Here are some pointers why:

Fashionable collection
If only your Mac can talk, it would surely yell out in excitement with Flickz trendy laptop sleeves. It comes in a number of designs. You can choose from four basic color cases on their standard collection which includes yellow, black, pink and white. Flickz has a total of 10 standard design including Exotic Yellow, Champagne Gold, Exotic Black, Pink Flora, Exotic White, Black Executive, White Chroma, Blue Executive, Jet Black and Pink Chroma. Each laptop sleeve also comes with a ring hole where you can put your key chains or any dangling accessories you want.

Option to customize
Flickz offers an exciting thing for their costumers. You can actually customize your own Flick sleeves according to your own personal style. That gives you more value for your money. Product customization is fairly easy to do. You simply pick a particular sleeve flap design that you want along with the cover color of your choice. What’s even more exciting is that you can preview the designs that you chose in real time via Flickz website. You can mix and match flap designs with colored covers so you can purchase a product that exudes your flare for fashion and your personal taste. You can also purchase several flaps which are detachable and interchangeable.

Unique and trendy
Flickz cases are not one of those mass produced laptop sleeves that you can find in the market. They offer their design and products on a limited quantity to ensure product quality and design exclusivity of their Mac sleeves. Their designers are perpetually in the process of creating new and trendy designs to ensure variety in their product range.

High quality
Materials used for Flickz cases are meticulously hand picked to ensure quality. The company chooses materials for their products on three standard factors – strength, quality and comfort. Flickz sleeves are made from top of the line PU leather for its exterior flap and inside, the material is made from scratch-free lining and high-grade density foam.

Easy to carry
Flickz Mac sleeves are made with lightweight materials to make it easier for users to carry them along wherever they go. There are designed not be bulky and slim enough to fit the standard slots in most bags.

Added protection for your Mac
Ultimately, one of the reasons why you should buy a Flickz sleeves for your Mac is to protect it. Flickz cases are not only fashionable but they are functional as well. It comes with high-grade density Polyurethane foam to give added protection when it houses your Mac. The inside lining of the sleeve is also soft and scratch-free so you don’t need to worry about getting your laptop damaged. Flickz cases are also water-proof (but not water-resistant) so you don’t have to panic over accidental water spills. You also don’t have to worry about the sleeve’s flap; it is securely held by high quality zips and also comes with a Velcro to make sure that your Mac is securely in place.

Warranty
On the Flickz website, you would be prompted to fill out a product registration form. Doing so would guarantee you a one year warranty for your Mac sleeves. This only shows the commitment of the company to quality product and costumer satisfaction.

Reasonably priced
Being fashionable always come with a price, but you don’t really have to shell out a fortune. Flickz cases are offered at an affordable price of $36.90 for Macbook Sleeves and generic 14-inch sleeve and $39.60 for Macbook Pro Sleeve. You can also opt to buy only the sleeves for $15. Remember you sleeves are detachable so you can mix match flaps and covers to suit your mood for the day.

Other product choices
Flickz does not only cater to Mac users, they also recently launched four designs for HP Mini. Just recently, this new product line was successfully introduced in Singapore and is now available at Harvey Norman outlets. The collection has the same superb design and quality standards that Flickz is known for. The designs include Sophie Red, Angel Pink, Quincy Silver and Moon Slight Black. You can also customize your HP Mini sleeves according to your taste and personality. You can grab this new product at only $25.50.

Recently, I had the opportunity to review the iStik for iPod Nano — the solution to the annoyances I’ve mentioned above.  The iStik comes in 2 parts, a durable plastic case with 4 magnets fused at the back and a “fastener” equally with 4 magnets.  Using the iStik is straightforward — simply place your iPod Nano into the case, put it to your shorts, your shirt, your blouse, your bag, or your cap and place the “fastener” on the opposite side of apparel.  The 8 magnets will stick to each other like super glue and thereby securing your iPod Nano just the place you want it to be.

Currently, the iStik is available for 2nd generation iPod Nano.  If you own a 3rd generation iPod Nano, do not despair as there will be one available very soon. You can however, pre-order the iStik (3rd generation) for $26.95 by sending an email to stikit@goistik.com.

