iHome iW1 AirPlay wirless speakers finally available now, again, type of

Oct 27th 2011
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iHome iW1 AirPlay wirless speakers finally available now, again, type of

Remember back to September 26th when iHome’s iW1 AirPlay speaker was supposed to be available? Curiously, the company’s website continually listed the $300 system as “coming soon” (no less than the days we checked), leaving iOS and iTunes users craving for this cable-free audio ware within the proverbial dust. Now, a whole month later, iHome has again announced the discharge of this flagship wireless speaker, besides the fact that it’s still out of stock itself. In keeping with the corporate, a short trip to an Apple Store, Best Buy or Crutchfield should help you snag one, although, the latter’s site should not have any until November 3rd. Here’s to hunting — and looking forward to the smaller iW2 and iW3 units to get proper release dates. Full details within the press release after the break.

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iHome Delivers Wireless Audio Experience With Release of recent iW1 Airplay Rechargeable Speaker System

Only Portable Rechargeable AirPlay® Speaker System on Market Now Available at Apple Store, Best Buy and Crutchfield

RAHWAY, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–a brand new era of wireless entertainment has arrived as iHome, a number one supplier of innovative iPad, iPhone and iPod speaker solutions, today released the iW1 Wireless Rechargeable Speaker System with AirPlay®. The iW1 is a transportable speaker system that’s easily set-up via the free iHome Connect app to stream crystal clear audio within Wi-Fi network range out of your iTunes library or iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch.

“The portability, premium sound and proprietary app that ensures easy set-up, are all delivered at a reasonable price; giving owners an ideal audio solution for his or her home.”

“We’re very excited with the general results of the iW1 and all it offers from both a design and have standpoint,” said Ezra S. Ashkenazi, President of iHome. “The portability, premium sound and proprietary app that ensures easy set-up, are all delivered at a reasonable price; giving owners an ideal audio solution for his or her home.”

Powered by a chargeable lithium-ion battery and controllable by the graceful, capacitive touch panel, iOS device or included handheld remote control, the iW1 enables a really wireless listening experience that employs Bongiovi Acoustics Digital Power Station (DPS) technology and 4 (4) active speakers for premium audio performance in a compact design. Using AirPlay, owners can wirelessly stream music over Wi-Fi to the unit from iTunes on their Mac, PC, iPhone, iPad or iPod touch and luxuriate in music in any room of the home. AirPlay requires iTunes 10.1 or later and iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 4.2 or later.

The iW1 is currently available for purchase at Apple Store, Best Buy and Crutchfield for $299. For detailed product information, please visit http://www.ihomeaudio.com/iW1BC/.

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