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JBL Innovations Makes it Easy for Anyone to Hang and Align Pictures

Wed, 28 May 2008 13:30:57 GMT

PAHRUMP, Nev., May 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Hanging pictures can cause headaches and if not done properly can cause unsightly holes and misaligned lines. No worries. JBL Innovations has designed a piece of hardware - the Wallmarker - that makes it easy for anyone to hang pictures without the use of a tape measure; no assembly required.

The Wallmarker, a patented product, will save time and money. It is designed to make it easy to hang pictures precisely without having to measure or put multiple holes in the wall. It can also be used multiple times.

"Get it right the first time, quickly, easily, and exactly," Jeff Lombardo, owner of JBL Innovations, explains.

So, how does it work? There are two different colored wall markers to choose from - blue or yellow. They are comprised of chalk and come in the shape of an arrow. Blue is for light-colored walls and yellow is for dark-colored walls.

Easy "how-to" instructions will walk users through the process. Users will have the ability to position their picture in its precise location. Once the location has been identified, the picture is pushed into the wall and a distinct point is made. The chalk mark signals the point where the nail goes; the Wallmarker is removed and the picture is hung.

Barbara of Las Vegas was thrilled with the product. "I needed to hang three pictures of the same size in a straight horizontal line above my headboard," she says. "Using the Wallmarker, I was able to hang all three pictures perfectly straight across in no time without the extra holes in the wall and did not need a tape measure to do it."

Another woman happily revealed, "Now, I can retire my husband."

For more information, visit: www.Wallmarker.net; or call: 888-234-6701.

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Nvidia 8800M GTX Laptop Video Card Shipped First by WidowPC

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 09:00:00 GMT

New Sting 517D2 512MB Video Processor Rivals Gaming Desktops in Performance

BOULDER, Colo. - Dec. 19 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- WidowPC(R), a leader in cutting-edge PC hardware, today announced the - in-stock - availability of the long-awaited, Nvidia 8800M GTX powered gaming laptop, the Sting 517D2. The Sting 517D2 gaming laptop, featuring the 8800M GTX DirectX 10 compatible video card by NVIDIA, is the first of it's kind to be offered with NVIDIA's GeForce 8800M GTX graphics processor and marks a new performance benchmark for mobile PC hardware.

"The new GeForce(TM) 8800M GPUs allow gamers to have the ultimate gaming experience on a mobile platform," said Joshua McClure, General Manager at WidowPC. "These new 8800M video cards are exactly what the doctor ordered to play Crysis at advanced levels of visual realism. We're proud to be the first in North America to ship this incredible performance enhancer."

WidowPC's Sting 517D2(TM), already an award winning, mobile platform, may be the most powerful gaming laptop in existence with the addition of the 8800M GTX GPU. The 8800M GTX sports 512MB of dedicated DDR3 video memory, 96 stream processors (as opposed to the 32 in previous generation cards), and supports unsurpassed HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc picture clarity. Combine all this performance with NVIDIA's new PowerMizer(TM) battery extending technology and you've got a best-in-class gaming laptop.

The Dual Core Sting 517D2(TM) model is offered with a choice of the most advanced Intel Core2 Duo(R) CPU's, a 17" WUXGA high definition display (1920x1200), up to 4GB of 667MHz DDR memory + 1GB of Intel(R) Turbo Memory, and up to 200GB of 7200RPM hard drive storage. Pricing starts at $2,799 and is available for order and shipment now.

More information:
www.widowpc.com/2007/12/8800m_gtx_gamin.php

About WidowPC
Founded in 2004, WidowPC provides cutting edge, custom gaming laptops with fanatical support, direct to consumers through its web site www.WidowPC.com. WidowPC is the high performance gaming brand of Silicon Mountain Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: SLCM).

About NVIDIA
NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ NM:NVDA) is the worldwide leader in programmable graphics processor technologies. For more information, visit www.nvidia.com.

All trademarks acknowledged.