This big piece of ingenuity is small on the pocket — at just $24.95. Please note that the iStik will not make your iPod waterproof.  If you are going to take your iPod near water, get a waterproof case.  Since the iStik uses strong magnets, it is advisable to keep it away from your pacemaker or wrist watch.

What about the data in my iPod, will it be affected by the magnets? No, it will not.  That’s because the iPod Nano uses flash memory to store your music and videos.

With the iStik, your iPod experience will increase one notch; comfort and convenience wise.

The range of natural iPhone covers in wood from Miniot build upon the reputation that the company has developed for producing high quality wooden cases for other models in the Apple range including the iPod classic. The wooden cases are produced to the absolute highest standard, and use only the finest woods.

By using natural materials from sustainable sources, Miniot have managed to tap into the imagination of many of the first wave of iPhone owners by giving them the opportunity to give their stylish phone a really great and eye catching natural look.

The natural wood iPhone cover clips into place around a standard iPhone leaving the touch screen completely accessible. It offers a certain degree of protection from scratches and other bump damage, but is mainly intended as a style statement. Great care has been taken with the design and construction of the phone covers to make sure that users still have complete access to all functions including the camera, and provided that the case is installed correctly, it will allow for normal use of the phone.

There are a number of different options open to buyers including getting their wooden iPhone cover in a variety of different materials, including Oak, Cherry, and Mahogany, and it is also possible to have a special message or logo carved into the surface of the wood in order to personalize your iPhone cover even more.

While the Miniot wooden iPhone cover may not be to all tastes, it manages to look extremely stylish in use, and does its job of protecting and enhancing the iPhone very well indeed. It may be an accessory that is aimed at a particular niche in the market, but it is beginning to exploit that niche very successfully.

The last check on Amazon yielded no wooden iPhone covers in their inventory but they do have some great iphone cover & cases. You can order Miniot’s iWood directly from their web site for $100 or 75 Euros each.

In order to properly complement the stunning design of the iPhone, Jawbone have released an all new Bluetooth headset that has been specially produced in order to coincide with the iPhone’s release.

Jawbone are well known for their existing range of Bluetooth mobile phone headsets, and are renowned as one of the top manufacturers of high quality accessories in the world. They have combined the highest design principles with a real attention to detail to release the kind of great looking headsets that you will be happy to be seen with.

In the past, many Bluetooth headsets for mobile phones have been criticized for being bulky and uncomfortable, but the latest models have taken miniaturization to the next level where appropriate, and are now much lighter, and slimmer than ever before. The Jawbone Bluetooth headset for iPhone looks fantastic, and is more lightweight and stylish than the majority of its competitors. It breaks with the tradition of the standard old style headset to set a new standard in the genre.

The new Jawbone Bluetooth headset is finished in a choice of colors to suit your mood, and features a brushed metal finish. Its functional design and high quality internal electronics make it a very efficient model that has been rated as the number one device of its kind in a review from the prestigious technology web site C|Net.

Its high quality reception and excellent noise canceling capabilities are highly rated, and the reviews have praised the way in which it provides excellent sound quality over a longer range than many of its competitors.

As you would expect from a Bluetooth headset for the iPhone the set up is absolutely straightforward, and takes a few seconds thanks to the intuitive interface. Talk time is excellent, and the headset will stay charged for more than a week depending on the usage.

The Jawbone Bluetooth headset weighs in at 1oz (28g) and is available in 3 colors; red, silver and black. The package comes standard with 4 ear hooks and 5 ear buds; mix and match to suit your ear comfortably. You can read consumer reviews and decide if you want to own one at $90 from Amazon (normally $149.99).

We are all protective enough of our paperwork, keeping it fireproof filing boxes, and yet we do not do the same for our electronic data. Very few of us take the time to make a regular back up of our vital information, despite the fact that it can so easily be lost. A power surge, the theft of a computer, or a domestic accident can all result in us losing all of our valuable data, and yet, making a back up is a simple task that takes almost no effort at all.With an Aegis Mini 1.8” USB Ultra Portable Hard Drive you can make a back up of all your data and keep it safe. It is small enough to keep in your pocket, yet big enough to contain upwards of 30GB of files, making it the perfect companion for your computer.

