San Diego, CA - The Satechi Touch USB LED Lamp turns nearly any empty bottle into a table lamp. Rather than throw away empty bottles, simply place the lamp into the opening of a bottle, plug the lamp into a USB port, and touch the silver top of the lamp for an instant environmentally-friendly desk lamp.

Not only does the Satechi Touch USB LED Lamp let you reuse bottles, the LEDs do not contain any mercury and have a life time of 50,000 hours. You won't be contributing to landfill waste of incandescent or fluorescent bulbs which can leak poisonous mercury into drinking water sources. The lamp consumes only 1.2 watts, considerably less power than incandescent and fluorescent lamps, making it an environmentally-friendly choice.

The frosted white shade diffuses light, producing a soft glow that creates a comfortable environment that’s ideal for the bedside or a desk. Turning on and off the lamp simply requires touching the silver disc at the top of the lamp. Since the lamp is lightweight and remains cool to the touch, it can be easily transported to provide light where you need it most.

The simple design and white color of the lamp will fit into any décor, especially combined with the ability to customize the base of the lamp by using your own bottles. Change the bottle to fit your mood or new furniture, showcase a bottle saved from a special occasion, or display your favorite vintage rather than throw it away. In the absence of flowers, the Satechi Touch USB LED Lamp can turn a vase into a lamp. It's the perfect gift if you don't quite know someone's decorating style.

While the Satechi Touch USB LED Lamp should be cleaned with a slightly damp cloth, it is not waterproof and cannot withstand submersion in water, splashes of water, or damp conditions. Please unplug the lamp before cleaning it to avoid electrical shock.

Powered by USB 2.0 and 3.0.

Mother's Day is coming up this Sunday and is a time to pay tribute to moms and maternal figures everywhere. Moms are the ones who brought us into this world, nurtured us, hug us when we cry, give us advice when we need it (and even when we don't), bail us out of sticky situations, and love us unconditionally. They are a special group and whether they live near or far, are living or deceased, be sure to take time this Mother's Day to reflect on how much you appreciate your mom.

This year, instead of giving mom the usual bouquet of flowers that will die in a week, be a little creative and give her something that will be useful and long-lasting! We have some ideas that your mom will love.

Everyone does a lot of driving, especially moms. Considering your mom spends so much time in the car, make sure her drive is enjoyable with the Satechi Soundfly View Bluetooth FM Transmitter. It fits any car with a 12-volt socket and radio, so as long as your mom has a Bluetooth A2DP device, she'll be able to listen to her favorite music while she drives. Your mom will be able to keep her eyes on the road when she receives a call because she can answer calls from the Soundfly View rather than hurriedly search through her purse for her phone. The 2-inch LCD screen of the Soundfly View displays the song title, artist, FM station, incoming call number, phonebook, last numbers dialed, and can be changed to blue, orange, or white. Music can also be played via auxiliary cable and SD card in case your mom does not have a Bluetooth A2DP device. The USB Port of the Soundfly View can charge your mom's phone while she drives, so she'll never be left with a dead battery again. The Satechi Soundfly View is available at www.Satechi.net for $74.99.

For the mom who already has everything, including an iPhone 5, Satechi sells iPhone 5 cases in a variety of colors. The Satechi Active Case i5 for iPhone 5 will keep your mom's iPhone 5 scratch-free while still allowing her to use all the buttons and functions of her iPhone 5. An included RFID sheet can be placed between the case and iPhone to prevent interference and scratches so your mom can store her ID, credit card, or hotel room card inside the case with the iPhone 5. The Active Case i5 is uniquely designed to boost cell signal and increase battery life. Available colors are: white/pink, white/orange, white/lime green, white/blue, black/red, black/navy, black/orange, black/silver, white/sky blue, and black/yellow. The Satechi Active Case i5 is sold at www.Satechi.net for $14.99.

If your mom is environmentally conscious, she will appreciate the Satechi Touch USB LED Lamp because it lets her reuse empty bottles. Not only does the Touch Lamp help the environment by reusing bottles, but the LEDs do not contain mercury, which is a harmful substance that can leak from conventional bulbs into water sources, and use considerably less power than incandescent and fluorescent lights. The soft glow of the Touch Lamp creates a comfortable environment ideal for the bedside or a desk and simply requires the touch of a finger to the silver disc at the top of the lamp to turn it on and off. This lamp is perfect if you don't quite know your mom's decorating style, since she can use her own bottles and containers to match her furniture or mood, display a bottle saved from a special occasion, or use a vase in the absence of flowers. The Satechi Touch USB LED Lamp is available at www.Satechi.net for $24.99.

