*WorkStation™? That Sounds about Right
During the CES show, I spoke to a lot of people about the practical functions of The WorkStation™ (iMM737) but it was all theoretical, based on how we had positioned the product and what it was  essentially designed to do. That’s nice and all, but there was no real-world understanding of how to use it.
Seeking to put this baby to work, I brought one home this past weekend to try it out and see if we gave it an appropriate name (WorkStation™).
Setup was pretty painless. There’s nothing to set like a clock or alarm on the iMM737 and once I docked my iPad, it was good to go. It comes with a Quick Start Guide in case it’s not intuitive enough for you, but I doubt you’ll need it. The only real challenge I had was pushing my desktop computer aside to make room for the WorkStation.
With the iPad docked, I tried out the function buttons on the keyboard to broadly navigate the screen though I still had to touch it to get a song to play. Once it was playing, though, all I needed was the keys on the keyboard to change tracks, play or pause. What’s more, the function keys got me up and running on the Internet all without having to touch the screen.
It was nice having a soundtrack while I checked my e-mail and updated my Facebook status, but that’s all stuff I can do on an iPad anyway. What was nice was having the iPad docked and facing me as I worked, having the whole screen available (no pesky on-screen keypad to shrink my view) and typing on real keys. My desktop computer looked lonely as it sat idle next to the iMM737.
 Because the WorkStation is basically plug-and-play, I was able to simply turn it off, unplug it and move it into my kitchen/living room (I live in a small apartment). I propped it up on the table while I ate dinner and watched a few funny YouTube videos. I kept the retractable keyboard pushed in so there would be room for my plate and I could avoid getting food on the keys. It was a lot more practical to do this than to have my laptop in front of me as I ate or to set up a tray to eat and watch TV. The iMM737 isn’t necessarily designed to be “portable” per se, but it’s lightweight and easy to move around to different places in the house allowing you to find your own practical applications for it.
By the end of the weekend, I think I determined that it had lived up to its name.
*Looking Good
Last week I mentioned about how excited we were about the buzz we created at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES), but I neglected to mention how good we looked.
When I was there, several people commented to me about how impressive our booth was. It really drew people in to wonderfully showcase our products. In some instances, people “discovered” iLuv because they were attracted to our lovely booth.
Even CNBC used our booth as a backdrop when reporting from the show, even when they weren’t covering iLuv specifically. While the show wasn’t strictly about aesthetics, people who came to our booth for any reason were most impressed by our audio systems, headphones, power products, cases and more when they got there. I’m just sayin’.
*iLuv Buzz at CES
Undoubtedly, you heard something about last week’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. You saw blurbs about it on the evening news, read about it in the newspaper or followed it on-line somehow. It’s always exciting to see the latest and greatest gadgets and contraptions released to the public both for entertainment and practical use. This year’s CES did not disappoint.
We were right there with the rest of them, hanging with the big boys and showing the world a solid line of iLuv products, both current and upcoming and we generated a lot of buzz in the process. Whether it was our award-winning line of Mac Cables, our fun and colorful new earphones, our unique chargers and adapters, or our new and upcoming speakers and audio systems, people were both fascinated and impressed with what we bring to the table.
In the coming weeks, I’ll be explaining more about our newest items here on this blog. Stay tuned. You won’t want to miss a thing.
*Merry Christmas from iLuv!
In the midst of the hustle and bustle of the Holiday season, we find ourselves once again approaching Christmas this coming Sunday.
 Hopefully, you will find a number of iLuv gifts under your tree this year. If your Christmas list included a case for your iPhone or iPad, we hope your wish comes true. Maybe you wanted an audio system or new set of earphones. The best gifts this year are from iLuv.
On behalf of iLuv Creative Technology, I want to extend to you the warmest wishes for a very Merry Christmas!
*The Time of Our Lives
In case you haven’t been told, let me be the first to instruct you to turn your clocks back one hour this weekend. Yes, my friends, it’s that time of year again when we return to Standard time, and you get an extra hour of sleep on Saturday night.
 Typically this twice-annual event (Daylight Saving Time starts in March), has always been something of a hassle. Most of us have several clocks at home and we usually need to go to each one individually and manually change the time. Depending on the clock, this can mean scrolling through an entire 24-hour cycle in order to make the adjustment.
Well, we have a technology on several of our Vibro™ series of alarm clock docks that makes it just a little easier. Yes, the main point of emphasis for our Vibro items is the shaker unit that vibrates a bed or pillow to add a little fun to waking up, but the Vibro™ Sound (iMM178) and the Vibro™ II (iMM155) also have TimeSync.
With TimeSync, setting the clock is as easy as docking your iPod or iPhone. Just press the TimeSync button and voilà… your clock is set, matching exactly to the clock display on your Apple device.
Don’t you wish every clock in your house had TimeSync. Considering all the time you would changing your clocks, you could take full advantage of that extra hour of sleep this weekend.
*We made our Case for iPhone 4S… actually we made several
 With the electronics world hanging on his every word, Tim Cook brought closure to all the rumors, predictions, and speculations swirling around today’s “iPhone Announcement.” What was unknown yesterday is known today… it’s iPhone 4S. Do I hear an “Amen?”
Before we return you to our regularly scheduled programming, there’s just one more announcement  that needs to be made, but it’s not from Apple. It’s from iLuv. That’s right. We know many of you now plan to buy this new iPhone 4S and will want to jazz it up a little to fit your personal style. So, in light of today’s iPhone news, we are also introducing a new line of fashionable and protective cases for iPhone 4S… which are shipping today!
Let me just highlight a few of them for you.
The iCC760 Regatta comes in nine bold color combinations and boasts two layers of protection for your iPhone 4S: A glossy PC exterior on the outside and a soft interior which is very kind to your iPhone.
Surround your new iPhone 4S with a party. Our iCC763 Festival is a hardshell case with bright, colorful iLuv patterns. It’s all fun when it comes to design, but all business when it comes to protection.
Do you ever need to find your iPhone 4S in the dark? Our iCC765 Aurora cases offer the protection of silicone and the playful allure of bold, glow-in-the-dark patterns.
The iCC749 Gilt case brings a polished, gilded look to your iPhone 4S. It’s essentially shining armor for your iPhone.
All our cases are “backwards compatible” meaning they will not only fit your new iPhone 4S; they will also fit your current iPhone 4, so there’s no reason to wait to get your hands on these cases. Check out our full line of cases for iPhone 4S on our website. While you’re there, you may want to also scroll through our new line of cases for the new iPod touch. All of them feature the fashionable protection you’ve come to expect from iLuv.
If you didn’t give me an “Amen,” before, you can do it now.
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