The Aegis Mini 1.8” USB Ultra Portable Hard Drive comes in a choice of sizes from 30GB up to an enormous 100GB, and yet is incredibly lightweight and weighs just 3.5oz. Unlike many competing products, this tiny device does not require an external power supply, and simply plugs into the USB port on your computer.

Whether you are looking for a portable drive to let you transfer files between your home and office; additional storage space because you have filled up the drive on your computer; or want to keep a secure back up of all your important files, the Aegis mini 1.8” USB Ultra Portable Hard Drive is the answer to your needs.

This mini hard drive is compatible with both Mac and Windows computers, and is fully shock mounted to protect the internal components when you move it, and comes complete with all the security and encryption software that you need to ensure that no-one but you can gain access to any sensitive information that you have.

The Aegis Mini USB Drive ranges from $119 to $279 depending on its storage size. You can read customer reviews and purchase the drive from Apricon web store.

Work is easier on the eye when your computer screen is well set up, and you will find that when the colors are correct on your monitor, you suffer from less eye strain than you would normally when working with images or on web sites.

The Pantone Huey is a special device that is compatible with almost all computers and both CRT and LCD monitors. It works by analyzing the ambient light and adjusting the contrast and brightness levels on your computer monitor to ensure that the colors are displayed properly and appropriately to the conditions.

The Pantone Huey simply plugs into your computer, and instantly adjusts the tones on the screen to suit your taste. Once you have set up your preferences, Huey remembers them, and will constantly work to maintain perfect levels at all times.

Instead of finding yourself in a situation where the photo you adjusted looked great in the afternoon, and yet doesn’t print out properly in the evening, you will be sure that whatever time of day, and under whatever conditions you are using your computer, you can enjoy exactly the same screen details and get exactly the same picture quality as you want.

If you are a designer, or your work relies on accuracy, then having a Pantone Huey to hand is more and more essential. The standards expected on most computer graphics projects today are unforgiving, and in order to meet the strict demands of a client, you need to make sure that you get consistency.

Once you start to work with a monitor that offers the same performance whatever the conditions around you, you will discover that you can achieve a higher standard of perfection with your graphics than ever before. Pantone Huey will also allow you to enjoy a higher quality of entertainment through your computer monitor than ever. More lifelike images, better quality films, and more believable in game environments are all just a step away.

For more information about the $89 Pantone Huey, visit Pantone’s product page or read up on customers’ reviews.

This great gadget which is similar to your home’s HD antennas, allows you to enjoy all the functions of a top end television with HD (High Definition) on your Mac wherever you are. Simply plug the stick into the USB port on your laptop, and you can start watching television immediately in either HD or SD (Standard Definition) format.

The Pinnacle TV for Mac HD Stick comes complete with everything you need to get up and running including a telescopic antenna to offer excellent picture quality wherever ATSC (High Definition) transmissions are available. You also get the Elgato Eye TV Lite software suite that will allow you to watch, record, and instantly rewind television as it is received.

With this plug in TV Stick, you get a fully functional digital television and personal video recorder that fits into your pocket when you aren’t using it. It will receive both Analogue NTSC and Digital ATSC transmissions, stream HDTV pictures through the high quality screen on your laptop, and allow you to record and playback television whenever you want.

Thanks to the full function remote control, you can even change channels, call up a comprehensive interactive TV guide on screen, without having to press a button on your keyboard, allowing you to enjoy TV on the go whenever you want, and wherever you are.

With the Pinnacle TV for Mac HD Stick, you will be able to get all the functions of a top quality media centre PC with personal video recorder capability in a laptop. It offers an excellent solution to anyone wanting entertainment wherever they are. Easy to use, and stylish enough to get it out in public, this device extends the functionality of your Mac to let you combine work and pleasure, and even allows you to run TV in a small window on the desktop to allow you to keep an eye on an important game, or your favorite show, but have to work, you can do both at the same time.

