TEN Technology Introduces Bluetooth® Wireless Stereo Adapter and Remote Control for the iPod

MACWORLD EXPO, San Francisco – January 6, 2004 – TEN Technology, the company that introduced the naviPod™ wireless remote control for the best selling Apple iPod, is demonstrating TEN naviPlay™, one of the first Bluetooth® wireless stereo adapter and remote controls for the iPod, at the MacWorld Expo in San Franscisco, CA.

The TEN naviPlay brings Bluetooth wireless CD-Audio quality stereo sound and remote control to the latest docking iPod models. iPod users no longer have to be tethered to their iPods with their headphone cord.

"iPod users are going to find the naviPlay BT adapter a must-have for the ultimate wireless freedom and remote control," says John Lin, Founder and CEO of TEN Technology.

"iPod is the best-selling digital music player with its stunning design, amazing storage capacity and ease of use," said Ron Okamoto, Apple's vice president of Worldwide Developer Relations. "The naviPlay from TEN is a great addition to the growing line of third party products available for the iPod today."

The naviPlay includes a Bluetooth adapter that attaches to the iPod’s dock connector, and a BT headphone adapter that allows use of any stereo headphones or speakers with a standard 3.5mm stereo plug. The headphone adapter also has an LCD display and buttons for basic remote audio functions as well as playlist and menu navigation. Each adapter is powered by rechargeable lithium ion battery that provides approximately 8 hours of airtime.

TEN plans to introduce additional BT-based products including stereo headphones, stereo speakers, and BT car stereo interfaces in the coming months.

Compatibility
naviPlay will be available only for 3rd generation iPod models with Dock Connectors. Pricing has not been finalized.

About TEN Technology:
TEN Technology is a division of TEN Ventures Inc., a California-based developer and manufacturer of innovative products that enhance leading consumer technology products. (http://www.tentechnology.com) For more information about naviPlay or TEN Technology, plase call 1-866-765-4834 or email info@tentechnology.com

The Bluetooth ® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by TEN Technology is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

 

naviPlay is a trademark of TEN Ventures Inc. iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.