experience with your iPhone, iPod touch, PC, Mac or Sonos Controller including your iTunes library and all of the popular online streaming services such as Pandora, Rhapsody, Napster, Siruis
• Crystal-clear, room-filing sound from 2 tweeters, 2 mid-range drivers and subwoofer built in
• Access to music from your iTunes library and most every online music service/internet radio station
• Best-in-class wireless technology for multi-room music
• Simple setup & expansion – simple to add rooms

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Sonos Controller App Store Description:

Turn your iPhone™ or iPod® touch into a full-fledged Controller for the Sonos® Multi-Room Music System. When combined with Sonos ZonePlayers™ in the rooms of your choice, you can find and play all the music you want, all over your house. Wirelessly.

With Sonos and an iPhone you can instantly access all the music in your personal collection, including your iTunes playlists, plus thousands of free Internet radio stations. And Sonos works seamlessly with the most popular online music services, including Deezer, Last.fm, Napster, Pandora, Rhapsody and SIRIUS, so you can listen to millions of songs in every room. Play the same song all over the house in perfect synchronization. Or let everyone in the house listen to exactly what they want — rock in the kitchen, local news in the bedroom and jazz in the living room. Simply grab the iPhone and pick a room, point and flick to pick a song, and then hit play.

FEATURES:
- Wirelessly stream millions of songs and stations all over the house — no computer required.
- Play the same song in every room or different songs in every room.
- Instantly access music stored on your computer, and play tunes from a NAS drive or Apple Time Capsule without turning on your computer.
- Control the music selection and volume in each room individually.
- Search for any song with the touch-screen keyboard.
- Wake up or fall asleep to your favorite music or Internet radio station with full-featured alarms.
- Set up or expand the Sonos system wirelessly with a touch of a finger.

What’s new
New features in version 3.0:
- With select music services (Rhapsody and Last.fm), you can get even more detailed music information like artist bios, album reviews, upcoming concerts, and similar artists.
- View album art in full screen.

“Weighing in at less than 1 gram and thinner than a few sheets of paper, the iBend is the most travel-friendly iPhone and iPod touch solution for hands-free viewing and sharing on-screen mobile entertainment in the landscape position. When not in use, just slip it in your wallet or behind any protective case for quick storage and easy access.”

Below are a few video demos of the stand. You can purchase the original black and white iBend stands for $4.99 which includes two stands. The new Artist Series are $7.99 for 2. They can be purchased on www.myibend.com.

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Press Release:

iBend Debuts New Artist Series for the World’s Thinnest iPhone and iPod touch Stand

Prop up Your iPhone and iPod touch with 12 unique, playful Designs

San Francisco, CA – (October 12, 2009) – Widget Factory, LLC, the creators of the world’s thinnest iPhone and iPod touch stand, iBend, has announced its newest collection – the iBend Artist Series – featuring 12 new, out-of-the-box designs and cool looking graphics for a more personalized and colorful mobile video viewing experience.

Weighing in at less than 1 gram and thinner than a few sheets of paper, the iBend is the most travel-friendly iPhone and iPod touch solution for hands-free viewing and sharing on-screen mobile entertainment in the landscape position. When not in use, just slip it in your wallet or behind any protective case for quick storage and easy access.

The Artist Series was designed by three renowned artists from New York, California, and Canada. Each was responsible for creating two Artist Series packs (two iBends per pack), which resulted in12 new artistic expressions for iPhone and iPod touch users.

iBend Artist Series Design Descriptions:
Michael Bartalos
Owls
Including night and day variations, Bartalos touches on the whimsical, nocturnal qualities of our feathered friend.

Landscape
Bartalos serves up retro-modern flora and fauna by depicting a lush desert garden in the heat of day and the bloom of night.

Joshua Davis
Bloom
From delicate curves to bright colored tendrils, Joshua Davis offers up two intricate designs for day and night.

Cryptic
Joshua Davis combines earthy reds and purples layered into richly illustrated dreamscapes evoking the mysterious night and early morning.

MEOMI
Moustaches
Meomi captures the playfulness that can be expressed through creative mustachioning and stunner shades in two day-glo designs.

Cute Bites
For those who like a little edge to their cuteness, Meomi provides a winking headphones-sporting princess and a super-kawaii laughing vampire bat.

The Artist Series and the iBend Classic, available in Black and White, all come two to a pack and can be purchased for $7.99 and $4.99, respectively, at www.myibend.com.

To request more information on the iBend Classic and Artist Series, product images or product samples, contact PR representative Jenny Coleman at (305) 576-1171 x24 or jennycoleman@maxborgesagency.com.

