I Love my iPod

I have more than 4,000 Jovi songs on my iPod. In fact, I call it my JoviPod. I read something today that made me a happy Goddess:

New company allows iPod individuality
By Tom Marine
The Daily Reflector

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Apple iPods soon maybe used for more than storing music and videos.

They may become a new symbol of individuality with custom-designed laser etchings expressing the creativity — or devotion — of their users.

For local businessman Wiley Corbett, that is the plan of his new business venture — Appeal LLC.

Corbett is launching his business next week, as he says, to provide a new graphical user interface for individual expression. For $25, his company will engrave an iPod with the owner's design of choice.

“We're empowering people to do something that they have never been able to do,” Corbett said. “We've taken things that previously couldn't be customized and done that.”

To help with the launch of his new company, Corbett said, Bon Jovi has agreed to a licensing agreement that will allow fans to put the band's logo on their iPods. He said the band has sold more than 120 million albums worldwide, making it a prime candidate to market with his business.

“The reason we approached (Bon Jovi), we wanted a band that exemplified what American music is all about,” he said. “Their music is loved and beloved.”

Corbett said he is starting with musicians because of their direct link to iPods. However, he said, it's not just the music industry that he is trying to add.

Professional sports teams, NASCAR and collegiate teams, including East Carolina University, could soon be available for iPod engravings.


Som not only is Mr. Corbett embarking on a venture that will have millions of fans of bands, NASCAR, and sports teams cheering, he also, by virtue of his comments about Bon Jovi, must be one hell of smart man ;)

I for one can't wait until his company launches, and will keep an eye out for the launch!! I know, I know, there are companies out there that already do this (ETCHSTAR.com comes to mind) but hey, they don't have the Jovi logo licensed, do they?

~ Hath

Here is a link to the full article.