IPOD ACCESSORIES


Belkin TunePower Battery Pack

When your iPod runs out of power in the middle of a playlist, turn to Belkin's TunePower for more power. The TunePower is a rechargeable external battery pack that fastens to the back of your iPod and connects to the dock connector. It gives you 8 10 hours of extra play time, and recharges via your iPod's FireWire recharger cable.

Model: F8E490 Manufacturer: Belkin (www.belkin.com) Price: $99.99


Griffin TuneJuice Battery Backup

Here's another external battery solution for drained iPods. The TuneJuice connects via a short cable to your iPod's dock connector, and provides up to 8 hours of additional play time. It works off a 9-volt battery, so when your 8 hours are up, just plug in a new battery to keep on playing!

Model: TuneJuice Manufacturer: Griffin Technology (www.griffintechnology.com) Price: $19.99


Solio Solar Charger

Solio is an add-on battery pack for your iPod or other portable audio player. It recharges via three solar panels or via standard AC power. Fold it up and it's small enough to fit in your shirt pocket; unfold it, and you get a neat three-petal shape. Solios are available for all iPod models, as well as most popular cell phones and PDAs.

Model: Solio Manufacturer: Better Energy Systems (www.solio.com) Price: $89.99


Griffin PowerPod

Griffin's PowerPod lets you run your iPod off your car's cigarette lighter or AC power adapter. Just plug the PowerPod into the cigarette lighter, then connect the supplied 4-foot cable to your iPod's dock connector. It's great for listening to your iPod during long car trips!

Model: PowerPod Manufacturer: Griffin Technology (www.griffintechnology.com) Price: $24.99


XtremeMac AirPlay FM Transmitter

Here's a neat little FM transmitter that works across the full FM frequency band, with no need to install special software; just press the up or down buttons to scan through all available frequencies. The AirPlay is powered by your iPod, no batteries necessary, and lets you play iPod music through any FM radio.

Model: AirPlay Manufacturer: XtremeMac (www.xtrememac.com) Price: $39.95


Griffin iTrip FM Transmitter

Griffin's iTrip lets you listen to your iPod music through any FM radio in your car, in your home, wherever. The iTrip is a miniature FM station that transmits music from your iPod to any nearby FM radio; just tune in the radio to listen to your iPod tunes. After you install the iTrip software, you can transmit through any radio frequency by entering special station codes directly from your iPod.

Model: iTrip Manufacturer: Griffin Technology (www.griffintechnology.com) Price: $39.99


DLO TransPod FM

Here's another iPod FM transmitter, this time built into a docking station and power adapter. Just plug the TransPod FM into your car's cigarette lighter, insert your iPod into the dock, dial in an open FM frequency on the digital tuner, and you're all set for in-car listening.

Model: DLO Transpod FM Manufacturer: Netalog (www.everythingipod.com) Price: $99.99


Denision ice>Link Plus Car Kit

The ice>Link Plus kit lets you connect your iPod to your car's existing CD changer port no FM transmitter needed. The sound is better than you get with an FM kit, plus you can control your iPod from your car radio controls. You'll even get iPod's song and artist info on your car radio's display a very cool solution! Adapters are available for most vehicle models.

Model: ice>Link Plus Manufacturer: Denision (icelink.denisionusa.com) Price: $199


Cube Travel Speakers

The Cube is a fold-up speaker system, ideal for travel use. It's powered by four AAA batteries; just unfold the cube, dock your iPod between the left and right speakers, and you're ready to go!

Model: Cube Manufacturer: Pacific Rim Technologies (www.pacrimtechnologies.com) Price: $39.99


Macally PodWave Mini-Speaker

The PodWave is a mini-speaker that attaches to the top of your iPod. It's battery powered, so it won't drain your iPod's battery. Just flip the on/off switch, and you can easily share your music with anyone in the room.

Model: PodWave Manufacturer: Macally (www.macally.com) Price: $39


JBL OnStage Speaker System

JBL's OnStage is an AC-powered speaker system just for iPods. Insert your iPod into the center cradle, and you get room-filling sound from the four built-in drivers. Even better, it looks kind of like a flying saucer!

Model: OnStage Manufacturer: JBL (www.jbl.com) Price: $159.95


Bose SoundDock Speaker System

Even better sound can be had from Bose's SoundDock. The shielded speakers deliver big Bose sound; all you have to do is dock your iPod at the front of the unit, then you can control the whole shebang with the included wireless infrared remote control. It's a tad expensive, but I gotta admit the sound is impressive!

Model: SoundDock Manufacturer: Bose (www.bose.com) Price: $299


Altec Lansing inMotion Speaker System

Here's another iPod speaker system, completely battery powered. The base of the unit incorporates a highly efficient Class D power amplifier and two 1'' microdrivers; just slip the iPod into the dock to start rocking. An auxiliary input jack on the back lets you connect a CD player or other device, if you want.