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Widget Factory, LLC, creators of the iBend, is a personal accessory product innovation company based in San Francisco, CA. Widget Factory strives to balance application creativity with lifestyle design in order to satisfy functional, aesthetic, and creative needs for individuals and businesses alike. For more information, please visit www.myibend.com.

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“These new cases combine the most innovative features from previous lines to give customers style and protection,” Curt Richardson said, founder and CEO of OtterBox. “The Commuter Series is an inverse design of the Defender; the hard plastic is now on the outside of the case with protective silicone on the inside. This new design slims-down the size and changes the look and feel of the case.”

Both case lines were custom designed to highlight the true beauty of the iPhone in three slender, yet sturdy layers*:

•First, a self-adhering screen cover protects from scratches (touch screen remains completely functional).
•Second, a silicone skin wraps over the device to protect corners from bump and shock. Dust intrusion is reduced with the use of silicone plugs over audio port and dock connector.
•Finally, a smooth one-piece, custom molded polycarbonate shell hugs tightly around the silicone allowing the case to slide easily into a pocket or purse.
Looking for a case to sport during the workweek? The OtterBox Commuter Series is the perfect sidekick for a lunch meeting, business trip or workout. A fortified polycarbonate shell wraps around the top, bottom and side grip areas of the case for a sleek feel, which also enables a smooth transition in and out of a purse, pocket or briefcase. The corners of the iPhone are protected with durable silicone to safeguard against bumps and shocks. Users can also choose between two optional accessory kits; each kit includes three interchangeable colored shell options, coming soon!

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Press Release

A Fusion of Features: OtterBox Reveals Commuter & Commuter TL Series Cases for iPhone 3G & iPhone 3GS

Fort Collins, COLO. – As an avid iPhone™ user, you exemplify the definition of cutting-edge, but the cool façade will quickly fade with a scratched or dented iPhone.

Introducing two new case lines from OtterBox for the Apple® iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS: the Commuter™ and Commuter™ TL Series. Fusing rugged elements from the Defender™ Series line and sleek characteristics from the Impact™ Series, the Commuter and Commuter TL offer the best of both worlds.

“These new cases combine the most innovative features from previous lines to give customers style and protection,” Curt Richardson said, founder and CEO of OtterBox. “The Commuter Series is an inverse design of the Defender; the hard plastic is now on the outside of the case with protective silicone on the inside. This new design slims-down the size and changes the look and feel of the case.”

Both case lines were custom designed to highlight the true beauty of the iPhone in three slender, yet sturdy layers*:

•First, a self-adhering screen cover protects from scratches (touch screen remains completely functional).
•Second, a silicone skin wraps over the device to protect corners from bump and shock. Dust intrusion is reduced with the use of silicone plugs over audio port and dock connector.
•Finally, a smooth one-piece, custom molded polycarbonate shell hugs tightly around the silicone allowing the case to slide easily into a pocket or purse.
Looking for a case to sport during the workweek? The OtterBox Commuter Series is the perfect sidekick for a lunch meeting, business trip or workout. A fortified polycarbonate shell wraps around the top, bottom and side grip areas of the case for a sleek feel, which also enables a smooth transition in and out of a purse, pocket or briefcase. The corners of the iPhone are protected with durable silicone to safeguard against bumps and shocks. Users can also choose between two optional accessory kits; each kit includes three interchangeable colored shell options, coming soon!

Want to individualize your iPhone? The OtterBox Commuter TL Series will be sure to draw attention from every trendsetter in town, available now in black and coming soon in six eye-catching colors. Inner coring along the vertical sides offers added protection and the textured exterior side grips provide an ergonomic feel and stylish detailing. Don’t worry Apple lovers; the logo is safe and protected by a transparent polycarbonate shield.

“Color has been a huge interest for our iPhone customers and we’re eager to fill that need,” Richardson said. “The new Commuter Series offers optional, interchangeable color shells and the Commuter TL comes in a variety of colorful choices that enable users to individualize their OtterBox.”

Both Commuter and Commuter TL Series cases come with a microfiber cleaning cloth and installation card for easy application of the self-adhering screen.

For more information about the OtterBox Commuter and Commuter TL Series, check out www.otterbox.com/iphone-commuter-case-comparison.

