THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn.–()–Electronic components distributor Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry’s largest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, today announced its Android app was listed among the top eight apps for last week by app directory website Appolicious (www.appolicious.com).
“Geared towards engineers and gadget geeks, this Android app offers mobile access to Digi-Key’s entire inventory of in-stock electronic components. Having a tinkerer for a boyfriend, I’ve been amazed at how often an app like this becomes a time-saving solution.”
In an article listing the Appolicious top apps of the week posted Feb. 3, social media freelance writer Kristen Nicole described Digi-Key’s Android app as a “niche search tool” and stated that “Digi-Key’s steady rise is a noteworthy example” of this type of app.
Nicole also listed the benefits of having Digi-Key’s Android app available whenever and wherever a person might need it:
“Geared towards engineers and gadget geeks, this Android app offers mobile access to Digi-Key’s entire inventory of in-stock electronic components. Having a tinkerer for a boyfriend, I’ve been amazed at how often an app like this becomes a time-saving solution.”
“We are very proud of and thankful for the amount of positive feedback we have received from customers all over the world about our mobile applications,” said John Collins, Digi-Key’s vice president of IT and CIO. “We continually strive to keep the customer’s productivity and efficiency in mind as we develop new assets in new technologies. Feedback like this continues to fuel our drive to create even better innovations for our customers.”
Digi-Key’s mobile app for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch operating system launched in February 2010. Digi-Key’s Android app launched in September 2010. Both versions provide instant access to the industry’s largest selection of electronic components in stock. This application is designed to help engineers, purchasers and technologists source the electronic components they need, the data for those parts, and other Digi-Key resources anytime, anywhere.
To download the Digi-Key iPhone app, visit the AppStore from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch mobile device.
To download the Digi-Key Android app, visit the Android Market from your Android mobile device and search for “Digi-Key.”
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As the leading integrated Internet-based distributor of electronic components, information about and inventory of millions of products is accessible to customers around the globe, with all products shipped from Digi-Key’s single, North American location. The company’s integrated business model provides product and support information online to help put engineers and procurement professionals in control as they solve tough product development challenges.
The company’s online offerings and resources include: an interactive online catalog; PTM® product training modules; TechZoneSM technology zones; Another Geek Moment videos; Digi-Key toolbar; PurchasingProSM for electronics buyers; TechXchangeSM; a Mobile and Social Center; the Scheme-it online schematic design tool; and a Reference Design Library.
About Digi-Key Corporation
As one of the world’s leading, totally integrated, Internet-based distributors of electronic components, Digi-Key Corporation has earned its reputation as an industry leader through its total commitment to service and performance. Digi-Key is a full-service provider of both prototype/design and production quantities of electronic components, offering more than two million products from over 500 quality name-brand manufacturers at www.digikey.com. A testament to Digi-Key’s unparalleled commitment to service, North American design engineers have ranked Digi-Key as the #1 Most Preferred Distributor (UBM/EE|Times Distributor Customer Preference Study/June 2011). With global sales for 2011 surpassing $1.5 billion, Digi-Key’s single location in North America is one of its greatest assets. Additional information and access to Digi-Key’s broad product offering is available at www.digikey.com.
