2008-11-27T11:05:03Z 2026-11-08T00:00:00Z 17/11/2009 Life is weird - Big grown up company just gave me an assistant ! ( betcha don’t get that at the council) this would have been ace if she wasn’t so bossy. “she who must not be named” has virtually tied me to the desk in an attempt to get me to finish the “to do” list I started in July. Ive even taken to deleting all emails of things I don’t want to do so she cant nag me to follow them up... hehe! It’s a plan and so far so good !! Also weird - is the amazing collection of tights that Sophie thinks matches with blue ankle boots. In an Ugly Bettyesque way I am daily subjected to the fashion equivalent of ketchup flavored ice cream *sigh* AND she is very Doris! Today she has informed me that cow lick can make hair re grow WEIRD!! Funny AND weird - Lolly has had to get a door pass on a rope round her neck because she is too short to reach the lock pass thingie if she attaches it to her belt like the rest of us. Now I think that’s funny, but big grown up company has a HR department that is adding a section to the employee hand book so she isn’t discriminated against. Have suggested HR department apply to the council when they start recruiting again. I haven’t been asked for any more suggestions actually neither has Big Dave, he knows the handbook backward now and can recite it word for word including the mistakes. Which reminds me, “She who must not be named” went on an adventure day in the summer and had a go on one of those army zip slide things. Imagining her attempting this is mildy amusing, finding out she didn’t put her legs forward on landing and ended up dragging them behind her is funnier. When you add the description of her tracksuit bottoms and underwear being dragged off on the grass as she landed at the feet of an unimpressed TA bloke, flat and half naked on her stomach its pretty damn hilarious. I'm not sure she likes me. Note to self: Ensure my email is removed from “she who must not be named” ‘s machine, I think she's been sent to check up on me. 14/07/2009 OMG, Doris has gone to work in a pharmacy! Its true and whilst we are distraught that she has left us we are equally concerned for the public who may be dispensed to by her! Well, the big move has happened and Intempo Towers has relocated to a company with a bigger tower ( and a ghost, but more on that later) the bigger company is all very grown up and does things like “critical path management” no Katie that doesn’t mean weed killer around the front door *sigh*! its all very odd and everyone wears a tie! ( whats that all about?) Oh and we have a dress code apparently, but we are ignoring the bit about jeans. Lolly has a new Girls Aloud Tshirt and it ONLY works with skinny jeans. Big grown up company is very serious about music which is good, they are also very serious about global domination which is excellent, Lolly, Eli and I have requested a visit to Mauritius, it appears ipod sales are good there and we believe they should have a strong Intempo presence out there as soon as possible. Please contact Lolly or myself should you wish to join us on this very important fact finding mission( yes Amazon, we know you all want to go as well). Right, about this ipod nano phone, Im not paying out until September cos I still think its on the cards. It better had be because about half our road map supports it LOL. It also contains the totally brilliant new Phono speaker which I want NOW! I bet Big Grown up company has a policy about nicking samples though. Note to self: check Big Companys handbook for rules on nicking samples OR just ask Big Dave cos I bet he’s actually read the bloody thing. 16/02/2009 My six year old announced after a visit from the “power man of Scotland” ( translated this as an electrician from Scottish Power) that “most teachers are killed by toasters”. I’m still speechless, though it wasn’t quite as good as when he proudly showed me the Hot Cross Bun that he had made at school and nonchalantly remarked “Jesus................DIED on a Hot Cross Bun!” I saw the editor of the FT this week at a lunch thing, nice bloke, bit on the fence though. I’m just kicking myself that I didn’t ask any questions though, you know those really clever ones that you always think about after the event *sigh*. I would have definitely asked why are the government going to bail out the car industry when the retail industry needs far more help. I mean, let’s look at the figures. The car industry in the UK employs 180,000 people and turns over £10.2 billion, whereas the high-street employs 3 million people and is worth £312 billion. It’s pretty bloody obvious who needs help more! I was also amazed to discover that the permanent secretary to the Department of Business went to a total of 52 corporate hospitality events last year?!?!? That’s a fantastic job, and since I’ve been turned down by the Council ( update on that in a minute) I’m applying for his job! Oh and when they tell me am not qualified for that one I’m going to apply for the job of boss at HBOS cos you don’t even need to be able to count to get that one! There has been progress with my attempt to get a job at the Council. Not only have we had several disgruntled council workers responding that they will not accept my CV but I’ve also had the following quite cross e-mail from Eli’s mother oops! “Tell Bernie that I’m technically employed by a Council and my perks include 60-70 hour weeks, on call 24/365, holidays I never have time to take and sickness (including nervous breakdowns) which I can never find time to have. Alcohol is banned from the site and the place is overrun with teenagers. It certainly isn’t a holiday park!” Im quite scared of Eli’s mother, so Im going to be very nice to her from now on. I shall however continue to try and gain employment with the Council/Whitehall and HBOS in an attempt to increase my salary, pension, holidays and of course perks ( including the VIP tent at the Kings of Leon gig in June) Twitter??? Now I like a good cult as much as the next person and a great bit of viral marketing doesn’t do any harm ( indeed this is why most Doctors own Bose speakers LOL) but Katie Louise is forcing me to join the band wagon and update my every movement ( speaking of movements my friend Ian got diarrhoea on his latest corporate hospitality trip by Philips in Lisbon, he wouldn’t have got that on an Intempo trip). Anyway back to Twitter..........before I agree to Katie Louise’s demands I’m putting Doris on the case. If she can figure it out then so be it and I’ll do as I’m told. Doris, bless her, was shocked to discover this week after inputting prices on the internal accounting system that it worked out the VAT correctly every time *sigh*. I think the 15 minutes she spent burning her forehead on the sunbed has worried her though as she thinks she’s caught ringworm from it – don’t even ask!!! Note to self, remember to pack the Imodium for Bradders on the Intempo away day to Blackpool!! Date tbc. 23/01/2009 Typical, the Council are not presently recruiting! I shall make it my mission to check the classifieds regularly. This week has been weird! Doris has set out her guide to relationships as follows: 1. Make sure she is going out with Kyle over Christmas and other present receiving occasions 2. Break up with Kyle in between because “e is doin me ed in” 3. Make up with Kyle for next present receiving occasion Doris has also had a wisdom tooth out this week and we have been subjected to the most vile of details. However, she is now reassured that losing the tooth won’t affect her DS Brain Training age of 86. Having checked my legal obligations I can now confirm I am indeed able to tell you about “BeanGate”. Let me set the scene: Katie Louise and Jonny are in luuuuuurve. They do sweet things for each other like............ Katie washes and tumble dries his footie socks (shrinking them!) and Jonny makes Concrete Soup for Katie’s lunch about 3 times a week at least! Its a lovely match. Things however got a little heated recently as the email below shows. From: Jon Saxon Sent: 18 November 2008 12:11 To: Katie Richards Subject: Beans I’m seriously not impressed!! By buying the wrong beans you have really stitched me right up. I did ask for the Tesco baked beans but you got me the Branston ones which I thought wasn’t a big issue at the time. However the beans you bought do not have a can opening facility on them and work do not have a tin opener!! So I am faced with the dilemma of going out buying myself some lunch or going spending £3 on a tin opener just to leave at work!! Was really looking forward to my beans on toast as well!!! xx The arrival of this email caused much stress to Katie Louise who had tried really hard and specially gone to buy him his favourite Branston Beans. In fury she forwarded the offending email to all at Intempo Towers whereupon it instantly became known as “BeanGate” We do love a good row at Intempo, especially one we can take sides over, in this case however we were laughing to much to offer any sensible advise at all. Big Dave of the Calculator Department fame has made curry today for EVERYONE and its not a take away! He’s made it all himself, (Eli is just checking that if it poisons anyone Intempo can’t be held responsible and cannot be claimed against in a grievance meeting). This added to the pizza, wine and beer we all had in celebration of Katie Louise’s birthday yesterday lunch time has left our “healthy and looking fine in 2009” plans in tatters *sigh* We will have to start again next week.......or maybe next year ! Note to self: Check if customers are as excited about going on the “Intempo away day to Blackpool “as they are about the 4 days Sony trip to Dublin, 5 star hotel included. 19/01/2009 Do you ever get the feeling you are in the wrong job? *sigh* I so do! Today after hearing Katie Louise’s spider and bottom dream I gave pause for thought, it’s not that I’d rather be a spider its just that I’d rather not be here, well today I’d rather not be here. I think it all started with the 2 hour trek to work. Then I got thinking about other BRILLIANT jobs that I could do. For instance, if I had a job at the council and that's ANY job at ANY council, think of all those extra holidays. Need “Life enhancing surgery”? Well then that's an extra 3 weeks off for say a Boob job. Or I could be on holiday and have a bit of a cold for 2 of those days, well at the council you simply call in and they add a couple of extra days to your holiday entitlement!!! OR if you are ill on a Sunday you can tell the council and they will give you an extra day as holiday because you missed part of your weekend !!!!!!!! I am very sure I could do a number of jobs at the council and if today doesn’t improve significantly I will be applying. Shrek ( my car) is feeling much better after the nice man at Halfords performed emergency surgery on Saturday - I only went in for windscreen wipers! But the nice man who fitted them also noticed the oil light was on, the screen wash was empty ( the giveaway here was me throwing water on the screen from the water bottle on my front seat), the front right headlight was out and the break light was out. I do think it was above and beyond the call of duty for him to fix everything but he did! And it only cost 50 quid which was a whole 150 quid cheaper than the Shrek garage. Remind me to tell you about Katie Louise and “BeanGate” Note to self: check if legally I can relate the “BeanGate” story including the email! Oh and get a list of Council jobs available this week. 07/01/2009 It's over! Christmas that is, contrary to the sign thats still up next to the clock in the office, you know the one that says "It's Christmas time". Bet that's still there next Christmas! Actually Lolly has now added a small picture of Cliff Richard in the snow underneath it. God I HATE January! And another thing, why did I get BOSE speakers for Christmas?? I'm not sure I can cope with 2009. Doris started off the year with a flourish of half full cups of tea for everyone, she claims that if they are any fuller, she spills them. This may explain why she gave me 2 half filled cups of tea this morning. She has however announced that she has managed to achieve a brain age of 88 on her Christmas Nintendo DS, we are not sure how to respond to this so suggestions are welcome. Let me point out this is Doris we are talking about, the very same one that informed us all she had spent Saturday night in the bisexual toilets of a local nightclub! We now believe it was actually a unisex toilet. Her education continues. I'd like to apologise to those of you that got New Year texts from me telling you how much I love you, that includes the bank manager, the freight company and the QA team. I think you all know that the text wasn't meant for you. iPhone Nano? Bet you £50 ! Note to self: the 6ft cardboard cut out of Zac Efron REALLY has to go! 03/12/2008 I love it when its my turn in the "Broken Department" it's brilliant and yes it is true that we can and do provide technical help on Bellway cookers and indeed Dyson Vacuum cleaners, I can't however promise that this technical help will be correct but I can assure you it will be heartfelt. Just a few pointers though might help if you need to ring us. - If your IPod says "Philips MP3 player" on the front then ITS NOT AN IPOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - If your name is Mr Sing, the next time you use swear words even we haven't heard of before we shall call the police. Fashion disasters happen with regularity at Intempo, GT has a strange DelBoy sheepskin coat and Doris is well er..Doris. But today was Katie-Louise's turn. After checking out the latest look and trying to convince us for weeks that she wouldn't look like a total spanner if she wore a headband, Hiawatha style in the middle of her forehead; she finally braved the scepticism and turned up wearing one this morning. Not only did she indeed look like a spanner but she also suffered from crippling headaches and a bright red band shaped disfigurement when she removed it at lunchtime. Headband now in bin! Christmas has arrived, I know this because we have a sign below the clock stating "it's Christmas time, now!" in black ink. Cheers Lolly, when I suggested we put up decorations I had no idea this would be so enthusiastically carried out by yourself. Note to self: show equal enthusiasm when buying Lolly's secret santa! 