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First Looks: Shuffle Kimonos, Targus Cases & More
By Jeremy Horwitz
Editor-in-Chief, iLounge
Published: Wednesday, July 27, 2005
Category: First Looks
Some of the newest accessory arrivals at iLounge include:
iPod shuffle
Power Support/Miyavix Kimono Case for iPod shuffle - Click Here for Details
Based upon the beautiful Japanese Kimono cases released earlier this year for the iPod and iPod mini, Power Support’s new Kimono case for the iPod shuffle uses a similar mix of leather and cloth, and adds a distinctive color tassel and matching adjustable lanyard to each case. Three patterns are available; the new case is not on the company’s US web site yet, but will be.


iPod mini
Targus Flip Case for iPod mini - Click Here for Details
This unique new leather case design for the iPod mini flips open with a bottom hinge, and locks together with reinforced clasps that grip your mini’s left and right sides. The interior is fabric-padded, and the rear has a non-removable belt clip.


Targus Slide Case for iPod mini - Click Here for Details
This new two-piece leather case design for the iPod mini pads the iPod’s back and sides with one piece, and slides another one on top to cover the iPod’s screen and controls. As with the Flip Case, the interior is fabric-padded, and the rear has a non-removable belt clip.


Full-Sized iPods
Targus Flip Case for iPod - Click Here for Details
This unique new leather case design for the iPod flips open with a bottom hinge, and locks together with reinforced clasps that grip your iPod’s left and right sides. The interior is fabric-padded, and the rear has a non-removable belt clip.


Targus Slide Case for iPod - Click Here for Details
This new two-piece leather case design for the iPod pads the iPod’s back and sides with one piece, and slides another one on top to cover the iPod’s screen and controls. As with the Flip Case, the interior is fabric-padded, and the rear has a non-removable belt clip.


All Dock Connecting iPods
Targus RemoteTunes - Click Here for Details
This rebadged version of ABT’s iJet RF Remote Control (iLounge rating: A-) includes a free clear acrylic mounting pedestal in addition to its promised 150-foot remote, white top-mounting receiver, detachable belt clip and stereo audio cable.


We’ll have plenty more to say on these new iPod accessories in the days to come - and there are some other surprises in store, too. If you’re looking for more information and pictures for upcoming iPod accessories, be sure to check out our free downloadable 2005 Buyers’ Guide, available now! If you’re looking for some other great sneak peeks, see our recent First Looks Special on Nyko’s Movie Player, and our pictorial feature, iLounge Loves Japan, with some cool and weird imported accessories.
Next: Ask iLounge 7-28-05
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