FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Other World Computing Introduces The Pod Protector, a Customized Leather
Carrying Case for the Apple iPodTM
OWC kicks off iPod Giveaway Sweepstakes
WOODSTOCK, Ill. December 10, 2001 Other World Computing (OWC), a leading provider of products and services for the Macintosh marketplace, today introduced The Pod Protector, a customized leather carrying case for the Apple iPod MP3 player just in time for the holidays.
The Pod Protector fully encloses the iPod in full-grain, glove-soft leather and features a clear vinyl window to protect the iPod screen and clear vinyl protection for the buttons. A swivel belt clip with quick release button is optional.
As part of the companys launch of The Pod Protector, OWC also kicked off a holiday Apple iPod giveaway, with the grand-prize winner receiving a new Apple iPod MP3 player and a Pod Protector. OWC will also give away 50 of The Pod Protectors 25 with a belt clip and 25 without to randomly selected participants. Winners will be announced on December 19, with delivery of the prizes before December 25.
The Pod Protector for the Apple iPod was designed to protect ones investment, just as other carrying cases are made to protect mobile phones or PDAs, said Larry OConnor, president and chief executive officer of Other World Computing. This case was specially made to allow iPod owners the ability to continue to use their iPods without having to take them out of their cases while they are downloading files from their computer, browsing their database of songs with the iPod scroll wheel or just listening to music.
Beginning today, consumers can see The Pod Protector and enter the OWC iPod Giveaway Sweepstakes at OWCs Web site, http://eshop.macsales.com/giveaway. Once at the Web site, consumers simply click on the Click Here to Enter button at the bottom of the page and then enter their information. No purchase is required.
The iPod is one of the hottest electronic items to hit the shelves this holiday season, OConnor said. We feel the iPod is worth all the hype and want to do our part with the OWC iPod Giveaway Sweepstakes to encourage consumers to check it out. With its compact size and unique design, as well as its incredible storage capacity, Apples iPod is truly the best MP3 player available.
The Pod Protector is available for purchase direct from eshop.macsales.com starting at $27.95 to $29.95. Dealer/Distributor inquires are welcome.
Other World Computing Introduces The Pod ProtectoAbout Other World Computing
Since 1988, Other World Computing has been servicing the Macintosh universe with quality computer hardware products and support. The company currently operates one of the most popular Macintosh e-commerce Web sites, Macsales.com, which features one of the largest online catalogs of Macintosh upgrade products, including hard drives, accelerators, memory, FireWire and hardware accessories. Along with its proprietary Unsupported UtilityX, which allows select pre-G3 computers to run Mac OS X, OWC is an Apple Certified Developer, and provides extensive online and telephone technical support for Macintosh users around the world, as well as local Internet dial-up and broadband services to the greater-Chicago area. OWC is a privately owned company with headquarters in Woodstock, Ill. For more information, visit the companys Web site at www.otherworldcomputing.com or call 815-338-8685.
*The OWC iPod Giveaway Sweepstakes is open to U.S. residents only and delivery of prizes will be made only within the United States. One registration per household.