Myvu Solo Plus Debuts with Support for All Video iPod Models, Including the New iPod Line |
PARIS, Sept. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- APPLE EXPO BOOTH B014 -- Myvu Corporation (http://www.myvu.com), the world leader in video eyewear, added myvu solo plus to its award-winning line of myvu personal media viewers with support for all video Apple iPod(R) models. Available beginning in early October, myvu solo plus will support all fifth generation models and Apple's newly introduced iPod touch, iPod nano and iPod classic. Myvu solo plus retails for $199.95 U.S. "In this fast-changing consumer electronics market, we pride ourselves on our ability to stay ahead of market changes and adjust our own product development cycles at a moment's notice," said Kip Kokinakis, president and CEO of Myvu. "We're proud to introduce myvu solo plus with support for Apple's new iPod line just weeks after the new models were introduced, so our customers can stay on top of the latest technologies as they happen." Myvu solo plus turns any video iPod into a hands-free, private cinema, giving "video-on-the-go" a whole new meaning. Its patented breakthrough ergonomic design makes myvu the only video eyewear that is truly mobile, comfortable and well-fitted. Additionally, myvu solo plus offers a new four- hour battery built directly into the myvu pendant, so it does not draw power from the iPod. Myvu solo plus will include the following accessories to take any iPod video mobile: -- The smallest and lightest video eyewear available -- Pendant for power and picture control -- Comfortable noise cancelling in-ear earbuds -- Low-profile design so you can see your surroundings -- Up to 4-hour battery life supplied by ultra-lightweight rechargeable battery Myvu has been widely recognized for its innovation. Most recently, myvu won the Best of RetailVision's "Best New Technology" award and the company was also named one of the AlwaysOn 100. Earlier this year with the debut of myvu Made for iPod, myvu was named the "Best Wearable Display" for 2006 by iLounge, an Innovations 2007 Design and Engineering award recipient by The Consumer Electronics Association, and a 2007 Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum. Myvu solo plus will be available this fall through http://www.myvu.com, the Apple Online store and select retail outlets. About Myvu Corporation Myvu Corporation is the worldwide leader in designing and manufacturing innovative video eyewear for mobile entertainment. The company's myvu line of personal media viewers has received widespread industry recognition for its breakthroughs in ergonomics, features and functionality. These accolades include RetailVision's "Best New Technology" award, iLounge's "Best Wearable Display" designation and the Consumer Electronics Association's Innovations 2007 Design and Engineering award. Myvu transforms portable media players, including all Apple video iPod models, into private TV screen. Myvu is a privately held company based in Westwood, Massachusetts, with venture capital financing from Atlas Venture, Essilor International, The Hillman Company, Intel Capital and Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. For more information, visit http://www.myvu.com. * iPod is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc.SOURCE Myvu Corporation
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Rebecca Macquarrie of Myvu Corporation,
+1-781-326-8111 x156, rmacquarrie@myvu.com; or Beth Monaghan of
InkHouse (for Myvu U.S.), +1-617-264-0420, beth@inkhousepr.com;
or Michael Selwyn of Voice It Consultancy (for Myvu UK and
France), +33 (0) 2 23 44 83 98, mselwyn@voiceitconsultancy.com
