Say Hello to Squawk'r
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Squawk'r is a unique way to enjoy your favorite music from your phone, tablet, or laptop using a wireless Bluetooth connection. Popular music apps such as Pandora, Spotify, Google Play, and iTunes all work well with Squawk'r when connected via Bluetooth.
Squawk'r is portable, versatile and provides music on the go no matter where you are. Play your favorite music at the pool, in the shower or bath, in the car, on your desk at work, in the kitchen, or relaxing on the porch.
Main Features
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Easy to operate. Connects to just about any Bluetooth-enabled device and is compatible with popular music apps.
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Answer incoming phone calls for hands-free conferencing with its built-in microphone then automatically return to music.
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Water resistant silicone rubber shell attaches to almost any smooth surface with its suction cup base.
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Micro SD Memory Card Slot turns Squawk’r into a stand-alone music player!
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Direct connect devices that do not have Bluetooth capabilities with provided audio cable.
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Charge the unit with the included micro USB cable.
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3 hours play time with one full charge.
- Fully charge in approximately 30-40 minutes.
Why Crowd Funding?
We were excited about Squawk'r from the very beginning. We decided that Indiegogo would be a great way to expand our reach into the market and enable us to get feedback directly from our customers about our little duck . We value our customers and hope to have a closer relationship with those who's daily lives will be touched by our products.
Squawk’r will live in a larger family of products under the banner of start-up company XILO, a new electronics lifestyle brand that offers on-the-go, high quality portable power and audio products. XILO - Extend the Play.
The money raised from this campaign will help us place larger orders with our suppliers to insure a stable supply chain with consistent quality and pricing. Also, we have some new and exciting product designs waiting in the wings. This will require additional funding to take them into production. With your backing, we can successfully boost XILO to a level that enables us to expand our design, manufacturing, and marketing capabilities. Then we can realize our vision of bringing you more unique power and audio solutions for years to come.
The Story Behind Squawk'r
Squawk'r was inspired by the giant, floating, rubber duck sculptures that Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman set sail in Sydney, Osaka, Hong Kong, Pittsburgh. and recently Los Angeles. Hofman entertained the world by naming the tour “Spreading Joy Around the World.” Through Squawk'r we hope to bring a little joy to your world too! Read about Hofman's rubber ducks here: http://goo.gl/xxb75H
Perks & Stretch Goals
Once we achieve our goals on IndieGoGo and take Squawk’r into the market the intended retail price will be $39.95. For a limited time only, exclusive to our IndieGoGo supporters, we will be offering Squawk’r at several discount levels. There will be two early bird specials rewarding those who contribute first and then ongoing campaign perks that will offer Squawk’r at even larger savings depending on which level you choose to contribute to our campaign.
Currently we are offering Squawk’r in three colors: Yellow, Camo and Pink. To make things a bit more interesting our two stretch goals will unlock more custom colors for you to choose from! And, each time we break a stretch goal ALL of those who contributed for a Squawk’r, no matter how many units, early bird specials included, will be able to choose any color they like, mix and match any combination they want! Before the campaign closes we will follow up with you shortly after and take your color order.
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At XILO we are passionate about bringing exciting, new products to market, but we also have a vision of a hunger-free America. Many of the rubber duckie regattas held across the USA raise money for their local food banks. Since our campaign will reach across America, we will donate $3000 directly to Feeding America once we reach the $150,000 stretch goal. That means we will be able to feed 6 families for a year. Once we reach the second stretch goal of $250,000 we will donate another $3000 to Feeding America so we will be able to feed a total of 12 families for a year. To learn more about Feeding America: http://goo.gl/4nRjXz
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Features and Controls
Squawk’r is equipped with a silicone rubber body and suction cup base, 2” Bluetooth speaker, and a microphone embedded in it’s beak. Squawk’r also has a tail hatch that reveals a Micro SD memory card slot, 3.5 mm audio input, Micro USB charge input, and its own LED charging light.
Technical Specs
Bluetooth version: 2.1+EDR
Transmission Range : 30 ft.
Rated power: 3W
Frequency response: 20HZ-20KHZ
Distortion: THD <0.5%
Signal to noise ratio: ≥ 86DB
Speaker size: 2''
Campaign Details
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What will the funds be used for? The approximation of our immediate needs are as follows: Manufacturing 55%, Web development & Marketing 26%, Packaging design 19%.
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What are your production goals? The good news is that we already have fully functioning prototypes but there will be a final phase once this campaign closes including: Beta testing, Final adjustments, Final Packaging Design, Production, manufacturing, and finally the delivery of the product to you!