For more information about the Pinnacle TV for Mac HD Stick, visit Pinnacle’s website or click here for consumer reviews. The Pinnacle TV for Mac HD Stick is retailed at $129.99.

Consider Apple’s Cinema Display range of monitors. All of them matched the Mac Mini very well down to the color and curvature. With 4 million pixels in the 30″ monitor, it gives you enough space to work on the Mac and watch movies at the same time. Talk about killing 2 birds with one stone.

The hinges that supports this display can be “unhinged” so that you can mount it directly on the wall. This is great if you have limited space in your room or study. Using an industry-standard DVI (Digital Video Interface), you can use this display as a second display or use it on your personal computer. DVI connections ensure that you get crystal clear displays with full clarity and sharpness, all the time.

Each Cinema Display monitors come with 2 FireWire ports and 2 USB 2.0 ports. This adds more flexibility for you if you have more devices to connect to your Mac Mini. You can have a choice of 20″, 23″ High Definition or 30″ High Definition Apple Cinema Displays.

For more information about Apple’s Cinema Display, please visit Apple’s web site.

Everyone now knows that it is a bad idea to try and use your mobile when you are driving, particularly if you need to hold it. You can minimise the risk of losing your concentration through using a mobile phone by having it mounted in a cradle in the car rather than having it in your hand, and there have been a range of different options available for some time.

The Boxwave mobile mounting kit can be fitted in seconds, and simply attaches to the windscreen of the car using a suction cup. Once it has been securely fixed into place, it is stable enough to hold almost any mobile phone in a widely adjustable cradle, which offers complete support for mobile phones between 1.6 and 4.25 inches in width.

With its solid construction, and well finished with a thick layer of foam to protect your mobile phone from damage, the Boxwave Mobile Mounting Kit offers the perfect removable solution for using your mobile phone in the car.

By mounting the phone at eye level on the windscreen rather than lower down on the dashboard, it is less distracting in use, as you will not have to move your head to see who is calling, and unlike kits which need to be screwed into place, the Boxwave mounting kit for mobile phones can be removed in seconds, in order to allow you to swap it into another car when ever you need to.

Thanks to its design strengths, convenience and quality, the BoxWave mounting kit is ideal for any one who needs to make calls on the go, and wants to drive as safely as possible even when using their mobile phone. The BoxWave mobile mounting kit is available at Amazon for $32.95.

Simply putting the box and monitor on a regular desk is no way to show off the stunning design of an Apple computer, so why not get yourself an iGo minimalist desk, which has been specifically designed in order to fit in perfectly with the design ethic of the latest Apple iMac and Mac mini computers, and allow you to extend the great design of the computer to your working environment. 

The iGo desk is easy to set up and fully adjustable to allow it to be used comfortably in either a standing or seated position. It is completely stable, and has four deceptively light looking legs that can be fitted with static feet, or alternatively smooth rolling casters that allow the desk to be moved around into any position. It is specially designed to perfectly fit either the Mac Mini with a cinema display, or the standard iMac, and perfectly complements the design of either computer.

The small size of the desk makes it possible to move into almost any position within the home or office, and allow you to enjoy working in whatever place makes you feel most productive and comfortable.

The iGo desk is also a great addition to any showroom, and brings a touch of class to what ever room it is stored in. It makes showing off designs to clients a breeze, and can be set up in a matter of minutes in order to make it an option to take with you to exhibitions or road shows if you want your display to look as good as the computer that you are showing it on.

Thanks to its hard wearing construction, and timeless minimalist design, the iGo is the kind of furniture that fits well into any room, and is well made enough to last for years, or at least as long as Apple Computers remain as stylish as they are at the moment.

The iGo Minimalist Desk is available in 5 designs; depending on the Mac model you have and the sitting/standing positions with the price ranging from $333 to $499.

One of the best looking leather cases available for the iPhone is the Prima Premium Leather Flip Case designed especially to fit the iPhone, and allow unfettered access to its touch screen, as well as offering plenty of storage space for all your extras too.

The case is made of softest aniline leather, and is available in a choice of colors to suit your personality. It features a well made holster that is designed to keep the iPhone safe and secure, along with a flip down cover with a secure magnetic closure to protect the touch screen from damage.

