Wired Features Thomas PR Clients foxL & iGrill on iPad Accessory Gift Guide by Tony Sims

Wired Features Thomas PR Clients foxL & iGrill on iPad Accessory Gift Guide by Tony Sims

By Tony Sims, Wired

http://www.wired.com/geekdad/2011/11/ipad-accessory-gift-guide/

 

GeekDad iPad Accessory Gift Guide
 

By Tony Sims November 29, 2011 | 6:30 am | Categories: Electronic Geek, Hacking the Holidays, Toys and Technology

Okay, so you have the iPad – now what? Apple made this product that can be so more than a tool to check email with, so what do you want to do with it? Maybe you have someone on your shopping list that loves their iPad and you would like to get them something to go with it. Fear not, I am here to help. Here are a few recommended geeky gadgets. Clicking the included links will take you to sites for more information and purchase. Most products are also available at Apple Stores and Amazon.


For the music lover – foxLv2 Bluetooth

The foxLv2 is a pocket-sized speaker that audio purists will love. It has Bluetooth connectivity and a lithium-ion battery so you can bring the highly portable foxLv2 hi-fi audio speaker wherever you bring your iPad or other device: on the road, at work for presentations, to play music at parties, watch movies in the living room, tailgate at football games, and much more. It is incredibly small at 5.6” wide x 2.2” high x 1.4” deep, and the foxLv2 features a full range of audio output from 80Hz – 20kHz with real bass for amazingly good music in a tiny package that fits with your portable lifestyle.

For the foodie – the iGrill

The iGrill is a Bluetooth cooking thermometer that reads temperatures ranging from 40F (0C) to 400F (204C)). It comes with two probes, which lets you monitor two pieces of meat simultaneously. The free iGrill App advises what temperature you should be aiming for the different types of meats, letting you know approximately how much time is remaining before your food is ready.
 

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Wired on iHog iPod Docking Station Speaker System “Perfect for kids who like to take their tunes outdoors, to a friend’s house or even to another room, without having to worry about lugging along a power brick and finding a free outlet,” by Brad Moon

Wired on iHog iPod Docking Station Speaker System “Perfect for kids who like to take their tunes outdoors, to a friend’s house or even to another room, without having to worry about lugging along a power brick and finding a free outlet,” by Brad Moon
 

By Brad Moon, Wired

http://www.wired.com/geekdad/2011/11/ihog-and-black-bird-two-speaker-docks-worth-considering-for-your-music-loving-kid/

“iHog…Speaker Docks Worth Considering For Your Music Loving Kid”
By Brad Moon November 28, 2011 | 7:45 am | Categories: Electronic Geek, Everything Else

 

Speaker docks are one of the more popular accessories for portable gadgets, especially those that are capable of playing music. The market for iPod, iPad, and iPhone speaker docks in particular has grown exponentially in the past decade. One side effect of this ever expanding offering is that there is now an incredible range of speaker docks available for iOS devices (and others — although the reality of the situation is that the majority of these products ship with Apple dock connectors, using an AUX/headphone jack combo to accommodate everything else), so getting a reasonably-priced, compact speaker dock for the kids, for example, doesn’t have to mean giving up on decent sound capability. There are also a wide variety of form factors available as well, many of which appeal more to the whimsical side. Today, I’m looking at two inexpensive speaker docks that would make great gifts for the tween or teen in your life…an iHog system from Speakal.
 

iHog From Speakal

iHog in white from Speakal
My tween daughter is a big fan of this system. I have a sizable collection of audio gear lying around the house, including a number of speaker docks, not to mention a steady parade of review products. For the most part her reaction to even the most impressive of these is a pretty solid “meh” even though she’s getting pretty into music — which is probably a good thing, because I’m not forking over $500 for a sound system for her room. The iHog, however, made an impression. She really liked the funky white pig with the glowing green mouth.In terms of specs, the iHog is pretty good value for the money. The 4.2 pound white plastic unit sports a 20 Watt subwoofer (there is a manual bass adjustment for the subwoofer to move between “solid” and “booming”) and four other speakers giving it a decent range and volume capability for something so compact. The total power output is 28 Watts, more than sufficient to fill a child’s bedroom. The iOS dock allows the iHog to charge supported Apple devices and it does offer a 3.5mm AUX input to hook up anything from a non-Apple smart phone to a TV or portable gaming system. Combined with the included remote, controlling my daughter’s iPod Touch from across the room was easy. For manual control, the iHog’s “ears” double as touch sensitive volume buttons, while there are touch sensitive controls on the front of the unit for controlling play functions. The iHog also packs a rechargeable battery, good for 6 hours or more of portable music. Perfect for kids who like to take their tunes outdoors, to a friend’s house or even to another room, without having to worry about lugging along a power brick and finding a free outlet.