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TAGS: Send2Press Newswire, WidowPC computers, Nvidia 8800M GTX powered gaming laptop

Free Holiday Guide Demystifies Blu-ray and HD DVD Format Wars

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 13:38:24 GMT

GLENDALE, Calif. - Nov. 28 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- As holiday shoppers prepare to spend an estimated $13.5 billion on audio/video products, Intellikey Labs, a highly recognized leader in Hi-Definition Quality Assurance, releases a how-to guide, "Consumer Guide to Getting More Out Of Your Hi-Def Purchase: Blu-ray and HD DVD," outlines the basic options, identifies the top-ranked Hi-Def DVD players, and answers the question of Blu-ray vs. HD DVD.

"With Hi-Def DVD products at the top of many holiday shopping lists, we wanted to help simplify the rapidly evolving choices that Hi-Def offers," said Lauren Evers, co-founder and President/CEO of Intellikey Labs. "Our consumer-friendly Hi-Def shopping guide strives to alleviate the guesswork involved when making a purchase in the highly technical world of Hi-Def DVD products. Our guide is designed to offer shoppers an easier way to make Hi-Def shopping decisions and ultimately, a much more satisfying experience with their Hi-Def DVD purchases."

"Consumer Guide to Getting More Out Of Your Hi-Def Purchase: Blu-ray and HD DVD" can help ease the burden of holiday shopping with quick and easy identification of the highest ranked Hi-Def DVD products. As the slow adoption of Hi-Definition DVD continues for the second holiday season in a row, there is a big concern that consumers are still unfamiliar with the concept of Hi-Definition and hesitant to make a purchase. In 2006 alone, consumer product returns in the U.S. reached $100 billion - mostly due to increasingly complex technical consumer products without a clear explanation of which products best suit their needs (*NOTE 1).

Intellikey Labs' Quality Assurance testing is known in the Hi-Def industry as the most accurate and most reliable. Intellikey ensures that Hi-Def and digital content products have every opportunity to perform at their highest capacity, while being committed to the education of consumers to ensure they gain the most enjoyment out of their Hi-Def DVD purchases.

"When deciding to buy a Hi-Def DVD product, consumers should be armed with the necessary market insight to make the right decision. Their Hi-Def purchases should bring them as much satisfaction as they expect-and more!" added Evers.

The first-ever Intellikey Labs' "Consumer Guide to Getting More Out Of Your Hi-Def Purchase: Blu-ray and HD DVD" hopes to ensure that buyers make educated purchases this holiday season, and that this clear and simple guide helps bring more consumers enjoyment in using Hi-Definition DVD.

"Consumer Guide to Getting More Out Of Your Hi-Def Purchase: Blu-ray and HD DVD" is available to consumers at no cost, and can be requested by sending an e-mail to: HiDef@intellikeylabs.com.

About Intellikey Labs
Intellikey Labs' Signature Testing(TM) is known in the industry as the best quality assurance available to insure that content looks, sounds and operates as intended. Intellikey is committed to finding problems before consumers do. Intellikey ensures that digital content and performance is at its best and is committed to educating consumers on the audio/video products available in the market best suited for their needs before making a purchase.

Intellikey Labs provides independent quality assurance testing for optical media and downloadable content. The Lab offers testing for DVD, optical media formats, Hi-Definition testing, for both domestic and international regions and territories. A unique and proprietary AMP(TM) rating system that assigns a percentage of risk to issues uncovered during testing on the Intellikey NTSC 1 player matrix is widely considered the definitive testing resource for DVD compatibility. The AMP(TM) rating system is currently being developed for the Blu-ray and HD-DVD player formats.

Intellikey Labs has clients in global entertainment, media, hardware manufacturing, application development, software and publishing. Intellikey is renowned for expertise in quality assurance testing of optical media, downloadable and streamed media, HD-DVD and BD-DVD, content on a wide range of platforms and devices including ROM, website, portable media players, computers and copy protection and new media testing.

For more information, visit www.intellikeylabs.com

*NOTES:
1 Smith Podcast http://www.rhsmith.umd.edu/news/rss/podcast/library/2006/video/sbcu.souza.html - Dr. Gil Souza, Assistant Professor of Operations Management at the University of Maryland Robert H. Smith School of Business

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TAGS: Send2Press Newswire, guide to HD DVD formats, Intellikey Labs

Integrated Mobile Electronics Fully Compatible with Full Line of Microsoft Zune Players

Wed, 03 Oct 2007 19:58:00 GMT

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Oct. 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Integrated Mobile Electronics (IME) announced today that its upcoming IME Dock will be completely compatible with the full line of Microsoft Zune portable media players, including the existing 30GB model and recently unveiled 4GB, 8GB, and 80GB models.

