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High Wycombe, UK, June 15, 2006 – GEAR4, UK based provider of iPod accessories, today announces the X-ClipTM Sports Armband – The latest addition to the X-Clip collection, a cushioned and adjustable armband for iPod nano, with a detachable protective case, to keep your iPod safe whilst giving you the freedom to be active.

The X-Clip Sports Armband allows you to enjoy your tunes on the run - literally! Its adjustable, cushioned strap fits any arm size and features a SmartClip to keep messy wires out of your way for comfort and ease. The hard, protective case and emergency RainJacket ensure your iPod is safely protected while the reflective strips look out for your safety in the dark, allowing you to get active whatever the conditions!

Tom Dudderidge, managing director of Disruptive Technology Channels, commented: “This great new addition to the X-Clip collection is perfect for when I’m out jogging or cycling on these warm summer evenings. I used to hate to have to put my iPod in my pocket or around my neck and feel it moving around with every step I took. The sports armband means this doesn’t happen anymore, plus I can easily change tracks and turn up the volume without having to stop.”

Dudderidge continued: “The X-Clip concept is unique and innovative. It allows you to keep your iPod protected in its hard protective case and simply clip on interchangeable X-Clip accessories, without ever having to remove the iPod from its case. The sports armband is great value for money, giving you the adjustable armband for getting active and also a hard protective case for day to day use thrown in! We were a bit concerned about protecting our iPods from the all too regular English summer (or winter!) rain, so we’ve added the emergency RainJacket feature. I love how this is so simple, a cheeky hidden hood, but functional too. The sports armband is the second addition to the X-Clip collection following on from the headphone splitter with more great products coming soon! ”

X-ClipTM Sports Armband – Adjustable, cushioned armband for iPod nano with a detachable protective case. The Armband comes with an emergency RainJacket to ensure the iPod is protected from the weather and reflective strips so you can be seen at night. Also included with the case and armband is a belt clip and lanyard, allowing the case to also be used on its own in any day to day situation.

The X-Clip case allows full access to dock connector, headphone socket and click wheel. There are now a number of interchangeable X-Clip accessories, for the full range please visit www.gear4.com/xclip

Features:

· Adjustable sports armband

· Emergency RainJacket

· Reflective strips for safety in the dark

· Includes SmartClip for headphone wires and belt clip

· Two piece protective film for iPod nano included

· Lightweight and shatter proof case included

· Compatible with all X-Clip accessories

· Full access to dock connector, headphone port and click wheel

Pricing and availability

The GEAR4 X-Clip Sports Armband will be available from all GEAR4 retailers and resellers. For a list of these, please visit www.gear4.com

The X-Clip Sports Armband will also be available globally from GEAR4’s online store – www.easyishop.co.uk

X-Clip Sports Armband - £19.99 inc VAT