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CastGrabber™, the Superior Podcast Management Solution
Now Can Be Used Worldwide with Universal Adapter
Alliance Enables CastGrabber’s “No PC Needed” Automatic Download Technology to Provide CastGrabber users with More Choices and PodcastPickle Users More Ways to Enjoy Podcasts.
LAS VEGAS – January 8, 2009 CastGrabber, LLC, creator and manufacturer of specialized home electronics, will showcase the CastGrabber at the 2009 International CES in the South Hall 4, meeting room 35975MP at the Las Vegas Convention Center. CastGrabber, the universal podcast management solution can now be used anywhere in the world.
CastGrabber is now compatible with any country that uses voltages between 110 and 220 volts of power. Just connect the universal A/C adapter from the CastGrabber, plug it in to an electrical outlet (use each countries plug adaptor) and connect the Ethernet cable and the device will do the rest. Users can enjoy listening to their favorite podcasts anywhere at any time. In addition, domestic and foreign travelers can stay up to date on the latest news, sports talk and shows using the CastGrabber.
“Podcast listening has become main stream worldwide and users everywhere are in need of a viable universal podcast solution because there are so few,” said John Hammer, President of CastGrabber. “To help solve that problem, we have made CastGrabber the Global podcast solution, if you can get to an outlet and the internet, you can get your favorite podcasts.”
CastGrabber is currently the only dedicated device to offer seamless and universal podcast downloading without a personal computer. CastGrabber performs autonomously and without requiring the use of a PC. CastGrabber is compatible with virtually all of the 150 million plus (in the USA alone) MP3 players created to date (approximately 90%)*.
2.6 Billion Podcasts and Counting!
People more and more are relying on podcasts to keep them up to date on current events, sports, hobbies. An incredible 2.6 billion podcasts were downloaded in 2008. Sports, news and talk radio are among the popular topics downloaded in the past year. It is clear that podcasts continue to gain popularity and users are becoming more loyal to this form of media.
Simplicity, Ease of Use and Versatility
Often, the hassle of manually transferring podcasts results in users missing out. By automating the entire process of retrieving podcasts directly to an MP3 player, this unique product helps ensure that podcast enthusiasts are always up to date. In addition to its user-friendly design, CastGrabber automatically charges the users iPod/MP3 player and downloads podcasts whenever a portable MP3 player is connected. CastGrabber setup takes just a minute or two. Non-iPod players use any Web browser to select or change their podcast subscriptions, while iPod owners use iTunes for podcast configuration. Via its built-in Ethernet port, the device connects directly to a user’s router and the Internet.
CastGrabber’s compact size and shape makes it an unobtrusive addition to any table or desktop. The device features a convenient cord channel and pull-out shelf to accommodate MP3 players of all shapes and sizes. All the necessary connectivity components are included in the package.
CastGrabber is available now nationwide at retailers. For more information, visit CastGrabber at the 2009 International CES in South Hall 4, meeting room 35975MP at the Las Vegas Convention Center, or visit us at www.CastGrabber.net.
ABOUT CASTGRABBER, LLC
CastGrabber, LLC is a dynamic new company focused on creating advanced unique home electronics. Their highly experienced team has developed the first electronic device that automatically and autonomously downloads podcasts directly to virtually any MP3 player without using a PC. . For more information, visit www.CastGrabber.NET.
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* Not for use with Macintosh OS or Macintosh OS formatted iPods. Also will not work with PSP, Zune, iPhone or iPod touch.