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Pocket Party – Mini speaker system for iPod 3/4G, Photo and Mini.
PocketParty Shuffle – Mini speaker system for iPod Shuffle.
Shuffle Station – First iPod Shuffle speaker system.

High Wycombe, UK, March 7th, 2005 – PodGear™, an established UK brand of iPod™ accessories, today announced the launch of three separate speaker systems for the iPod and iPod Shuffle, which will extend the PodGear range into this critical category.

Tom Dudderidge, managing director, Disruptive Technology Channels, commented: “We believe that an iPod’s music library should not only be personal, it should be shared. Research has led us to believe that the iPod generation wants to share music with friends and family; especially whilst on the move, be it on a remote beach or in the office on a Friday afternoon.”

Dudderidge continued: “We are especially pleased to announce the PocketParty Shuffle. Kids on the street with Ghetto Blasters were one of the iconic images of the 80’s, the PocketParty Shuffle echoes this image for the 21st century”.

PocketParty - Micro speaker system for iPod 3/4G, Photo and Mini. Weighing just 38 grams and the size of a fun-size Mars bar the PocketParty boasts 1 watt of Stereo output from just two tiny speakers. PocketParty is completely cable free, runs for up to 10 hours from a single AA battery, and volume is controlled directly from the iPod.

PocketParty Shuffle – PocketParty Shuffle turns an iPod Shuffle into the world’s tiniest ghetto blaster. Designed exclusively for the iPod Shuffle, and taking design cues from the world’s most iconic flash MP3 player, the PocketParty can even be worn around the neck like the iPod itself. Tech specs are the same as the PocketParty above.

Shuffle Station – Portable speaker systems have been hugely popular for the iPod and iPod mini. The PodGear ShuffleStation is the first such speaker system for the new iPod Shuffle. Shuffle Station run from the mains or from 4xAAA batteries, and will also charge the iPod Shuffle over USB.

For further information, or to request NFR units for review, please do not hesitate to contact liam@ranieripr.com

Pricing and availability
The PodGear speaker range will be available from today. The range can be purchased at all PodGear online retailers and resellers. For a list of these, please visit www.podgear.net

Pocket Party - £24.99 inc VAT – available now.
PocketParty Shuffle – £24.99 inc VAT – available late April 2005
Shuffle Station - £34.99 inc VAT – available mid March 2005

About Disruptive Technology Channels - www.disruptivegroup.com

Disruptive Technology Channels is a UK-based distributor of consumer electronics products and owner of the PodGear brand of iPod accessories. The company was formed in early 2004 by Tom Dudderidge, a veteran of technology sales and marketing, and the experienced team at both management and board level.
Its energy goes into sourcing the most innovative, stylish and exciting products with which to hit the consumer electronics arena. Solio and PodGear, our current lines, both reflect our desire to innovate and shake-up the marketplace.
Disruptive's products are already available from some of the UK's leading IT and Consumer Electronics retailers, but it is always seeking new products and new dealer channels.

Press releases - Disruptive Technology Channels

New PodGear™ portable speaker collection is announced for the iPod™ and iPod Shuffle™