26/11/2008 Today I am recovering from an early grieving period for my dog, which turned up alive and not dead hence the speedy recovery. This has put me in a relatively good mood, despite the credit crunch and the mental phone conversation I held prematurely as it turned out with Pet plan! My Dilbert calendar November 18th has warned me against ambiguous communications so in an attempt to follow Dilbert's advise I shall be as unambiguous as possible. WHY aren't we invited to the Comet supplier awards this year?? I believe I was very well behaved last year and just because we handed out free John Lewis pens at the Argos Atrium event doesn't mean we don't know how to behave at a party! Well, except for Katie Louise who woke up with her face in a plate of bacon sarnies that had actually been ordered for Comet! Yeah, I'll just blame her. Brilliant! Speaking of brilliant, we loved the US elections at Intempo not because of the awe inspiring speeches by Obama or the fantastic sense of optimism it appeared to spread for days after, but mostly because of our Doris. Our Doris is cherished at Intempo for her unfailingly brilliant Dorisisms, for example, the morning after the elections we asked her to name the new US president. After some time and a great deal of encouragement she managed Eric Bahamas! Clearly we needed to work on her general knowledge and spent much of the following day preparing the great Doris Education paper ( a copy of which has been sent to the education minister for review) Now our Doris knows that when the flag flies at Buckingham palace the Queen is in residence and when only at half mask she now knows someone important has died and NOT that the Queen is on her way home. Note to self: I think it might be a bit weird to have a 6 ft cardboard cut out of Zac Efron by my desk 5 2009-11-23T14:30:49Z 2009-11-23T14:28:04Z 2009-11-23T00:00:00Z With Christmas fast approaching, it’s time to get planning your fabulous party play list. Intempo has everything you need to celebrate in style! “Whether you love the thumping baselines of Dizzee Rascal, soul inspired Indie from Florence and the Machine or poptastic tunes from Take That, the Intempo range is perfect for all music choices.” says Intempo’s Brand Director. With more people opting for in-house entertainment - 65% of Brits admit to having more nights in to save money in the current climate* - house parties are a huge trend this winter. Intempo have a fantastic and varied selection of docking stations to keep your party rocking well into the early hours! InSession If you want bigger sound from a smaller space, this compact dock is the one for you with powerful 15 watt speakers including subwoofer. Adjustable treble and bass to sculpt sound. Mains operated with fully functional remote control. RRP - £79.99 IDS-01 Unplugged The UK’s most popular iPod dock is now portable, so you can party anywhere! Compact, lightweight and great for travel. Mains and battery operated. RRP – £44.99 InConcert Provides you with serious bass and volume and the 30 watt speakers make it perfect for creating a party atmosphere. Fully functional remote control. Mains operated. RRP - £99.99 RDI The stylish RDI in glossy piano black is the industry’s first iPod speaker system loaded with DAB/FM radio. 16 DAM/FM presets 30 watt speaker system with powerful bass. RRP - £129.99 The Intempo range is available from Asda, Argos, John Lewis and other selected retailers. 35 2009-11-23T14:29:38Z 2009-07-21T13:18:48Z 2009-07-21T00:00:00Z Check out the amazing Quiyn Ankrah http://www.myspace.com/hollyqa Check out the amazing new underwear brand - AVA LOVES http://www.avaloves.co.uk 33 2009-08-26T14:45:02Z 2009-08-19T08:56:00Z 2009-07-20T00:00:00Z A smooth transition means business as usual for retailers. Intempo, which classes itself as a “unique music technology brand” and is best known for its DAB radios and iPod/MP3 docks and speakers, has confirmed it is alive and kicking and moving forward under the new ownership of Ultimate Products Ltd. In April this year, as reported by GC online, Ultimate Products Ltd. purchased the business and goodwill, the Apple licence, intellectual property, marketing and media information and sales information of Intempo Digital Limited and employees of the company were transferred to the purchaser. Those that have supported the brand will be pleased to know that Intempo’s founder Bernadette Spofforth, in the role of Brand Director, will continue to be responsible for the Intempo brand and will oversee product design and development as well as taking control of all Ultimate Products in-house brands. “Being part of Ultimate will unlock new opportunities for Intempo,” said Spofforth. “The long-term plan was always to provide high quality, stylish audio at prices that customers can afford, and to take this model to an international market. With Ultimate Products we will be able to achieve this goal and achieve it extremely quickly.” Ultimate Products claims to be the UK’s largest independent product sourcing and design business for homeware and electrical goods. It was established by Simon Showman and Barry Franks in 1997 and its turnover has grown from £1.8m to £54m in that time. Simon Showman, founder and CE of the company, said Intempo was a “strong fit” for the business: “We already have a highly successful consumer electronics division. With the addition of Intempo we are now in a position to offer an aspirational audio brand to our customers around the world.” Intempo was one of the first audio manufacturers to capitalise on celebrity culture, marketing two DAB radios in collaboration with fashion designer Matthew Williamson. The company also claims to have “led the way” in converging iPod speaker-docks with digital radio. Intempo will continue to operate under its existing brand name and all current customer warranties remain valid. In August 2009, the company will announce a new product range that will be in retail outlets for Christmas. The lineup will “stay true to the Intempo brand with striking, innovative design at affordable prices.” http://www.gcmagazine.co.uk/the-word-article.asp?guid={A9FA8420-A097-445A-AD19-5F8566CE811A} 34 2009-08-19T08:56:00Z 2009-06-30T14:12:04Z 2009-05-06T00:00:00Z Intempo has always tended to aim its iPod speaker systems at the more ‘affordable’ end of the market. However, with the new InSession speakers, the company is starting to aim its sights a little higher. The actual speaker panel is just 4.5cm thick, but the base of the unit is twice that depth as the dock unit protrudes out in front of the speakers. It’s just about small and light enough to slip into a backpack, but it only runs off mains power so it’s not the most portable of speaker systems. It does, however, pump out a much better sound than previous Intempo units. The InSession is almost twice the price of the older iDS01 for example, but its 25W output is also twice as powerful as the iDS01. The most important difference, though, is the 2.5in subwoofer tucked away on the back of the speaker. This produces a punchier bass sound than the iDS01. The remote control unit supplied with the speakers has separate controls for treble and bass, and there’s even a USB port so that you can sync your iPod to your computer without taking it out of the dock. http://www.macworld.co.uk/ipod-itunes/reviews/index.cfm?RSS&ReviewID=3251 29 2009-06-30T14:12:53Z 2009-05-05T14:26:26Z 2009-05-01T00:00:00Z Sourcing business Ultimate Products in Oldham has bought digital radio business Intempo for an undisclosed sum, and its managing director is on the look out for more deals. Manchester-based Intempo, which was founded in 2003, supplies iPod and MP3 speakers, docking stations and accessories and DAB radios to retailers including Argos, Amazon, ASDA, John Lewis, Play.com, Comet and Toys R Us. The Business Desk.com, 27/4 Ultimate’s CFO, Andrew Gossage says of Intempo: "Its products are edgy and stylish yet still affordable, but our view is that it is an under-exploited brand. We hope to take Intempo’s turnover to £10m in the first 18 months and after that the sky’s the limit." Manchester Evening News 27/4 http://www.drdb.org/newsletter/index.php?id=494 27 2009-05-05T14:26:26Z 2009-05-05T12:42:25Z 2009-04-27T00:00:00Z