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THOMAS PR TECHIE FATHER’S DAY GIFT IDEAS 2011

Thomas Public Relations www.thomaspr.com announced today Father’s Day techie gift ideas from Soundmatters, iBike, iGrill, ArtRage, Sensosolutions, OWC, Kidz Gear, NewerTech, and The Great Kat for Father’s Day 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. 

  • FOR MUSIC/AUDIO PURIST DADS THAT TRAVEL – foxL Portable Bluetooth Speaker for iPhone/Ipad & Other Bluetooth Devices

foxLv2 Bluetooth with iPad & iPhone4

foxL is the world’s best sounding tiny hi-fi portable Bluetooth speaker for iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, Android or other Bluetooth devices.  Created by former NASA engineer/audio legend Dr. Godehard Guenther, Soundmatters foxLv2 Bluetooth is the first pocket-sized wireless speaker that audio purists will love, with a range of unique sound features. The perfect travel companion, you can bring foxL with you wherever you go on the road to listen to high quality music in your hotel room, for presentations, as well as listen to music in every room in the house without a stereo.

Pricing: $199
Website: www.soundmatters.com
Available at: www.soundmatters.com & online retailers, including Hammacher Schlemmer, Sharper Image, Music Direct, Amazon.com 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

  • FUN GIFT FOR DADS – “Be a HeadCase” iPhone Case with Bottle & Can Opener & Free App from OWC

OWC Be a HeadCase Bottle & Can Opener iPhone 4 Case - Black

“Be A HeadCase™” Bottle/Can Opener iPhone 3G/3GS or 4 Case provides ultra-slim, durable protection of your iPhone, featuring a built-in stainless steel bottle and can tab opener made of hard shell plastic with minimal thickness - less than 1 inch thick! “Be A HeadCase” is coated with an outer slip resistant rubber coating for shock absorption in addition to impact and scratch protection for your iPhone. The bottom cover slot makes for easy dock connection or charging of your iPhone without removing the iPhone from the case. Make it 5 o’clock everywhere with FREE “Be A HeadCase” App that plays your favorite song or sound and displays a photo when you open a bottle or can! You can even record your own sounds!

Pricing: Special discounted pricing $12.99-$14.99 through 6/30/11 (Retail price is $24.99), available in Black (iPhone 3G/3GS model also available in Pink).
Website: www.macsales.com 
Available through OWC at:
http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/Apple/iPhone_Accessories  
Photo:
http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/owcheadcaseblack.html 

  • FOR BICYCLE/EXERCISE DADS – iBike Dash CC Cycling Computer

iBike Dash CC

The iBike Dash CC cycling computer from Velocomp is a light-weight wireless bicycle computer system that turns any iPhone or iPod touch into your own personal fitness trainer.  It creates an entirely new category of interactive cycling devices, enhancing the cycling experience in a much more intimate, intuitive and fun way than ever before to help you finally keep that New Year’s resolution to get in 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 TECHIE BBQ LOVER DADS – iGrill Bluetooth Meat Thermometer

iGrill Photo

iGrill is the world’s first wireless cooking thermometer for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch via long-range Bluetooth (over 200 feet) and App-enabled connection.  iGrill from iDevices turns your iPhone, iPad, or  iPod touch into your own personal sous-chef, enabling you to multitask between your grill or oven and guests with the peace of mind that your food is perfectly cooked, at target temperature and safe for consumption.

Pricing: $99.99
Website:
www.igrillinc.com
Available at: www.igrillinc.com and Apple Stores
Release:
http://www.thomas-pr.com/idevices/igrillomahasteaksfrontgaterelease.html  http://www.thomas-pr.com/idevices/igrillces2011release.html 
Photos:
http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/idevicesigrill.html
http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/idevicesigrilllapp.html

  • FOR ARTISTIC TECH DADS:  ArtRage for iPad - Art Software on the Go

Dude with a cigar by Bo Paweena Using ArtRage 3 Studio Pro

ArtRage for iPad lets you become a digital artist with your iPad.  Ambient Design’s 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
Release:
http://www.thomas-pr.com/ambientdesign/ambientdesignartrage105release.html
Photos:
http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/ambientdesignipadstarwar.html
http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/ambientdesignipad.html
Youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/user/ArtRagetv?feature=mhum#p/a/u/0/lLitikCoea4
http://www.youtube.com/user/ArtRagetv?feature=mhum#p/a/u/1/RJEnUmWAVUQ 

  • FOR TECHIE GOLFER DADS:  SensoGlove Digital Golf Glove

SensoGlove Photo-2

SensoGlove, the world’s first digital golf glove, has 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 is the perfect gift for fathers that love golf from beginners to advanced.  With SensoGlove, golfers can 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 TECHIE DO-IT-YOURSELF DADS –OWC “DIY” SSD Storage Upgrade Kit

