Monster® iFreePlay®, The World's First Cordless Headphones for iPod® Shuffle, Now Shipping

Business Wire, May 23, 2007

Cordless Headphones Allow Users to Dock Their iPod Shuffle Directly Into Their Headphones

BRISBANE, Calif. -- Monster is proud to announce that the iFreePlay([R]) is now shipping. With a suggested retail price of just $49.95, the iFreePlay is perfect for sports or the gym. It allows iPod([R]) shuffle users to play music with no need for clips, armbands or pockets. The iFreePlay features an exclusive iDock[TM] port that directly connects into the headphones eliminating the need for headphone cords while delivering great sound.

"With all other headphones, you need someplace to put your iPod Shuffle, not to mention dealing with the cumbersome headphone cords," explained Noel Lee, The Head Monster "But with the Monster iFreePlay you dock your iPod Shuffle directly into one of the headphones. The sleek wrap-around design is not only durable. It is comfortable too. This design makes for easy access to all iPod Shuffle controls"

The Monster iFreePlay Cordless Headphones also fold for compact storage. The weight is extremely light. At 1.6 oz it makes for extended listening comfort. Sensitivity is 110dB/mw, impedance is 32 ohms 15% @ 1KHz, distortion is >5% A 1KHz and max power rating is 20mW.

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ABOUT MONSTER

Monster, under its Monster Cable[R] brand, is the world's leading manufacturer of connectivity solutions for high performance audio, video, car audio, computer, console and computer gaming, professional audio and sound reinforcement. Monster, under its Monster Power[R] brand, is also the leading manufacturer of high performance AC power line conditioning and protection products for audio/video systems.

ABOUT Apple([R])

By providing the marketplace with innovative, functional, and stylish products such as the iPod and PowerBook[R], Apple reinforces its position as the progressive leader in the computer and consumer electronics industries. Its original and well-designed inventions continue to win many loyal and passionate consumers. Please visit www.apple.com or www.apple.com/ipod for more information on these products.