For carpooling moms, backseat entertainment systems are essential. The Satechi Headrest Mount for 7"-10" Tablets lets your mom use her tablet as an entertainment system rather than have one permanently installed. The Headrest Mount easily attaches to the bars of a headrest and securely holds a 7 to 10 inch tablet for viewing by backseat passengers. The position of the tablet can be raised up or down, as well as swiveled 360 degrees for vertical or horizontal viewing. Rubber grips hold the tablet in place, preventing damage to the tablet's surfaces. Paired with the Satechi BT Lite Headphones, your mom can have a peaceful drive while she transports the kids and their friends to various activities. The Satechi Headrest Mount is available at www.Satechi.net for $39.99 and requires the use of your own tablet.

We would love to hear your fondest memory of your mom or maternal figure!

Maybe your favorite teacher was the one who always had a wide smile and big hug when you walked into the classroom. Or it was the professor with whom you spent long hours discussing engaging and perhaps controversial topics. In any case, we all have had many teachers who have contributed to our ability to read, compute mathematical equations, think critically, and function as members of society. In fact, many of us drop our children off at school and entrust them in the care of educational professionals for up to up eight hours a day! Teachers are a huge part of our lives, from when we're children learning from them, to when we become adults and send our children to school.

That's why we want to remind you to thank a teacher this May 7th, which is National Teacher Day. Although we're sure any teacher will appreciate an apple (or 30) from his or her students, we have some suggestions for showing your teacher how much he or she means to you.

Remember those clunky overhead projectors that gave off heat, had a noisy fan, and required washing and drying transparency sheets? Thankfully, they're no longer found in schools because classrooms have been outfitted with wall screens, ceiling projects, and desk cameras. By using presentation slides, lessons have become more colorful and engaging, yet some teachers are still anchored to one spot in the classroom because they have to click a mouse to advance to the next slide. Give your teacher the gift of freedom with the Satechi SP600 Smart Pointer! Designed with a Presentation Mode to advance and backtrack presentation slides and a Mouse Mode to click on links embedded in slides and also browse the internet, the Satechi SP600 Smart Pointer has a range of 100 feet so a teacher can interact with all of his or her students, even the ones sitting in the back of the class. The red laser pointer allows a teacher to direct attention to a particular area on the screen, while the Pause button causes the screen to go blank and focus attention back to the teacher. The unique feature of the SP600 Smart Pointer is the included Smart KEYMAP software which allows your teacher to customize the functions of the buttons. The SP600 Smart Pointer is currently available at www.Satechi.net for $59.99.

Have you walked into a classroom full of students lately? There are file cabinets, stacks of papers that need to be graded, stacks of papers that need to be handed out, books on every available surface, often there are several desktops and laptops, posters on the walls, and pens, pencils, staplers galore. Help your teacher stay organized on National Teacher Day with the Satechi Multi-Functional Stationary Stick. Available in either black or white, the Multi-Functional Stationary Stick has specific holders for pens, photos, note pads, and even a coffee cup holder to prevent spills. Your teacher will no longer accept "the dog ate my homework" as an excuse, since the Multi-Functional Stationary Stick features three USB ports and 4 different data card readers (to read MS/MS PRO DUO, XD, SD/MMC, and micro SD cards) which allow your teacher to easily access digital files. Available in either black or white, the Satechi Multi-Functional Stationary Stick can be purchased at www.Satechi.net for $39.95.

For the tech-savvy teacher, consider gifting him or her with the Satechi Bluetooth Smart Pointer. The Bluetooth Smart Pointer has three modes of function for ultimate classroom engagement: Multimedia Mode to control media playback and act as a wireless camera shutter, Presentation Mode to control presentation slides, and Accessibility Mode to navigate apps, iBooks, and photo slideshows. The red laser allows your teacher to direct attention to a certain areas of a slide while the Home button activates Siri. Compared to the Satechi SP600 Smart Pointer, the Satechi Bluetooth Smart Pointer is a comprehensive teaching device that can control more than just presentation slides. Available in either silver or black, the Satechi Bluetooth Smart Pointer can be purchased at www.Satechi.net for $44.99.

We'd love to hear who your favorite teacher is and what makes him or her so memorable?

San Diego, CA - The Satechi Dual Sonic Speakers, available now, are sleek, compact USB-powered speakers compatible with both Mac and PC computers. The 3 watt speakers feature Acoustic Air Spring Technology to produce crystal clear audio. This ensures the bass, highs and mids are reproduced incredibly.

