SAN FRANCISCO (MACWORLD BOOTH # 1927), Jan. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- XtremeMac,
 the premier accessory manufacturer for Apple Computer's iPod, today announced
 the release of AirPlay, a revolutionary new FM transmitter designed especially
 for Apple's iPod and iPod mini.  AirPlay is the first and only iPod-powered FM
 Transmitter that works across the full FM frequency band without the need to
 install software.  Allowing iPod users to play audio wirelessly from their
 iPod through any FM radio, AirPlay is perfect for use in automobiles,
 especially those without a cassette player or auxiliary input jack.  AirPlay
 is available for the suggested retail price of $39.95 U.S.
     "The real beauty of AirPlay is its understated simplicity," said Gary
 Bart, president and CEO of XtremeMac. "After looking at the competition and
 talking to our customers our goal was to give iPod users freedom while
 driving, while not interrupting their music enjoyment.  An FM transmitter
 should match the iPod's ease-of-use and not make it more complicated.  AirPlay
 accomplishes this and more.  AirPlay is smaller, simpler, and better than any
 iPod FM Transmitter ever made."
     AirPlay features an easy-to-read illuminated digital frequency display,
 which turns off automatically after tuning to conserve iPod battery power.
 When iPod begins to play, AirPlay automatically transmits on the last used
 radio frequency. Because of its energy-efficient design, when the iPod is not
 playing, the Airplay automatically powers off. With Airplay, there is no need
 to navigate menus in the iPod.  Selecting a new frequency is easy: simply find
 an unused FM frequency on the radio, then press AirPlay's tuning buttons to
 quickly select the new frequency.
     AirPlay is a marvel of miniaturization, packing more features and better
 performance into a smaller package than any other FM transmitter. It is so
 compact that it does not block the iPod's "HOLD" switch. AirPlay is designed
 to work universally with all dock-connector and click-wheel iPods, including
 iPod photo, iPod U2 Special Edition, iPod from HP, as well as iPod mini.
     Features:
 
     * Attaches to the top of iPod and iPod mini
     * Compact design permits access to "HOLD" switch
     * Operates across the full FM band, from 88.1 MHz to 107.9 MHz
     * Last used frequency memory
     * No software to install
     * iPod-Battery-Friendly: Illuminated LCD turns off after tuning &
 Automatic Power On/Off
 
     For images of AirPlay, please visit
 http://www.xtrememac.com/photos/airplay.shtml .
 
     Other XtremeMac products announced at MacWorld include:
 
     * Shieldz are translucent clip-on covers for iPod mini, designed to add a
 splash of extra color and excitement while providing durable protection.
 Shieldz come in one of five fun and bright colors; Sky, Rose, Tangerine,
 Lilac, Kiwi and Ice (clear) and sell individually at a suggested retail price
 of $12.95 U.S.
     * The new SportWrap Armbands come in yellow, red and blue with black trim
 accents and are perfect for iPod devotees who want to express themselves in a
 colorful fashion while sporting their iPod.
 
     About XtremeMac
     XtremeMac, the iPod Xperts, was one of the first iPod accessory companies
 on the market when it debuted its line of iPod accessories in January 2002 at
 Macworld Expo. XtremeMac products can be purchased online at
 http://www.XtremeMac.com , or at The Apple Store, and through XtremeMac's
 network of national and international resellers and distributors. For more
 information, call (954) 385-9877 or toll-free (866) 392-9800.
 
 

SOURCE  XtremeMac