There are sizes, shapes, colors and patterns to fit most any "i-personality."
Here are some if you need a last-minute "i-gift" for any "i-friend or i-relative."
The Macally BT Cup is an all-in-one unit to play an iPod in a car and make a cell phone hands-free.
It acts as an iPod docking station to listen to the iPod through an FW stereo, hooks up with any Bluetooth-enabled cell phone to make it hands-free, charges the unit (powered through cigarette lighter) and sits comfortably in most car cup holders.
Buttons on the top of the unit make it easy to reach to power on/off, answer calls and change channels.
Docking inserts are included to make it work with most of today's popular iPod models.
When hooked up with a cell phone the music switches off when a call comes in and then back on after it ends.
Information: $119, list of retailers at www.macally.com.
As if the iPhone wasn't cool enough, the Vibe Duo headset from V-Moda can help take it to the next level.
The headset is a noise-isolating dual-use headphone/headset.
On the headset cable is a microphone with a call button, allowing users to control the iPhone music as well as taking calls.
The design is unique with durable black fabric cables and minimalist all-metal components for style and comfort. A leather pouch, along with three sizes of soft silicon ear inserts to ensure correct fittings and comfort, are included.
Besides the sound and answering calls, most other iPod and iPhone functions have to be done with the phone itself.
Information: www.v-moda.com, available for $99.99 at the Apple Store.
About a year ago, I was flying with a co-worker and he asked why I would read a book about iPods?
That's the last I saw my book "iPod The Missing Manual"; for the rest of the flight home as he was hooked in with just one look at the book's content.
O'Reilly Media Inc. recently released the sixth edition of the book packed with new features, including the new iPod Touch and the redesigned iPod Nano.
The manual goes way beyond loading music. Users can become experts in podcasts, loading videos and photos, creating customized playlists and going deep into explaining the settings to customize them for your needs.
Ever try to burn a playlist on a CD and end up giving up? And where is the music stored on my computer?
These and many more topics are explained in great detail along with user-friendly color graphics to help understand what the authors are saying.
Information: www.oreilly.com, $19.99
Life does not end when your iPhone's battery goes dead, but it sure does change things.
To the rescue comes the Mophie Juice Pack.
This is a battery pack, which an iPhone slides into, providing 8 hours of talk time, 7 hours of video playback, 24 hours of audio playback and up to an additional 250 hours of standby time
The battery case has a non-slip finish and a charge status indicator light on the back. A 30-pin dock connector is on the bottom for easy charging with standard iPhone accessories.
Pre orders at being taken at www.mophie.com, with an estimated delivery date of Dec/ 21.
A similar battery for the iPod Touch will be available in January 2008.
Information: $99.95, available at www.mophie.com
The EGO iPod Waterproof Sound Cases from Atlantic Inc. are a portable solution to play an iPod on land or even in the shower.
It's both shatterproof and waterproof, with speakers and a control wheel built into the case for sound and control.
Three AAA batteries power the player, which comes in models to play with an iPod video, photo, 4th Gen, mini, and the nano.
All you do is insert your iPod, close the case and play. The case is built with polycarbonate plastic to protect the device and silicone o-rings keep it waterproof.
The case can sit on a desktop with the attached flip-out stand and gives over 18 hours of playing with new batteries.
New cases are in for all sizes, shapes and styles to add personality to all the latest portable media players.
Among the manufactures with new products out for iPhone's are Sena's Italian Leather Cases, Marware's C.E.O Premiere and ifogz Silicone wrapz. All give the phone unique protection and style while still giving the user full control over the device.
Griffin, Belkin and ifrogz also have new cases for the full line of the new iPods.
If you're heading into the water with an iPod, H2O Audio has a full line of waterproof cases and waterproof headphones to keep everything in working order after the swim.
Information: www.drbott.com
Digital Lifestyle Outfitters (DLO) has some cases for all the new iPods that have unique features.
The DLO VideoShell surrounds the player in crystal clear protection and has a built-in sliding kickstand that comes in handy for watching hands free.
In addition, it offers complete protection when the unit is stored in a pocket or suitcase.
The DLO Jam Jacket for iPhones and iPods is made with a no-slip silicone case that adds a gripable layer of protection.
What's great about the Jam Jackets is the exclusive Earbud Management System on the back. This allows users to wrap the cord directly behind the iPod for storage and keeps them from getting damaged.
The cords easily wind on and off in seconds.
All the functions of the iPhone are usable with the Jam Jacket including the camera lens and headset jack.
Information: www.dlo.com
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