For added convenience, the Prima iPhone case has internal space for two of the SD cards that the iPhone can use for additional space for movies and music, as well as business or credit cards. Unlike many of their other leather cell phone cases, Prima have not added a belt loop to the iPhone leather flip case in order to maintain the clean lines and smooth design required by this stylish mobile.

The Apple iPhone is likely to be the biggest selling cell phone of all time, and owners looking for a great value and good looking case to keep their phone safe should definitely consider this form fit leather case from Prima, as it is one of the best currently available, and an ideal way of keeping iPhone looking fantastic.

The Prima Premium Leather Flip Case for iPhone is available in red or black, with or without the belt clip and can be bought from Amazon for $39.95.

Although its oval (semi circle if you must) shape appears a bit gimmicky at first, the unique shape of the JBL On Time is designed to offer 360 degree sound using speakers placed around its circumference, and when you listen to it for the first time, it is certainly very impressive when compared to more traditional iPod speaker docks.

The On Time features a standard iPod universal Dock Adapter, making it compatible with all models in the iPod range including the iPod Nano and iPod Video. It also has a small headphone jack so you can plug in any other kind of MP3 player (with an audio outlet), or even your laptop to provide a huge range of options and allow you to source your music from pretty much anywhere — radio included.

The speakers are of the highest quality, and although they are only 6 watts, thanks to the phoenix neodymium drivers, they offer significant sound, and are well balanced across tones to give a rich sound at most levels.

The actual functions of the 10” tall base station of the JBL On Time extend beyond just providing loud speakers but also an integrated LCD screen with a very user friendly menu system allowing you to set the clock, find radio stations, and even navigate through tracks on the iPod, although you may still find it easier to use the job wheel instead if you are more used to it.

Overall, the JBL On Time looks fantastic and delivers where it counts – the sound – making it a great addition to the ever increasing range of iPod docks that are currently available. It comes in 3 colors — white, black and aluminium; available at a MSRP of $249.99; while Amazon is offering at $207.95 at press time.

The Radtech iPhone Bluetooth Headset is also completely compatible with the full range of Apple Products, and you can even use it with your Mac to make Internet phone calls using VOIP software like Skype.

As with all Bluetooth accessories, this headset is an absolute breeze to set up, simply switch it on and then use the touch screen menu of your iPhone to connect to the headset. You will then be able to answer calls simply by touching the ergonomic button on the side of the unit. Because it is able to integrate so seamlessly with the Apple iPhone, the Radtech BT400GL is able to support voice dialling to allow you to make calls without even touching your handset.

As with all Radtech Bluetooth products, the iPhone headset is manufactured to the highest standards and is built to last. It is lightweight enough to wear for long periods of time while driving, and offers excellent battery life of up to 350 hours between charges thanks to the built in lithium polymer battery.

The Bluetooth ear piece also comes with a handy support cradle with an integrated charger to keep it safe and secure when you are not wearing it. The cradle is also portable and features a subtle vibrating alert when you have an incoming call.

Unlike some Bluetooth headsets for Apple iPhone, the Radtech model comes with a range of different ear pieces to give the best possible fit, and is available in a choice of either pink or brushed metal to suit any taste. The Radtech BT400GL Bluetooth Headset is priced at $64.95; more information can be obtained from Radtech web site.

The Tekkeon myTalker is a highly compact and sleek looking device that fits in perfectly with the Apple iPod, and thanks to its ingenious construction and use of Bluetooth technology, it will allow you to answer and reject calls without touching your phone, and then speak to your friends with its built in microphone and your existing headphones.

As with all Tekkeon products, the myTalker ET7000 is manufactured to the highest quality standards, and includes many touches that are rare on a device in this price range. The ET7000 features the latest technology throughout its construction including a fully rechargeable lithium polymer battery that will offer 5 hours of talk time and more than 120 hours on standby from a single charge. For charging, the pack also includes a standard USB 2.0 connector, so you can simply plug the myTalker into your Mac or PC and charge it up quickly and conveniently.

