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IOGEAR’s GearJuice – Rescue Charger Instantly Re-Energizes Mobile Devices On the Fly [05-22-2008]


Memorial Day travelers don’t need to worry about losing cell phone power during the holiday weekend

Irvine, CA – May 22, 2008 – Now, people on-the-go can quickly boost their mobile devices when they need them most with IOGEAR’s GearJuice – Rescue Charger, an ultra portable, light-weight emergency power source. The device operates on one AA battery, providing an instant energy charge that powers cell phones and other devices with an additional 15 minutes of talk time and usage, saving individuals from losing connectivity. According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), over 37 million Americans will travel more than 50 miles this upcoming Memorial Day holiday for three-day weekend getaways. Perfect for travelers and outdoor enthusiasts that need immediate access to their mobile devices while away from home, the product plugs into most PDAs, phones and other mobile devices via a mini USB output connection. GearJuice – Rescue Charger’s compact design makes it easy to carry in a backpack or pocket during camping, boating and hiking trips, in case of an urgent situation when power is a must. “No one wants to be left stranded in the forest or on a mountain top with a dead mobile device if a critical situation occurs, ‘said Miranda Su, executive vice president of IOGEAR. “Our GearJuice – Rescue Charger solves this problem, ensuring consumers never have to worry about losing the ability to get in touch when necessary.” The IOGEAR GearJuice – Rescue Charger (GMP3001W6) is available immediately from major catalog and online resellers, as well as select retail outlets ($11.99 MSRP) and comes with a one-year warranty. IOGEAR offers a family of GearJuice products including GearJuice – Mobile Pocket Power, a device capable of fully charging a variety of mobile products three times without the need for an external power source. The product comes with six interchangeable tips and is compatible with more than 300 mobile devices, including BlackBerrys®, iPods®, MP3 players, the iPhone, Bluetooth headsets and PDAs. For further information on the company and its connectivity solutions, please visit www.iogear.com. To subscribe to an RSS feed of IOGEAR press releases, please go to http://lewiswire.com/us/index.php?client=15 and click on ‘Subscribe to RSS’. About IOGEAR IOGEAR, Inc., headquartered in Irvine, CA, offers innovative technology solutions that are fun, stylish and help people enjoy daily life. A consumer electronics leader, the company provides a range of KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) and KVMP (Peripheral), Connectivity, Networking, A/V Digital Home, Mobility and Desktop solutions. IOGEAR’s products decrease office clutter and energy consumption, reduce electronic waste, enable computer sharing at home and in the office as well as enhance mobility and efficiency when on-the-go. As one of the only true manufacturers in the industry, the company offers high-quality solutions backed by the service and support that consumers demand. Additionally, IOGEAR’s Customer Advocacy Team is available any time day or night at 1-866-946-4327, providing assistance and welcoming feedback regardless of time and location. IOGEAR is an environmentally-conscious organization that emphasizes conserving natural resources to employees and customers through its GREEN initiative. The company has a dedicated timeline and list of goals to achieve before the close of the decade to ensure its products are as eco-friendly as possible and its packaging utilizes 100% recyclable and biodegradable materials. The company distributes throughout North and South America, Europe and Asia. For further information, please visit IOGEAR’s Web site at www.iogear.com. (c) 2008 IOGEAR. All rights reserved. IOGEAR and the IOGEAR logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of IOGEAR. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners. Note to Editors: When referring to IOGEAR, please print in all caps. ###

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