New Apple iPod nano Accessory From iXoundwear

New Apple iPod nano Accessory From iXoundwear
Posted on September 12th, 2007 - 9:52pm by Bluvenom


Here is iXoundwear’s new Apple iPod nano accessory. As you can see above, the cap comes with a coated fabric player pocket and two bendable polyurethane plastic spools included to wrap your headphone cord around. Available in blue, green, red, black or white, the cap will be released this November for just $20. The iXoundWear cap is a revolutionary new way to wear and listen to your iPod.
The iXoundWear cap features
• Manufactured using high quality brushed cotton twill.
• Internal sweatband to absorb sweat and prevent dripping.
• Coated fabric player pocket.
• Top flap to secure the iPod® in place and protect the screen.
• Clear control window to access the Click Wheel.
• Adjustable pocket for wire management.
• Comes with 2 bendable polyurethane plastic spools to wrap wire.
• iXoundWear™ round logo on left side.
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New Tune Belt Accessories for iPod

New Tune Belt Accessories for iPod
by Shane McGlaun

Tune Belt introduced two new iPod belts at Macworld that fit the new 3G iPod nano. The first Tune Belt is called the Open view Armband for iPod nano and retails for $17.99.
It can hold only the iPod and is made of neoprene that is lightweight and comfortable to wear. The second is also for the iPod 3G nano but is a bit larger so the case can hold the nano as well as the Nike + iPod Sport receiver kit.
Both of the Tune Belt’s have a Velcro arm band that can adjust from 8 to 18 inches and a flap for storing the ear buds and cord. The logo is reflective to aid in nighttime visibility. The larger Open View Armband for iPod nano and Nike + iPod Sport Kit Receiver is available for $19.99. Both items are available now.
Via Tune Belt.
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First Looks Xtreme: New nano accessories, Core Cases, and More

First Looks Xtreme: New nano accessories, Core Cases, and More

By Jeremy Horwitz
Editor-in-Chief, iLounge
Published: Friday, November 18, 2005
Last Update: Friday, November 18, 2005



Welcome to this week’s special second edition of First Looks - a collection of previews showing brand new iPod accessories that we’re currently in the process of testing. This First Looks focuses on an assortment of new XtremeMac accessories we’ve just received, with a few other items tossed in for good measure.
For additional peeks at new iPod accessories, check out our Holiday Buyers’ Guide, our reports from Mac Expo in London, Apple Expo Paris, and others in The Free iPod Book. Here’s what’s new for this edition:
XtremeMac AirPlay2 for Dock Connecting iPods
This new FM transmitter for all Dock Connecting iPods (including iPod 5G and iPod nano) includes a backlit LCD screen, tuning and preset buttons on its front, and a pass-through Apple 30-pin Dock Connector port on its bottom. The Dock Connector allows you to recharge AirPlay2 when connected to a compatible car charger, such as XtremeMac’s new one, below. An external plastic holder is included, as well, shown on AirPlay2 in the first two pictures, and off thereafter. Our unit here is non-reviewable, and we’d caution readers to hold off on making final judgments until we’ve had a chance to test a final production unit.




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Belkin Releases iPod nano Cases

Belkin Releases iPod nano Cases
By Nino Marchetti
Staff Writer, Digital Trends News
New iPod nano cases from computer accessories maker come in three different designs and are made from form fitting leather.

Belkin, a maker of computer accessories, today announced they were releasing three form-fitting, leather case designs for the iPod nano. These three cases, which all come in multiple colors, will be available in October.

The Carabineer Case features a carabineer clip for positioning and hands free carrying of the nano. It is priced at $24.99. The Flip Case has a built-in cable management mechanism, multi-mount clip and hook for a variety of ways to secure the player and is priced at $24.99 as well.



The third case is the $24.99 Folio Case. This case fits around the wrist and comes with a lanyard strap. Like the other cases, it is constructed from fine grain leather.



"We're very excited about the new iPod nano and its exceptional engineering," comments Ernesto Quinteros, Belkin Director of Industrial Design. "Given the new form factor, it was our goal to create designs that would reflect this minimalist intent. We believe that our new slim leather cases will add smart protection to this high-touch experience."


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New Nano revealed in India

New Nano revealed in India
by Chris Marshall on Jan 10, 2008 at 09:27 PM

Ha, I bet you thought this was about a new iPod nano. Nope! It isn’t even about the integration of the iPod into a car. What is it about then? Its the Tata Nano car and it costs just $2,500, i.e. the price of a lot of the gadgets we have seen at CES this year, and although you may not get much in terms of luxuries associated with the car, you sure do get a lot for your $2,500.
The car is called the Tata Nano and its currently the world’s cheapest car. Amazingly it has four doors and five seats, but with a 33bhp 624cc engine I imagine it will be pretty slow going with 4 adults inside. The car is targeted at the developing countries and has been made with no air conditioning, power steering or electric windows, but, and you have to love this, “two deluxe models will be on offer.”
At 50 miles per gallon it is pretty economical and (as you can see from the diagram above) has been made with very much with cost in mind.

