New Monster Accessories for ZUNE Portable Digital Media Players Now

Oct. 17, 2006 – Monster is proud to announce a new suite of officially licensed high-performance accessories designed for the new Zune portable digital media player. The new products were exclusively designed and created to enhance the Zune experience and help users enjoy their music, videos and other content where and when they want to, at home or on the road.

“We are excited to have Monster creating some of the first Designed for Zune products on the market,” says Matt Jubelirer, Product Manager for Zune at Microsoft Corporation. “Monster’s commitment to creating innovative, high-performance solutions will deliver great options for Zune customers at home, in the car or on the go.”

The Head Monster, Noel Lee, adds that as Microsoft is leading the way for the connected entertainment experience, Monster is also leading the way in developing leading edge products to help deliver the Zune experience amongst connected music enthusiasts. “Listening to music or watching a movie is not just a stay at home hobby anymore,” Lee explained. “Zune allows music and movie lovers to share and play their libraries with one another and Monster now provides a host of solutions to transfer and share music and movies either at home or wherever their travels may take them.”

New Monster Accessories for Zune Digital Media Players

Monster CarPlay Wireless Plus
Listen to Zune Music Through Any FM Car Stereo

With some FM transmitters, finding a radio frequency clear enough to play music through can be difficult, especially while driving through different areas and terrain. To counteract these issues, the Monster CarPlay Wireless Plus FM Transmitter for Zune can be tuned to virtually any clear FM station, so music lovers have full FM tuning flexibility in getting the best possible sound quality.

Connecting is easy. Simply tune the car stereo to any clear FM station, tune the transmitter to the same station, hit play on the Zune player, and that’s it. The programmable “favorite station” presets can be easily changed any time a clearer station is desired. Plus, the CarPlay Wireless features a backlit LED display and presets buttons for easy tuning day or night.

For added convenience, built-in Monster Smart Digital Charging technology rapidly charges the Zune while connected, and then switches to a trickle charge to optimize performance. The Monster CarPlay Wireless Plus FM Transmitter for Zune retails for $79.95.

Monster TVLink
Enjoy Zune Music, Movies and Photos on a TV

The Monster TVLink audio/video cable is designed to directly connect a Zune player to a TV to enjoy and display videos, photos and music on a bigger screen.

The Zune is capable of delivering high-quality images and video. Now users can watch their Zune come alive on the big screen with Monster TVLink, which delivers high-quality video and stereo audio connections along with patented Monster Cable technologies for the best picture and sound. The Monster TVLink for Zune comes in a convenient 10 foot length and retails for $29.95.

Monster MusicShare
Share Zune Music and Movies on Two Sets of Headphones

The Monster MusicShare heaphone splitter for Zune is designed to allow two people to easily share music and movies on a single player while on the go. Two built-in independent volume controls let both listeners set their own volume level. Now, each listener can enjoy the volume level that’s right for their own ears.

The MusicShare also features a quick-access mute switch that gives one listener instant silence. Now it’s easy to mute the sound on one set of headphones for a quick conversation or a short break, without stopping the music for the other listener.

Monster MusicShare is compact and tough enough to go anywhere. High impact construction protects MusicShare from knocks and drops. A tough Duraflex jacket protects the cable and a strain relief collar lets MusicShare bend without stress on the cable. The Monster MusicShare for Zune retails for $19.95.

Monster StereoLink Car
Directly Connect a Zune Player to a Car Stereo

The Monster StereoLink Car audio cable makes it possible to directly connect a Zune player to a car stereo’s mini-jack auxiliary audio input. The lightweight, compact cable design keeps dashboard clutter to a minimum and is easily stowed away in a glovebox or center console when not being used.

The Monster StereoLink Car cable plugs directly into the Zune player headphone jack and features 24k gold contact connectors and oxygen-free ,fine stranded copper for optimum signal transfer. And Monster DoubleHelix cable construction minimizes interference for superior sound quality while you drive. The Monster StereoLink Car for Zune retails for $19.95 and comes in a 7-foot length.

Monster StereoLink Home
Directly Connect a Zune Player to a Home Stereo

The Monster StereoLink Home audio cable makes it possible to connect a Zune right into a home stereo system. The Zune can deliver audiophile quality sound. StereoLink Home allows Zune users to take a break from headphones and experience room-filling stereo sound. The StereoLink Home cable connects to the Zune player’s headphone port and to any home stereo or A/V receiver’s standard left/right audio inputs. StereoLink Home incorporates high performance Monster Cable audio cable technologies for digital music in a compact design to match the portability of the Zune. The 7-foot long Monster StereoLink Home for Zune retails for $19.95.

Monster SlimCharger
Charge a Zune Player Without a Computer From Any AC Power Outlet

The Monster SlimCharger AC Wall Charger for Zune is a ultra-slim, portable charger that conveniently plugs into virtually any standard AC power outlet and into the USB sync cable that comes with every Zune. The fold-down plug prongs and ultra-low profile design make storing and traveling with the SlimCharger a breeze. Plus, built-in Monster Smart Digital Charger technology delivers fast, reliable charging. The Monster SlimCharger for Zune retails for $29.95.

For more information on the new Monster family of products for Zune portable digital media players, visit www.MonsterCable.com/Zune

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