Skullcandy Loads Podcast Ready's myPodder on MP3 Watches.Podcast Ready's Sixth Major Device Partnership Puts Portable Podcast Subscribing and Listening on Wrist LAS VEGAS Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. and HOUSTON -- Podcast Ready, creator of the first truly portable podcast management software and Skullcandy, designer and developer of headphones Head-mounted speakers. Headphones have a strap that rests on top of the head, positioning a pair of speakers over both ears. For listening to music or monitoring live performances and audio tracks, both left and right channels are required. and audio-integrated lifestyle products with an attitude, have partnered to offer Podcast Ready's myPodder[TM] software preloaded on Skullcandy's MacGyver and Bully 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. watches. The agreement allows Skullcandy users to easily find, manage and listen to podcasts virtually anywhere from their wrist. Podcast Ready also has partnerships in place with iriver, MediaReady, Wolverine wolverine or glutton, largest member of the weasel family, Gulo gulo, found in the northern parts of North America and Eurasia, usually in high mountains near the timberline or in tundra. , COWON and mobiBLU. The Skullcandy MacGyver MP3 Watch provides up to 1 Gig of memory for podcasts and music on user's wrists. The MacGyver sports a selectable 5-mode audio equalizer, 3-D stereo sound, music shuffle play feature, built-in voice recorder A digital, handheld device that is used to record short reminders. Very lightweight and typically using AAA batteries, such devices use flash memory to hold up to 100 messages and more. Messages can be retrieved sequentially or by direct access by message number. See microcassette. and integrated USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. cable. Users can listen to podcasts and music in MP3 and WMA (Windows Media Audio) An audio compression method from Microsoft. Known originally as MSAudio, this proprietary format competes with the MP3 and AAC methods. WMA encodes rapidly and is known to be especially effective at low bit rates. formats, plus use the watch as a thumb drive See USB drive. to store and transfer other types of data files. The MacGyver MP3 Watch is available in 512 MB and 1 GB versions. The Skullcandy Bully provides heavy weight style as a 1 GB MP3 and voice recorder, with anodized aluminum bands in either silver or gold with inlaid in·laid v. Past tense and past participle of inlay. adj. 1. Set into a surface in a decorative pattern: a mahogany dresser with an inlaid teak design. 2. diamonds (ok, fake diamonds). Integrated audio functionality makes the Bully a unique music and podcast player. It is waterproof up to 100 meters and features a non-scratch sapphire crystal Sapphire crystals are a material commonly used in both the front and back casings of wristwatches, especially in skeleton watches and watches made to be highly resistant to damage such as those used by divers or by the military. face, voice recorder, built-in microphone, built-in lithium-ion battery, and included USB or AC adaptor charger. The Bully does not require any special software to operate and is compatible with any computer running Windows 98/2000/XP or Mac 0SX. Podcast Ready's myPodder software provides complete podcast access and portability, unlike other podcast-enabling technologies that are available only on desktop computers. Users can plug a compatible Skullcandy device into any Internet-connected computer and instantly access myPodder to update, subscribe to and manage their favorite podcasts. Podcast Ready also provides a simple-to-use podcast directory and one-click podcast subscription. "Skullcandy echoes the rapid growth in podcasting by facilitating podcast management for their customers," said Russell Holliman, founder and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Podcast Ready. "Having Podcast Ready's myPodder preinstalled on one of the coolest MP3 devices available will provide many innovators and trendsetters with access to Podcast Ready's directory and management tools." "Skullcandy prides itself on being an innovator in cutting edge audio integration and product design, and we see that our customers are increasingly interested in relevant media content, like podcasting," said Paul Alden, director of manufacturing, Skullcandy. "We are pleased to be able to make our MP3 watch players 'Podcast Ready' through this partnership." Skullcandy devices are available at www.skullcandy.com and at consumer electronics outlets and snow and action sports specialty retailers around the world. About Skullcandy Skullcandy is a leading designer and developer of headphones and audio-integrated products with an attitude. Skullcandy headsets, audio watches, LINK bags and packs and other products are available through consumer electronics outlets and snow and action sports specialty retailers around the world. More at www.skullcandy.com About Podcast Ready Podcast Ready provides software and services that remove the obstacles that are limiting the widespread adoption of podcasting, making subscribing and listening to podcasts easier and more portable. The company's website provides podcast subscribers with an easier-to-use, feature-rich portal for the management of podcast programs and subscriptions. The company's myPodder[TM] software is available pre-loaded on select MP3 players and by free download at www.podcastready.com. Unlike other companies, Podcast Ready's enabling podcast player technology is installed on a user's device rather than the desktop; is O/S and device independent; provides one-step syncing; allows sharing of permitted content; and remains independent of a dedicated portal. Podcast Ready was founded in Houston, Texas by Russell Holliman, an early member of the podcasting community. |
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