iGo Chargers Now Available at US Cellular, Cricket, hhgregg, Fry's Electronics and Micro CenterSCOTTSDALE, AZ, Jun 04, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- iGo (NASDAQ: IGOI), a leading provider of innovative portable power
solutions, today announced the continued expansion of the distribution
network for its eco-friendly
chargers for laptop computers and mobile
electronic devices. In addition to finding the company's wide array
of multi-device chargers at www.iGo.com, consumers will now be able
to easily find iGo products at more than 600 new retail and wireless
carrier stores across the country.
iGo chargers are now available at the following new locations:
-- US Cellular, the nation's fifth largest full-service wireless
carrier. Following a successful trial, iGo chargers have been rolled
out to 200 US Cellular locations.
-- Cricket, the nation's eighth largest wireless carrier. Cricket has
rolled out iGo chargers to its entire network of approximately 250
stores.
-- hhgregg, a specialty retailer of consumer electronics, home
appliances, mattresses and related services. iGo chargers are
currently available in 111 hhgregg stores in Alabama, Florida,
Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina and
Tennessee.
-- Fry's Electronics, a specialty retailer of consumer electronics.
iGo chargers are currently on the shelf at 34 Fry's Electronics stores
in California, Texas, Arizona, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Nevada,
Oregon and Washington.
-- Micro Center, a specialty retailer of computers and consumer
electronics. Twenty-one Micro Center stores nationwide now feature
iGo chargers.
"We are very pleased with the progress of our efforts to broaden and
diversify our distribution network," said Michael D. Heil, Chief
Executive Officer of iGo. "The addition of these regional and
national electronics retailers and wireless carriers to our
distribution network allows us to bring the iGo value proposition to a
broader array of consumers and business travelers. The expanded
distribution network also creates a strong foundation for launching
our new family of iGo Green(TM) Technology products later this year."
The iGo Green(TM) Technology product line, featuring the first green
laptop charger, a surge protector and a wall outlet, will
automatically use 85% less standby power than standard power
products.
About iGo, Inc.
iGo, Inc., based in Scottsdale, Arizona, is a developer of
eco-friendly chargers for laptop computers and mobile electronic
devices (e.g., mobile phones, PDAs, digital cameras, etc.). All of
these chargers leverage iGo's intelligent tip technology, which
significantly minimizes electronic waste by enabling one charger to
power/charge hundreds of brands and thousands of models of mobile
electronic devices through the use of interchangeable tips. iGo is
also the creator of a new, innovative patent-pending power saving
technology that automatically eliminates virtually all wasteful and
expensive standby or "vampire" power that is generated from chargers
that continue to draw electricity when a mobile electronic device no
longer requires charging or is disconnected from the charger.
iGo's products are available at www.iGo.com as well as through
leading resellers and retailers. For additional information call
480-596-0061, or visit www.igo.com.
iGo is a registered trademark of iGo, Inc. All other trademarks or
registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the
meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The
words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "should," and other similar
statements of expectations identify forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements in this press release include statements
regarding the launch of iGo Green Technology products later this
year. These forward-looking statements are based largely on
management's expectations and involve known and unknown risks,
uncertainties and other factors, which may cause the Company's actual
results, performance or achievements, or industry results, to be
materially different from any future results, performance or
achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking
statements. Risks that could cause results to differ materially from
those expressed in these forward-looking statements include, among
others, the Company's revenues and value could be materially impacted
by the loss of major customer relationships; the inability of the
Company's sales and marketing strategy to generate broader consumer
awareness, increased adoption rates, or impact sell-through rates at
the retail and wireless carrier level; the timing and success of
product development efforts and new product introductions, including
internal development projects as well as those being pursued with
strategic partners; the timing and success of product developments,
introductions and pricing of competitors; the timing of substantial
customer orders; the availability of qualified personnel; the
availability and performance of suppliers and subcontractors; the
ability to expand and protect the Company's proprietary rights and
intellectual property; the successful resolution of unanticipated and
pending litigation matters; market demand and industry and general
economic or business conditions; and other factors to which this
press release refers. Additionally, other factors that could cause
actual results to differ materially from those set forth in,
contemplated by, or underlying these forward-looking statements are
included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 2008 under the heading "Risk Factors." In light
of these risks and uncertainties, the forward-looking statements
contained in this press release may not prove to be accurate. The
Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any
forward-looking statements, or any facts, events, or circumstances
after the date hereof that may bear upon forward-looking statements.
Additionally, the Company does not undertake any responsibility to
update you on the occurrence of unanticipated events which may cause
actual results to differ from those expressed or implied by these
forward-looking statements.
SOURCE: iGo