AMBITIOUS Ultimate Products today plugged into the lucrative iPod market and took another step towards its £100m-turnover goal with the acquisition of Manchester-based Intempo. And the Oldham based supplier of homewares and electrical goods revealed that it is already in discussion about buying two more UK-based firms, as it chases its £100m revenues target. Chief financial officer Andrew Gossage, said: "We don't exactly have a war chest but we do have financial backing available should the right opportunity present itself. "Acquisition is a key part of our plan and I do believe we can do another two in this calendar year. It is not a bad time to be looking at opportunities and we are being shown a number of things at the moment." Intempo was founded six years ago by Bernadette Spofforth, who developed the brand, and the company now supplies many major high street and online retailers such as John Lewis, Argos and Play.com with MP3 speakers, docking stations, DAB radios and accessories. It has turnover of £6.5m. It is understood Intempo approached Ultimate about a buyout late last year. The figure for the deal, financed by Lloyds Development Capital and Barclays Bank, is not being revealed. Mr Gossage said: "Its products are edgy and stylish yet still affordable but our view is that it is an underexploited brand. "We hope to take Intempo's turnover to £10m in the first 18 months and after that the sky's the limit." Intempo staff have moved to Ultimate's Oldham base and the company's management team will remain in place, with Bernadette taking control of all the in-house brands. Ultimate founder and chief executive Simon Showman said: "Intempo is an extremely strong strategic fit with our business. We already have a highly successful consumer electronics division largely selling under our own Prolectrix and OEM brands. This acquisition enables us to offer an aspirational audio brand to our customers around the world." Bernadette said: "It has always been our intention to develop the business into a truly international concern. Now by working with Ultimate this will happen extremely quickly." http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/business/s/1112021_ultimate_snaps_up_intempo 26 2009-07-14T14:30:49Z 2009-06-30T14:39:22Z 2009-02-26T00:00:00Z The iPod speaker dock market is a crowded one, as our reviews section testifies, but competition for places can surely only be a good thing. So it is that we welcome open-armed the Intempo InConcert to the fold. Selling for just £99 and available now from Amazon and Argos, the InConcert is a compact affair, with stereo speakers capable of delivering 35 watts of power per channel hidden behind the single speaker grille. As well as the two midrange drivers you should hear the benefit of an integrated subwoofer, too. Alongside the iPod dock there's also a line-in input, allowing you to connect to other MP3 players or portables, and a mini USB connection, for direct access to your PC's iTunes library. The InConcert is compatible with all iPod models, although it won't charge the iPod Shuffle due to its minijack connection. Look out for a review of the Intempo InConcert at whathifi.com just as soon as we get hold of one. http://www.whathifi.com/News/Intempo-releases-InConcert-iPod-speaker-dock/ 32 2009-06-30T14:39:22Z 2009-06-30T14:07:18Z 2009-02-25T00:00:00Z If the wallet in your back pocket has shrivelled into some sort of pale version of its former all-purchasing self, maintain your sensible spending trend with Intempo's latest iPod speaker-dock. Only liable to have you part with £99 of your hard earned cash, you'll feel far from short-changed with this tidy new iPod speaker dock residence. A single speaker with 35watt stereo speakers and an integrated 15w sub, the InConcert delivers "a punch when it comes to audio performance" according to the guys at Intempo. Bound with a track roaming remote, the welcome addition of a mini USB port means you can befriend it with your nearest laptop or PC and enjoy the wealth of your growing iTunes collection. If the crunch has had you pawning your prized Apple possession to pay the water bill, there is also a Line-in so you can hook up a non-Apple MP3 player device. You can indulge in the audio crispness by purchasing your InConcert speaker dock from your nearest Argos, or clicking your way to Amazon. http://www.t3.com/news/introducing-the-intempo-inconcert-speaker-dock?=38231 28 2009-06-30T14:07:59Z 2009-06-30T14:35:15Z 2009-02-25T00:00:00Z ntempo has announced the launch of its "InConcert" iPod speaker-dock that it says "really performs on sound and price". Priced at £99, Intempo claims "rich, room-filling sound" for the mini system, that's available now from Amazon.co.uk and Argos. "InConcert's single speaker-grill conceals 35watt stereo speakers which deliver a punch when it comes to audio performance", said an Intempo product manager. "The twin midrange speakers and integrated subwoofer mean it's equally suited to all styles of music. The crisp, clear midrange picks out ambient atmospherics from the likes of Lemon Jelly and Aphex Twin as easily as it can punch out bass and breaks from Dizzee Rascal, while keeping the lyrics sharp". Complete with a remote, the InConcert has a Mini USB port for hook up to a PC as well as line-in for other audio devices. The InConcert is compatible with all iPod models, although it won't charge the iPod Shuffle. http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/news.phtml/22548/intempo-inconcert-ipod-speaker-dock.phtml 31 2009-06-30T14:35:15Z 2009-01-28T11:57:43Z 2009-01-28T00:00:00Z Whip up an audio storm with InSession, Intempo’s latest iPod speaker-dock. Don’t be deceived by InSession’s clean, compact design as it boasts a solid, room-filling sound. Available in black and on-sale now from Amazon, InSession retails at around £79. The single speaker-grill creates an impressive wall of sound; the 25watt stereo speakers pump out clear and detailed vocals while the integrated subwoofer generates a dynamic sound with a cavernous bass for such a small speaker-dock. InSession is supplied with a handy remote which lets you shift between tracks on your iPod as well as control the volume and adjust the treble and bass, letting you stay put on the sofa. There is also a Mini USB socket for connecting to iTunes without even removing your iPod. “There is so much choice in the iPod speaker-dock market today, but we feel the InSession will really stand-out. It may be compact but its punchy, impressive sound ensures it won’t be overlooked, even when the music is played at low volume.” Said Katie Richards, Intempo’s marketing manager. “On a pound per performance ratio InSession is a real winner, making it an ideal speaker system for any room at home.” Katie concluded. Editors Notes: InSession is compatible with all iPod models, although it will not charge the iPod Shuffle January 2009 25 2009-01-28T11:59:36Z 2009-06-30T14:20:30Z 2009-01-23T00:00:00Z You define an ipod dock and Luna-Style pops out somewhere from your imagination, but this time when you come across Intempo InSession iPod dock we are sure to catch you dumbstruck. If you are a ravenous tech fan you’ll surely go ga ga on this one particularly for the convenience it offers. Yes the Intempo InSession iPod has turned many heads. Intempos InSession iPod Dock has a Flat Speaker System with a front facing docking system. intempo insession ipod dock A 25w power output with an integrated subwoofer wrapped in the system displays its low profile beauty with a touch of novelty