The plug-and-play Dual Sonic Speakers feature a modern, glossy finish, blue LED accent lights, and padded feet for a scratch-free surface, making them the ideal home or office accessory.

The Satechi Dual Sonic Speakers are available in silver or black for an introductory price of $24.99 at Satechi.net or Amazon.com.

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About Satechi
Established in 2005, Satechi is fully committed to offering unique accessories that people can integrate with their electronics in their homes, cards, and on the go. Satechi offers a broad selection of accessories from FM transmitters, battery chargers, and speaker systems to car mounts, stands, and keyboards. For more information, please visit www.Satechi.net.

Every morning, we walk into our respective places of work and greet the receptionist. Well, today you should especially show your appreciation to the secretaries, receptionists, administrative assistants, and other administrative support professionals in your workplace because it's Administrative Professionals Day! Administrative Professionals have an important role is maintaining the daily workflow of every workplace. Companies simply could not continue to operate efficiently without them.

Why not give your Administrative Professionals something with fewer calories than a cake and that will last longer than an extra coffee break? We have some ideas that could brighten your Administrative Professional's day today and every day at work!

At the Satechi office, we like to play music while we work and your Administrative Professional probably does, too. The Satechi BT Touch Wireless Portable Speaker provides quality sound with the ability to answer calls via the speaker's built-in microphone. This way, your Administrative Professional won't have to fumble with turning down the sound and grabbing the phone whenever there is a call. Your Administrative Professional won't miss any calls and music resumes playing when the call ends. Additionally, the speaker is compact which is useful for taking into the conference room for calls or even playing music while in the breakroom. The Satechi BT Touch speaker is available at www.Satechi.net for $49.99.

Administrative Professionals are especially reliant on their smart phones. Don't leave your Administrative Professional with a dead battery! The Satechi 10000 mAh Portable Energy Station has two USB ports to provide charge to a smart phone and tablet at the same time. Included with the Portable Energy Station is a travel pouch for Administrative Professionals who are constantly on the go. It is currently available at www.Satechi.net for $59.99.

Since many Administrative Professionals spend a majority of their work day at their desks, you don't want to leave your Administrative Professional without adequate lighting. The Satechi Smart LED Desk Lamp has several pivoting joints to fit any space and direct light where it's most needed. A USB port at the base of the lamp provides charge to a smart phone so your Administrative Professional will always have a fully charged battery. The lamp features four-light intensity modes, which are accessed via touch buttons. Your Administrative Professional will be happy to know he or she is conserving energy by using the Smart LED Desk Lamp because it uses 1/8th the power of an incandescent lamp and less than ½ the power of a fluorescent lamp. Available in either black or white, the Smart LED Desk Lamp is currently sold at www.Satechi.net for $99.99.

If your Administrative Professional is anything like ours at Satechi, he or she likes to be organized and the Satechi Multi-Functional Stationary Stick can help your Administrative Professional maintain an organized desk. Not only does the Stationary Stick have holders for pens, photos, note pads, a phone, and business cards, it has three USB ports and 4 different data card readers (to read MS/MS PRO DUO, XD, SD/MMC, and micro SD cards). The Stationary Stick also features a letter opener, cup holder to prevent spills, and letter holder. Available in either black or white, the Stationary Stick is sold at www.Satechi.net for $39.95.

Administrative Professionals conduct a wide variety of tasks, including giving presentations. With the Satechi Bluetooth Smart Pointer, your Administrative Professional's presentations will flow smoothly through slides and the red laser pointer directs the attention of the audience to specific details in the presentation. When using Accessibility mode, your Administrative Professional can navigate apps, including iBooks and photo slideshows. Available in either silver or black, the Bluetooth Smart Pointer can be purchased at www.Satechi.net for $44.99.

We'd love to hear how much you appreciate your Administrative Professionals today and every day!

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About Satechi
Established in 2005, Satechi is fully committed to offering unique accessories that people can integrate with their electronics in their homes, cars, and on the go. Satechi offers a broad selection of accessories from FM transmitters, battery chargers, and speaker systems to car mounts, stands, and keyboards. For more information, please visit www.Satechi.net.

Earth Day falls on April 22nd every year and is celebrated around the world to bring awareness to environmental issues. Specifically, it is a day to take action in protecting the Earth through efforts both big and small.

