Thomas Public Relations, Inc.

THOMAS PR MOTHER’S DAY
TECHIE GIFT IDEAS 2011 
Don’t Forget Mother’s Day is Coming on May 8th

April 27, 2011, Melville, NY -- Thomas Public Relations www.thomaspr.com announced today Mother’s Day techie gift ideas from Soundmatters, iBike, iGrill, ArtRage, Sensosolutions, Kidz Gear, OWC, NewerTech, and The Great Kat for Mother’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 the products below or need more info. 

  • MOMS CAN BRING MUSIC TO PICNICS, BEACH, & SOCCER MATCHES – 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.  About the size of a Snickers bar, Moms can bring foxL to listen to music at picnics, the beach and soccer games.  foxL is even being used to provide personalized music in the delivery room for new moms!  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.
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  

·        MOMS - DON’T BREAK YOUR FINGERNAILS TRYING TO OPEN A CAN OR BOTTLE - “Be a Headcase” iPhone Case Features Bottle & Can Tab Opener in Pink!  Free App from OWC

 

“Be A HeadCase™Bottle/Can Opener iPhone 3G/3GS case in pink or black or iPhone 4 case in black 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.  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/search/headcase 
Photo:  http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/owcheadcaseblack.html

 

  • FOR MOMS THAT WANT TO GET IN SHAPE – 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 a 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 moms 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 MOMS THAT LOVE ROASTING & GRILLING FOR FRIENDS & FAMILY – 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 mom’s iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch into a personal sous-chef, enabling her to multitask between the oven or BBQ grill and socialize with friends with the peace of mind that your food is perfectly cooked, at target temperature and safe for consumption.   Don’t be a slave to the kitchen or grill any more!
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 MOMS:  ArtRage for iPad - Art Software on the Go

ArtRage for iPad Painting with Reference

ArtRage for iPad lets mom become a digital artist with an iPad.  Ambient Design’s ArtRage lets artistic moms 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/ambientdesignartrageref.html
http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/ambientdesignipadstarwar.html
http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/ambientdesignipad.html
http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/ambientdesignartrageart.html
http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/ambientdesignartragepaint.html
http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/ambientdesignipadpainting.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 MOMS THAT WANT TO KEEP THEIR MAC LAPTOPS CLEAN:  NewerTech NuGuard Keyboard Cover in Pink & Red Adds Personal Style and Protection to Your Laptop!

The NewerTech NuGuard Keyboard Covers protect mom’s laptop keyboards against food and drink spills, dust and hair clogging and key wear with a pink, red, white or black silky smooth surface texture for the fastest touch typing possible. The keyboard covers are easy to clean, just peel up from the keyboard, rinse under water and dry.  For use with: MacBook White/Black, MacBook White Unibody, MacBook Unibody, MacBook Pro 13"/15"/17" Unibody, & MacBook Air (not for MacBook Pro 15″ and 17″ 2006-2008 Pre-Unibody Models).
Pricing:  $11.99
Website: www.macsales.com  
Available at:  http://eshop.macsales.com/item/NewerTech/NUGKBMBP/   
Photo:  http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/owcnuguardcover.html  

  • FOR MOMS THAT LOVE PLAYING GOLF:  SensoGlove Digital Golf Glove

SensoGlove Photo-2

5.9 million women play golf in the U.S., that’s 22% of all golfers.  Help your golf fanatic mom perfect her game with SensoGlove, the world’s first digital golf glove, which has built-in digital sensors that continuously read grip pressure to ensure a consistently accurate, smooth and powerful golf swing.  Fashionable, made of the highest quality cabretta leather, SensoGlove is the perfect gift for mothers that love golf, from beginners to advanced.  With SensoGlove, moms 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 MOMS THAT LOVE ROAD TRIPS BUT KIDS THAT DON’T:  Kidz Gear Wireless Car Headphones for Kids

Kidz Gear Wireless Car Headphones for Kids

Moms appreciate the Kidz Gear Wireless Car Headphones for Kids that keep fussy children quiet on long car trips.  These essential 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 MOTHERS THAT LOVE IPHONES & IPADS:  NewerTech Line of  NuGuard Cases & Covers in multiple colors!

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 moms 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 MOMS THAT ROCK:  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 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/Beethoven5thSymphony624.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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