First Looks
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: Magpie
Website: www.Madebymagpie.com
Model: iPod Outfit for iPod nano
Price: $25
Compatible: iPod nano
Magpie iPod Outfit for the iPod nano
This reinforced vinyl case design for the iPod nano provides nearly complete protection, and is available in six different color and trim combinations, which the company claims are cut from huge patterns to ensure no two cases are precisely the same. Magpie's placed its non-detachable rear belt clip upside down for easier nano viewing, and included a removable keychain for attachment to your clothes, purse, or keys. A super-small Hold switch hole is the only oddity.


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Company: Battery Technology Incorporated
Website: www.BatteryTech.com
Model: i-Zleeve for iPod Video
Price: Approx. $20
Compatible: iPod 5G
BTI i-Zleeve Complete On-The-Go Kit for iPod 5G
This package of two jelly-like rubber sleeves (one each for 30GB and 60GB iPods) comes with a special two-position belt clip. In its standard position, you can attach it (surprise) to your belt, but in its reversed position, you can flip open its bottom to mount your 5G iPod on a table. The components can also be attached to BTI's iPod Battery ii (not included) to provide hours of continuous video playback without the need for you to hand-hold the 5G iPod.



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Company: iPort/Sonance
Website: www.iPortmusic.com
Model: iPort FS-2
Price: $200
Compatible: iPod 3G, 4G, 5G, iPod mini, iPod nano
iPort FS-2 Expandable Free Standing Music System for iPod
Following up on its eponymous in-wall iPod docking station, iPort's FS-2 is a free standing iPod dock, featuring a built-in pre-amp and integrated Infrared receiver, plus a breakout box for unbalanced audio and video. Features such as balanced audio, RS-232 and balanced video are sold as upgrades to this model. It resizes automatically to fit iPods and minis; nano uses an included insert.


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Company: dasblau
Website: www.dasblau.com
Model: The Wrap for the iPod nano
Price: $30-40
Compatible: iPod nano
dasblau The Wrap for the iPod nano
Somewhat like a small leather wallet or keypurse, The Wrap surrounds your iPod nano with a genuine leather exterior, clear plastic nano sleeve, and an iridescent inner silk lining. Velcro seals the case closed. Multiple leather variants are available; our review sample has a crocodile-like texture.

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