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No more guesswork, lost or missing sockets with this new all-in-1 Socket Wrench

TOWSON, Md., Oct. 6 /–Black & Decker  announces a solution to end the frustration associated with finding the correct socket with its new ReadyWrench (MSW100) All-in-1 Socket Wrench.

This all-in-one wrench puts 16 of the most popular standard (SAE) and metric socket sizes in one convenient hand tool. No need to stop and sort through a socket set to find the right size. Simply spin to a larger or smaller socket size. The ReadyWrench makes short work of furniture assembly, fixing bikes or car maintenance – with no socket set to store or organize.

Keeping track of individual sockets from a socket set can be a chore. Sockets go missing or get dropped constantly and misplaced. Socket sets can be tipped and scatter on garage floors, and are usually unorganized making it difficult to find the right size socket. The Black & Decker ReadyWrench puts an end to lost sockets and searching through a set to find the right size.

With its rotating heads that detent at 45 and 90 degrees, the ReadyWrench can be used like a ratchet for continuous turning. With its short-pin design, the ReadyWrench easily slides over nuts tightened down on long bolts where even a 2″ deep or longer socket will not fit.

The ReadyWrench, with its multiple socket options and short-pin design, is a versatile and flexible tool – and a great value at $29.99 over purchasing a socket set. The sockets are cast to fit both standard and metric bolts with a special 6-point socket design, offering 16 socket options from 5/16″/ 8mm to 3/4″/19mm. These sizes cover most any situation or project.

The ReadyWrench is built to last, made of durable vanadium steel with a nickel chrome finish. Unlike standard sockets, socket sizes on the ReadyWrench are laser etched and color-coded for easy visibility. The ReadyWrench also includes a lifetime warranty.

Potential uses include furniture assembly, lawn mower blade changes, bicycle repairs and automotive tasks. The ReadyWrench will be available for $30 at major retailer stores nationwide.

Start Your Car with Your iPhone® and Stay Warm All Winter Long with Viper® SmartStart™ from Directed Electronics

Unlock your doors, start your car, and warm up the cabin – from virtually anywhere – without using your keyfob

Vista, California (October 13, 2009) – Directed Electronics, the leader in vehicle security and remote start, is proud to introduce the Viper SmartStart™, which allows users to start their car with the push of a button from their iPhone or iPod® touch.

Users simply download the free Viper SmartStart app from the Apple® App Store, have Viper SmartStart professionally installed on their vehicle, and then activate their account to start experiencing the year-round comfort and convenience of Viper SmartStart.

Particularly popular in cold weather climates, remote start allows users to start their vehicle by remote control to defrost the windows and pre-warm the cabin, so they get into a warm car that’s ready to drive. Remote start can also be used to pre-cool the vehicle in hot weather by activating the air conditioning.

Most remote start systems use a small remote control on the user’s keychain to activate remote start, but these “keyfobs” typically have limited range. Viper SmartStart has virtually unlimited range. If the iPhone and the vehicle have signal, then Viper SmartStart starts the car with the press of a button.

Viper SmartStart has many other capabilities beyond remote start as well. Depending on the installation, users can also lock and unlock the doors, pop the trunk, find their car in a parking lot, or arm their security system. Users can even control multiple cars from one iPhone.

“The growth and popularity of the iPhone has opened the door for a whole new category of products in our business,” said Kevin Duffy, President of Directed Electronics. “Our customers have consistently told us that the two most important features in a remote starter are range and user interface. We developed the Viper SmartStart in response; range is virtually unlimited, and iPhone owners can use the elegant touch-screen interface they already carry in their pocket.”

“We think customers will find all sorts of unique and personal value in Viper SmartStart,” said Mike Simmons, EVP of Directed Electronics’ parent company, DEI Holdings. “Whether helping out her husband who’s locked his keys in the car, or securely locking her keys and purse in the car while she takes a jog with some music on her iPhone, we expect to hear about some uses we never anticipated.”

Two Viper SmartStart models are available. Users who don’t have remote start can purchase the Viper SmartStart System (MSRP: $499) while those who already have a compatible Viper system can purchase just the Viper SmartStart Module (MSRP: $299). Viper SmartStart will be available at Best Buy stores starting October 13.

For more information, please visit www.viper.com/smartstart.

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