The company attributes its close, communicative partnership with Microsoft as being a primary factor in being able to deliver an immediate solution to early adopters of the latest Zune models. Delivery of the first IME Docks should be in customers' hands in the next 6-8 weeks.

"Being able to simultaneously offer a solution for a product as the product itself is being launched is a fantastic feeling," said Jonatan Cvetko, CEO of IME. "Microsoft has also been incredibly helpful at every step of the way. We feel appreciated as their partner."

The IME Docking System is a groundbreaking, integrated package allowing most cars to interface with portable media players from Microsoft, with support for even more models on the horizon. By choosing the desired player interface and indicating their car make/model during the ordering process, customers will receive an IME Docking System specifically engineered to work with their setup. Should the customer own or purchase a different media player, they need only purchase an Additional Dock instead of an entire System. The System itself has an MSRP of $249.99, while Additional Docks are $89.99.

About Integrated Mobile Electronics
IME is an industry leader in portable media player docking systems. IME was founded in 2003 by CEO Jonatan Cvetko, with the intention of allowing consumers a flexible and enjoyable media experience in their car. IME believes that versatility is never a compromise for quality.

Most of all, IME understands that consumers should always have the freedom of choice to change their mind - and their portable media players - and IME will be there to supply uncompromised, high quality audio & video from the player directly into the car's stereo system.

More information: www.imedock.com

All trademarks acknowledged.

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Toobee: Still Flying After All These Years

Tue, 12 Dec 2006 16:38:00 GMT

With over 25 years as one of the nation's hottest flying toys, Toobee(R) the Amazing Flying Can continues to turn heads

MILWAUKEE, Wis. - Dec. 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Invented in Berkeley, California by Dale Klahn and Gary Upham, both of whom hold advanced degrees in aeronautical and nuclear engineering, the Toobee (www.toobee.com), from Toobee International Inc., appears to be nothing more than the top third of a beer or soda can.

But to those in the know, it's the Toobee, a cylindrical wing or annular airfoil that seems to defy gravity. The Toobee pilot simply grips the can like a football and throws it, rounded edge forward, like an NFL quarterback. When thrown properly, Toobee will sail, soar, swoop and curve floating on air for distances almost the length of the football field. Greg Stromberg, President of Toobee International, says, "Because there is very little drag on the thin aluminum, it keeps spinning at a high rate during flight. As momentum dies down, torque from gravity causes Toobee to swoop off in the direction of spin."

The patented high-tech aluminum airfoil is only .005 inches thick and weighs less than a marshmallow. The world record to date is an astounding 283 feet, (91 yards).

Extreme lightness and specially rolled edges, make Toobee a safe toy that can be flown safely indoors or out. Toss it for distance, accuracy for fun or competition.- - Major league baseball pitchers experimenting with Toobee soon learned to throw "curveballs" and controlled pitches, almost as if it were a baseball.

Being touted as "Hottest item since the Frisbee(R)," Toobee contests and competitions continue to turn heads. And, yes, there is even a Toobee Air Force(TAF), with its own Official Toobee Air Force Flight Training Manual and the motto --"Success comes with CANS," Stromberg added, "It's a fun toy that turns heads and creates good clean fun wherever it goes. In fact the mission of the TAF is to fly around the world promoting world peace by bringing people together."

Currently, Toobee is available via the internet and mail order. You can get a 3-pack for around $14.95 and is good clean fun for everyone (Ages 6-106). The perfect gift for any occasion or for that person who has everything. Just in time for the holidays.

In keeping with Toobee's efforts to make a difference in society, 20% of all profits go to select children's charities worldwide.

To make it easy for everyone to experience the magic of The Amazing Flying Can, Stromberg is offering a FREE Toobee to anyone who requests it. All that is asked is a nominal shipping charge. $1 will be donated to the UNICEF Children's Fund for each Free Toobee sent.

