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Goal Zero Partners with OtterBox to Expand Capabilities of iPhone in Protection and PowerGoal Zero, the leader in portable power, announced a partnership with OtterBox, the No. 1-most trusted brand in smartphone case protection, to offer the Slide and Slide Plus Batteries as modules compatible with the new OtterBox uniVERSE Case System. The Slides are customized external batteries that attach seamlessly and easily to the OtterBox uniVERSE Case, providing iPhones with unplugged power all day and night. The first of their kind, the Slides provide a unique modular system, combining the sleek integration of a powered phone case blended with the versatility of a detachable battery, allowing users to ditch the extra weight without compromising protection for their phone. Rechargeable via USB, the Slide and Slide Plus are available for iPhone (News - Alert) 6/6s and iPhone 6 Plus/6s Plus, and effectively double the battery power of the iPhone. Additional features of the Slide Batteries include:
"With an active lifestyle, it can be cumbersome to deal with mobile devices that are easily damaged or quickly run out of power," said Bill Harmon, General Manager of Goal Zero. "Together, the Slide Batteries and the OtterBox uniVERSE Case are simultaneously providing protection and power so consumers can fully use their phones as much as they want, whenever they want, without fear." The uniVERSE Case System outfits iPhone 6/6s and iPhone 6 Plus/6s Plus with a slim, protective OtterBox case that offers virtually endless possibilities. The uniVERSE Case System combines trusted OtterBox protection with the ability to expand iPhone's features with swappable modules from a variety of leading accessory makers. "The uniVERSE Case System brings the top mobile accessory innovators together to create a seamless iPhone ecosystem," said OtterBox CEO Jim Parke. "We're partnering with the best of the best to bring a completely new platform to the market." The uniVERSE Case System is available now for iPhone 6/6s and iPhone 6 Plus/6s Plus at Otterbox.com and will be available May 29 in Best Buy (News - Alert) retail stores, BestBuy.com and Amazon.com. Shipping in August 2016, the Goal Zero Slide and Slide Plus are available for pre-order on GoalZero.com and Otterbox.com for $54.99 and $59.99. For more information, visit www.goalzero.com. About Goal Zero Goal Zero is the industry leader in renewable, portable power. From phones to fridges and everything in between, our solar panels, rechargers and accessories give you the power to go farther, regardless of your gear's battery life. We were born out of the desire to empower people everywhere, and as an NRG company we're working to change the way people think about and use power by pioneering the development of smarter energy choices. Power. Anything. Anywhere. For more information, visit www.GoalZero.com About OtterBox: Starting in 1998 with a line of dry boxes, OtterBox® has evolved into the No. 1-selling case for smartphones in the U.S. and a global leader in mobile device protection. Its diverse lineup of protective solutions for smartphone and tablet devices is the result of precision engineering, diligent testing and continual technological advancement, giving technology users the confidence to make the most of their mobile world. OtterBox is an eight-time honoree on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing private companies in the U.S. and was named one of "America's Most Promising Companies" by Forbes Magazine. The company is headquartered in Fort Collins, Colo., with offices in San Diego; Cork, Ireland; and Hong Kong. For more information, visit otterbox.com. View source version on businesswire.com: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160524005313/en/ |
