Myvu Crystal and Myvu Shades Now Available at 18 Airports Nationwide WESTWOOD, Mass., Aug. 27
WESTWOOD, Mass., Aug. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Myvu Corporation today announced
that it has signed an agreement with Airport Wireless making its line of Myvu
personal media viewers available through 35 stores at 18 airports nationwide.
Myvu will also be carried in 10+ airport locations slated to open this year.
In addition to the Myvu Solo Plus already available through Airport Wireless,
the retailer will carry Myvu Crystal, the newly introduced premium product,
and Myvu Shades. Myvu media viewers transform portable media players into
hands-free, full-screen private viewing experiences, offering the thinnest,
lightest and most durable video eyewear incorporating the Myvu patented
SolidOptex(R) technology.
"Nothing demonstrates the need for on-the-go entertainment like air
travel. The availability of our Myvu line through Airport Wireless and
Techshowcase is a strategic extension to our brand and for our retail
distribution," said Kip Kokinakis, president and CEO of Myvu Corporation. "Air
travel can be stressful enough and with increased airport retail availability,
people can purchase a Myvu viewer at the airport, sit back and enjoy their
favorite videos on a full screen."
Myvu Crystal and Myvu Shades offer travelers a better way to enjoy their
favorite entertainment with their own personal theaters on any flight. Created
for extended use, Myvu products offer the industry's thinnest, lightest, and
most comfortable and ergonomically designed video eyewear.
"We're constantly seeking out the best and most innovative consumer
electronics for our customers, and that is exactly what found with Myvu
Crystal and Myvu Shades," said Michael Goldschmidt, EVP of APW Holdings, LLC,
the parent company for APW and TSC. "Video eyewear is leading the evolution
for personal in-flight entertainment, and Myvu is a great addition to the
Airport Wireless and Techshowcase product line."
Myvu Crystal and Myvu Shades include a rechargeable battery, a USB
charging cable and noise-canceling earphones from Ultimate Ears(R). Available
in black or amber, Myvu Crystal offers the highest resolution in the Myvu line
(full VGA), the widest field-of-view and the truest DVD quality experience
possible. It retails for $299.95 MSRP. Myvu Shades features glance-down
technology allowing users to have true situational awareness at all times. It
retails for $199.95 MSRP.
Compatibility
Crystal and Shades are compatible with portable media players, including
all iPod(R) with video models, Microsoft Zune, mobile phones (Nokia N95 and
select Samsung models), portable DVD players and various game consoles. In
addition to Airport Wireless, Myvu personal media viewers and accessories are
also available for purchase online at www.Myvu.com.
About Myvu Corporation
Myvu Corporation is the worldwide leader in designing and manufacturing
innovative video eyewear for mobile entertainment. The company's Myvu line of
personal media viewers has received widespread industry recognition for its
breakthroughs in ergonomics, features and functionality. These accolades
include RetailVision's "Best New Technology" award, iLounge's "Best Wearable
Display" designation and the Consumer Electronics Association's Innovations
2008 Design and Engineering award. Myvu transforms portable media players,
including all Apple video iPod models, Zune and others into a private viewing
experience. Myvu is a privately held company based in Westwood, Massachusetts,
with venture capital financing from Atlas Venture, The Hillman Company, Intel
Capital, Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. and Essilor International. For more
information, visit www.Myvu.com.
ABOUT AIRPORT WIRELESS/TECHSHOWCASE
Airport Wireless began selling wireless phones and accessories from a
small merchandise cart in 1997 in Terminal B of the Philadelphia International
Airport. In 2002 new locations opened in Philadelphia, Cleveland-Hopkins and
Newark Liberty International Airports. In 2003, Airport Wireless signed an
exclusive agreement to operate Palm's airport locations. Airport Wireless has
since become a successful retailer with large in-line stores. Currently,
there are 35 Airport Wireless and Techshowcase airport stores (the group's
latest and most innovative high-technology concept that offer interactive
displays of technology products from the world's leading manufactures) serving
travelers in major airports around the country. APW Holding, LLC, the parent
company of both concepts is a WDBE, or Woman's Disadvantaged Business
Enterprise. Visit www.airportwireless.com and www.techshowcase.com for more
information.
SOURCE Myvu Corporation
