We’ve just despatched a consignment of specially made iWoodAMPs all with a unique logo for a business to use as very unusual corporate Christmas Gifts. Very imaginative client who we are happy to be working with.

Industry leading magazine “Furniture & Cabinet Making” features inventor of the iWoodAMP, Mr. Benedict O’Boyle. As well as telling the story of how the iWoodAMP was invented, Ben was interviewed and told the magazine:

“When I’m working with wood I feel like I’m transforming one of Mother Nature’s creations into something new” and “My designs must always be functional and they must be beautiful like the trees they came from. My products must also be practical, have form and be innovative.”

He also said “Creative Carpentry isn’t an easy job – physically hard and mentally challenging on a daily basis – but it comes with a lot of satisfaction and for me I honestly can’t think of anything else I’d rather do for a living.“

We’re in the Evening Standard as a potential Christmas present… “the iWood Amp cleverly increases the volume and enhances the sound quality of any tablet by its shape alone. Handcrafted from sustainable wood.”

They used a picture of our mobile stand for iPhones rather than for the iWoodAMPs but with those tight deadlines we forgive them!

Hand crafted and unusual, iWoodAMPs make great personal gifts. Very often they are a talking point in themselves – we often get people looking for wires and batteries when they hear the difference in the sound that they make. When Ben demonstrated one to a corporate client, they were so impressed that they put in a large order for specially branded iWoodAMPs. We took the XL Video logo and had a brand made up to make each one an XL Video iWoodAMP. These are gifts that will last for ever and always remind people of who gave them.

You can find out more about XL video at http://www.xlvideo.tv and more about Bens unique furniture designs and creations at http://www.benedictsfinefurniture.co.uk.

Today, we announce a new variant of the iWood-AMP, the iWood-AMP Shelfie. Using our unique design technology, the Shelfie will amplify music and video sound from your iPad just like an ordinary iWood-AMP without the aid of any wires or additional electricity.

The Shelfie has another advantage too, when not in use as an iPad amplifier it doubles up (as the name suggests) as a shelf. Not only is it very functional but we would argue, very beautiful and a perfect complement to any stretch of bare wall.

We’re at the Herts County Show this week-end

As a Hertfordshire based craft company it seems only right that we should be part of the Herts County Show. We’ll be joining horses, cattle, farming equipment, devils horsemen, wonderful food stalls and all kinds of family entertainment on what looks to be a really great Bank Holiday week-end.

Even if it’s raining (it is a bank holiday after all) there is plenty to see under cover, not least plenty of iWood-AMPs and of course Benedicts Fine Furniture.

Rumour has it that there are even some special discounts available but you have to come to the stand 15 in the “Made In Hertfordshire” tent to find out. Also, tomorrow for the first time ever, the public will be able to get a glimpse of the latest product from the design genius/prodigy we know as Ben (actually we have some other names for him but we better not say here).

The much requested mobile amplifier is now here! Easy to take with you anywhere, our cute phone amplifiers are the ideal music sharing or listening device with no need for wires or batteries.

A great desk-top gadget that significantly increases the volume of any mobile device with a speaker on the edge.

As with our standard range there is also a channel underneath to run your charging cable.

Available in a range of timbers that includes Walnut, Maple and English Oak.