First Looks
Welcome to our new, continuously-updated First Looks - a collection of previews showing brand new iPod, iPhone and iPad accessories that we’re currently in the process of testing. Here’s what’s hot right now:
Company: Gecko Gear Australia
Website: www.Geckogear.com.au
Model: nano sports convertible armband
Price: AU$30 (approx. US$23)
Compatible: iPod nano
Gecko Gear nano sports convertible armband
Using a modified version of Gecko's gecko glove silicone case as a base, the nano sports convertible armband features a diagonally striped, textured iPod holder in black or frosted clear, plus a nicely designed fabric detachable armband. The armband attaches to the case with a dedicated Velcro holder that runs through two slits in the case's back, and has a Velcro pocket for keys.
Company: Gecko Gear Australia
Website: www.Geckogear.com.au
Model: geckotrek
Price: AU$40 (approx. US$30)
Compatible: iPod 5G
Gecko Gear geckotrek Case and Armband
Highly similar to DLO's Action Jacket, the geckotrek suede-like neoprene case and fabric armband combination provides considerable protection for a fifth-generation iPod whether it's on or off your arm. A detachable belt clip and a full clear iPod 5G screen protector are included in the box.
Company: Griffin Technology
Website: www.GriffinTechnology.com
Model: PowerBlock Travel
Price: $35
Compatible: iPod 4G, 5G, nano, mini, shuffle
Griffin PowerBlock travel International USB Charger
Expanding upon the company's earlier PowerBlock wall charger accessory, Griffin has released PowerBlock travel (capitalization theirs), a larger package containing three international wall blade adapters, a simple fabric carrying case with drawstring, and the prior combination of a USB wall charger and iPod-to-USB cable. Though there aren't as many wall blades in the package as you might find in, say, a Radio Shack collection, Griffin's pack-ins will work in countries with matching wall outlets and voltages from 110V to 240V.
Company: Speck Products
Website: http://www.speckproducts.com/
Model: FlipSkin
Price: $35
Compatible: iPod 5G
Speck Products FlipSkin Case with Adjustable Viewing Stand
This new two-tone rubberized case for fifth-generation iPods includes a flip-out back stand that lets you view the 2.5" video screen on your choice of angles, and includes top and bottom ports for access to headphones and bottom-mounting accessories during playback. A clear hard screen protector and a sizer insert for 30GB iPods are both included in the package.
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