| Chestnut Hill Sound Unveils GEORGE Sound System for iPod |
| Written by News Editor | |
| Tuesday, 02 January 2007 | |
      Chestnut Hill Sound announced that it will introduce GEORGE, the first
digital audio system to combine an iPod music playback system, full
feature wireless remote, AM/FM radio and alarm system in one product at
Macworld and the Consumer Electronics Show (CES).
CHS is exhibiting next week at Macworld where Chuck Leavell, keyboardist for the Rolling Stones will be on hand at their booth #3101 on Tuesday, January 9. CHS will also participate in Digital Experience on January 7 and exhibit in iBiquity’s booth #4616 of the Las Vegas Convention Center during CES. GEORGE fully extends the famed iPod navigation with the industry’s only wireless remote that fully controls iPod functions. GEORGE includes an AM/FM radio that features the market's only patent pending BANDLESS tuner as well as a multi-alarm system. GEORGE offers consumers the first digital audio system architected for field upgrades for future digital audio sources. The company also announced its first module: a consumer-installable, no subscription HD radio tuner licensed form iBiquity which will be available in 2H 2007. Chestnut Hill Sound developed GEORGE specifically to work with the iPod and it has been certified to meet Apple performance standards. GEORGE will be available January 9, 2007 online at www.chillsound.com and available later this year at select retail stores for $549 and $599 MSRP with a remote charging stand. CHS also announced its first optional upgrade module for GEORGE - a consumer-installable, no subscription HD radio tuner which will be available in 2H 2007. HD radio is transforming AM/FM broadcasting with a vastly increased number of channels, dramatically improved sound quality and an array of new data services. About GEORGE GEORGE’s patent pending features include a removable front panel that serves double duty as an intuitive remote for iPod, radio and alarm clock functions. The wireless remote supports enhanced iPod navigation, including “jump buttons” to navigate personal music database quickly. GEORGE’s BANDLESS AM/FM radio allows users to organize stations based on personal interests like sports, news, talk, etc. The wireless remote works between four and six hours and can be recharged in its dock on GEORGE’s front panel or in the optional charging stand. The multi-alarm system is equipped with independent volume control so if the radio volume is low, the alarm will still chime via either an internal or separate volume control that the user programs separately. GEORGE offers snooze and mute features as well. GEORGE is simple to operate; consumers insert their iPod into GEORGE’s built-in Universal Dock for iPod, which automatically downloads all the meta data. If the user inserts the original iPod a second time, and it has not been re-synced, GEORGE will use the original data stored in the database without the need to reload. If the user inserts a different iPod onto GEORGE, it will replace the old iPod database with the new one. GEORGE supports 4G iPod and later with full remote and charging capability. Older iPod models and the iPod shuffle are supported via the line in jack. Designed to service today’s digital audio use and lifestyle pattern GEORGE is compatible with multiple audio sources and its remote control gives it the smallest footprint in the category for nightstand or coffee table placement. GEORGE was specifically architected to accommodate future digital devices through a rear panel USB port that supports both hardware and software upgrades. GEORGE contains a line in jack for devices such as CD players and other MP3 players. It also includes a pre-amp jack out to support the installed base of larger audio systems to enable the iPod to serve as a fully remote controlled “juke box” with a high-quality AM/FM radio. GEORGE comes standard in white but consumers can visit www.chillsound.com for optional finishes including cherry, mahogany and maple wood finishes. These finishes are easily installed using a Philips screwdriver that is included. For more details visit: www.chillsound.com |
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