First Looks: iDiddy, PlayThru, Timbuk2, Armor, Icesuits

Jeremy Horwitz

Tuesday, August 16, 2005 3:36 PM UTC

If you haven’t seen Sneak Peeks in The Free iPod Book, you’re missing out on some great advance looks at new iPod accessories. While you download the Book, here are some of the newest accessories that have arrived at iLounge over the past several days:

Full-Sized iPods

Pacific Rim Marketing iDiddy for 4G/color iPods – Click Here for Details

This black leather iPod case is part of a family that describes itself as “the only iPod case & iLanyard with built-in earbuds.” Silver lobster claw hooks attach the lanyard to the case.

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Sumo Cases PlayThru Vertical for 4G/color iPods – Click Here for Details

PlayThru Vertical combines the ballistic nylon and leather bodies of prior Sumo cases with an easier way to access your iPod inside. A belt clip is integrated into the rear, and a slit at the top provides access to and coverage for the iPod’s headphone port and Hold switch.

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Timbuk2 IPod Carrying Case – Click Here for Details

This updated version of Timbuk2’s popular padded ballistic nylon iPod holder has an easy-open top and a Velcro rear for attachment to bags or belts.

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iPod mini

Pacific Rim Marketing iDiddy for iPod mini – Click Here for Details

This brown leather iPod case is part of a family that describes itself as “the only iPod case & iLanyard with built-in earbuds.” Gold lobster claw hooks attach the lanyard to the case.

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First Looks: iDiddy, PlayThru, Timbuk2, Armor, Icesuits 8

Timbuk2 iPod Carrying Case (for iPod mini) – Click Here for Details

This smaller version of Timbuk2’s full-sized iPod Carrying Case is right-sized for current iPod minis.

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First Looks: iDiddy, PlayThru, Timbuk2, Armor, Icesuits 10

iPod shuffle

Macally Icesuit shuffle – Click Here for Details

This three-pack of silicone rubber iPod shuffle cases includes a black elastic and Velcro armband. Each case has two slits that you can turn into holes compatible with the armband.

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Pacific Rim Marketing iDiddy for iPod shuffle – Click Here for Details

This white leather iPod case is part of a family that describes itself as “the only iPod case & iLanyard with built-in earbuds.” Silver lobster claw hooks attach the lanyard to the case.

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First Looks: iDiddy, PlayThru, Timbuk2, Armor, Icesuits 14

YourMacStore iPod shuffle Armor Plate – Click Here for Details

This aluminum armor plating for the iPod shuffle has been imported from a noteworthy Japanese design that made its way across the Internet a number of months ago. It’s designed for use only with the iPod shuffle’s lanyard.

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We’ll have plenty more to say on these new iPod accessories in the days to come – and there are some other surprises in store, too. For other great accessories, again, check out the Free iPod Book, available now! Earlier features on Nyko’s Movie Player and iLounge Loves Japan are stil available online, as well.

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