Company Announcement -- Macally Peripherals

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Macally Does More with New iPhone® Accessories

Products include high-end speaker systems, Bluetooth FM transmitter for the car; USB Adaptor for charging, storage and syncing

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Macworld Conference & Expo, Jan. 15, 2008

– Macally, a world-class designer and manufacturer of next-generation mobile and in-home electronics, today announced its new line of peripherals for the Apple iPhone.

The announcement comes on the first day of Macworld Conference & Expo at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. Macally will show its full line of accessories and peripherals for the iPod, iPhone and Mac computer products at its booth, number 926, in the South Hall.

Included in Macally’s new line of offerings are the TunePro, a sleek flat panel audio speaker with alarm clock; the FlexTune, a portable speaker system designed for vertical or horizontal video viewing; the BTCUP in-car Bluetooth compatible FM transmitter; and the PowerLink three-in-one USB adaptor.

“Our new products for iPhone reflect our commitment to quality, functionality and aesthetically pleasing peripherals that complement Apple’s remarkable iPhone,” said Andrew Saldana, Macally’s vice president of sales and marketing. “These new products continue our move to enhance the way iPhone users enjoy their device.”

FlexTune for iPhone:
The unique FlexTune portable speaker system offers the flexibility of a horizontal orientation, ideal for watching widescreen movies on an iPhone or iPod touch, as well as vertical orientation for viewing video on an iPod classic. The device delivers exceptional sound for listening to music without headsets or bulky wired external speakers. See more information in the additional news release issued today “Macally FlexTune Portable Stereo System Puts a Twist on iPhone and iPod Video Viewing.” The FlexTune has a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $59.99 and will be available in February.
PowerLink for iPhone:
The new PowerLink USB Adaptor for iPhone is a three-in-one device that is convenient to use and handy for any iPhone user to have. It’s a memory stick to store files, a 30-pin cable to sync the iPhone and a charger with a built-in rechargeable battery. It can also be used with all iPod products.
The PowerLink USB Adaptor is offered at an MSRP of $59.99 and will be available in February.
TunePro for iPhone:
The Macally TunePro flat panel speaker and alarm clock – previously available for iPod – is now available for iPhone. It offers the latest NXT® flat panel loudspeaker technology coupled with SRS Labs’ renowned SRS WOW® technology for superior audio enhancement with immersive 3D audio that creates a full, rich sound for consumers who want to enjoy music from their iPhone. The TunePro alarm clock will awaken users with snooze, a favorite tune, AM or FM radio, or even an alarm buzzer. Macally also took sleep habits into consideration when it developed the alarm function; it can be set to gradually increase the alarm’s volume, so sleepers are not jarred awake but are awoken gradually. It also charges the iPhone when docked.
The Macally TunePro for iPod was voted best of show for MacWorld 2007 by iLounge.com, and the new version for iPhone continues to offer a visually stunning design with clean lines and a small footprint. Paired with its advanced feature-set, the TunePro’s aesthetically pleasing look and feel makes it ideal for virtually any room in the home – the bedroom, a dorm room, family room, office or the kitchen.
The Macally TunePro for iPhone has an MSRP of just $99.00 and will be available in February.
BTCUP for iPhone:
The Macally BTCUP for iPhone is a full-channel FM transmitter with a clever design that lets consumers enjoy their iPhone in the car. Fitting into standard car cup holders, the BTCUP keeps the iPhone upright while also giving the driver full access to the touch screen. Its FM transmitter capabilities lets everyone in the car enjoy the music on the iPhone via the car’s speaker system.
The BTCUP can sync with the iPhone’s integrated Bluetooth technology for hands-free usage while driving – something that is increasingly being made law across the United States. As a result, the BTCUP is easy to use for both playing music and managing incoming calls from the iPhone. When a call comes in, auto-switching between music and phone modes allows users to answer the call hands-free for improved safety, then returns to music play mode when the call is completed. It offers easy-to-reach buttons and switches including, a power on/off/privacy switch, a button for Bluetooth/answer/hang-up, frequency up and down buttons, as well as a “quick channel switch” button. The Macally BTCUP for iPhone also comes with an earphone for enhanced call privacy.

The Macally BTCUP for iPhone delivers all these features at an MSRP of $99.00 and will be available in February.

The above Macally products for the iPhone are undergoing certification by Apple.

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About Macally

Since 1975 Macally has been delivering aesthetically pleasing, high quality, competitively-priced consumer electronic peripheral equipment and accessories to satisfied customers. The company’s mission is to create easy-to-use products that add enjoyment -- not complexity -- to life. The company’s innovative and attractive product lines provide solutions for customers’ mobile lifestyle as well as the home and office. Macally’s solutions include feature-rich MP3 accessories (headphones, speakers batteries and cables/adapters), mobile accessories (carrying cases, screen protectors, media readers, cables/adapters) and input devices (mice, keyboards and game controllers). For more information go to http://www.macally.com.

* All offers subject to change without notice or obligation and may not be available through all retail partners. Prices listed are manufacturer’s suggested retail prices and may vary by retail location. Applicable taxes extra. Trademarks used herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of Macally. Other product or service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners. iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc.

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