Wednesday, April 18, 2012

iHome Enters Android Market with New Speaker Solutions - MarketWatch (press release)

RAHWAY, N.J., Apr 18, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- iHome is introducing its award-winning products to Android owners this month with the debut of their all-new SmartDesign(TM) product line. iHome's Android line features a variety of speakers, alarm clocks and apps that will retail for less than $60.

The first products to be released from the new SmartDesign line include:

-- iC50 Space Saver FM Stereo Alarm Clock Radio for Android Smartphones: finally a clock radio for Android owners. It features iHome's patented SmartSlide(TM) dock so it fits and charges Android phones and most smartphones, and the free iHome Sleep app lets you wake and sleep to your favorite tunes. The iC50 is currently available for $59.99.

-- iC3 Portable Stand, Stereo Speaker and Charging Dock for Android Tablets and Smartphones: no matter what portable Android device you own, it always has a home with the iC3. Built with Reson8(TM) speaker chambers that deliver astounding clarity, depth and power in a small space, the portable speaker makes all your music, videos and games sound their best wherever you play them. The iC3 is currently available for $39.99.

-- iC16 Portable Alarm Clock Stereo Speaker with USB Charging for Android Smartphones: no matter where your travels take you, make sure you wake up on time and charged for the day ahead. The iC16 is compact and light, making it a functional and easily transportable alarm clock for all Android smartphone owners. The iC16 will be available this summer for $59.99.

"The size of the worldwide Android audience and lack of current speaker options gives us a significant opportunity to introduce our products to a new group of consumers," said Evan Stein, Director of Marketing, iHome. "Our new SmartDesign products maintain the high quality and innovation that is synonymous with iHome."

For further information, please visit www.ihomeaudio.com .

About iHome

iHome was established in 2005 as a division of SDI Technologies to develop and market iPod compatible audio products. The first iHome product introduced, the iPod Clock Radio, was an exceptional success that became the top-selling iPod accessory for the year, and firmly established iHome as the premier brand in the iPod electronics market. Since then, iHome continues to be the #1 brand in iPod/iPhone/iPad clock radio and speaker systems according to NPD data and has been at the forefront of design with a growing lineup of award-winning iPod-compatible audio products that includes alarm clocks, clock radios, portable and home speaker systems, and headphones, as well as new licensed lines of computer accessories and New Balance sport/fitness headphones.

Acknowledged for its innovative features, unique designs, and advanced technology, iHome has garnered several prestigious industry awards including CES Innovations Awards, numerous Editor's Choice Awards and iLounge's "2011 Clock Radio Speaker of the Year."

iHome supports its franchise with national print, broadcast and online advertising campaigns, and the company's products can be found worldwide in 70 countries or on the web at www.ihomeaudio.com , on Facebook (facebook.com/iHome), or follow @iHome on Twitter.

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SOURCE: iHome

                    HighWater Group          Matt Schlosberg, 212-338-0077 x. 102          matt@highwatergroup.com            

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