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THOMAS PR “BACK TO SCHOOL” TECHIE GADGET IDEAS 

Melville, NY, August 15, 2011 -- Thomas Public Relations, Inc. www.thomaspr.com announced today “Back to School” Techie Gadget Ideas from OWC, NewerTech, foxL, iBike, iGrill, SensoGlove, ArtRage, Kidz Gear, The Robot Report, and The Great Kat for Back to School TV shows, magazine, newspaper articles, internet news, blogs and radio shows.  Please contact Thomas PR if you’d like review copies of any of these products or need more info. 

·        IPAD GRIP & STAND FOR CLASSROOM, DORM, BEDROOM, &  ROAD TRIPS: NuGuard GripStand/GripBase Bundle for iPad and iPad 2

Gripstand 2 - GripBase Bundle

NewerTech’s NuGuard GripStand/GripBase Bundle lets you comfortably use your iPad or iPad 2 while standing/walking in school, during lectures, in the library, on your desk, or in your dorm.  The iPad or iPad 2 bundle includes the GripStand for portable use, GripBase for your desktop, and Nylon Strap (iPad 2 only) for car:

  • Gripstand’s hard plastic protective shell grips the iPad or iPad 2 snugly with a 360° view that positions the iPad wherever you want it.  It also doubles as a one hand grip, so you can use your iPad while standing or walking. 
  • GripBase lets you turn your iPad or iPad 2 into a desktop workstation that is virtually impossible to knock over. 
  • The Nylon Strap securely mounts your iPad 2 to a car headrest for easy viewing.

Pricing:  From $29.99
Website: www.macsales.com
Available at: Other World Computing www.macsales.com
Info: http://eshop.macsales.com/search/GripStand
Photo: http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/owcgripstand2.html
 

  • FOR ART CLASS WITH YOUR IPAD:  ArtRage for iPad

ArtRage for iPad Screen Shot - photo 3

ArtRage for iPad lets you become a digital artist with your iPad.  Perfect for bringing into art class, ArtRage lets you actually paint on the iPad or Mac/Windows desktop computer canvas with oil painting effects that smear and blend and watercolor strokes that merge to create soft, wet gradations.

Pricing:  $6.99 for iPad or $40/ $80 for ArtRage 3 Studio/ArtRage 3 Studio Pro for Mac/Windows
Website: 
www.artrage.com
Available at: www.artrage.com and iTunes.com
Photos:
ArtRage for iPad Painting by Bo Paweena “Card Shark”:  http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/ambientdesignipadscreen2.html 
ArtRage for iPad Screen Shot:  http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/ambientdesignipadscreen3.html 
ArtRage for iPad Screen Shot: http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/ambientdesignstudiopronote.html

 

  • CARRY YOUR IPAD IN STYLE:  NewerTech iFolio iPad Leather Carrying Case

NewerTech iFolio iPad Case Line

The NewerTech iFolio leather iPad case lets you bring your iPad or iPad 2 to school in the ultimate of luxury and craftsmanship.  Handcrafted in the USA from premium imported Brazilian leather, iFolio is available in 11 fashionable colors (cognac, black, yellow, red and more) and can be used with or without the shoulder strap.  It provides padded protection that hides your iPad/iPad 2 for security while on the road and includes a slot for document storage as well as an ID holder.
Pricing:  starting at $87.99
Website: www.macsales.com
Available at: Other World Computing www.macsales.com 
Info:  http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/Apple/iPad_Accessories
Photo:  http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/owcifolio.html
 

  • FOR LOSING WEIGHT - AVOID THE DREADED ‘FRESHMEN 20’:  iBike Dash CC Cycling Computer

iBike Dash CC

Bring a bike to school and track your exercise progress and weight loss with the iBike Dash CC cycling computer, a light-weight wireless bicycle computer system that turns any iPhone or iPod touch into your own personal fitness trainer.  The iBike Dash CC helps students avoid the dreaded ‘Freshmen 20’ - 20 lb weight gain that many freshmen experience when going away to college, by helping them exercise smarter to get into shape!

Pricing: $199
Website: www.ibikesports.com
Available at: Apple Store: 
http://store.apple.com/us/product/H3828LL/A or
Velocomp: http://www.ibikesports.com/ibikestore.html
Release:
http://www.thomas-pr.com/ibike/ibikedashccrelease.html
Photos:
http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/velocompibikedash.html
http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/velocompibikephone.html
http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/velocompibikecalendar.html
http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/velocompibikemap.html
 

  • FOR LEARNING HOW TO PLAY GOLF:  SensoGlove Digital Golf Glove

SensoGlove Photo-2

SensoGlove, the world’s first digital golf glove, teaches you how to play golf with its built-in digital sensors that continuously read the user’s grip pressure to ensure a consistently accurate, smooth and powerful golf swing.  Made of the highest quality cabretta leather, SensoGlove lets students quickly learn how to hold the club, avoiding bad habits and improving every part of their game, from backswing, downswing, impact, follow-through, to driving, putting, and chipping. 

Pricing:  $89
Website:  www.sensoglove.com
Available at:
www.sensoglove.com and through distributors, sales partners, and golf schools around the world
Release: 
http://www.thomas-pr.com/sensosolutions/sensosolutionsfathersday2011release.html
Photos:
http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/sensosolutionssensoglovephoto2.html
http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/sensosolutionssensoglovegolf.html
 

  • FOR LISTENING TO HI-FI BLUETOOTH MUSIC IN DORMS:  foxL Pocket-sized

Wireless Hi-Fi Speaker/Speakerphone 

foxLv2 Bluetooth with iPad & iPhone4

foxL is the world’s best sounding tiny hi-fi portable Bluetooth speaker/speakerphone for laptops, iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, Android and other Bluetooth devices. foxL is small enough to bring with you in your bag wherever you go - at home, school, parties, and in dorms -- enjoy this great sounding high-tech device everywhere.  Created by former NASA engineer/audio legend Dr. Godehard Guenther, Soundmatters foxLv2 Bluetooth is the first pocket-sized wireless speaker that audio purists love.