Thanks to its ingenious integrated microphone, and intuitive one touch operation, using myTalker ET7000 is as simple as can be. The unit has audible and visual indicators to let you know when you have a call waiting, and it will switch the signal effortlessly between phone and iPod, when you answer the call.

Thanks to its use of Bluetooth V1.2 wireless networking, the myTalker connects directly to your mobile phone within a distance of several metres, meaning that you can leave your cell phone comfortably in your pocket or even on the table, and simply push the call answer button on the myTalker, and it will communicate directly with your phone to answer the call without you needing to reach for the button on your phone.

At press time, Tekkeon’s MyTalker is available from Amazon for $131.97.

Available at a price of $29.95, Gomadic’s new Apple iPhone Rapid Wall AC Travel Chargers boasts of delivering double amount of surge-free and safe power; thereby charging your iPhone fully in half the time compared to other chargers. The slim design makes this rapid travel charger very portable and easily stowed away in your haversack or briefcase.

If you are traveling overseas, have no fear as this travel charger is able to work on voltages ranging from 100 to 240 volts. All you need is an power adapter for the country that you will be visiting. At press time, the Gomadic’s Rapid Wall Travel Charger is available from Amazon.com at an offer price of $19.95.

The Mina slim working bag can fit 17″ screen display laptops. The bag has exterior pockets where you can store accessories that requires easy access. The Mina bag comes in a choice of ivory and black colors and is priced at $79.95.

For the men, this will be a very appropriate gift for your loved ones.
More information and purchase details can be obtained from Abbi New York’s web site.

With iGlasses, you get get total control over your iSight by adjusting and manipulating your video settings from Mac programs such as iChat, iMovie, Photo Booth, Yahoo! Messenger and Skype. For G3 users, you will be pleased to know that iGlasses is able to activate video conferencing on your Mac computers which fall below iChat’s minimum requirement of 600 MHz.

iGlasses made it so easy to use their software through preset settings such as brightness, black and white, sepia and crazy colors. With the iGlasses, you are able to video conference in the dark using their night vision preset. If you are not satisfied with the built-in presets, you can fine-tune them and save these custom settings for your use in the future.

Click here for a free demo version or purchase the iGlasses for $8.00.

The last thing you want on your Apple iPhone are scratches, dings and scuffs. Protect your Apple iPhone with Incipio’s premium high quality leather case that features soft supple micro suede on the inside and magnetic flip strap that holds your precious iPhone in place. There are 2 mini compartments to hold extra memory cards. For easy carrying, the case comes with a built in belt clip.

Incipio’s Horizontal Pouch for iPhone is retailed at $19.99 but you can purchase it directly from their store for $14.99. You can choose from a variety of colors from black, red, brown or pink.

Initially, I used the wired mouse but packing and unpacking the cables is becoming a chore. I then upgraded my mouse to a bluetooth wireless mouse but the amount of recharge required is bothering me till I found out about the MoGo Bluetooth Mouse. As you can observe from the inset, the Mogo Mouse is a business card sized 2 button wireless mouse that can be stored in the PC Card (PCMCIA) slot whenever not in use.

Every time you slot the Mogo Mouse into the PC Card slot, the built-in battery is charged (full charge within minutes) which ensures that your wireless mouse will always have enough charge. Unfortunately, the Mojo Mouse is not suitable for MacBook or MacBook Pro laptops as Apple has not included the PC Card in their latest laptop offerings.

The Mogo Mouse truly redefined portability and mobility for mice. For more information, you can visit MogoMouse.com or you can get a unit of Mogo Mouse from Amazon at $69.99.

iPod Wraps together Memorex’s exPressit Label Design Studio software allow you choose choose from over 1500 backgrounds, images, and clip art (you can even select your own family photos or portraits). Your choice can then be printed using your inkjet printer unto the printable Wraps and attached to your iPod. With Memorex’s removable adhesive iPod Wraps, you can now have decorate your iPod and at the same time protect it from scratches.

There are different iPod Wraps for iPod Mini, Shuffle, Nano, iPod 4th Generation, and the new iPod with Video. For more information, please visit Memorex’s iPod Wraps page.