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Kenpo announces new iPod-ready jackets
By LC Angell
Senior Editor, iLounge
Published: Monday, August 28, 2006
News Category: iPod Accessories
Kenpo has announced its new Spring 2007 collection of iPod-ready jackets. Powered by Eleksen’s ElekTex “smart fabric technology,” Kenpo’s outwear additions include the new Spring and Active Wear jackets. The jackets feature a 5-button switch sensor integrated into the left sleeve for controlling iPod functions such as on/off, play, pause, track changes and volume. The ElekTex control pad requires no batteries and supports most iPod models, according to Kenpo. Pricing and availability were not announced.


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1
Is it me, or that is a 3G/4G remote adapter in the press photo?
You’d think that they’d put the newfangled bling in their press photos.
Posted by Sphinx on August 28, 2006 at 11:32 AM (PDT)
2
Let’s hope that the price isn’t as crazy as Levi’s iPod jeans.
Posted by Mr. Anderson on August 28, 2006 at 2:45 PM (PDT)
3
ya that is an old ipod sphinx not a new one. good eye
Posted by BIGP in Texas on August 28, 2006 at 3:35 PM (PDT)
4
oh jeez..
Posted by nikki on August 28, 2006 at 6:29 PM (PDT)
5
yeah, not to mention that the headphone port is it the center of the ipod’s top. This could be cool, it’s it’s not too much money.
Posted by Matrixsjd on August 28, 2006 at 11:43 PM (PDT)
6
I meant “if it’s” grrr stupid typo lol
Posted by Matrixsjd on August 28, 2006 at 11:44 PM (PDT)
7
this is absolutely rediculously silly product. it’s a freakin’ jacket with pockets!
people will buy just about anything. suckers.
Posted by ROB on August 29, 2006 at 7:50 AM (PDT)
8
I am a garment manufacturer thinking to make a similar jacket and according to the comments here, seems that price is a factor, what would be a good price range for an item like this?
Posted by Stephen on October 17, 2006 at 5:47 PM (PDT)