The team at iSkin are probably the hardest working folks in terms of designing and making practical yet stylish skins for the iPod. The iSkin Claro is an ultra clear polycarbonate shell made exclusively for the iPod Video (5G iPods) which boasts of features such as anti-scratch and inner silicone coating to protect your iPod from shock and moisture.
Owing to the fact that the Claro is crystal clear, your iPod’s will continue to show its natural color (great if you have personalized your iPod); and if you are in the mood for colorful iPod, you can add on Claro Slims (sold separately) that comes in 2 packs - the Cruiser Pack (Blaze Red, Prince Purple and Blush Pink) and the Chill Pack (Ebony Black, Sonic Blue and Ghost White glow in the dark).
If you are the one who uses Apple Dock, there is a minor drawback when using iSkin Claro - you would have to remove the iPod from the outer layer to dock it. One of the great ideas I love about the iSkin Claro is the integrated kick stand in its low profile belt clip. Such ingenuity allows you to stand your iPod upright whenever you are watching videos.
You can have your own iSkin Claro for $39.99 and the add-on Claro Slims at $25.00 at www.iskin.com. Amazon has the iSkin Claro at $28.99
and the Claro Slims at $22.99.
If you have an iPod, it is extremely likely that most of your music are stored on it. An iPod makes your music portable, but you only listen to them through your individualized headphones. One of the alternatives to release you from wiring your ear to your iPod, you can buy a floor model speaker but you have limited portability and mobility - simply because you need to be near the floor speakers. The answer to true mobility and portability without the need to sacrifice your outlook and style is the Boomtown Mini Tripod Speaker by Tunewear.
The Boomtown Mini speaker plugs right into your iPod headphone slot and then opens into an upside down tripod or if you prefer, an upside down umbrealla. All of your songs, movies and podcasts that you have selected will be played through the Boomtown Mini speaker. It can provide approximately ten hours of usage on a single AAA-sized battery.
Best of all, you can take the speaker with you anywhere that your iPod goes- great for use in the car or at the beach. Speaking of its aesthetics, this ingenius tripod design allows you to get great quality sound in a circular area around the iPod and works with any size of the iPod. Each portion of the speaker folds towards the middle to make it easy to carry. This is a great alternative to a higher priced iPod speaker or dock if want to be able to listen to music on the go without headphones.
Priced at $39.95 the Boomtown Mini comes in white or black colors. You can also get the Boomtown Mini from Amazon at $34.99.
Imagine yourself lying down on the bed in the bedroom and your iPod is hooked to your home stereo. You had a hard days work and want to relax to jazz music. In the past, you will need to get out of bed, walk up to your iPod and change the music to jazz. Now, you can remain in bed and control your iPod via a remote control.
The iJet Wireless RF Remote for the iPod is the answer for iPod remote control. The remote works with a RF signal that will control your iPod from a distance of up to a 150 feet. You just need to remember to have the iPod in hold position in order to use the remote.
This iPod remote control work through walls so you can actually use it while you are in your backyard; and if you have your precious iPod safely hidden in your backpack, while rushing through the streets, the remote will allow you to control it without having to take it out in the open.
It is easy to use, looks great –as all iPod gadgets do- and above all is handy and practical. If you can’t live without your iPod and you take it everywhere and need to control it while on the go, or you if are just a couch-potato, this might be the gadget for you after all. There are 2 variant to the remote control; iJet 2-Way LCD Remote and the iJet Wireless Remote with Bottom Dock. The difference is that the LCD allows you to view song selections, artists and playlists while the other does not.
As of this post, Amazon’s price for the iJet 2-Way LCD Remote is $87.99 and the iJet Wireless Remote is $32.18.
With Belkin’s TuneTalk, you can now record voice memos directly into your iPod with the clarity comparable to CD quality.
To use, simply attach the TuneTalk to the base of your iPod which houses 2 omnidirectional microphones. However, to review or listen to your recorded memo, you still require an earbud or through iTunes. An extremely important accessory when required, you can use your iPod with TuneTalk to record that important meeting, interviews, college lectures or even normal conversations.
To save your hands from cramps, this accessory comes with a stand allowing you to operate in a hands-free mode. It even charges your iPod if the cable is connected; ensuring that you do not lose power in the middle of recording.
With a price tag of $69.99, the Belkin TuneTalk comes only in black color. At press time, Amazon’s price is $46.22.
ShaggyMac Screen protector for the MacBook Pro is probably one of the most advanced ways to keep your laptop screen intact when you take it on the road or when it stands on your desk. It provides protection against dirt, oils and residue, keeping your screen safe giving you more time to focus on your work or watching clear crisp images.
There is more to this screen protector than meets the eye as it uses TrueMicro fabrics, which translates into over 1 million fibers per square inch that makes it the best screen protector you can buy. The most important aspect is that they are made exactly to fit your model so the appearance of your laptop will remain the same, not like other screen protectors.
Another important feature not to be overlooked is its ability to act as a screen cleaner resulting in a breeze to wipe away dust and debris without worrying about scratching your screen or leaving fingerprints!
Care has to be taken not to misplace or forget it to take it with you when you are on the road! If you decide to get the screen protector, get the one with an eye-catching color such as the bottom blue or olive green, so that you will be reminded to keep it away after use.
Apart from this, it is a great way to take care of the investment you made - your MacBook Pro – remember that the laptop screen protector comes with the iKlear Apple Polish Single for free, needless to say, a great companion to keep your screen as good as new; all for $12.95.
For more information, visit Shaggy’s.
