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Slightly larger than a deck of cards and weighing less than three ounces – cy·fi's incredibly compact design is the first revolutionary product of its kind to be introduced to the cycling world. Portable, and easily mounted on any bicycle mainframe, cy·fi enables users to enjoy all of their digital music, offering unprecedented sound quality and battery life, while eliminating the safety concerns associated with headphones or earbuds when riding.Features:
iPod Compatible - Use cy·fi with your iPod or iPod nano
Superior Sound – Enjoy 100% lossless, CD-quality wireless audio via Kleer technology
Remote Controlled - Change the track, volume and playlists settings from your speaker
Bike Ready – Easily mount cy·fi on your bike frame with the provided attachment
Battery Life - under 6 hours
Wireless Range - 30 feet
Light and Portable - Pack cy·fi as a travel speaker – it weighs less than 3 ounces
Group Syncing - Broadcast your favorite tunes to up to four cy·fi speakers
Patent-Pending Interface – Keep your hands on the bike…and cy·fi at your fingertips
The innovative speaker will be available in specialty retail and better bike stores starting in early 2008 and will retail at $149.95.
cy·fi is the brainchild of Jeff Lotman, CEO of Global Icons, a premier brand licensing agency, and an avid cyclist who recognized the need to provide a solution to the dangers of biking with headphones. "I wasn't aware of any other bikers or cars, or my environment," says Lotman. At the same time he knew he couldn't stomach giving up his music. "It's what motivates you and makes you want to exercise."
"As a product-first, it made sense", says Arnold Kamler, Chairman of the Board for Kent International, and Lotman's partner on the project. "The safety aspect was what really caught my attention at first, then adding the original and progressive nature of the product design process made it a very attractive proposition."
Impact Design Associates was tasked with developing the initial design. Product designer Max Beach contacted Rocky Gonzalez of 3D Mass to translate the cy·fi idea from concept to a fully functional prototype. Beach and Lotman agreed that the goal was to make it as lightweight as possible, and capable of delivering high performance sound quality.
That challenge was solved by using a pioneering wireless audio technology offered by Kleer that combines full CD quality sound with ultra low power consumption, to deliver 100% lossless performance. By using this low frequency technology, 3D Mass was able to create a customized amplification system encased in a compact speaker design with extended battery life. Delivering cutting edge technology with visual impact, cy·fi became "HI-FI".
"We're thrilled that Global Icons has recognized Kleer as the ideal technology for this exciting new application." says Ron Glibbery, VP of Marketing for Kleer. "In fact, this application is not viable with other technologies such as Bluetooth, as the speaker battery life would be shorter than most bicycle rides.
About cy·fi ( http://www.mycyfi.com )
cy·fi is the world's first wireless bike speaker. Compatible with iPod and the iPod nano, cy·fi offers 100% lossless, CD-quality audio, up to 6 hours of battery life, remote control of track, volume and playlist settings, lightweight portability and multipoint broadcasting to up to four cy·fi speakers. cy·fi will be available in specialty retail and better bike stores starting in 2008. Visit booth 4809 at Interbike 2007 for a cy·fi demo.
About Kleer ( http://www.kleer.com )
Kleer is the first wireless audio technology to combine full CD-quality audio with ultra-low power consumption. Thanks to its patented sub-sampling radio architecture, Kleer is able to deliver 100% lossless performance at a fraction of the power consumption of other technologies. Arrestingly, Kleer battery life is 10 times that of Bluetooth solutions. As a result, wireless audio products can utilize smaller batteries to achieve true compact form – without sacrificing sound quality.
About 3D Mass Design and Engineering ( http://www.3DMass.com )
3D Mass Design and Engineering prides themselves on being able to assist our clients through all the stages of product development, helping them transforming their concepts into fully functioning physical prototype models. We specialize in design and engineering, serving a diverse client base from the entertainment, medical and automotive industries.
About Impact Design Associates http://www.impactda.com
Impact Design Associates is a full service, design strategy firm with a team approach to design. Located in the greater Los Angeles area, IDA has the experience, resources and capabilities to provide our clients with the highest quality of service. Our design methodology produces solutions that balance the degrees of form & function while maximizing the influence of brand recognition through a visual design language. Through our own staff of talented designers and our extensive network resources of research firms, engineering companies, and quality manufacturers, IDA provides design services that are customized to our clients' needs and project requirements.
For more information, visit:
http://www.mycyfi.com/
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