and can simply serve its purpose and rest with utter elegance freeing up enough space on your desk. It offers: * Mini USB to connect to your PC * iTunes library * Tiny Remote Control * Connector For £79 the iPod dock is surely a “must have”. http://www.technology-guide.co.uk/post/2009/01/23/intempo-insession-ipod-dock.aspx 30 2009-06-30T14:20:30Z 2008-11-27T12:12:42Z 2008-11-24T00:00:00Z Intempo has taken a good thing and made it even better! The iDS-01 Unplugged is the UK's most popular iPod/MP3 speaker-dock and now it runs on batteries too! This portable iPod speaker gives you the freedom to play your tunes anywhere and is available in three colours, silver, black and pink. The iDS-01 Unplugged is on-sale now in Argos and Toys R Us for £39.99. The vital statistics for the lightweight iDS-01 Unplugged are a compact 23cm wide, by 12cm high and 9cm deep, but the 12 watt stereo speakers will pack a punch whether you are home or away. Four AA batteries power the iDS-01 Unplugged which give around 20 hours playback time*, or there is the option to take power from the mains when in-doors. They say if it ain't broke don't fix it, well at Intempo we agree, so we have kept all the best features of this popular speaker-dock but given it a facelift! Because the iDS-01 Unplugged now portable, it is perfect for taking on holiday, listening to tunes with friends in the park or playing music back at home. Said Gareth Thomas Product Manager at Intempo. The iDS-01 Unplugged is compatible with all iPod models, although it will not charge the iPod Shuffle. There is also a line-in jack for connecting to other audio devices. Unplugged can be operated manually or with the supplied remote. *Battery life is dependent on the volume played 7 2009-01-28T11:45:13Z 2008-11-27T12:13:18Z 2008-11-23T00:00:00Z Sleek, cutting edge, hi-tech audio; the Intempo InFusion combines the dual functionality of DAB and FM radio, loaded into an iPod speaker-dock. Available from mid September in a high-gloss black and chrome finish, InFusion will retail for £99 from Amazon, Comet and John Lewis. InFusion brings together Intempo's renowned style with ease-of-use. The iPod docking cradle is a sculptured design which curves away from the speaker body, to make accessing your iPod controls as easy in the dock as in your hand. InFusion's contemporary looks don't compromise its sound quality. Intempo has incorporated 25watt speakers and an integrated subwoofer for a deep, rich, room-filling stereo sound. Switching between iPod, DAB or FM listening is simple, with the tactile touch buttons or the full-function remote, which lets you access your iPod listings menu and adjust the treble and bass controls. Loading DAB and FM radio into iPod speakers proved a great success with our first product, the RDi. InFusion offers a similar convergence of technology and this is a trend we will see continuing into 2009, said Gareth Thomas, Product Manager for Intempo. InFusion had to make a statement of intent and we think we've done that. The size of the unit means it's ideal to use by the bedside as an alarm-dock. But its audio performance means it will not be out of place at a party either. Gareth concluded. InFusion is compatible with the entire iPod family although it will not charge the iPod Shuffle in the docking cradle. 8 2009-01-21T10:25:04Z 2008-11-27T12:27:23Z 2008-11-22T00:00:00Z The iDS-05 is the latest docking station and 2.1 speaker system to launch from Intempo. Compatible with the iPod family and MP3 players, this sleek, neat system is available now in high gloss white or piano black from Argos, Comet, Dixons and Amazon.co.uk priced at £59.99. Appearances can be deceptive, so don't be fooled by the iDS-05's compact exterior as the 15watt stereo speakers and powerful 9watt subwoofer provide high quality audio output, at all levels. Opt to operate manually or with the supplied 12 key remote. In addition to the basic play, pause, fast forward and rewind functionality, the slim line remote will adjust the treble and bass and has a sophisticated menu button which will allow you to directly access your iPod listings and select your music. The iDS-05 is a solid, but petite 230 x 122 x 940mm. The interchangeable dock adapters and 3.5mm stereo line-in mean the unit is compatible with iPod*, MP3 players and other audio devices. The built-in dock will play, charge and synchronise your tunes and the USB port enables easy connection to a Mac or PC to ensure your music or photo library is always updated. The iDS-05 is the big brother of Intempo's market leading iDS-01 dock and speaker system, said Katie Richards, Marketing Manager at Intempo. The sound quality on the iDS-05 is very impressive for such a compact unit, whether it's at low volume or creating some noise, making it ideal for taking away on holiday. The super stylish look and competitive price means it is also affordable as a second music system for the kitchen or bedroom at home. * The iDS-05 does not charge the iPod Shuffle 10 2009-01-21T10:27:37Z 2008-11-27T12:28:54Z 2008-11-22T00:00:00Z The latest dock and speaker system in the Intempo range is the iDS-03, a powerful but compact system compatible with iPod, MP3 and other audio devices. This modern dock is available now in classic white, seductive black or metallic silver and is perfect for the bedroom, kitchen or home office. The iDS-03 is available from Argos and Comet retailing around £79.99. The iDS-03 2.1 system not only looks stylish, it will pump out your music with two 7.5watt stereo speakers and a 15watt subwoofer. Opt to operate manually or with the supplied remote, which includes play, pause, fast forward and rewind functionality. Simply sitting in the dock, the iDS-03 will play, charge and synchronise, but connect the USB mini B Firewire to your PC or Mac to download and constantly update your music collection. The iDS-03 is mains operated and comes with an external AC adapter. The interchangeable dock adaptors ensure the iDS-03 is compatible with the iPod family* and the 3.5mm line-in jack with stereo cable will connect with other audio devices. Since Intempo launched its range of docks, we have become the market leader in the entry level 2.0 docking station and speaker system sector, said Katie Richards, Marketing Manger for Intempo. Last autumn we launched the iFi, an impressive tower dock and speaker system which was effectively a high specced Hi-Fi replacement system, competing for a place in your living room. The iDS-03 sits perfectly in between the two and this model is ideal for digital music lovers everywhere looking for a great sound, a stylish look at a competitive price. * The iDS-03 does not charge the iPod Shuffle 11 2009-01-21T10:28:08Z 2008-11-27T12:29:57Z 2008-11-22T00:00:00Z The styling may be retro but the GX-01 from Intempo is the latest in Internet radio technology. Tune in to over 10,000 Internet radio stations and 55,000 podcasts worldwide via your WiFi or LAN connection or choose to listen to your favourite music wirelessly from your PC or laptop. The GX-01 is available now from Amazon, priced at £119.99. The GX-01 is simple to set up and operate; it connects to the Internet through a wireless network or directly via the radio's ethernet socket. The radio will automatically scan for a network, once found follow the step-by-step instructions by scrolling through the intuitive menu. There is no software to install and you don't even need to switch on your PC. Creating a radio play list is simple; choose to search via location or genre then select a station, in