I only had two quibbles with the system. The dock connector blocks the iPod Touch/iPhone Home button, making it difficult to switch functions while the device is docked. The other issue was bass and treble controls, which are accessible only with the remote — lose the remote and and you’ll have to rely on your device’s built-in EQ settings to tailor the sound.

Available in White or Pink, iHog retails for $149.99 through Speakal, although at the time of writing, they were available through Amazon for $118.29.

Wired: Pretty good sound for the price, built-in rechargeable battery a big bonus, glowing green mouth adds to the funky appeal, touch sensitive controls make it easy to clean (fewer nooks and crevices), dock holds iOS devices snugly and recharges them.

Tired: Would be nice to have manual bass and treble controls, dock blocks iPhone/iPod Touch Home button.

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Girls’ Life Features Speakal’s iHog

Girls’ Life Features Speakal’s iHog!
 

By Girls’ Life

http://www.thomas-pr.com/speakal/speakalihogingirlslife.html

 

 

Holiday Hits Giveaway

Saturday 3

1 rocker goes hog-wild for an iHog speaker with iPod docks from Speakal $140

 

Been good this year? We thought so! So why wait for Santa to shimmy down the chimney? We’re gifting you our favorite girlies-YOU!-with fab goodies all December long.

To Enter-Log on to girlslife.com – Look for the WIN TODAY box-Click on the prize and enter-Check the WINNERS’ LIST each Friday-ENTER AS MANY TIMES AS YOU WANT!-US residents only.

 

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MEVIO MUSIC FEATURES THE GREAT KAT’S “BEETHOVEN’S GUITAR SHRED” DVD IN MEVIO’S “MUSIC HOLIDAY BUYING GUIDE”

 

MEVIO MUSIC FEATURES THE GREAT KAT’S “BEETHOVEN’S GUITAR SHRED” DVD IN MEVIO’S “MUSIC HOLIDAY BUYING GUIDE”!

http://www.mevio.com/episode/200240/music-holiday-buying-guide-the-great-kat

 

 By Michael Butler,MEVIO Music 

 

“The Great Kat named one of the fastest guitar players. Probably the fastest female shredder on the face of the earth. ‘Flight Of The Bumble-Bee’ at 300 Beats Per Minute. It does not get any faster than that. This makes a great stocking stuffer. The Great Kat ‘Beethoven’s Guitar Shred’.” – Michael Butler, MEVIO Music

 

CLICK HERE FOR WMV CLIP!

http://www.greatkat.com/greatkatonmevio3_WMV%20V9.wmv

 

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SOUNDMATTERS ANNOUNCES HOLIDAY SALE ON FOXLV2 AUDIO PURIST PORTABLE SPEAKER

 

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SOUNDMATTERS ANNOUNCES HOLIDAY SALE ON FOXLV2
AUDIO PURIST PORTABLE SPEAKER
 
$149 FOXLV2 SPEAKER IS IDEAL MATCH FOR NEW KINDLE FIRE

Holiday Sale Available Cyber Monday November 28 – December 31, 2011 –
“Absolute best gift of all time for audiophiles” — Sound & Vision magazine

Reno, NV, November 23, 2011 – Soundmatters www.soundmatters.com, the leader in high-quality, portable speakers founded by former NASA engineer/audio legend Dr. Godehard Guenther, announced today the $149 holiday sale for the foxL^TMv2 purist non-Bluetooth ultimate portable, available from Cyber Monday, November 28 through December 31, 2011.  The perfect match for the new Kindle Fire, which offers a great picture but inadequate speakers, the foxLv2 pumps up the volume with superior sound quality in a small package.  The Kindle Fire’s lack of Bluetooth makes it an ideal match for the foxLv2, which connects to the Kindle Fire and other devices through the included audio cable.