Toobee International is the manufacturer of Toobee(R) the Amazing Flying Can. Based near Milwaukee, WI, the company specializes in the development and marketing of fun-based ideas.

For more information on the product, or to order online, visit http://www.toobee.com or call (262) 246-8480.

Greg Stromberg CEO of Toobee international Inc. Sussex wants to make a difference with his small toy company this Christmas & new years' season. His company manufactures an "All AmerICAN" toy as he calls it, in Wisconsin and promotes markets and sells "the world's only amazing flying can." In fact Stromberg claims that his Toobee is the "longest going unknown fad in the world."

He says he wants to be a motivating force for good, and instilling that belief in young people all over the world. In fact he has started an organization called the Toobee AirForce (TAF), whose mission is: "To fly around the world to enforce world peace by bringing people together." TAF's motto is: "success comes in ICANS and failure comes in cannots."

His TAF wants to be the motivation action model to all the children in the world. This will be accomplished by promoting being good (golden rule), healthy exercise and having just having good old fashion fun. He feels this is our last hope to create real change in the minds of our young children who will be our future leaders. Why wouldn't you want to invest in young person's mind giving them hope, a feeling of belonging, self-worth and the freedom Toobee the very best they can bee?

This Christmas season and New Year, Stromberg wants to make this one to one special offer. For every Free Toobee requested from our webpage he will personally donate $1.00 to Unicef Children's fund. This offer is good thru January 31st 2007.

Stromberg says he isn't very big and whishes he good do even more, but as we grow, we will we will be able to do even more. He doesn't draw a salary and reinvests every dime in growing this company's future, promoting the Toobee AirForce and donating to the UNICEF's Children's fund.

The question now to the world is Toobee or not Toobee??

More information: www.toobee.com.

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TAGS: Send2Press Newswire, Toobee International Inc, Amazing Flying Can

It's a Wrap for the iPod

Tue, 07 Mar 2006 15:29:00 GMT

iPod Nano and iPod Video WraptorSkinz Provide Durable, Decorative Scratch Protection Without Bulking Up Your iPod

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- iPods keep getting smaller and the consumers like it. But if they want to protect their investment their options were big silicon skins and cases or iPod tattoos (iPod stickers). Either choice would prevent scratches but each has its flaws. WraptorSkinz from Matrix Productions, Inc. are the best of both. WraptorSkinz are thin wrapping protective skins that do not add bulk yet are not stickers. The complete line of WraptorSkinz for the iPod Nano and iPod Video (5g) seen online at www.TuneTattooz.com.

"The consumer wants more of less." says Matrix Productions, Inc. President Dennis Turkington. "Our TuneTattooz product line has been available since early 2005 and has been extremely popular with iPod users and we get a tremendous amount of feedback from them. What most have shared with us is they wanted something like TuneTattooz but it couldn't be a sticker, had to be re-usable, they needed to be durable and finally they must be thin. We have spent the last eight months developing our new product and the WraptorSkinz product line fulfills their needs."

WraptorSkinz are available in a variety of designs and colors. Each package includes a WraptorSkinz full wrap skin which covers the front, back, sides and click wheel, a screen protector, a plastic application squeegee for removing air bubbles and a hard plastic storage case. Un-like many iPod wraps currently on the market, WraptorSkinz are not stickers. They use no glue or adhesives to stay on the iPod making them removable and reusable. Much thinner the traditional silicon cases, WraptorSkinz are compatible with most iPod accessories and are still extremely durable.

Matrix Productions Inc. founded in 1992 develops web graphic templates and internet based technologies and products for corporate and consumer clients. Matrix Productions has been manufacturing iPod related protective accessories since early 2005.

More information: http://www.TuneTattooz.com

Trippin' Tune Tattooz Cover More Than The iPod

Tue, 16 Aug 2005 16:54:00 GMT

TuneTattooz iPod Mini Tattoos Now Include Screen Protector, iPod Mini and iTrip Mini Tattoo

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA - August 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- For a while iPod owners have cured their white iPod blues with iPod tattoos, a thin colorful iPod skin that wraps around a majority of the iPods surface. iPod tattoos are a great way for iPod owners to be unique and their tattooed iPods themselves look great, but what about the accessories? Snap on an iTrip (by Griffin Technology) and something looks out of place. The answer, iPod tattoos with matching accessory tattoos. Matrix Productions, Inc. has re-released its complete line of TuneTattooz brand tattoos for the iPod Mini with an additional tattoo that covers the iTrip Mini.