OWC DIY SSD Kit

Dads will love saving money and speeding up their laptops with the OWC “DIY” SSD Storage Upgrade Kit.  It lets them make their Mac or Windows laptop faster by upgrading to the industry’s fastest solid state drives (SSDs) to 480GB for performance that is up to 47X faster.  By purchasing the OWC DIY SSD Kit, dads will also save up to 40% versus buying all the included components separately.  They can then continue to use their ‘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 $109.99
Website: www.macsales.com
Available at: www.macsales.com 
Release: http://www.thomas-pr.com/owc/owcdiyssdrelease.html
Photo: http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/owcdiyssdkit.html 

  • FOR DADS THAT LOVE ROAD TRIPS BUT KIDS THAT DON’T:  Kidz Gear Wireless Car Headphones for Kids

Kidz Gear Wireless Car Headphones for Kids

Dads appreciate the Kidz Gear Wireless Car Headphones for Kids that keep fussy children quiet on long car trips.  These wireless IR headphones are designed specifically for the largest user market of built-in auto DVD and video systems – children.  With 100% IR Compatibility Guaranteed and manufactured with the highest quality wireless technology components available, the Kidz Gear wireless headphones deliver extremely rich sound quality for a variety of video and audio content – DVDs, video players, radio and more.  Available at many fine retailers as well as the Kidz Gear website.

Pricing: $34.99
Website: www.gearforkidz.com 
Available at: www.gearforkidz.com 
Release: http://www.thomas-pr.com/pr/kidzgearwireless.html
Photo: http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/kidzgearwirelesscarheadphones.html

·        FOR IPHONE & IPAD FANS:  NewerTech Line of  NuGuard Cases & Covers – Keep your iPhone Virus-Free and Protected

OWC DIY SSD Kit

The NewerTech line of NuGuard™  iPhone 4 and iPad protective cases and NuVue anti-glare covers add protection, style and functionality to the most popular gadgets sold this year.  OWC makes it easy to buy affordable iPhone 4 and iPad accessory gifts that dads will love, without breaking the bank. Fashionable Colors in Blue, Purple, Frost, Green, Black, Orange, Red, Pink & Clear.

Pricing: $12.99 - $24.99
Website: www.macsales.com 
Available at: www.macsales.com 
Release: http://www.thomaspr.com/pr/owciphoneipadrelease.html
Photos:
NewerTech iPad Accessory Line: http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/owcipadaccessory.html
NewerTech iPhone Case Line: http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/owciphonecase.html

  • FOR TECHIE MUSICIANS:  The Great Kat World’s Fastest Guitarist

THE GREAT KAT -- WORLD'S FASTEST GUITARIST -- NEW "BEETHOVEN'S GUITAR SHRED" DVD OUT NOW! See www.greatkat.com for info

The Great Kat “Beethoven’s Guitar Shred” DVD is followed in the tech community as the ultimate music for creativity.  The upcoming new CD, “Beethoven Shreds,” features songs from The Great Kat’s highly-acclaimed, ground-breaking “Beethoven’s Guitar Shred” Music Video DVD.  The Great Kat, named “Top 10 Fastest Shredders of All Time”-Guitar One Magazine, is the world’s fastest guitarist.  A Juilliard graduate violinist, The Great Kat combines metal and classical music for a speed thrill unchallenged in the music industry.  She has been featured in the Jimmy Fallon site, NBC-Weekend Today in NY, Rolling Stone Magazine (Italy),  Entertainment Weekly, Spin Magazine, New York Times, NewsBlaze and much more. 

Pricing: CD $7.95, DVD $9.95
Website: www.greatkat.com 
Available at: www.greatkat.com Amazon, Best Buy, Target, J&R, CDUniverse, Tower, Overstock.com, Borders, Barnes & Noble and more.worldwide by MVD at http://mvdb2b.com/s/GreatKatBeethovensGuitarShred/TPR0005 
DVD Release: http://www.thomas-pr.com/pressreleases/beethovensguitarshredrelease.html
Photos: http://www.greatkat.com/beethovensguitarshreddvd.jpg  http://www.greatkat.com/08/dvd/Beethoven5thSymphony7.jpg
DVD Trailer: http://www.greatkat.com/BeethovensGuitarShredVideosMenuMED.wmv 
“The Flight Of The Bumble-Bee” MP3 Clip: http://www.greatkat.com/bumblebee1NEW.mp3 
 

FOR REVIEW COPIES, CONTACT:
 

Contact: Karen Thomas/Eva Yutani
Thomas PR
kthomas@thomaspr.com  / eyutani@thomaspr.com
631-549-7575 www.thomaspr.com 
 

 

 

 


 

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