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Griffin now shipping iBeam Laser Pointer and Flashlight
By Dennis Lloyd
Publisher, iLounge
Published: Thursday, October 14, 2004
News Category: iPod Accessories
Griffin is now shipping its iBeam Laser Pointer and Flashlight attachments for iPod and iPod mini. “Introducing the Griffin iBeam set, ready for your dock-connector iPod or iPod mini. The snap-on flashlight is great for finding keys in the dark. The other half of the package is a class IIIA laser pointer, handy for iPod-friendly presentations and other, less professional pursuits. Both units come with a snap-on protective cap that can be attached to any keychain for convenient portability and accessibility.” The iBeam retails for $19.99.
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1
The snap-on flashlight is great for finding keys in the dark.
Both units come with a snap-on protective cap that can be attached to any keychain for convenient portability and accessibility.
that’s just plain funny.
Posted by stinkiedmb on October 14, 2004 at 8:05 AM (PDT)
2
I guess I can understand the flashlight…sorta. But a laser pointer? Why do I need one that attaches to the iPod when you can buy them self-standing that are 1/2 the size of the attachment?
Posted by Jake on October 14, 2004 at 8:52 AM (PDT)
3
“The snap-on flashlight is great for finding keys in the dark.”
Assuming you can find the flashlight in the dark
Posted by audio geek on October 14, 2004 at 9:03 AM (PDT)
4
I’ve never seen one half that size, but they probably exist. So I suppose we may as well ask why anyone bothers to sell ANY laser pointers bigger than that. And yet you can buy laser pointers in many shapes. Strange but true.
The obvious reasons, though:
1. It’s plenty small enough already.
2. It needs no battery.
3. It comes with a flashlight
Posted by Nagromme on October 14, 2004 at 9:04 AM (PDT)
5
audio geek: Finding the flashlight in the dark will never be a problem… you can attach it to your keychain
Posted by Nagromme on October 14, 2004 at 9:06 AM (PDT)
6
turn on your iPod back light to find the flashlight
Posted by Randy on October 14, 2004 at 9:25 AM (PDT)
7
doesnt the ipod back light screen create enough light to find a missing key. also it attaches to audio jack so you cant point your laser point while you listen to music. in my opinion it seems pretty useless.
Posted by winston on October 14, 2004 at 11:11 AM (PDT)
8
so stupid!!
Posted by tim on October 14, 2004 at 12:27 PM (PDT)
9
Talk about slow days…
Must’ve been a REALLY s-l-o-w one at Griffin’s product development lab to come up with these two ‘accessories’. Wonder how much of a Christmas bonus the ‘inventor’ will have to PAY OUT to the rest of the company for bringing these two out to market.
Posted by buffalowings on October 14, 2004 at 12:52 PM (PDT)
10
i use the ipod backlight as a flashlight all the time. it’s plenty bright enough to find keys.
waste.of.money.
Posted by dave on October 14, 2004 at 12:56 PM (PDT)
11
Look for boxes and boxes of these things to show up at your local 99¢ store in about 6 months.
Posted by notme on October 14, 2004 at 1:47 PM (PDT)
12
wtf..next thing you know they’ll have a ipod attachment for brushing your teeth. this is like sticking one of those riceboy spoilers on your brand new BMW M3…its just plain wrong.
Posted by julian on October 14, 2004 at 1:59 PM (PDT)
13
“next thing you know they’ll have a ipod attachment for brushing your teeth”
What? Where? I want one now!
Posted by excellent! on October 14, 2004 at 2:00 PM (PDT)
14
another annoying way idiots can annoy me at the movie theater.
Posted by Earl on October 15, 2004 at 6:01 AM (PDT)
15
> “next thing you know they’ll have a ipod attachment for brushing your teeth”
> “What? Where? I want one now!”
See the previous thread on this innovative product for details! (scroll about 2/3 down the page)
http://www.ipodlounge.com/ipodnews_comments.php?id=P5086_0_7_0_C
Posted by notme on October 15, 2004 at 6:06 AM (PDT)
16
Maybe they are more expesive in the US, but in Canada you can buy a keychain laser pointer for a $1 (CAD) at any dollar store…
Posted by Chris on October 18, 2004 at 4:09 AM (PDT)
17
How utterly, utterly pointless!
Sad fact is that I bet there’s plenty of people who will actually buy this rubbish
Posted by Randy McJeffrey on October 20, 2004 at 5:08 AM (PDT)
18
http://www.iPodXtras.com will be carrying this product for anyone interested
Posted by Mijman2 on October 22, 2004 at 10:07 AM (PDT)