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 + iPhone Book 4 and 2008 iPod + iPhone Buyers' Guide, already available online. Here’s what’s hot right now:
Company: Griffin Technology
Website: www.GriffinTechnology.com
Model: iClear
Price: $20
Compatible: iPod nano 4G, iPod touch 2G
Griffin iClear for iPod nano 4G + iPod touch 2G
Sold in separate versions for the iPod nano and iPod touch, iClear ($20 each) consists of a transparent front half and a frosted clear back half that snap together to form a hard shell case. The iPod touch version includes a screen protector and cleaning cloth, while the iPod nano version has integrated screen protection and includes nothing but its own shell. Both cases properly fit the dimensions of their respective iPods.
Company: Griffin Technology
Website: www.GriffinTechnology.com
Model: Elan Convertible
Price: $30
Compatible: iPod classic, nano 4G, touch 2G
Griffin Elan Convertible for iPod nano 4G, iPod classic + iPod touch 2G
Described as a "drop-top leather case," the Elan Convertible ($30 each) combines a leather iPod-holding sleeve with an optional lid that can be attached for added face protection. The lid slides into the back of the case, which otherwise has a metal belt clip. This year's versions of Convertible are more attractively designed than ones we've previously seen from Griffin, and come in separate iPod nano, classic, and touch sizes.
Company: Griffin Technology
Website: www.GriffinTechnology.com
Model: AeroSport
Price: $30
Compatible: iPod nano 4G, iPod classic, iPod touch 2G
Griffin AeroSport Armbands for iPod nano 4G, iPod classic, iPod touch 2G
Sold in separate versions for the fourth-generation iPod nano, iPod classic, and second-generation iPod touch, Griffin's new AeroSport Armbands ($30 each) represent a significant redesign from past Streamline models it has sold. The new AeroSports each come with cases, detachable belt clips, detachable cord wraps, and washable armbands, which can be mixed together or used separately as you prefer. Each armband is made from Velcro on one side and a soft gray fabric on the other, while the cases are neoprene and clear plastic.
Company: Belkin
Website: www.Belkin.com
Model: Sport Armband
Price: $20-25
Compatible: iPod nano (4G), iPod touch (2G)
Belkin Sport Armbands for iPod nano 4G + iPod touch 2G
As updated versions of the company's past same-named products, Belkin's new Sport Armband for iPod nano 4G ($20) and iPod touch 2G ($25) are actually nicer than their predecessors, using an interesting mix of vinyl, neoprene and rubber to offer an iPod-enclosing armband holder with neat features. There's still a key pocket on the band, now joined by a rear card or cash pocket behind the iPod, and there are now two places to thread the armband depending on how tight you want it to be on your bicep. They're both black with gray reflective rings.
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