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Creative TravelSound i80, a Tight-Fitting Home for iPod nano

Creative TravelSound i80, a Tight-Fitting Home for iPod nano


The Creative TravelSound i80 is small sheath that you can just slide your iPod nano into. Ooo, that's a tight fit, baby. Once it's nestled inside, its mini speaker blasts the tunes, sounding crystal clear for its size.
Well, its sound has a rather hot high end, but what do you expect from such a puny thing? It built-in rechargeable battery replenishes your iPod's power, and you can plug it in to charge them both. This bauble isn't even announced yet, so you heard it here first, but you'll have to hold your $80 until March or April before you can introduce it to your little nano. Sounds a lot like that JLab MiniBlaster for nano we tested a while ago, which was a whole lot cheaper but sounded pretty good, too.


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ifrogz Silicone Wrapz and Treadz for iPhone

ifrogz Silicone Wrapz and Treadz for iPhone
Posted 01.10.08 | By Jeremy Horwitz |

Rubber case makers have tried all sorts of tricks to distinguish their designs from the plain jane generics that started flooding the market a few years ago, and though the ideas don't always work so well, they're at least interesting. Today, we're briefly looking at a handful of these cases: two are from Boomwave, four are from ifrogz, and one is from CoverCase. As is generally the case, our reviews evaluate each of these options only modestly on appearance, and instead mostly on the merits of their protection, value, features, and usability; you can decide for yourself whether their looks are a turn-on or a turn-off.



Company: ifrogz/Reminderband
Website: www.ifrogz.com
Model: Silicone Wrapz
Price: $20
Compatible: iPhone


The four ifrogz cases actually consist only of two distinct case designs, sold in separate versions for the iPod touch and iPhone: one is called Wrapz or Silicone Wrapz, and the other is called Treadz ($20 each). We’ve reviewed both of these cases before for earlier iPods; the major difference here is just in size and appropriateness.

In simple summary, the Treadz case looks like a flattened car tire, and the Wrapz case is the latest generation of ifrogz’ longest-standing series of rubber cases, distinctive mostly in its colors (10 for iPhone, 6 for iPod touch), and use of molded-in bumper-like corners, dots, patterns, and lines. Both of the cases look like they were designed to appeal to younger users, a fact which has helped the appeal of the company’s prior iPod nano cases, but might not be as well-suited to $400 phones and $300-$400 iPods. We’d describe the look as cheapening—not as much as Covercase’s separately-reviewed design, but enough to downgrade the looks of both sleek devices.

Each case offers roughly the same amount of iPod or iPhone protection—virtually everything except for parts you can physically push or connect things to, plus a little added corner protection because of thicker-than-normal edges. The iPod touch cases have fewer holes because of that model’s lack of a camera, side controls, speakers, and microphone, all of which the iPhone cases additionally expose along with the commonly open screen, sensor, Home button, headphone and Dock connector ports. ifrogz’ port design enables connection of even oversized headphones, but is less tolerant of accessories, particularly in the narrowly open iPod touch version; Apple’s and other small cables are the only portable accessories guaranteed to connect, though Universal Docks worked as well in our testing. ifrogz includes a simple screen-only film protector with each of the cases, helping their fronts cover as much as their completely closed backs.



Worth a quick note is the fact that neither case includes any frills: earlier ifrogz cases came with rubber band-style color accents and stickers, while competitors at this price point sometimes include belt clips, lanyards, or other simple add-ons. CoverCase’s SlimSkin for iPhone, reviewed separately, actually includes an armband, video stand, and belt clip for a lower price of $15—the only reason it doesn’t rate higher than these cases is that all the parts feel cheaper than the ones from ifrogz. Treadz and Wrapz are shipped bare; the rubber case and screen protector are all you get for the $20 asking price. We think the price is fair overall, not aggressive.

Put positively, the iPhone and iPod touch versions of Wrapz and Treadz offer enough protection that we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them on that basis if you like how they look. However, we weren’t excited to see Apple’s classiest products transformed into the visual equivalents of inexpensive plastic toys, and though we’re fans of these cases for Apple’s lower-end iPods, the iPhone and iPod touch would benefit in our view from more adult-friendly styles. These are here, and well-designed from a protectiveness standpoint, if you feel otherwise.


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