12 Hours or More of Battery Life – Amazingly Good Hi-Fi Music in a Tiny Package 

The foxLv2 is the first pocket-sized speaker that audio purists love, with a range of unique sound features, such as foxL’s patented “Twoofers,” “BassBattery,” and other technologies that provide a smoother deeper bass and an “open & airy” listening experience.  The foxLv2 now offers up to 12 hours (or more) of battery life making it a great travel companion.  A great gift for the holidays, you can bring the highly portable foxLv2 hi-fi audio speaker wherever you bring your Kindle Fire, iPad, or other device:  on the road, at work for presentations, to play music at parties, watch movies in the living room, tailgate at football games, and much more.  Priced at only $149 and incredibly small at 5.6” wide x 2.2” high x 1.4” deep, the foxLv2 features a full range of audio output from 80Hz – 20kHz with real bass for amazingly good music in a tiny package that fits with your portable lifestyle.   

foxLv2 Features: 

• Highest-fidelity with pocket-sized portability.
• Connects to any music source via standard audio cable.
• 12 hours battery life (or more), output wattage increases when wall-powered.
• Lithium-ion BassBattery™ re-chargable via USB or wall charger.
• Output for optional powered subwoofer.

• Universal Power Travel Adapter Kit included (for US/Japan, Europe/China, UK/HK, and Australia).

Pricing & Availability 

The foxLv2 is priced at $149 from November 28 until December 31, 2011 (normally priced at $169), available immediately through major online retailers, including ListenUp.com, MusicDirect.com, Amazon.com and more, as well as through the Soundmatters site at:  www.soundmatters.com.  It comes with the portable speaker, re-chargeable built-in woofer/battery, universal AC power charger, four international charger adapters (for US, Japan, Europe/China, UK/HK, and AU/NZ), USB computer charging cable, stereo 3.5mm audio cable, wrist strap, travel pouch, anti-slip mat,  and manual.  An optional bike mount is also available. Soundmatters provides a wireless Bluetooth version with speakerphone capability, the foxLv2 Bluetooth, priced at $199.  

Award-Winning foxL Line of Portable Speakers 

The foxLv2 line of portable speakers has won numerous industry awards and accolades, including Time Magazine’s “Top 10 Gadgets of the Year.”  Sound & Vision said it is “the absolute best gift ever for the audiophile…fundamentally changes how and where we can enjoy great sound…it’s that good!” And CNN said, “So, travelers of all stripes, or any of you looking for a small system for your room or office that can fit in your pocket and go for a good long time on a full charge, this is ultimate gear.”   

For more information, see the Soundmatters site at: www.soundmatters.com.  

About Soundmatters 

Soundmatters International, Inc. www.soundmatters.com was founded in 1998 by physicist, former NASA engineer, and audio design legend Dr. Godehard Guenther.  A world-renowned pioneer in the field of audio, Dr. Guenther introduced many firsts to the audio market, including the world’s first in-wall speaker; in-wall subwoofer; component loudspeaker for car hi–fi; switching power supply for car hi–fi; multi–channel car amplifier; hi–fi television monitor; and first complete digital time-delay system for surround sound.  Through Soundmatters, Dr. Guenther is dedicated to developing exceptional performance audio products that enhance, rather than complicate consumer’s lifestyles.

 

IGRILL BLACK FRIDAY GIVEAWAY: GET A FREE IGRILL APRON WITH PURCHASE OF IGRILL – PLUS FREE SHIPPING

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IGRILL BLACK FRIDAY GIVEAWAY:
GET A FREE IGRILL APRON WITH PURCHASE OF IGRILL – PLUS FREE SHIPPING
 

Great for Thanksgiving Turkey –

Choose from iGrill Apron Covers:  “I Love My Mom’s Cooking,”
“World’s Best Chef,” “Kiss the Cook,” or “World’s Best Dad” 

Canton, CT, November 22, 2011 – iDevices, LLC www.idevicesinc.com, the creator of the award-winning iGrill Bluetooth cooking thermometer at www.igrillinc.com, announced today their Black Friday Special Promo Giveaway of a FREE iGrill Apron cover (value: $19.99) with every iGrill Bluetooth meat thermometer purchased at www.iGrillinc.com!  Choose from iGrill Apron covers:  “I Love My Mom’s Cooking,” “World’s Best Chef,” “Kiss the Cook,” or “World’s Best Dad.”  Plus, from November 25, 2011 through December 9, 2011, iGrill will ship free to any domestic U.S. location.   

iGrill reads temperatures ranging from 40F (0C) to 400F (204C), and runs on 4 AA batteries (included). The iGrill comes with two probes, which lets you monitor two pieces of meat simultaneously.  The free iGrill App advises what temperature you should be aiming for the different types of meats, letting you know approximately how much time is remaining before your food is ready.  