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When will the products be delivered? Our goal is to start shipping the Yellow, Pink & Camo Squawk'r within 30 days from the close of the campaign using USPS Priority Mail with an expected delivery in November 2014. We have a limited number of yellow and camo Squawk'r that can be shipped out immediately, so the earliest supporters can get theirs in September. Depending on when stretch goals are achieved, the mystery color Squawk'r could take 45-60 Days from the close of the campaign to begin shipment - We will do our best to keep that time frame as minimal as possible and keep you updated every step of the way. US delivery should be within 2-3 days of shipment and an email will be sent with tracking info. International shipments should be approximately 6 - 10 business days from the shipment date and an email will be sent with tracking info.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Squawk’r Waterproof? No, it can not be submerged under water. However, it is water resistant which means you can use it in the shower or on the side of the bathtub or near water. If water is splashed on the silicone body it will not hurt it but if water gets into the speaker holes on the bottom it may damage the Squawk’r
How long after the campaign can I expect my Squawk’r to arrive at my door? Our goal is to start shipping the Yellow, Pink & Camo Squawk'r 30 days from the close of the campaign using USPS Priority Mail. Depending on when stretch goals are achieved, the mystery color Squawk'rs could take 45-60 Days from the close of the campaign to begin shipment - We will do our best to keep that time frame as minimal as possible and keep you updated every step of the way. US delivery should be within 2-3 days of shipment and an email will be sent with tracking info. International shipments should be approximately 15 - 20 days from the shipment date and an email will be sent with tracking info.
How much of a range does Squawk’r have with my device? Normally 30 feet without any obstructions. If there is a wall or some other obstacle between your device and the Squawk’r then the distance will be less.
Is Squawk’r compatible with my Android / iPhone handset? Yes, it will work with most Bluetooth enabled devices including smartphones, tablets and Bluetooth enabled laptops and personal computers.
Will Squawk’r play my Pandora, Spotify, Google Play, iTunes music? Yes. If your smartphone, handset, or tablet has Bluetooth capabilities and will connect to another device the music you are playing on your application of choice should play on the Squawk’r.
Does the suction cup have adhesive? Will it leave a residue? There is no adhesive on the suction cup. The suction cup is designed to easily attach to a smooth surface by pushing down until the suction cup is flat. Any “ring” of moisture that is left behind when you remove the Squawk’r can easily be wiped off. Be sure to release the suction by lifting up the edge of the base. Pulling by the body may separate the suction cup base from the body.
What if my Squawk’r stops working? Squawk’r has a 1 year limited warranty for manufacturing defects. Send your defective Squawk’r back within the warranty period to be considered for replacement. Remember, Squawk’r is “water resistant” and NOT “waterproof”. That means if you submerge it in water it will stop working. The warranty does not cover a Squawk’r that has been allowed to be dunked or submerged in water or any other liquid.
How much will it cost to ship my Squawk’r? Shipping within the continental USA is free. INTERNATIONAL Shipping: Please See Each Individual Perk Level and add the appropriate cost to your final perk total before you place your order.
I don’t live in the USA. Can you ship a Squawk’r to me? Yes, We offer a flat rate of $15 for Canada (1-10 units) and $30 for other International (1-10 units) Orders of 11 or more units add an additional $2 each to Canada and $3 each International.
The XILO Team
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Rob Wallace – Co Founder of XILO - Rob’s main passion is innovation and technology, improving products, and new product design. He enjoys artistic glassblowing. Rob lives in Connecticut. Founded Design Glassworks, a scientific glassblowing company that supported research and development for new products. The company was acquired in 2006. Rob is married with three beautiful children.
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Mike Burchfield – Co Founder of XILO - Mike has 25 years of experience in Engineering Research at a Fortune 50 company, His passion for new technology and a love of the outdoors helped shape the idea of a company that offers portable electronics to people on the go. Mike enjoys kayaking, volleyball, and hiking the Blue Ridge Mountains. He lives with his wife in the Asheville, NC area.
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Jen Dusold – Creative Director of XILO - Jen infuses out-of-the box brand-thinking and design prowess into the XILO brand & aesthetic story. She has been serving the design industry for 11 years from NYC and, currently, Cincinnati, in which she leads upstream design direction for a $9.3B global brand. Playtime is crucial for Jen, which typically includes activities involving her 3 kids, power yoga, long jogs, God, happy music, muddy hikes, and funny TV shows.
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Phil Buckley - Concept Design Consultant - Phil has over thirty-four years of experience in Information Technology, Project Management, Management, Finance, and Accounting including fifteen years in software development at a large telecommunications software firm. He provides consulting, conceptual speaker design and prototyping for XILO. Phil and his wife live in Southwest Ohio and have two grown children. His interests including speaker building, guitar, and songwriting.
Special thanks for their hard work and support during this campaign:
Peppermint Media Group - This talented collective located in the Asheville, NC area specializes in web design and development, graphic design, print media and photography. PMG is staffed and operated by a team with over 15 years combined experience. The first time they saw Squawk'r in action they knew they had to be involved with this campaign. http://Peppermint.ws
Mountain Multimedia, Inc. - This full service production company provides professional videography & photography. They create advertisements for television broadcast, web content & social media for a variety of businesses. If you have branding or product videos to create you can find more information @ http://mountainmultimedia.net
Christian Bobek - This talented young lady from western North Carolina has been part of the Squawk'r beta test group with XILO for almost a year and is the star of our campaign films.
Outthink, LLC - Special thanks and recognition for their help getting XILO off to a great start. http://www.outthink.com/
