iHome iW1 AirPlay wireless audio system finally available now

Remember again to September twenty sixth when iHome's iW1 AirPlay speaker was purported to be obtainable? Curiously, the company's website continually listed the $300 system as "coming soon" (no less than the instances we checked), leaving iOS and iTunes customers yearning for this cable-free audio ware in the proverbial dust. Now, a full month later, iHome has again introduced the release of this flagship wi-fi speaker, although it's nonetheless out of stock itself. According to the corporate, a fast trip to an Apple Retailer, Greatest Purchase or Crutchfield should let you snag one, although, the latter's web site won't have any until November 3rd. Here's to looking -- and ready for the smaller iW2 and iW3 models to get proper launch dates. Full details in the press release after the break. Show full PR textiHome Delivers Wireless Audio Experience With Launch of New iW1 Airplay Rechargeable Speaker System

Solely Moveable Rechargeable AirPlay® Speaker System on Market Now Accessible at Apple Store, Finest Purchase and Crutchfield

RAHWAY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A new era of wi-fi leisure has arrived as iHome, a number one supplier of progressive iPad, iPhone and iPod speaker solutions, at the moment launched the iW1 Wireless Rechargeable Speaker System with AirPlay®. The iW1 is a transportable speaker system that's simply set-up via the free iHome Connect app to stream crystal clear audio inside Wi-Fi network range from your iTunes library or iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch.

"The portability, premium sound and proprietary app that ensures simple set-up, are all delivered at an reasonably priced price; giving homeowners a perfect audio answer for their home."

"We're very excited with the ultimate results of the iW1 and all it provides from each a design and have standpoint," said Ezra S. Ashkenazi, President of iHome. "The portability, premium sound and proprietary app that ensures simple set-up, are all delivered at an affordable value; giving house owners a perfect audio resolution for their home."

Powered by a chargeable lithium-ion battery and controllable by the sleek, capacitive contact panel, iOS device or included remote management, the iW1 allows a truly wi-fi listening expertise that employs Bongiovi Acoustics Digital Power Station (DPS) technology and four (four) active audio system for premium audio performance in a compact design. Using AirPlay, house owners can wirelessly stream music over Wi-Fi to the unit from iTunes on their Mac, PC, iPhone, iPad or iPod touch and enjoy music in any room of the house. AirPlay requires iTunes 10.1 or later and iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 4.2 or later.

The iW1 is at present out there for purchase at Apple Store, Best Buy and Crutchfield for $299.