Stuff that makes using your iPod or iPhone better.
Monday, January 31, 2005iSkin eVo2 Wild Sides - iPod Protectors My daughter has an iSkin eVo2 on her iPod... but it doesn't look anything like this. iSkin has announced a special edition of the eVo2 which they refer to as Wild Sides.They don't provide any new functionality over the standard eVo2-- they're just wild. Oh, and they glow in the dark. Available in February for $34.99. Click here to be notified when they're ready to ship. Friday, January 21, 2005iPod Access 3.2 Released Wanna get the music stored on your iPod back onto your Mac? Findley Design has released version 3.2 of iPod Access, a utility which does just that. It is quite flexible, and fast. iPod Access reads the database from your iPod, so it immediately has access to all song and playlist information. You can look through the contents of your iPod, choosing the tracks you wish to copy. There's a Windows 2000 version, too.iPod Access is available for $12.99. (from MacMinute) Wednesday, January 19, 2005ToughSkin Ruggedized Skin for iPod SpeckProducts has announced a new rugged iPod protector called the ToughSkin. It features large bumpers on the corners to provide greater protection than typical skins, as well as removable screen and scroll wheel covers. It fits all 4th generation iPods, as wel as the iPod Photo. It's $34.95, and comes in the five colors you see here. Friday, January 14, 2005Aluminum Case for iPod My iPod matched my old iBook, but now that I have an aluminum PowerBook, they just don't look right together...But along comes Innopocket and their aluminum case for iPod. The hinged case is made of aircraft-grade, scratch-resistant aluminum, and is lined with neoprene. Cutouts give you direct access to the display and the controls. You can buy one for $29.9 from the Innopocket web site. Wednesday, January 12, 2005Griffin SmartDeck: Cassette Adapter for iPod I already use a cassette deck adapter for my iPod when I drive (the audio quality is soooo much better than the FM transmitters I've tried)... I think it's a Sony model I bought at Target. It's worked great, but it looks like it's headed for the junk pile.Griffin has announced what it calls a "Cassette Adapter with a Brain" called the SmartDeck. It does something I had never imagined might be possible: It allows you to control your iPod with the buttons on your car stereo. What does that mean, exactly? Here goes:
Even better, it sells (Okay, pre-sells) for about the same price as "DumbDecks": $24.99. (from Engadget) Saturday, January 08, 2005Jabra Music/Cell Phone Combo Headset I've been waiting for this for years (shoulda taken out a patent!): A headset that you can use for listening to your tunes, and just leave it on to use your phone hands-free! The Jabra C120s plugs directly into your mobile phone, and includes an adapter to also connect a stereo mini jack (like the one you would use for your iPod).The headset has an in-line mic and a clothing clip. The C120s headset has EarGels, removable fitted attachments to secure a good in-ear fit, which Jabra said offers better stereo sound. The C120s is an "in ear" design, and they also offer a behind-the-ear model: the C220s. The C120s retails for $29.95, the C220s is $34.95. (from MacCentral) Friday, January 07, 2005iBoom Boom Box for iPod I think I need one of these. DLO (Digital Lifestyle Outfitters) has introduced a 20 watts-per-channel boom box for your iPod, called the iBoom (imagine that).The iBoom provides a dock for any dock-connector iPod or iPod Mini, and also has a built-in FM tuner. It sports a handle for easy transport, and can run off of six "D" batteries or an A/C adapter. The iBoom is available from Everything iPod for $149. Tuesday, January 04, 2005Belkin Tunebase for iPod Mini: No Wires! Look Ma-- no wires! The Belkin TuneBase FM for iPod Mini is the ultimate way to use your iPod mini while you drive.The TuneBase plugs into your DC power outlet (aka cigarette lighter) , and provides a secure mount for your Mini. The flexible steel arm allows you nearly infinite positioning options, and the built-in FM transmitter sends the tunes to your car stereo. Belkin also makes a model without the FM transmitter which is cheaper, but of course it requires a wire to get your music from the iPod to your stereo. Both are available at Apple's iPod Store. |
