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Leading CE Distributor, WYNIT, Partners with CastGrabber™,
the Industry’s First Automatic Podcast Downloader
Alliance Enables CastGrabber’s “No PC Needed” Automatic Download Technology to reach more Podcast users by distributing to more retailers.
Syracuse, NY – September 23, 2009. WYNIT, a leading CE distributor in North America, recently announced they would be partnering with CastGrabber, LLC—creator of the CastGrabber, a new device that automatically downloads podcasts onto almost any iPod and MP3 player without requiring the use of a PC.
As a result of this alliance, CastGrabber will enjoy an even greater degree of reach and distribution, while WYNIT will add a new, relevant, advanced product to its offerings. CastGrabber automates the hardware and software end by providing unattended downloading of podcasts without a computer, essentially “set it and forget it” functionality.
“WYNIT expects this new category of convenience appliances to grow rapidly”, notes Mark Gustavson, executive director of marketing and communication. “Already an estimated 2.6 Billion podcasts were downloaded in 2008.”
“WYNIT and CastGrabber are an ideal match in bringing this very advanced consumer device into the retail market.” said John Hammer, President of CastGrabber. “CastGrabber bypasses a multi-step process that often discourages the podcast user from even listening to podcasts. WYNIT is the purchasing vehicle through which forward thinking retailers can easily obtain product.”
What is CastGrabber?
CastGrabber, a simple solution for downloading podcasts, is compatible with popular MP3 players including Apple iPods, Zen, SanDisk, Samsung and Sony models. In addition, CastGrabber is compatible with almost all of the 200 million plus iPods/MP3 players created to date*.
Increasingly, users are relying on podcasts to keep them up to date on current events, sports, hobbies and anything else that peaks their interest. But all too 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, CastGrabber helps ensure that users always have the most current programming.
The issue of being tethered to your PC is no longer a problem. The world’s first solution to offer this revolutionary capability, CastGrabber delivers TiVo™-like simplicity with its “set it and forget it” technology. CastGrabber is available now at retailers.
About WYNIT
WYNIT, Inc. is a national distributor serving the consumer electronics market with the core purpose of improving the competitive advantage of their dealer and supplier partners. Since 1987, WYNIT has distributed internationally branded products to reseller customers ranging from the largest national retailers and eTailers, to small, independent specialty stores. The company is known for competitive pricing, expert sales support, no minimum-order requirements, just-in-time inventory and fulfillment drop-ship services. WYNIT operates multiple warehouses to provide coast-to-coast coverage. For more information, call WYNIT at 1-800-GO-WYNIT or visit www.wynit.com.
ABOUT CASTGRABBER, LLC
CastGrabber, LLC is a dynamic new company focused on creating advanced unique home electronics. Their highly experienced team created 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, iPhone, PSP or iPod touch, or Zune.