a few clicks you can be listening to a New York breakfast show or chilling out to Bondi Beach night time tunes. The LCD will display scrolling text with the name of the song and artist playing. The GX-01 supports Real Media, Windows Media and there is access to on-demand content for some radio stations. With the GX-01 you can also opt to listen to your favourite music, either wirelessly from your PC or laptop over your home network or from a memory stick connected to the USB port. The GX-01 supports MP3, Real Audio and Windows Media Audio. The GX-01 Internet Radio is mains powered and has a built-in alarm clock with sleep and snooze functionality. The radio can be operated manually or via the remote, which can store up to 99 favourite stations so you will never again lose that far flung radio station you have become addicted to! With more broadcasters streaming station content, the Internet is fast becoming the way to listen to radio. The GX-01 gives consumers the option to log on and listen without even switching on their PC and the beauty is they have literally thousands of stations at their fingertips,â€* said Katie Richards, Marketing Manager at Intempo. Intempo has always had simplicity at the heart of its products and the GX-01 is no exception. Plug the radio in, search for your WiFi network and enter the security code if requested or pop in your ethernet cable and you are ready to go no subscription fees and crackle-free listening anywhere in the world! 12 2009-01-28T12:01:54Z 2008-11-27T12:31:01Z 2008-11-22T00:00:00Z Powerful audio speakers produce Hi-Fi quality sound for both MP3 & DAB listening Intempo today launched the industry's first iPod docking station and speaker system, with built-in dual band DAB digital and FM radio. The RDI retails at £129.99 from Amazon, Comet and John Lewis. Intempo's DAB digital radio heritage has converged with its market leading speaker-docks to produce the powerful RDI; these hi-specced speakers provide quality audio sound, not only when listening to music stored on an iPod but, for the first time, when listening to DAB radio. The innovative high-end design is available in glossy piano black and has a 30watt output, including a 15watt subwoofer for a powerful bass response and the two tweeters provide crystal-clear treble. The RDI is compatible with the iPod family and MP3 players and will play, sync and charge. The DAB-dock also has an alarm with sleep and snooze. All functionality, including the bass and treble, can be controlled either manually or with the 23-key remote control. The RDI is high quality audio; it is the only model on the market at this price point with tweeters, bass and treble control, operated manually or via the remote. Said Intempo's Marketing Manager Katie Richards With the RDI, Intempo is creating a great audio platform and has included DAB radio for added value. Consumers looking for more choice and an enhanced audio experience can listen to hi-fi quality music from their iPod as well as FM or digital radio, as opposed to buying a radio with an iPod dock. Richards concluded The RDI will not charge the iPod Shuffle 13 2009-01-28T11:53:54Z 2008-11-27T12:32:04Z 2008-11-22T00:00:00Z The TRS combines classic retro styling with the latest dual band DAB digital/FM radio technology. Intempo's new portable is lightweight and slim line so it is ideal as a second home radio or for listening on the move. The TRS retails at £39.99 and is available in five classic colours; violet, claret, deep blue, black and silver. The silver TRS is exclusive to John Lewis and the deep blue is available only from Currys.digital and Dixons. Argos and www.amazon.co.uk stock the entire colour range. Small yet sleek, the TRS weights in at just 40g and is a super slim 205mm x 105mm x 38mm. The TRS is both mains and battery operated and has a 3.5mm headphone jack. The radio will automatically scan and tune plus there is the option to save up to 20 of your favourite radio stations. Colour and design have always been at the heart of Intempo's products and for many customers how the radio looks is just as important as the technology itself, said Katie Richards, Marketing Manager at Intempo. There is a growing trend for much smaller DAB portables and the TRS meets this demand. We have also moved away from the pastel colours which have dominated technology for the last couple of years and opted for a selection of deeper, richer colours which will appeal to both the male and female buyer. According to GfK, the consumer electronics industry's research body, more than five million DAB digital radios have been sold, which equates to nearly 10 million listeners tuning in to DAB around the UK. 18 percent of all UK households now have a DAB set and the DRDB (Digital Radio Development Bureau) expect this to exceed 20 percent by the end of 2007. 14 2009-01-28T11:54:21Z 2008-11-27T12:33:42Z 2008-11-22T00:00:00Z You bought your iPod to listen to your music…so now let it be heard! Experiencing digital music just got better, with its minimalist style but maximum sound quality; Intempo Digital introduces the iFi-01, a powerful surround sound speaker system for iPod, MP3 and other audio devices. The iFi-01 is set to replace the Hi-Fi for the next generation of music lovers, who demand high quality sound but prefer their music to hand on their iPod rather than searching through hundreds of CDs. The iFi has a sleek slim line design making it the perfect choice for a space conscious city apartment. Rotating speakers which provide directional sound, sit on the modern aluminium tower frame and a subwoofer and powerful bass driver are housed in the black central casing. Treble, bass and volume as well as iPod functionality can all be adjusted manually or with the remote control. Intempo designed the iFi to complement the most beautiful and stylish interiors without compromising on high quality hi-fi sound. Said Bernadette Spofforth, Founder of Intempo Digital. The iFi is the perfect design for minimalist stylish apartments in the city or bijoux homes which are short on space. And just one cable means an end to clutter! The iFi-01 is simple to operate, slot your iPod, iPod Mini, iPod Nano and iPod Photo* in the built in universal dock and it synchronises and charges while you listen to your music, making it the ultimate docking station. The USB mini B port enables downloading from a PC or Mac so your music collection can be regularly updated and the line in jack allows you to connect with other audio devises. The iFi-01 is available from Micro Direct, Empire Direct, Amazon.co.uk, Dabs.com, Zoodex.com and Play.com and is priced around £229. All Intempo Digital products are covered by the 'Intempo Digital Safe and Sound' warranty. Customers are offered market-leading after-sales support, which includes a next day on-site exchange and hotline support. * The iFi-01 does not charge iPod Shuffle 15 2009-01-28T11:03:07Z 2008-11-27T12:34:15Z 2008-11-22T00:00:00Z Intempo Digital launches its state-of-the-art iDS-02, a compact but powerful surround sound docking station and speaker system for iPod, MP3 and other audio devices. This sleek, high gloss orb is available in pure white or seductive black and is perfect for the kitchen, bedroom or home office. The iDS-02 is available from Comet, Argos, Amazon.co.uk, Dabs.com and Play.com retailing at around £99. Ultra modern and elegant the iDS-02 not only complements the most beautiful living and workspaces, it packs in the latest technology. Two 7.5 watt stereo speakers with a dedicated 15 watt subwoofer