Priced at $99.99, iGrill is available in black or white through iGrillinc.com, Apple retail stores, Apple online, Radio Shack, Best Buy and Walmart.  iGrill comes with two iGrill probes and display equipped with long-range Bluetooth®, useful Apps, and 4 AA batteries. iGrill Apron is a one-of-a-kind silicone skin made especially for iGrill to keep it safe from heat, moisture, food and the elements for outdoor BBQ-ing and indoor cooking.  Normally priced at $19.99, iGrill Apron is free during the Black Friday promo with purchase of iGrill.  iGrill is the first in a line of products created by iDevices geared towards the Apple lifestyle. For more information, visit www.iGrillinc.com  phone: 1-888-WE-iGRILL (888-934-4745).   

iGrill – Now You’re Cooking 

About iDevices

iDevices develops App-enabled products that incorporate wireless connectivity to Apple devices. In 2010, iDevices successfully developed and launched iGrill, a Bluetooth enabled cooking thermometer. iGrill connects to an iPod Touch, iPhone, or iPad via long range Bluetooth connection, allowing the user to monitor and control iGrill using the custom iGrill App. iDevices is currently developing a variety of new products for its own product line, while also working in conjunction with other companies through its iDevices Consulting division. All of these products incorporate Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity to all Apple platforms.

About iDevices Consulting

iDevices Consulting partners with companies, inventors, and developers to App-enable their products and bring new ideas to market. Through iDevices’ own product development, the company has gained extensive experience in every stage of development, allowing them to bring products to market in a very efficient manner. iDevices handles all aspects of the electrical and industrial design, as well as complete App development. This control ensures your project the highest success rate in the most timely manner possible.

 

Partner with the Company that is Innovating and Inventing for the Future

For more information, see http://www.iGrillinc.com or http://www.iDevicesinc.com, phone: 1-888-WE-iGRILL (888-934-4745), Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-iGrill-FB-Page/124504680938214?v=wall Twitter: http://twitter.com/iGrillTweets#.

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Realbeauty.com Features iGrill in “Best Christmas Gifts for Men”

Realbeauty.com Features iGrill in “Best Christmas Gifts for Men”

By Lizzie Dunlap, Realbeauty.com

http://www.realbeauty.com/hair/best-gifts-for-men#fbIndex6

Best Gifts for the Men in Your Life
Take care of your sweetie (or brother, or dad) with one of these grooming goodies for gents.
By Lizzie Dunlap

Courtesy of iGrill

iGrill Meat Thermometer

Even though summer’s a long way off, help your dad or brother host a better BBQ with this Bluetooth-activated thermometer. It sends a signal to his iPhone, iPod, or iPad when meat’s fully cooked, giving him more time to work the crowd and share embarrassing stories about your awkward years.

$99.95; amazon.com

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CBS Radio – National “Gift Guide for the Technophile” on Speakal iKurv Docking Station Speaker System

CBS Radio – National “Gift Guide for the Technophile” on Speakal iKurv Docking Station Speaker System
 

By Marshal M. Rosenthal, CBS Radio

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2011/11/10/gift-guide-for-the-technophile/2/

 

Gift Guide For The Technophile

 

By Marshal M. Rosenthal
November 10, 2011 1:00 PM
 

The holidays are creeping up fast. Black Friday and Cyber Monday will be here before you know it. The technophiles among us are already champing at the bit, combing the web and creating their wishlists. Those of us who have to shop for them are starting to look for ideas.There’s no shortage of technology gifts available this holiday season. And some will even leave enough in your bank account to get yourself something nice too. Here are some great ideas, whatever your price range happens to be.