Pricing:  $199 ($169, No Bluetooth or Speakerphone)
Website:  www.soundmatters.com
Available at:  
www.soundmatters.com & online retailers, including Hammacher Schlemmer, Sharper Image, Frontgate, Thinkgeek, Amazon and more.
Release:
http://www.thomas-pr.com/soundmatters/soundmattersipadrelease.html
Photos:
http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/soundmattersfoxlv2bluetooth.html
http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/soundmattersfoxlback.html
http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/soundmattersfoxlboth.html

 

  • FOR PROTECTING YOUR IPAD SCREEN:  NewerTech NuVue Anti-Glare Screen Protector for iPad

NewerTech NuVue Anti-Glare Screen Protector for iPad

The NewerTech NuVue Anti-Glare Screen Protector for iPad reduces eye-strain when studying in the sun for easier book or magazine reading.  Its Anti-Glare static cling film provides clearer iPad viewing by reducing both glare and smudges with no “rainbow effect,” like other conventional anti-glare shields.  It is custom-designed to fit the iPad perfectly with a peel-and-stick easy install that won’t create air bubbles like adhesive-based screen protectors.

Pricing:  $12.17
Website: www.macsales.com 
Available at: 
Other World Computing www.macsales.com
Info:  
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Newer Technology/PADNUVUEAG/
Photo:
http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/owcnuvue.html

 

Upgrade Kit

OWC DIY SSD Kit

OWC SSDs have helped win the 2011 HWBot Overclocking World Record, with mind blowing 3.6GB/s speed, transferring a full Blu-ray movie in less than seven seconds.  Save money while speeding up your laptop with the OWC “DIY” SSD Storage Upgrade Kit.  With the kit, students will save up to 40% versus buying all the components separately.  They can then use the ‘old’ drive by installing it into the provided OWC enclosure for a ‘new’ pocket-sized portable external drive, saving even more money and the environment at the same time by re-using their ‘old’ hard drive.

Pricing: starting at $104.99
Website:
www.macsales.com

Available at:
http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/hard-drives/2.5-Notebook/SATA/DIY/
Release:
http://www.thomas-pr.com/owc/owcdiyssdrelease.html
Photo: 
http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/owcdiyssdkit.html
 

  • FOR KIDS TO QUIETLY PLAY GAMES OR WATCH MOVIES IN THE LIBRARY:  Kidz Gear Wired Headphones

Kidz Gear Wired Headphones for Kids

Kids can quietly play games, watch movies, or listen to music in the school library or at home with the Kidz Gear Wired Headphones for Kids.  Built especially for kids, the Kidz Gear headphones are very comfortable for children to wear with incredible sound quality.  Featuring a Limited Lifetime Warranty, parents can relax and not worry if anything goes wrong.  Available at many fine online retailers, as well as directly from the Kidz Gear website.

Pricing: $19.99
Website:
www.gearforkidz.com
Photo:
http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/kidzgearheadphones.html 
Release:  
http://www.thomas-pr.com/pr/kidzgearheadphones.html

 

·        FOR COMPUTER & ROBOT NERDS - THE LATEST IN ROBOT TECHNOLOGY:  The Robot Report

UC Berkeley PR2 Robot Folding Laundry

Techie high school and college students love learning about and creating robots, and The Robot Report www.therobotreport.com is the leading resource for business news and links about the growing robotics industry.  Recent reports have included information on a new laundry robot, 3D Printing developments, and the latest on robotics stock performance with Robo-Stox™. 

Website: www.therobotreport.com 
Photo:
http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/therobotreportlaundry.html 
 

THE GREAT KAT UNLEASHES THE WORLD’S FASTEST SHRED GUITAR CD – “BEETHOVEN SHREDS”

The Great Kat’s new CD – “Beethoven Shreds” will keep college students partying all night.  Featuring music for high-energy parties,  the world’s fastest guitarist’s new CD combines metal and classical music for a speed thrill unchallenged in the music industry.  The Great Kat (Juilliard Violin Graduate-turned guitar shredder) was named “Top 10 Fastest Shredders of All Time” by Guitar One Magazine.  The CD features the electrifying “The Flight Of The Bumble-Bee” on guitar and violin with dazzling insane speeds of 300 BPM and Beethoven’s “5th Symphony.”

Pricing: CD: $7.95
Website: www.greatkat.com 
Available: http://www.greatkat.com, iTunes at http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/beethoven-shreds/id453271734 , Amazon.com, Best Buy, Barnes & Noble, CDUniverse, Tower.com, HMV, 
and stores worldwide distributed by Music Video Distributors (MVD)
Press Release:
http://www.thomas-pr.com/greatkat/beethovenshredscdrelease.html 
Photo: 
http://www.greatkat.com/beethovenshredscd.jpg 
“Beethoven Shreds” Music Clips:
http://www.greatkat.com/beethovenshreds/beethovenshreds.html
 

Contact for review units:
Karen Thomas/Eva Yutani
Thomas PR (631) 549-7575
kthomas@thomaspr.com eyutani@thomaspr.com www.thomaspr.com www.thomaspublicrelations.com  

 

 

 


 

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