delivers great volume, plenty of detail and excellent bass response while the remote allows you to control the basic functions of your iPod as well as adjust the treble, bass and volume. Simply sitting in the docking station allows the iPod, iPod Mini, iPod Nano and iPod Photo* to be simultaneously synchronised and charged while still listening to tunes or viewing favourites. The iDS-02 is mains operated and comes with an external AC adaptor, the USB mini B and Firewire enables downloading from a PC or Mac so your music library can be regularly updated and the 3.5mm line in jack with stereo cable lets you connect with other audio devices. Intempo stormed the UK PC speaker market with the introduction of the iDS-01 iPod docking station and speaker system, which outsold established brands and positioned us second in the market place. Said Bernadette Spofforth, Founder of Intempo Digital. We have become a market leader by designing the most stylish and feature packed audio products. Intempo has worked with excellent designers and the best manufacturing partner to ensure the iDS-02 not only looks great looks but offers fantastic sound quality. All Intempo Digital products are covered by the 'Intempo Digital Safe and Sound' warranty. Customers are offered market-leading after-sales support, which includes a next day on-site exchange and hotline support. *The iDS-02 does not charge iPod Shuffle 16 2009-01-28T11:54:52Z 2008-11-27T12:34:57Z 2008-11-22T00:00:00Z Look no further than Intempo's MP3 speaker-dock & Apple's new pink nano It's gorgeous, metallic pink and available now; Intempo's best selling iDS-01NRX MP3 speaker-dock is the perfect partner for the new pink iPod nano. It's a winning combination and the ideal present with Valentine's Day just around the corner. The iDS-01NRX is available immediately from Amazon.co.uk or www.intempodigital.com for £39.99. The iDS-01NRX with its powerful 12watt speakers is perfect for adding quality audio sound to any room in the home. The ease of use is unbeatable too with its touch volume controls or the credit card-size remote. It's no surprise then this was the top selling speaker-dock at Christmas 2007. "Intempo has always been quick off the mark in terms of design led trends in audio technology. We brought out the first iPod speaker-dock in black when the nano first launched and now we are the only manufacturer on the market to have a speaker-dock to match Apple's newest addition to the nano family." Said Katie Richards, Marketing Manager at Intempo "Unwrapping the new pink nano on Valentine's Day will be an instant hit, but what better romantic gesture than combining it with a matching speaker-dock so you can share your favourite music together?" Richards added. Tech Spec: The iDS-01NRX is mains powered and is a compact 23cm long, 12cm high and 9cm deep. The built-in dock will simultaneously synchronise and charge your iPod while you listen to music or view favourites. There is a 3.5mm stereo line-in jack which lets you connect to other audio devices and the USB port lets you download from a PC or Mac, ensuring your music collection is constantly updated. 17 2009-01-21T10:34:11Z 2008-11-27T12:35:25Z 2008-11-22T00:00:00Z For the first time, listen to DAB radio on your iPod or through your speaker-dock with one device the Intempo iDAB It's another first from Intempo; the iDAB is a unique new device to meet the growing demand for DAB access on iPods. Plug the compact iDAB into the base of your iPod to listen to DAB digital radio on the move or dock it in your iPod speakers to play interference-free DAB at home or in the office. The iDAB will be available in colours to match the latest range of iPods and will retail for £59.99. The iDAB will be on sale in July from high street and online stockists including Comet and Amazon.co.uk. Intempo customers love their music and we are always looking for new ways to enhance their listening experience. Intempo was the first to converge iPod speaker-docks with DAB radio with its RDI and the iDAB continues this trend; being the only DAB accessory currently on the market with dual iPod and dock functionality, said Katie Richards, Marketing Manager at Intempo. The iDAB is less than 40mm square and couldn't be easier to use; simply connect it to the base of your iPod and switch it on. Play, search and scrolling for stations are all controlled by the side buttons on the device and the four line LCD screen displays information such as radio station or song details. 10 presets are also included to save favourite stations. The iDAB also has a docking connector so it will sit directly in your iPod speakers enabling you to listen to DAB radio aloud. Richards summarised, The iDAB is great value; it's pure plug and play digital radio on the move, as well as being unique in having the docking station connector enabling DAB playback through your iPod speakers any time, anywhere. The iDAB is compatible with the complete iPod family of products apart from the Shuffle. 18 2009-01-21T10:36:42Z 2008-11-27T12:35:57Z 2008-11-22T00:00:00Z Whistle while you work with the latest Intempo portable DAB/FM radio! The WorkMate is rugged and reliable with a splash-proof rubberised finish, making it the perfect DIY radio. Available in pure black with zest orange accents, WorkMate will be on sale in October from Amazon retailing at £39.99. WorkMate brings touch and feel back to radio with its tactile but tough rubber casing. Powered by mains or four AA batteries, WorkMate will automatically scan and tune plus there is the option to save up to 20 of your favourite radio stations. WorkMate will be at home alongside your tool kit for all those DIY jobs or perfect for any outside sport, such as boating or fishing. It's the perfect gift for dads and granddads so they can tune into talkSPORT while washing the car or gardening, said Katie Richards, Marketing Manager at Intempo. WorkMate shouldn't be confined to the shed though! Intempo has made sure that WorkMate hits the high notes in design, making it ideal for use indoors as a portable DAB, added Katie. There are now over seven million DAB radios in the UK, with annual sales topping two million. More than a quarter of British homes own a digital radio and currently 90% of the UK population can tune into digital stations which account for almost a fifth of radio listening. 19 2009-01-21T10:36:00Z 2008-11-27T12:36:31Z 2008-11-22T00:00:00Z Intempo expands its music offering and opens up a whole world of Internet radio listening direct from your desktop, with the first version of its Radio Portal. Log onto www.intempodigital.com and tune in to customise your own radio listening from a vast choice of more than 30,000 global radio stations and podcasts. Intempo's radio portal offers much more than opening up the global music scene; personalise your player's interface for instant access to news feeds and the latest weather forecast. Discover new stations by clicking on the Hot Picks and most listened list, then save your favourites or share your new stations with friends. Intempo's radio player is a perfect introduction to exploring the thousands of Internet radio stations and podcasts worldwide. It's fast and easy to set up and you'll be amazed at what you can find, said Katie Richards, Marketing Manager for Intempo. Navigating the radio portal is simple; search for a station geographically or by genre and once you have made your selection the radio's website instantly loads for more information on your chosen station, letting you log on and listen within seconds. Intempo's Internet radio player is powered by Radeo. It offers fast and easy streaming for both Mac and PCs and supports Windows Media, Real and Quick Time players. 