 

Speakal‘s iKurv docking station is meant for an iPhone or iPod, but it handles game consoles and anything else that needs amplifying. The extra 20 watts of portable stereo power — digitally amplified and accented by LED lights in a starship-like design — makes everything sound better.iKurv Docking Station – Speakal ($79.99)

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Fox-TV News on “10 Tools to Help You Survive Thanksgiving” with iGrill Bluetooth Meat Thermometer By Adam Verwymeren

Fox-TV News on “10 Tools to Help You Survive Thanksgiving” with iGrill Bluetooth Meat Thermometer

By Adam Verwymeren, Fox News-TV

http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2011/11/16/10-tools-to-help-survive-thanksgiving/

Fox Around the House
10 Tools to Help You Survive Thanksgiving
By Adam Verwymeren

Published November 16, 2011
FoxNews.com

Thanksgiving is a time for family, food, and, of course, stress. Lots and lots of stress. If you’d like to make this year’s event a little more worry free, check out these 10 tools that will help you get dinner on the table quickly and deal with visiting relatives

Grill Probe Thermometer

Turkey is a tough bird to cook. Too much heat and you risk making the meat drier than a desert, but too little and you risk sending your guests to the ER with salmonella. Take the guesswork out of cooking your bird this year with a probe thermometer. The iGrill ($99) takes your turkey’s temperature and beams the data back to your iPhone, freeing you to entertain Aunt Edna while still keeping an eye on the cooking bird.
 

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THOMAS PR BLACK FRIDAY/CYBER MONDAY TECH PRODUCT PROMO DEALS 2011

 

THOMAS PR BLACK FRIDAY/CYBER MONDAY

TECH PRODUCT PROMO DEALS 2011

 

SENSOGLOVE: 10% off SensoGlove digital golf glove and FREE shipping at www.sensoglove.com from November 25th – December 2nd – great holiday gift for dads! Use promo code: Christmas2011. 

 

   

 

IBIKE:  $100 off any iBike Dash Power (Black) bicycle trainer computer systems:  iSport ($299, normally $399), iPro ($459, normally $559), iAero ($559, normally $659), and iBike Dash +Power ($649, normally $749) at www.ibikesports.com. Friday, Nov. 25 – Sunday, Nov 27.

 

  

ARTRAGE:  ArtRage for iPad painting software for $4.99 (previously $6.99), ArtRage 3.5 Studio for $19.90 (previously $40), ArtRage 3.5 Studio Pro for $49.90 (previously $80) at: www.artrage.com. Starting November 16, 2011.

 

 

SPEAKAL:  30% off all iPod/iPhone docking station speaker systems products (includes iHog, iKurv, mi-Soccer, and more).  Use Coupon code: BF201101 www.speakal.com.

 

 

IGRILL:  Buy an iGrill Bluetooth meat thermometer at www.iGrillinc.com and receive a free iGrill Apron cover on Friday, November 25th only! Choose from “I Love My Mom’s Cooking,” “World’s Best Chef,” “Kiss the Cook,” or “World’s Best Dad.” 

KIDZ GEAR:  6 AM – 9 AM PST ONLY Fri, November 25, 2011 on www.Amazon.com:  Standard Kidz Gear Wired Headphones (CH68KG01) discounted at $12.99 (normally$19.99)

* FREE Carry Bag (KGBOSBAG) on All Headphone Purchases

* FREE Volume Limit Splitter Cable (S68APCBL) with the purchase of:

      Two (2) Apple Compatible Volume Limit Wired Headphones (CH68AP01) or

      Two (2) Standard Wired Headphones (CH68KG01)

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=bl_sr_electronics?_encoding=UTF8&node=172282&field-brandtextbin=Kidz Gear 

     

6am – 9am PST ONLY Fri, November 25, 2011 at www.GearForKidz.com:

Standard Kidz Gear Wired Headphones (CH68KG01) discounted at $12.99 (MSRP:$19.99)

* FREE Shipping on All Headphone Purchases

* FREE Carry Bag (KGBOSBAG) on All Headphone Purchases

* FREE Volume Limit Splitter Cable (S68APCBL) with the purchase of:

      Two (2) Apple Compatible Volume Limit Wired Headphones (CH68AP01) or

      Two (2) Standard Wired Headphones (CH68KG01)

http://www.gearforkidz.com/shop2.html 

THE GREAT KAT: 50% Off The Great Kat Metal/Classical Package Plus FREE U.S. Shipping!  ONLY $10 for Great Kat Metal/Classical Package (normally $20):  includes “BEETHOVEN SHREDS” CD, The Great Kat Metal Guitar Goddess 8×10 Color Photo, & “BEETHOVEN’S GUITAR SHRED” DVD! Available November 16 – November 26, 2011.  http://greatkat.com/store/page71.html  www.greatkat.com 

 

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