In-case you want a tripod

So, the new ipod nano comes with a camera, as well as a screen for movies. Well, not there’s just the accessory to help you both watch and shoot your own miniscule masterpieces.

The kickester. The kickester is an ipod case that doubles as a stand for the ipod nano. No more holding the screen up to your face on an plane let it rest on your fold out tray, propped up by the extendable kick stand of sorts on the back of the case. So too does this stand make it stable and easy to film if you choose to. At $14.35 it’s not out of the range of most ipod cases to begin with, but it’s a little bit more useful.

Manual Carrier

Digital cameras are often built for size, pocket size that is, but what about picture quality and add ons? What about photography for photography’s sake? What if you want a picture of a lifetime rather than a picture of a birthday party?

Well, for those still looking to digital to be as good as film there are a plethora of digital options, all with extendable lenses and a less than miniscule weight. In that respect, when a great big digital camera is not quite pocket sized, there’s the spider holster.

The holster attaches to the photographers hip and the camera’s base slides into the stainless steel/ aluminum holster. No more heavy bags (accept for all the accessories) and no more fumbling with neck straps when it’s time to shoot. Slide the camera out from where it sits comfortably near your center of gravity and go. Maybe now lugging larger cameras will become less of a hassle and take over from cell phones and miniatures in popularity.

Deliciously Musical

The new ipod shuffle is small and kind of lacking in Apple’s usual showy design department.  A small silver brick that you could lose just as easily as you can buy one.

While much has been said about the design and the problems related to the ipod shuffle the fact is the bland little baby opens itself up to the design creativity to everyone else outside of the apple network.  Chocoshuffle is just one such bit of designer brilliance.  The ipod case is just as delicious as the name makes it sound.  Basically you can dress your ipod as a lovely little piece of chocolate rather than as a sleek silver glob (this is much more cute).

The Chocoshuffle comes in dark chocolate, white chocolate, and strawberry chocolate.  Just remember, just because this makes the new ipod shuffle a bit more interesting it doesn’t make the thing any less easy to lose.

Rainbow of Opportunity

The greatest deign jump forward in Macintosh history, in my opinion, were the jewel toned iMac originals.  While the Mac has obviously moved onwards and upwards with slimmer stylings, the idea of the personalized color pallet has never quite died.

In that respect Speck Products has recently released a new line of hard plastic casings for the new Macbooks.  The color options have never been as diverse as they are now: Clear, red, green, aqua, purple, pink, and orange (although orange is only for a limited time).  The plastic itself is $50, but Speck cases have always been priced in that area.  The cases are cool, but also protect your computer, which is a definite bonus.

Macs continue to gain popularity, especially on college campuses, it’d be especially nice to be able to pick your own out of any crowd.

Just Singing in the Pool

It’s summer now, July already.  Which means it’s time for a job, sunburns, blockbuster action flicks, and in the occasional free moment, swimming.

Swimming poses an especially precarious situation for we the tech obsessed.  Water does not usually mix well with electronics of any sort.  This summer however, it seems there’s a new solution to at least one gadget related dilemma.  The iSH2 Waterproof Headset is ready and waiting to protect second generation ipod shuffles from the murderous chlorine enhanced waves.

Unlike many other waterproof casings designed for ipods the iSH2 is actually made for swimming (not just safety in a pool inhabited area).  Though some reviews complain of the loose fitting earbuds on the iSH2 it still sounds like the best in water option out there at the moment.  Who doesn’t want a little personal work out music during laps?  Just remember not to sing along.