Apple iPod Accessories

March 16, 2009--Monster, the world's leading manufacturer of high-end cables, AV accessories, and power conditioning products, just announced that within the next few months its line of high-quality headphones will integrate full support for Apple’s exciting new third generation iPod shuffle with VoiceOver. Monster’s lineup, including its popular Beats by Dr. Dre family of high-definition headphones, highly acclaimed Turbine In-Ear Speakers and new upcoming models, will provide users with a convenient on-cord control that gives them access to their iPod’s playlists and also lets them adjust play, pause and volume functions – all while hearing their iPod shuffle “speak” to them. Monster will also soon introduce a special adapter for adding iPod shuffle VoiceOver control to any headphone.

“Monster's iPod products are all about helping users maximize their musical experiences,” noted Kevin Lee, Little Monster and vice president of Marketing Strategy and Business Development. “We created our entire headphone line because we truly believe that sound matters to the enjoyment of music. We’re thrilled to be able to complement the new iPod shuffle with easy-to-use control features built into our headphones so customers can enjoy the high-quality Monster audio experience they’ve come to expect.” Read more

January 21, 2009 – Breaking a sweat can help prevent more than just extra inches around your waist. According to medical studies done by the American Cancer Society, women who engage in physical exercise daily have a significantly lower chance of developing breast cancer. Keep your New Year’s resolution to exercise more and keep it upbeat by protecting your favorite tunes in pink OtterBox iPod or iPhone “Strength” cases which benefit the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade.

OtterBox offers four limited edition pink Defender Series “Strength” cases for Apple’s most popular devices, the iPhone 3G and 1st generation iPhone, as well as the iPod nano 3rd and 4th generations. OtterBox is also donating 10 percent of the purchase price from these cases to the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade to support access to care and finding a cure for breast cancer, with a focus on the medically underserved.

“OtterBox encourages healthy lifestyles and recognizes the importance of exercise to help prevent diseases such as breast cancer,” said Curt Richardson, OtterBox CEO. “OtterBox ‘Strength’ cases are the perfect accessory for your workout in the New Year and support a worthy cause.” Read more

January 8, 2009 – Three years ago, Alpine Electronics of America, Inc., unveiled the industry’s first aftermarket head unit designed to deliver a fully integrated iPod experience in the vehicle. Building on its leadership experience and expertise in the category, the industry-leading manufacturer of automotive mobile media solutions today breaks new ground with the introduction of the iXA-W404, its first 2-DIN touch-screen Digital Media Station.

The iXA-W404 features a brand-new touch-screen graphical user interface (GUI) that works similar to the iPhone and iPod Touch, so that consumers can have a familiar user experience when controlling their car audio system. The iXA-W404 meets the specifications for the “Made for iPod” and “Works with iPhone” compatibility. As a dedicated iPod receiver, it does not have a CD/DVD disc drive; instead, it has an AM/FM tuner and a high-speed USB input for optimal iPod/iPhone connection and pure digital sound from the iPod. Users also can connect USB memory devices and MTP-based MP3 players via the USB input. Any iPod with a 30-PIN dock connector is compatible with the iXA-W404. Read more

iLuv just unveiled their new i1166 9-inch Portable Multimedia Player for iPod and DVDs. This year’s “CES Best of Innovation 2009” award winner in the Portable Multimedia Accessories product category, the i1166 brings widescreen personal multimedia entertainment to travelers starting March 2009. It will be available at www.i-luv.com. The price has not yet been announced.

Features include:

• Compatible with all iPod with video capability
• DivX certified to play DivX videos
• Enhanced user interface with detailed controls
• Video output for TV connectivity
• Built-in USB / SD / MMC slot - can support the new slotMusic
• 3-way power source - AC, DC car adapter or Built-in Li-Polymer Rechargeable Battery
• Charges your iPod when docked and features iPod full remote control
• Convenient On-Screen Display, multiple subtitle, angle, and audio functions
• Fast motion playback and zoom operation
• Digital Photo Frame to view photos from built-in memory, memory card, USB, DVD±R/RW, or CD-R/RW
• Includes remote control

January 6, 2009--Etymotic Research, the inventor and world leader of in-ear high-fidelity earphones, is showing all of its iPod earphones and iPhone headsets at the Macworld Expo in San Francisco, January 6-9, 2009, in booth #2418 South Hall.

“Etymotic Research has a longer design cycle than most companies,” said Mead Killion, Ph.D., founder and president of Etymotic Research, “but when we introduce a new product, it usually receives widespread acclaim – which happened again this year with our hf2 iPhone headset. In fact, the ER-4 (developed in 1991) received another Editors’ Choice Award this year.”

Here are some Etymotic Research highlights for 2008: Read more