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Welcome to our new, continuously-updated First Looks - a collection of previews showing brand new iPod accessories that we’re currently in the process of testing. For additional peeks at new iPod accessories, check out our Free iPod Book 3.3 and 2008 iPod + iPhone Buyers' Guide, already available online. Here’s what’s hot right now:

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Company: Grace Digital

Website: www.Gracedigitalaudio.com

Model: GDI-iDOCK5

Price: $150

Compatible: All Dock Connecting iPods

Grace Digital GDI-iDOCK5 2.1 Sound System

Designed to aggressively compete on price and performance with the Griffin AmpliFi and XtremeMac Tango X2, Grace Digital's new GDI-iDOCK5 ($150) is an all-in-one 2.1-channel audio system with a 5.25" subwoofer inside a stylish, large cabinet. With flecked black coating that looks like granite, and measuring 16" by 10.5" by 5.5", the GDI-iDOCK5 is bigger than its peer systems, equipped with a metallic front dial, and the only one to include an integrated clock. Two front-firing 2.5" speakers are designed to handle everything save the lowest lows, which are powered by the rear-ported subwoofer. AM and FM radio antennas are included for attachment to the cabinet's back, and a remote control offers access to all of the iPod's and GDI-iDOCK5's features, including bass and treble controls. Auxiliary input cables are included in the package; a power supply is built into the unit with a non-detachable cable.

Company: Case Logic

Website: www.Caselogic.com

Model: True Sport nano, classic/touch

Price: $30

Compatible: iPod classic, nano, touch

Case Logic True Sport Armband for iPod nano, iPod classic + iPod touch

Sold in two versions -- one for the third-generation iPod nano ($30), and one for both the iPod classic and iPod touch ($30) -- Case Logic's new True Sport Armband isn't a radical departure from others we've seen, but has a few unique details. There's the front face, which has a matte finished screen protector rather than a glossy one, a pocket for cash or keys, and the rear, which has padded bumps to help stabilize the iPod on your arm without exposing its entire back surface area to sweat. The coloration also varies a little: three colors are available, with thin stripes alongside the iPod holder accenting the band in silver, blue, or pink.

Company: Digital Lifestyle Outfitters (DLO)

Website: www.DLO.com

Model: VentMount iPod touch, iPhone

Price: $25

Compatible: iPod touch, iPhone

DLO VentMounts for iPod touch + iPhone

Sold in separate versions, DLO's new VentMount for iPod touch ($25) and VentMount for iPhone ($25) each consist of the same four parts: a combination belt clip and holster, two detachable clips, and a mounting bracket that attaches to the holster and clips before being placed in your car. Like other vent mounting solutions we've seen, these VentMounts are designed to attach to the air conditioning vents in your car, keeping your iPod touch or iPhone closer to eye level while you drive. These can be rotated horizontally or vertically, then detached and worn on your belt when you're not in your vehicle. Hard plastic is used for all of the parts; the holster also has a rubber anti-scuff pad inside.

Company: Case-mate

Website: www.case-mate.com

Model: Privacy Screen Pro

Price: $20

Compatible: iPod touch, iPhone, Other iPods*

Case-Mate Universal Privacy Screen Pro

Introduced as an alternative to clear or mirrored screen protectors, Case-Mate's new Universal Privacy Screen Pro ($20) is a single sheet of transparent black plastic that uses static cling to fit on the screen of your iPhone or iPod, limiting its viewing angle from the sides. Unlike other protectors that are cut specifically to the size of your device, this one comes with a piece of measuring paper that you're supposed to use to cut the protector to the shape of your specific iPod model, though it does fit iPod touch and iPhone screens without modification. A cleaning cloth and application card are also included.

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