Additional Information for the Commuter Series for iPhone 3G & iPhone 3GS:

Environmental Protection:

•Added protection against bump and shock.
Colors:

•Black/Black (silicone/plastic)
Dimensions (case only):

•Height: 4.71”, Width: 2.61”, Depth: 0.62”
Approximate Weight (case only):

•0.75oz (21.11g)
Optional Accessories:

•2 colored pack options with 3 interchangeable plastic shells
◦Pack 1: navy, maroon, grey
◦Pack 2: white, yellow, green
Additional Information for the Commuter TL Series for iPhone 3G & iPhone 3GS:

Environmental Protection

•Added protection against bump and shock.
Colors:

•Black/Clear (silicone/plastic)
•White/Clear (silicone/plastic)
•Green/Clear (silicone/plastic)
•Blue/Clear (silicone/plastic)
•Red/Clear (silicone/plastic)
•Yellow/Clear (silicone/plastic)
•Pink/Clear (silicone/plastic)
Dimensions (case only):

•Height: 4.73”, Width: 2.63”, Depth: 0.66”
Approximate Weight (case only):

•0.74oz (20.87g)
Optional Accessories:

•3 pack of adhesive screen protectors
About OtterBox:
Founded in 1996, OtterBox is highly respected in the design and production of rugged and semi-rugged cases to safeguard technology and other valuables.

Built upon fundamentals of hard work, creativity and perseverance, OtterBox is the innovator of premier protective solutions for leading global handheld manufacturers, wireless carriers and distributors.

You can even buy it online at Apple.com.

The case is pretty simple and just slides onto the iPhone in two pieces. It gives you access to all your switches and buttons but if you need to clean your camera lens, you’ll have to take the case off. The top third and bottom third are covered with a grippy//rubber material. The center is a smooth plastic. I think the whole thing should be covered in the rubber material. The smooth plastic is already getting scratched. The strength of the case seems very durable and will protect your iPhone. There is also a stick on screen protector that comes in the box along with a cleaning cloth.

Of course, the other amazing thing is, the case works with the new iPhone 3GS which already has macro and autofocus. Speaking of autofocus, without it on the 3G, you have to kinda move your iPhone closer and further away until you get what you’re shooting into focus. Either iPhone you have, this case is AWESOME and sells for $30.99. And now for the proof. First with the iPhone 3G.

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Press Release

New USB Car and AC Chargers Offer Removable Reserve Battery for iPod and iPhone

NASHVILLE, TN – May 12, 2009 -Griffin Technology Inc., creator of all things iPod and iPhone, today announced the availability of both the PowerBlock Reserve and PowerJolt Reserve. Also available is PowerDuo Reserve, a bundle packaging of both PowerBlock Reserve and PowerJolt Reserve. These products offer the reliability of Griffin’s popular power solutions with the added feature of a detachable battery pack.

PowerBlock Reserve and PowerJolt Reserve charge any USB-rechargeable device, including iPhone, iPod and most MP3 players. PowerBlock Reserve is an AC charger with a detachable, rechargeable battery pack; PowerJolt Reserve plugs directly into the car’s cigarette lighter or 12 V DC power outlet and also features a portable battery. Users with a need for both home and car solutions may purchase PowerDuo Reserve, a bundle packaging that contains both PowerBlock Reserve and PowerJolt Reserve at a price lower than purchasing both independently.

The detachable battery for each product, Griffin Reserve Battery Pack, is rechargeable and snaps easily into the dock connector of the iPod or iPhone. For added play time and convenience, the Reserve Battery Pack is interchangeable between PowerBlock Reserve and PowerJolt Reserve for easy recharging on the go. Individually packaged Reserve battery packs will soon be available for purchase directly from Griffin Technology.

“The new PowerBlock Reserve, PowerJolt Reserve, and PowerDuo Reserve offer users a charging solution for the home, in the car and on-the-go,” said Mark Rowan, Director of Product Development at Griffin Technology. “With the convenience of the removable battery pack, iPod and iPhone users will never have to find themselves without power again.”

Key Features:

* Charges iPhone, iPod, most MP3 players and other USB-chargeable devices
* Removable Reserve Battery Pack provides additional hours of use time for iPod and iPhone
* Removable Griffin Reserve Battery Pack is interchangeable between the PowerJolt Reserve and PowerBlock Reserve
* Additional Reserve Battery Packs, available late Spring, 2009, provide added freedom and flexibility
* Lighted meter on Reserve Battery Pack indicates remaining power

Pricing and Availability
Griffin’s PowerBlock Reserve and PowerJolt Reserve are each $39.99, and PowerDuo Reserve is $59.99. PowerJolt Reserve and PowerDuo Reserve are now shipping and available through Apple; all models in Griffin’s Reserve product line are coming soon to www.griffintechnology.com and other major retailers nationwide.

Here is a link to our review of the Defender series for the 1st Gen iPhone.

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