Although Earth Day only occurs once a year, it’s an opportunity to begin small changes in protecting the environment that can develop into daily habits. At Satechi, we've switched from using plastic cups to using reusable dishware at the water cooler to reduce landfill waste. We also use half the lights in the office when natural light is available and power down our computers at the end of the day, which reduces our energy consumption and conveniently also lowers our electricity bills! By not printing emails, we've drastically reduced paper waste and also spend less on ink cartridges. Since our products are exclusively sold online, we've been able to drastically reduce our paper consumption by avoiding paper catalogs.

This Earth Day, you might consider bicycling to work which reduces gasoline consumption and lowers toxic emissions. If that’s not reason enough to bike to work, physical activity from bicycling is good for your cardiovascular health and can lead to weight loss. The Satechi Bikemate Slim Case provides extra motivation to ride your bike to work. The Bikemate Slim securely holds your smartphone in place on your handlebars, allowing you to use your phone hands-free. Using certain apps (not included), you can listen to music from your phone, look at maps to navigate your route, and track your speed, distance, and elevation without having to hold your phone. The Satechi Bikemate Slim Case can fit phones with an LCD measuring 3.5” to 5”, including iPhones 5, 4S, 4, 3G; Samsung Galaxy SII and SIII; Droids 2, 3, X, and Incredible; HTC EVO, Inspire 4G, Sensation; and many more. We do not recommend texting while bicycling and some states have laws against texting while on bicycles, so please check with your state’s laws. It is currently sold at Satechi.net for $29.99.

At home and at the office, lights are constantly being turned on, whether it’s daytime or nighttime. To help you reduce energy consumption and lower your electricity bill this Earth Day and every day, consider using the Satechi Smart LED Desk Lamp. Using only 1/8th the power of an incandescent lamp and less than ½ the power of a fluorescent lamp, the Smart LED Desk Lamp helps you use less energy, which affects the amount of fuel used in producing electricity. The Smart LED Desk Lamp contains no mercury, which is a poisonous substance found in many light bulbs that can leak from landfills into water supplies. The one-hour automatic shut-off timer on the Smart LED Desk Lamp ensures that electricity is not wasted, even if you fall asleep with the light on! Other features of the lamp include the four light-intensity modes, touch buttons, and multiple pivoting joints. Available in either black or white, the Smart LED Desk Lamp is currently sold at Satechi.net for $99.99.

What are some ways you've been able to incorporate environmentally-friendly habits at your office? We’d love to hear your suggestions so we can use them at Satechi!

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About Satechi
Established in 2005, Satechi is fully committed to offering unique accessories that people can integrate with their electronics in their homes, cars, and on the go. Satechi offers a broad selection of accessories from FM transmitters, battery chargers, and speaker systems to car mounts, stands, and keyboards. For more information, please visit www.Satechi.net.

Enter now for your chance to win!
The Satechi Earth Day Sweepstakes is going on now through Sunday, April 21st!

To enter: Go to Satechi's Facebook page and click on the Sweepstakes tab to fill out the entry form. You must like Satechi's Facebook page in order to enter the sweepstakes.

2 randomly selected winners will each win one (1) Satechi Smart LED Desk Lamp in the winners' choice of black or white!

Good luck!

Additional sweepstakes rules: Only one entry per person permitted during the entry period. You must be 18 years of age or older to enter. No purchase necessary to win. Winners will be randomly selected and notified on April 22, 2013.

by Steven Sande

Mar 19th 2013 at 6:00PM

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San Diego, CA - The Satechi BT Touch Speaker, available now, is a compact and portable Bluetooth speaker ideal for office and travel use. Delivering powerful, dynamic sound, the small yet might BT Touch Speaker is able to fill a room with crystal clear audio via its 2.5 X 2 watt dual-channel speaker system. The integrated built-in microphone allows the speaker to double as a hands-free calling device compatible with any Bluetooth-enabled smart phone.

Sporting a glossy, sleek black design, the BT Touch Speaker matches any office aesthetic. The speaker features modern, blue LED touch buttons that control audio playback, volume, and answers calls. Additional features include a rechargeable lithium ion battery and a built-in 3.5mm jack to connect devices directly to the speaker or to use as an extension of existing audio systems.

The Satechi BT Touch Speaker is available for an introductory price of $49.99 at Satechi.net or Amazon.com.

For more on the BT Touch Speaker and all of Satech's award-winning products, Like us on Facebook and follow @Satechi on Twitter.

About Satechi
Established in 2005, Satechi is fully committed to offering unique accessories that people can integrate with their electronics in their homes, cars, and on the go. Satechi offers a broad selection of accessories from FM Transmitters, battery chargers, and speaker systems to car mounts, stand, and keyboards. For more information, please visit www.Satechi.net.

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