Model: inMotion Manufacturer: Altec Lansing (www.alteclansing.com) Price: $149.95


SavitMicro TriPod Speakers

This iPod speaker system is unique in its styling. The three legs (two with built-in speakers) fold out into a tripod base; connect your iPod (or any other portable audio player) to the top, and you have a nice combination stand and speaker system. Actually, the iPod connects upside down, but that's Korean engineering for you.

Model: TriPod Manufacturer: SavitMicro (www.savitmicro.co.kr) Price: TBA


JBL Creature II Speakers

JBL's Creature II speakers aren't iPod-specific speakers per se, but they do look very cool when connected to an iPod. The two satellite speakers and large subwoofer look very creature-like; they're powered speakers, so connect your iPod (or any portable audio player) and you're ready to party.

Model: Creature II Manufacturer: JBL (www.jbl.com) Price: $99.95


Griffin BlueTrip Audio Hub

Griffin's BlueTrip lets you connect your iPod to your home audio system, using Bluetooth wireless technology. The BlueTrip connects to your audio receiver via standard R/L RCA jacks or optical digital connection; it can transmit up to 30 feet away.

Model: BlueTrip Manufacturer: Griffin Technology (www.griffintechnology.com) Price: $149.99


iDirect Remote Control

The iDirect is a remote control for your iPod. Connect the receiver to the top of your iPod, then control volume, track selection, and so on from the wireless remote unit. It's simple to install and even simpler to use.

Model: iDirect Manufacturer: Digital Lifestyle Outfitters (www.dlodirect.com) Price: $49.99


naviPlay Wireless Remote System

The naviPlay is another remote control system for your iPod, this time using Bluetooth wireless technology. The remote unit includes a headphone jack; tuck the remote somewhere on your person and hide your iPod (with the receiver unit attached) up to 30 feet away.

Model: naviPlay Manufacturer: TEN Technology (www.tentechnology.com) Price: $199


Griffin iTalk Microphone

Plug Griffin's iTalk into the top of your iPod and you turn your iPod into a portable voice recorder. The iTalk includes a built-in microphone with automatic gain control, as well as a built-in speaker for playback purposes for music as well as voice.

Model: iTalk Manufacturer: Griffin Technology (www.griffintechnology.com) Price: $39.99


Belkin iPod Voice Recorder

Belkin's iPod Voice Recorder lets your iPod double as a digital audio recorder. It features a built-in microphone and plugs directly in to your iPod. You can record hundreds of hours of conversations in mono WAV format. The Voice Recorder even has a built-in speaker, so you can listen to what you've recorded without headphones. And here's something extra neat thanks to the built-in speaker, you can use the Voice Recorder as a travel alarm clock!

Model: F8E462 Manufacturer: Belkin (www.belkin.com) Price: $30


Griffin iBeam Flashlight/Pointer

Now this is a cool little gadget. Griffin's iBeam is a small laser light that snaps onto the top of your iPod. You get two different attachments; one functions as a flashlight, the other as a red laser pointer (with a Class IIIA laser).

Model: iBeam Manufacturer: Griffin Technology (www.griffintechnology.com) Price: $19.99


H2O Audio Underwater iPod Housing

Want to take your iPod boating or swimming? Then tuck it into H2O Audio's waterproof housing, and you won't do any damage. The housing is submersible up to 10 feet, and lets you control your iPod from the outside. You can even buy armbands and swimbelts to fit the housing even better for on-the-water use.

Model: SV-iP4G Manufacturer: H2O Audio (www.h2oaudio.com) Price: $149.95


Belkin Digital Camera Link

With Belkin's Digital Camera Link, you can use your iPod or iPod Photo to store hundreds of digital photos, transferred directly from your digital camera. All you have to do is connect your digital camera (via USB) to the Digital Camera Link and then connect the Digital Camera Link to your iPod. Transfer the pictures from your camera to your iPod; later, when you dock your iPod to your PC, you can download the pictures to your computer's hard disk. It's a great way to free up space in your digital camera without having to lug your PC around!

Model: F8E477 Manufacturer: Belkin (www.belkin.com) Price: $79.99


Belkin iPod Media Reader

Want to transfer digital photos and other files you have stored on a digital media card to your iPod? Then plug in Belkin's Media Reader and start transferring. The Media Reader connects directly to your iPod and reads the following digital media formats: CompactFlash I, CompactFlash II, SmartMedia, Secure Digital, Memory Stick, and MultiMediaCard. Use the software built in to your iPod to transfer the files, and store them on the iPod's hard disk.

Model: F8E461 Manufacturer: Belkin (www.belkin.com) Price: $99.99




Leo Laporte's 2006 Gadget Guide
Leo Laportes 2006 Gadget Guide
ISBN: 0789733951
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2003
Pages: 126

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