Battery Backup
Back up batteries and travel chargers (especially for Mac products) tend to come in classic Mac white (or black) but that’s not all Mac has to offer. Sure, the classic ipod is white, but the minis aren’t.
That’s where HyperMac’s new external chargers come in. They come in both a range of sizes (from pocketable to not so pocketable) as well as a range of colors to match or clash with any ipod you happen to own. The batteries work with ipods and iphones specifically but also come with a USB connection for other gadget gear as well. The charges range in price from $70 to $120 and claim to racharge ipods from 1 to 6 extra times on one charge themselves.
iWater
The most recent ipod nano is especially cool because it comes with a camcorder mode. New cases and additions are looking to utilize that new capability completely.
The Capture case by H2O Audio will let your nano go where very few ipods have safely gone before, underwater. Forget spending hundreds of dollars on other water proof cases for video recording, at $79.99 the possibilities it creates are all but priceless.
The Sound of Storage
The ipod is basically a fancy hard drive, so why not use the storage space it offers?
Clickfree’s transformer allows you to do just that. It helps you store documents, video, photos, anything on the excess storage space your ipod has to offer. The transformer is connected to a USB. Plug that into your computer and plug the other end of the cord to your ipod (as if you were charging your ipod normally) and begin storing. The Transformer claims it will never overwrite music or other files already on your device. Add the ability to pull music and playlists from any ipod back onto your computer and everything sounds pretty cool.
Simple Solar
It’s the solar revolution. Forget adapters and plugs are a hassle to carry around and certainly aren’t the most convenient when it comes to leaving your phone to charge only where there’s a plug. That’s what Surge is for.
Surge is the hybrid solar charger and case for the ipod 3G and iphone. The case comes with a solar panel on the back to charge your ipod anywhere there is light. Forget plugs and car cigarette lighters. Keep it simple.
Wallet Space
It’s one thing to buy a gadget it’s another to keep it safe (some of us can’t afford to buy the newest installment every time it’s released). Well, now there’s protection and convenience (this style won’t take up extra pocket space).
The Wallaby Wallet is not only designed as an average leather wallet, but comes with a special pocket for a 4GB ipod nano. Cut outs in the wallet even allow for headphones to connect, and remain accessible, when your ipod is in storage. Convenient.
Wired White House
The White House has launched a new iPhone and iPod touch app (soon to be available on other wireless networks) that lets you keep up with the latest happenings in the government.
You can follow the White House blog, stream video or catch up on news from the President and other federal staff.
The app is free via iTunes
Found via Geek Sugar
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.
All in One
Find yourself running out of computer centered USB ports recently? Not enough room to charge the ipod, phone, and game device at once? Well, no worries.
The iLuv iAD117 USB wall charger is perfect for the over taxed gadget owner. The iLuv plugs into any wall socket and comes with three of its own USB ports to free up both the ports already present on your computer as well as desk space. Sometimes all a device needs is a little battery juice, and that can come just as conveniently from the wall as from the computer.
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.
Just in time for Memorial Day weekend
GeekSugar has a rundown on some interesting gadgets for the beach like waterproof cameras, flash drives and speakers. There is also a set of sunglasses from Oakley with built in mp3 player.
I think my favorite thought is this cooler bag from Pottery Barn with built-in speakers. Perfect for some poolside tunes or beachfront book reading. The bag runs $79 and runs on 4 AA batteries.
