Crowdfunding exceeded 100 million yen! Shokz's bone conduction earphone "OpenRun Pro" up to 20% off at an early discount price! Until February 21st.

Achieved 100 million yen, the fastest in history for GREEN FUNDING product projects

Focal Point Co., Ltd. Crowdfunding of Shokz's latest, bone conduction earphone OpenRun Pro, which was started on January 10, 2022, achieved a total support of 100 million yen on January 27. This is the fastest GREEN FUNDING product project ever. OpenRun Pro [GREEN FUNDING] https://greenfunding.jp/focal/projects/5541/ Focal Point Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Representative Director Hideki Onda, hereinafter Focal Point) will start on January 10, 2022. Crowdfunding "Shokz (formerly AfterShokz)'s bone conduction wireless earphone OpenRun Pro" has exceeded 100 million yen in total crowdfunding support on the 17th day from the start of the project. This is the fastest GREEN FUNDING product project in history to reach 100 million yen (* 1). This crowdfunding is a project that was conceived as the first product of the new Shokz (formerly AfterShokz) brand. Shokz OpenRun Pro [GREEN FUNDING] https://greenfunding.jp/focal/projects/5541/ Introducing a dedicated app In OpenRun Pro, the first app in Shokz history (for iOS and Android) has appeared. Each function that was previously set with the multifunction button on the earphone side can now be switched while looking at the screen on the application side. You can perform multi-pairing, equalizer, language switching, battery level% check, etc. in the app. Achieving deep bass reproduction with 9th generation technology The biggest feature of OpenRun Pro is that it is equipped with a new technology that will be Shokz 9th generation technology. With the function named Shokz Turbo Pitch ™, we have realized deep bass reproduction that makes you feel deeper than ever. Quick charge. Don't panic for online meetings up to 1.5 hours and 5 minutes after a 5 minute charge. OpenRun Pro supports quick charging. It can be used for up to 1.5 hours with a 5-minute charge, so you can rest assured that the battery will run out suddenly. You can rest assured that you will be prepared for sudden unexpected calls and meetings, as well as jogging and training with a little spare time. The charging port is a magnet charging port that is familiar from Aeropex. It is a magnetic charging port that can be mounted snugly just by bringing it closer. Up to 10 hours of continuous music playback! It has the longest battery life in Shokz history. The conventional flagship model Aeropex and OpenComm for business each have a maximum music playback time of 8 hours (OpenComm has 16 hours for calls only), but OpenRun Pro has a long-lasting battery of up to 10 hours. Even if you use 2 hours of commuting (round trip), 3 hours of online meetings, 1 hour of jogging after returning home, and 3 hours of movies before going to bed, you still have 1 hour of battery power left. 20% smaller, the buttons are bigger and the smallest size in Shokz history. Compared to Aeropex that appeared in 2019, OpenRun Pro is 20% smaller. The size of the button is about 30% larger than Aeropex. The button is easy to press and is designed so that it is difficult to make a mistake. Equipped with dual noise canceling microphone OpenRun Pro is equipped with a dual noise canceling microphone with clear sound quality. You can make calls anywhere. If you have a smartphone such as LINE call, messenger, FaceTime, etc. as well as the normal "phone" application, you can answer incoming calls directly from OpenRun Pro. IP55 boasts high dustproof and waterproof performance There is no problem with training while sweating or jogging in light rain. OpenRun Pro is IP55 dustproof and waterproof certified (dustproof / jetproof). This means that there is not enough dust inside to cause harmful effects and there is no harmful effect from water jets from all directions. Two colors to choose from Black You can choose from two colors: Black, which has a luxurious feel that is the standard color of Shokz's bone conduction earphones, and Blue, which has a strong presence and is calm like Horizon Blue. This GREEN FUNDING also offers a special priced two-color set. Please choose as soon as possible as the quantity is limited. * Other colors introduced in the video are scheduled to be released in the future. In this crowdfunding, there are only two colors, Black and Blue. More than 1,000 technologies filed worldwide Shokz has applied for more than 1,000 patents worldwide. We have realized advanced bone conduction earphones supported by these patented technologies. This is not just about whether the earplugs are in your ears. By changing the audio experience method of "listening to music by inserting earplugs into your ears", which has been the norm until now, to "listening with bones", it is possible to listen to music with your ears and at the same time listen to environmental sounds. I made it. About Shokz (formerly AfterShokz) Shokz was born on October 18, 2011 in New York, USA. Designed using a number of patented bone conduction techniques, Shokz features premium stereo sound and open-ear design safety and comfort. Open ears that do not block your ears can recognize the situation and maintain a connection with the user without missing the surrounding sounds. Since its founding in 2011, we have adopted high durability, long-time battery, and always advanced technology to provide a new lifestyle through bone conduction earphones from sports to business. In 2021, which is the 10th anniversary, the brand name was changed from the original brand name (AfterShokz) to Shokz. About Focal Point Focal Point Co., Ltd. is an import trading company established in 1989. Starting with audiovisual equipment and peripherals for Mac, we handle a wide range of products such as bone conduction earphones, accessories for iPhone and iPad, peripherals for Mac and Windows PC, miscellaneous goods, daily necessities, lifestyle shops in Japan, consumer electronics mass retailers, etc. We provide consistent services from sales to online shops, introduction support to corporate customers, to customer support for general consumers. As a distributor in Japan, Focal Point handles everything from distribution of products such as OpenComm and OpenMove in Japan to user support. Shokz brand bone conduction products are the leading company of bone conduction earphones, with the number one sales of bone conduction earphones in 2020, the sales volume share of 81.2% (* 2), and the GOOD DESIGN and Red Dot Design Awards. It has been highly evaluated in various fields such as sales performance, design, and performance. Company Profile Company Name: Focal Point Co., Ltd. Location: 223-1 Yamashita-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 231-129 NU Kannai Building 6F Representative: Hideki Onda Established: 1989 URL: https://www.focal.co .jp / * iPhone, iPad, and Mac are trademarks of Apple Inc. * Company names and product names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of each company. * The release date is subject to change depending on the situation of overseas manufacturers. * Prices and specifications are subject to change without notice. * Please note that we are not responsible for any damage, damage, malfunction, loss, etc. of the computer, iPhone, iPad, iPod, and other peripheral devices caused by using the products handled by Focal Point. Please. (* 1) GREEN FUNDING survey (* 2) From January-December 2020 BCN ranking data. 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