Caption: iPod Mini TuneTattoo Sample.

"All iPod owners want to be unique," says Matrix Productions, Inc. President Dennis Turkington. "This was quite obvious to us when we first released our TuneTattooz line for the full size iPods in early 2005. iPod owners immediately began sending us their suggestions for new TuneTattoo designs. It was only a matter of days when we started getting requests of iPod Mini TuneTattooz and their accessories; it seemed that the iPod tattoo world had forgotten Mini owners. We answered with a line of TuneTattooz for the iPod Mini and iPod Shuffle and now the iTrip tattoos."

See the complete catalog of iPod Mini TuneTattooz at www.TuneTattooz.com.

Since mid 2005, TuneTattooz have been available in kits which include the tattoo skins and an ultra thin screen protector. Although the tattoos primary function is to decorate, they also help protect a user's iPod from minor dings and scratches. With the addition of the screen protector and now the accessory tattoos, the iPod is even better covered. Compatible with most fabric or silicon cases, TuneTattooz skins and screen protectors are very thin and can be used with most existing cases.

Matrix Productions Inc. founded in 1992 develops web graphic templates and internet based technologies and products for corporate and consumer clients.

For more information please contact Dennis Turkington at 319-373-0668, e-mail Dennis at press @ tunetattooz.com.

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The Greatest Thing to Happen to the Remote Control Since Infrared!

Thu, 06 Jan 2005 11:29:00 GMT

LAS VEGAS, NV - CES /Send2Press Newswire/ -- Next Generation Home Products, Inc. (www.nghp.net), Port Richey/Tampa, Florida, announces availability of the newest version of their award-winning Remote "Long Ranger" Xtender(tm) at the 2005 Consumer Electronics Show (CES).

*Photo Caption:
Long Ranger Xtender(tm) from Next Generation Home Products, Inc. debuts at CES.

The patented AAA-battery size transmitter resembling a silver bullet is described by Next Generation Home Product's President Bob Dolatowski as "...the greatest thing to happen to the remote control since infrared!"

The Remote "Long Ranger" Xtender(tm) transmitter is installed in place of one AAA or AA battery inside a user's remote control ... then simply point or attach the included receiver to the components they wish to control. The included AA-size adapter sleeve fits over the AAA-size transmitter, works in almost any remote control that uses AA or AAA batteries, and effectively replaces one of the 1.5 Volt AA or AAA batteries in order to power the remote control and perform the RF transmitter function; additional transmitters can be purchased separately.

Like magic ... the user has upgraded their existing remote control to the latest-generation RF remote control giving them room-to-room control up to 150 feet or more from the receiver based at their components -- perfect for controlling satellite, cable, DVD, TIVO, VCR etc. and multi-room stereo speakers from other rooms inside or outside, upstairs or downstairs since no line-of-sight is required.

Ideal for home theaters, the receiver can be hidden out of sight inside entertainment centers; and unlike older remote control extenders, the user doesn't have to attach anything to the front of their remote control nor point their remote at a particular stand-alone transmitter within a room either.

The Remote "Long Ranger" Xtender(tm) with a suggested retail price of $59.95 operates using (2) included long-life #393 button batteries -- a second model uses a rechargeable battery with the charger built into the receiver. In 2003 the AA-size Remote "Long Ranger" Xtender(tm) received the prestigious Innovations Award given by the International Consumer Electronics Show in the accessories category.

Next Generation Home Products, Inc. will be exhibiting the Remote "Long Ranger" Xtender(tm) at the Las Vegas 2005 Consumer Electronics Show, at South Hall Booth #21702 inside the Next Generation Home Products Pavilion.

Additional information: www.nghp.net

Contact:
Bob Dolatowski
of Next Generation Home Products, Inc.
+1-727-834-9400
Fax: +1-727-846-1788
bob@nghp.net