i-Pod accessories
Dyann Espinosa
Special to FineLife Home
Photos submitted
As portable devices like iPods infiltrate our homes, cars and even clothing, style, as well as protection for the delicate gear, has become more important to users. A variety of cases or skins can turn your digital music mate into a stylish accessory, and many products are now made from recycled materials and are eco-friendly. There are even armbands for those who need their tunes while exercising – don’t worry about breaking a sweat, the bands are washable.
Skintight protection
This durable “skin” designed specifically for the iPod nano adds style while helping to protect it from nicks and scratches that it can get from everyday use. The skin has a form-fitting two-color design that will dress up any nano. Available in black, red, blue and white.
Accurian Dual Color Skin for iPod nano
Price: $1.97
Radio Shack
210 W. Napa St.
707.996.1956
www.radioshack.com
Strap on and go
Belkin iPod sports accessories are considered by athletes to be the most comfortable and durable in this class of products. The Sport Armband Plus is hand-washable and uses breathable, water-wicking material. It provides full protection, easy access to your iPod and minimizes bulk on your arm during long runs or rigorous workouts. A Cable Capsule is included for earphone storage. Color: Midnight Blue. Lifetime warranty.
Belkin Sport Armband Plus (for iPod Classic or nano)
Price: $29.99
Radio Shack
210 W. Napa St.
707.996.1956
www.radioshack.com
It’s easy being green
Using only recycled or reclaimed leather, Imoeba creates bonded leather cases for iPods that are simple but high style. The cases have a rotating belt clip, full access to screen, ports and click-wheel. A strong magnetic flap closure ensures safety. Even the packaging is made from 90 percent recycled paper and proceeds from each case contribute to Earth 911.
Imoeba Alpine cases
Price: From $19.99 - $24.99
www.bestbuy.com
I hear you rockin’
Earth-friendly, great sound and a tie-dye design. Jerry Garcia would have liked these Neo Speakers from FashionAtion, a new company that jumped on the “technology as accessory” bandwagon in 2007. Each speaker folds flat for storage and portability. No batteries are required for these universally compatible Neo Speakers.
Dimensions: 3.25 x 3.25 x 3.25
FashionAtion Neo Speakers
Price: $14.95
www.fashionationstyle.com
Plastic fantastic
Did you know you could use the plastic packaging from your iPod as a speaker? If you’ve already recycled it, Bird-Electron offers a copy that is exactly the same size. Just place the speaker panel on top of the box, plug it into the iPod and play. The speaker does not require any power source. You can also customize your own recycling speaker with any small container like a water bottle. Easy to install.
Bird-Electron EZ17-B iPod Recycling Speaker
Price: $39.99
www.audiocubes.com/product/Bird-Electron_EZ17-B_iPod
