First International Digital Launches Two New irock! Beamit Wireless Music Adapters, the Ultimate iPod and MP3 Player Accessories.CHICAGO -- New features and functionality broaden the product line and ensure plenty of choice for consumer First International Digital, Inc. (FID), maker of the popular irock! family of digital audio devices and the leader in FM transmitter A device that adapts an MP3 player or other portable audio source to a car's audio system via the FM radio. It retransmits the analog output of the headset jack as one of several FM channels, which is picked up by the car's antenna. Also called an "FM modulator. technology, today introduced its newest series of Beamit wireless music adapters, the 440FM and 450FM. Beamit allows users to wirelessly broadcast music from portable audio devices to the car or home's FM stereo and is compatible with any MP3 player A digital music player that supports the MP3 format, which was the audio format that started a revolution in online music downloads and distribution. All portable music players, the iPod being the most popular, support MP3 along with one or more other audio formats. , including Apple iPods, laptops, and CD, mini-disc, and tape players. 440FM: One-piece, 12 Volt Operation For the first time, the 440FM features a built-in cigarette lighter power adapter An external power supply for laptop computers and just about every portable or semi-portable electronic device on the market. Also called an "AC adapter," it contains a rectifier to convert AC current to DC and a transformer to convert voltage from 120 down to 9, 12, 15 or whatever is , enabling truly battery-free operation. The device conveniently plugs into the car's 12VDC VDC Volts Direct Current VDC Venture Development Corporation VDC Vehicle Dynamic Control VDC Village Development Committee (Nepal) VDC Virtual Data Center VdC Verband der Cigarettenindustrie cigarette lighter socket and the headphone See headphones. or lineout jack of the audio device. Twelve channels of digital tuning allows users to choose the best FM frequency for the clearest reception of high-fidelity, full stereo sound. The 440FM measures 3.2" x 2" x 1.4" and offers 90 degree swivel action, enabling users to adjust the device's position for best viewing of the backlit An LCD screen that has its own light source from the back of the screen, making the background brighter and characters appear sharper. LCD display. The device's MSRP MSRP Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price MSRP Message Session Relay Protocol MSRP Multi-Species Recovery Plan (US Fish & Wildlife Service) MSRP Member of the Society for Radiological Protection (UK) is $29.99. 450 FM: 100 Channel Digital Tuning Equals Crystal-Clear Reception The lightweight, uniquely designed 450FM, measuring a compact 3.2" x 0.9" x 0.9", plugs into the headphone jack of any portable audio device and sends high-fidelity, full stereo sound to your favorite FM stereo. The device is powered by 1 AAA battery, but also features optional battery-free operation, when used with the included 12VDC auto adapter. With 100 channel digital tuning and a signal distortion of less than 0.2 percent, the 450FM guarantees crystal-clear reception on your favorite station. The device's MSRP is $39.99. Beamit's operating range is 10-30 feet (limited by FCC (1) (Federal Communications Commission, Washington, DC, www.fcc.gov) The U.S. government agency that regulates interstate and international communications including wire, cable, radio, TV and satellite. The FCC was created under the U.S. regulations), depending on the quality of the FM radio receiver. For more information and technical specifications, visit www.myirock.com. About First International Digital FID, or First International Digital, Inc., (www.fidinc.com), develops and markets the popular irock!(R) and Beamit(TM) series of digital audio devices. The company's newest irock! 800 series is one of the best values in portable flash memory-based MP3 players, with long battery life and FM tuner. The new Beamit series of wireless music adapters, the 440FM and 450 FM, offer superior value and performance, enabling "battery free" broadcasts of music from any MP3 player or audio device to the car stereo. The irock!(R) and Beamit(TM) series are available at leading retail outlets such as Circuit City, CompUSA, Fry's, Good Guys, RadioShack, and Sharper Image, as well as at www.myirock.com. FID holds nearly 100 patents in audio, video, speech, and communications technology. The company is headquartered near Chicago with an office in Beijing, China. |
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