WESTWOOD, Mass., July 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Myvu Corporation launched a new addition to its line of myvu personal media viewers, the myvu Made for iPod, solo edition, which is available beginning today through ZoomSystems' robotic stores and online at http://www.myvu.com/. Myvu solo is debuting at the new retail price of $199.95. It will be available through approximately 190 ZoomSystems stores in airports and Macy's department stores nationwide.
Myvu solo provides everything you need to enjoy videos from your video iPod(R), any where, any time, including a new charging feature that powers myvu directly from the iPod. With myvu solo, users gain the same viewing experience offered through the original myvu. Accessories are sold separately including two new options:
-- The myvu power pack, an 8-hour ultra-slim lithium ion battery
(charged with a USB charger) with a protective case for your iPod
-- The myvu premium travel case, which has room to fit both your myvu and
your iPod
Consumers will have easy access to the new myvu solo through myvu.com as well as ZoomSystems robotic stores. ZoomSystems stores are open 24 hours and offer an experience much like shopping online, but with the instant gratification. Shoppers select products using a simple touch screen, finalize purchases with a credit or debit card and receive products immediately via robotic arm.
"We are excited about the potential to reach our target customer base through ZoomSystems," said Kip Kokinakis, president and CEO of Myvu. "They give us an opportunity to reach large scale deployment in marquee locations that would be hard to achieve in any other way."
Myvu is the smallest, lightest eyewear display available today and is perfect for viewing movies from iTunes(R). Myvu is compatible with the 30GB, 60GB, 80GB and the U2 Special Edition Apple iPods with video. The viewing experience is comparable to a large TV screen from six feet away. Myvu is designed with a sleek thin form factor that allows users to see above, below and through the viewer creating "situational awareness" for on-the-go lifestyles.
Myvu Made for iPod, fully loaded edition, will continue to be available for $299.95 MSRP and combines the myvu eyewear with all accessories. It is currently available in retail stores nationwide, through the Apple(R) Online store and at http://www.myvu.com/.
About Myvu Corporation
Myvu Corporation is the leading developer and manufacturer of innovative eyewear displays for today's mobile entertainment revolution. With its patented, proprietary technology, myvu is at the forefront of the electronics and video display industries. The company's video viewers, which represent an ergonomic breakthrough over conventional head-mounted displays, have received widespread industry recognition. Myvu is a privately held company based in Westwood, Massachusetts, with venture capital financing from Atlas Venture, Essilor International, The Hillman Company, Intel Capital and Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. For more information, visit http://www.myvu.com/.
About ZoomSystems Inc.
Since launching in 2005, ZoomSystems has been placing the best brands and hottest products directly in the path of consumers, creating a new consumer experience and generating revenue opportunities where none existed before. ZoomSystems gives today's leading brands visibility in high traffic areas such as airports, malls, hotels, retail venues, and universities without the competitive clutter of traditional channels.
ZoomSystems is a private company based in San Francisco, CA. It has recently completed Series D Financing worth $35M from Goldman, Sachs & Co., Sierra Ventures and Motorola Ventures. For more information, visit http://www.zoomsystems.com/
*iPod is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc.
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