20 2009-01-21T10:34:31Z 2008-11-27T12:38:10Z 2008-11-22T00:00:00Z For the first time, 55,000 global podcasts now available free on the Intempo GX internet radio If one serving of the breakfast show just isn't enough or you want to hear repeats of your favourite comedian or just catch up with the latest sports commentary from the USA, now you can; choose from over 55,000 global podcasts which are available for free, exclusively on the Intempo GX internet radio. No downloading or computer connection is needed to listen to a vast selection of podcasts from around the world. Explore the acclaimed GX's new global on demand directory by simply choosing from BBC podcasts, Blog Talk radio or sort by category. With a huge range of subjects from comedy to culture and travel to technology, you will be spoilt for choice. At the same time, Intempo has improved wireless security and radio buffering. To further enhance internet radio listening, the highest level of wi-fi security, WPA2 is now available for free download on the GX. In addition to providing a greater level of broadband security, Intempo has improved the buffering across all stations, so that the occasional pauses and glitches associated with web listening are reduced. Accessing new music with little effort is what Intempo is all about and the GX embodies simplicity and choice. said Katie Richards, Marketing Manager at Intempo. The GX is easy to set up, there is no software to install and with a few clicks, the GX instantly delivers access to an unbelievable number of radio stations and podcasts from around the globe. Richards concluded. For existing customers, the GX will automatically update to include all the new features once the upgrade option is selected from the main menu and on completion the GX will resume radio play. The GX was Intempo's first internet radio and it retails for £119.99 from Amazon and Argos. 21 2009-01-21T10:33:47Z 2008-11-27T12:39:19Z 2008-11-22T00:00:00Z Intempo’s reputation for innovative music technology just took one giant leap forward with the launch of Rebel™, a revolutionary music sampling system. Tuned into an FM radio station, Rebel™ records up to 40 of the most played music tracks, automatically cutting out the DJ chat and the ads, then letting you download your favourite songs onto your iPod, MP3 or mobile phone, free of charge. Rebel™ is available in a hi-gloss black and will be priced at £69.99. Rebel™ is on sale now from Argos and Amazon. Tune into your favourite FM radio station then let Rebel™ get to work. It’s the first product in the world to use PopCatcher™ technology which automatically records music over a 24hour period*, saving tracks as MP3 files. Where songs are repeated, the optimal version will be saved and it will all be free from DJ chatter, ads and news. Recording is not restricted to FM radio; there is a line-in jack to hook up to DAB digital radio too. Accessing recorded music is effortless, no need for an internet connection or PC, just choose the tracks you want to keep then download from the USB port directly onto your iPod or via the SD card slot for your mobile phone or MP3. “At Intempo it’s all about the music and Rebel™ is all about getting easy access to the music you love,” said Katie Richards, Marketing Manager at Intempo “Rebel™ really is an easy hassle-free way of keeping your music updated all the time, with the added bonus that it’s free. You can set Rebel™ to record whilst you are out at work, sleeping or partying. And when it’s finished you have new songs to enjoy!” Katie concluded. Notes to editors *Rebel needs to sample music on a radio station for approx. 12-36 hours in order to record at optimal levels. The longer the sampling is performed, the more songs will be recorded and the more complete the version of each song. About Intempo Intempo is a unique music technology brand, driving innovation and style in DAB & Internet radio, iPod/MP3 accessories and wireless media. Striking design, a refreshing approach to ease-of-use and a zero tolerance attitude to quality are all Intempo trademarks. Intempo’s product portfolio is borne out of a love of all things music. Constantly innovating, Intempo focuses on converging advanced technology to create products which are designed to let you access your music, your way whether at home, away or on the move. For more information www.intempodigital.com For further press information, photography or review units, please contact: Victoria McQuade - Chatterbox PR Tel: 020 8996 1755 Email: victoria.mcquade@chatterboxpr.co.uk 22 2009-01-19T12:24:56Z 2008-11-27T12:40:28Z 2008-11-22T00:00:00Z Intempo has released a revolutionary Bluetooth Adapter which will convert iPod speakers, with a built-in dock connector, into a Bluetooth speaker, so you can listen wirelessly to music stored on your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone, PC or MP3 player. The BTA-01 is available in high gloss black with silver casing and retails for £39.99 from www.intempodigital.com The BTA-01 is incredibly simple to use, taking less than 10 seconds to connect to your Bluetooth music player. This handy little gadget is 600mm x 500mm x 10mm and weighs in at just 80g. The BTA is compatible with any Bluetooth v1.2 device and covers a range of up to 10 metres. Mobile phone technology is advancing rapidly and many models now have Bluetooth and impressive MP3 functionality. We wanted to let customers exploit this capability of using their mobile as a wireless music player, commented Katie Richards, Marketing Manager at Intempo. 24 2009-01-20T10:20:25Z 2008-11-27T12:07:53Z 2008-11-08T00:00:00Z Buy Go Pack half price for £59.99 with an exclusive price promotion at Comet The music never stops with the Intempo Go Pack; it's the essential kit for music lovers everywhere! With a portable iPod speaker-dock, an FM transmitter, an in-car iPod charger and a worldwide mains charger, the Go Pack has it covered whether you are at home, abroad or travelling in-between! The Intempo Go Pack is exclusive to Comet and is available now for £59.99 when you buy any iPod from the store*. Whether you are at home, on holiday or on the move, the Go Pack makes sure your music comes along with you. The iDS On-the-Go is Intempo's latest iPod speaker-dock and it is exclusive to the Go Pack. Available in high-gloss black, it offers true portability powered by the mains or four AAA batteries. The iDS On-the-Go is small enough to slip into your suitcase but the sound from the eight watt speakers will fill a room, making it perfect for an office Christmas party or a winter get-away. Planning a long journey? The FM transmitter instantly updates your car stereo, letting you listen to your iPod tunes through the car radio, while the in-car charger ensures your iPod always remains topped up. And wherever you are in the world the Go Pack ensures you never run out of power because the international mains plug will charge your iPod in any country. The Go Pack is a great bundle of iPod accessories - whether you are at home, traveling abroad or simply driving around town, we've got it covered, said Gareth Thomas Product Manager at Intempo. The Go Pack is a perfect addition to your iPod but if you're planning on upgrading your current model or buying one as a gift, our exclusive half price deal with Comet means value for money is now better than ever. Gareth concluded. 6 2009-05-05T12:44:20Z