- SendStation Systems
Infobox_Company
company_name = SendStation Systems
company_
company_type = Private
foundation =1997
location = Frankfurt/Main, Germany
key_people =André Klein , Founder, President and Head of Development
industry =Computer hardware
revenue = unknown
num_employees = unknown
products =Computer hardware
homepage = [http://www.sendstation.com/ www.sendstation.com]SendStation Systems is a
manufacturer ofcomputer andiPod accessories. The company was founded in 1997 in Frankfurt/Main, Germany by current President André Klein.The name "SendStation" has its roots in a
Macintosh -based turn-key video fax system the company created and sold between 1997 and 2000, and is a word play made up from "to send", "station" and "sensation". Back then (several years before broadband internet access became available and affordable) "the" SendStation was the first system of its kind which allowed filmmakers, advertising agencies and industry clients to easily transfer full-screen-full-motion review copies of TV commercials within minutes around the globe, rather than using overnight couriers. Customers included companies likeAudi , Wrigley andBBDO .From system developer to accessory manufacturer: PocketDock
In 2003 SendStation entered the hardware market, and became one of the initial five, officially authorized accessory manufacturers for the Apple iPod. Its first hardware product, the PocketDock FireWire adapter, allowed iPod owners to connect the device via the then freshly introduced 30-pin iPod dock connector to a standard 6-pin FireWire cable for sync & charge. It was one of the best-selling add-ons on the young market for iPod accessories.
As USB 2.0 became standard and iPods with video capabilities emerged, additional models followed. In order of release:
* PocketDock FW
* PocketDock Line Out FW
* PocketDock Combo (USB+FW)
* PocketDock Line Out USB
* PocketDock AV (USB, Audio Line Out, Composite & S-Video)Other products include iPod car chargers, iPod dock extenders and earbud cases.
External links
* [http://www.sendstation.com SendStation Systems Website]
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