Speck Products Introduces iGuy, The First Toy for Your iPod

May 26th, 2005 - Palo Alto, CA - Speck Products, which offers the largest collection of iPod cases on the market, today announced its latest iPod accessory, iGuy. The first bendable, posable iPod 'friend', iGuy is also fully functional, featuring rubberized protection, docking capability and scratch-resistant screen for the iPod and iPod Photo.
"Our new iGuy can be your iPod's best friend," said Tim Hickman, general manager of Speck Products. "iPod owners are incredibly passionate about their iPod and the iGuy enables them to not only customize their iPod, but actually give it a personality. This is the perfect gift for the iPod fanatic in your life."
iGuy's white, rubberized case features arms that bend to pose, and legs that fold and stretch outright to sit on the dock and recharge. The case includes a tough, removable screen protector, and enables full access to the control, headphone plug and hold switch.
The iGuy is designed to fit all 4G and Photo iPods, including 20, 30, 40 and 60 gig, and retails for $34.95. To purchase an iGuy online, visit www.speckproducts.com. iGuy will soon be available on retail shelves worldwide as well. Mini iGuy will be available in June, and will retail for $34.95.

Audiovox Set to release iPod card Interface

Audiovox is another name known fairly well in the aftermarket auto accessories world. They are using their expertise in bringing to market the iPod Mobile Interface Kit. This device, which will be available this month, is priced at around $200.
The iPod Mobile Interface Kit allows universal compatibility to most car stereos which have an included CD changer port. It allows for a direct connection to the iPod, with full functional control of the player through the car stereo’s controls while at the same time recharging the iPod’s battery. Those with steering wheel controls will also be able to control their iPod’s main functions.

Stereos with head displays will be able to show off song and artist information as a tune plays.

Speck Products Introducts iPod Shuffle Connect and Protect

This is a case package that includes one iPod shuffle skin style case with four different connection options. There is a lanyard, belt clip, keyring and loop style for connecting to backpacks and other items. The case will fit both the 512mb and 1gb Shuffles.

This case is a good option as it provides several attachment options that most people can bennefit from. Being locked into the laynard or having to put it in your pocket is apples default. Speck has come out with the package to open up your options and allow the iPod shuffle to better integrate with your life style.

IPod Hits The Runway With Blinged-Out Carrying Cases

Equally impractical is Fendi's Juke Box, a $1,500 carrying case devised by German fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld, one of the brains behind Fendi and Chanel. The purse, which was unveiled on a Milan catwalk last summer, resembles more of a blinged-out breadbox than a carrying case and can hold up to a dozen iPods.Lately Apple's little digital-music device, which has sold more than 10 million units since it hit the market in December 2001, has become a cultural force of sorts. In November USA Today dubbed the item's thriving impact "the iPod economy."Accessorizing iPods has become almost as important as the player itself, and the market is being bombarded with new products by Christian Dior, Louis Vuitton, Kate Spade, Burberry and Coach, all of which offer designer iPod cases. Coach's $98 python-skinned case sold out before it even hit stores in September 2004. A second batch of cases arrived in April and sold out immediately.IPodLounge.com's Gear Guide has been used by Apple to track the number of available add-ons, but Larry Angell, senior editor of the independently affiliated Web site, said when it comes to popular iPod cases, he's lost track. "We stopped counting a long time ago," he said. "There are literally thousands.""The fashion case phenomenon is impressive because it's truly grass-roots and didn't require any requests or effort from Apple," said Jeremy Horowitz, iPodLounge.com's editor in chief. "People loved the iPod and designed around it."Luxury-automobile dealers are also looking to cash in on the craze. Mercedes-Benz USA announced in January it had created an iPod Integration Kit for many of its 2005-06 models, allowing drivers to manage their iPods from their steering wheels. Other makers, like the Volvo and BMW, are making similar efforts.Angell said there has been speculation that the iPod will morph into a portable video player when Apple updates the device this summer. Full Story

Griffin Products releases AirPort

The company said the stand (see photo below) increases the effective range and signal efficiency of an AirPort network and also makes it easier to check the network status light at a glance. The AirBASE has built-in cable management, and a weighted, chrome metal base.

The Griffin AirBase is now shipping at a retail price of US$24.99.

Clear Zip Fire case now available. Lajo creator of xSkn silicone iPod cases is working with artist to create new designs based on art. A whole line of art cases is being created and this fire design is available in all iPod sizes. Buy it here.

New Camouflage iPod case now available. Lajo creator of xSkn silicone iPod cases keeps coming up with new cases. This Camo case is one of his best and sure to be a huge hit. Buy it here.