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The iPod Shuffle Goes Wireless, Sort Of. A Boon to Runners, Skaters and Active People of All Kinds

Pakatun, inc. (pronounced: pack-a-tune) introduces the Shuffle Beanie, a knit beanie with a Patent Pending pouch that holds an iPod Shuffle and the excess headphone cords – all inside! The pouch holds the music player comfortably inside the back of the beanie while the cord is wrapped up and secured by a Velcro strap that also holds the player in the pouch.

PASADENA, CA (PRWEB) February 15, 2006 -- Pakatun, inc. (pronounced: pack-a-tune) introduces the Shuffle Beanie, a knit beanie with a Patent Pending pouch that holds an iPod Shuffle and the excess headphone cords – all inside! The pouch holds the music player comfortably inside the back of the beanie while the cord is wrapped up and secured by a Velcro strap that also holds the player in the pouch.

“I love my iPod, but I hated running with it” said Thorsten Hoins, founder of Pakatun and inventor of the Shuffle Beanie. “The cords just kept getting in the way, and the ear buds kept popping out due to all that cord flapping.” After a fruitless search for running headphones he taped his Shuffle inside a beanie one day.

“Immediately, I wanted one,” says Hoins. “Not only was the cord out of the way, the bigger discovery was that you don’t feel the player on your head!” Within seconds of trying the contraption, he was able to operate all the intuitive controls of the Shuffle through the fabric of the cap, thus eliminating the need for access holes, etc. and protecting the player from the elements.

Soon after, the Pakatun prototype was born. Said Laird Maresch, Pakatun’s chief designer, “the Shuffle Beanie now effectively eliminates problems associated with dangling, snagging or flapping wires and does not require additional investments into bulky and/or heavy wireless technology.” Adds Hoins, “in fact, you can get a Shuffle Beanie and an iPod Shuffle – all for under $100.”

Runners and other active iPod Shuffle users are enjoying the virtually wireless experience of the Pakatun Shuffle Beanie. Available online at http://www.pakatun.com.

About Pakatun™
Pakatun™, Inc. http://www.pakatun.com/ provides people with innovative functional apparel and accessories of the highest quality. We manufacture and market the Shuffle Beanie - the best way to enjoy your tunes on the go. Our commitment is to continually redefine your experience of joyful abandon by creating playful products that set you free.

When it comes to mojodo, you can count on Pakatun™.

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Pakatun Shuffle Beanie.
This beanie holds an iPod Shuffle.
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Pakatun Shuffle Beanie, inside view.
Insert Shuffle Here.
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Pakatun Shuffle Beanie on wearer.
You can't feel the Shuffle inside the Beanie.
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Pakatun Shuffle Beanie on wearer, side view.
Virtually Wireless enjoyment of your iPod Shuffle.
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Pakatun Shuffle Beanie on wearer, rear view.
The iPod Shuffle inside lines up with the Pakatun logo. Press play, right on the logo.
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Pakatun Shuffle Beanie on wearer, rear view.
This Beanie packs an iPod Shuffle and all the excess cord.
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