Curtis Gasser,
Politis Communications
www.politis.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NewerTech and OWC Introduce the RoadTrip! FM Transmitter for the Apple iPod Digital Music Player
RoadTrip! an affordable iPod accessory also compatible with most personal audio players
WOODSTOCK, Ill. August 18, 2004 Newer Technology, Inc. (NewerTech) and Other World Computing (OWC) today announced the full availability of the NewerTech RoadTrip! FM transmitter, an adapter that allows iPod users to broadcast their favorite audio files from an iPod through a car audio system using the 107.7 FM radio frequency.
The RoadTrip! FM transmitter was first introduced exclusively to readers of the August 6 edition of OWCs Tips n Deals e-newsletter. Our supply of RoadTrip! transmitters is now high enough that Im comfortable making it available for everyone so they too can enjoy reliable iPod listening via a cars FM radio for a remarkably low price, said Larry OConnor, president of Other World Computing.
The RoadTrip! FM iPod transmitter connects to a vehicles 12-volt cigarette lighter and has a 3.5-millimeter stereo jack that is compatible with all four generations of iPods, the iPod mini and most personal MP3 and audio players. The RoadTrip! is available immediately at www.macsales.com for $19.99.
The RoadTrip! FM transmitter is a perfect balance of high quality sound and low cost, which allows iPod lovers to play their music through their cars FM radio any car any FM radio, with ease, OConnor said. In testing the RoadTrip! we found the sound quality equal to or even better than other similar products, but with exceptional broadcast stability unlike other products that did not consistently provide a good signal to the radio. Many FM iPod transmitters give users a real headache just trying to get a good frequency lock, but the RoadTrip! locks clean to FM 107.7 and doesnt suffer the signal bleed or drift that just takes the fun out of any trip with your iPod.
More information on pricing, ordering and availability for NewerTechs RoadTrip! can be found online at www.macsales.com/roadtrip or by calling 1-800-275-4576.
About Newer Technology, Inc.
For more than 16 years, Newer Technology, Inc. (NewerTech) has been recognized as the leading developer of performance upgrades for PowerBooks, desktop Macintosh computers, iMacs and MacOS compatibles. NewerTech is a division of New Concepts Development Corporation, headquartered in Woodstock, Illinois. Dealer inquiries are welcome by calling (815) 338-8685 or by emailing sales@newertech.com.
About Other World Computing
Other World Computing (OWC) has been providing quality hardware products and support to the Macintosh universe since 1988. The Illinois-based company operates the popular www.macsales.com website, which features one of the largest online catalogs of enhancement products, including OWCs own Mercury acceleration and FireWire product lines. Along with its proprietary XPostFacto, which allows select pre-G3 computers to run Mac OS X, OWC is an Apple Certified Developer, and provides extensive technical support for Macintosh users around the world. OWC owns and operates OWC.Net and FasterMac.net, which provide Internet access, web design and hosting solutions.