First Looks: Case Logic Folio for iPod nano + iPod touch

Pictures don't do complete justice to Case Logic's new Folio cases for iPod nano and iPod touch (price $TBD) -- slim, sophisticated leather flip cases that we normally wouldn't be excited about based on their screen- and control-obscuring designs, but the tailoring and simplicity of their shapes make these standouts from the pack. Leather exteriors in four colors are complemented by suede interiors in different colors; each iPod's headphone port is…

First Looks: Case Logic True Sport Armband for iPod nano, iPod classic + iPod touch

Sold in two versions -- one for the third-generation iPod nano ($30), and one for both the iPod classic and iPod touch ($30) -- Case Logic's new True Sport Armband isn't a radical departure from others we've seen, but has a few unique details. There's the front face, which has a matte finished screen protector rather than a glossy one, a pocket for cash or keys, and the rear, which has padded bumps to help stabilize the iPod on your arm without exposing…

News: DLO unveils Jam Jackets for iPod touch, nano

Digital Lifestyle Outfitters has unveiled its Jam Jacket with MultiClip for iPod touch and Jam Jacket with Etched Design for iPod nano. The Jam Jacket with MultiClip is a silicone case for the iPod touch featuring a unique clip on the back that doubles as a stand and cord manager. Other features include a non-slip rubber texture for added grip, open access to the Dock Connector and headphone ports and Sleep/Wake button, and an included Surface…

First Looks: Speck ArmorSkin for iPod classic, iPod touch + iPhone

Finally, the iPod classic ($30), iPod touch ($30), and iPhone ($30) versions of one of the coolest-looking iPod nano cases -- Speck's ArmorSkin -- have arrived. Each version is a little different from the others, with the iPod classic version having the most in common with its nano predecessor: classic comes with a hard plastic front shield, a grid textured rubber back and side casing, and an insert to make the 160GB classic-sized case fit the smaller…

News: Proporta intros Echo Screen Protector for iPhone, iPod touch, nano 3G

Proporta has introduced its Echo Mirrored Screen Protector for the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPod nano (with video). The Echo serves a double purpose, functioning as a screen protector for the device when it is in use, and as a silver reflective fashion accessory when the unit is turned off. An application card and screen cleaning cloth are included in the package, and the Echo can also be washed and reapplied. The Proporta Echo Mirrored Screen Protectors…

Can Apple make the iPod touch attractive now?

Section: iPod + iTunes, iPod touch, iPhone + Communications, iPhone, Originals As we all know, Apple cut the price of the iPhone to $199, making the 8GB iPod touch now the same price as a 16 GB iPhone. Of course, in the long run, customers will be paying just as much if not more for the iPhone 3G than the original iPhone, but who thinks about that when you see “iPhone - $199; iPod Touch - $299?” There are a few solutions to this, none of which are great. I outline them here. Drop the iPod touch Price - This is the route most people jump to right away. “Just drop the price!” But look what that that would do to the iPod line: The iPod Touch would probably drop to $149, which would mean the iPod nanos would need to drop to $49 for the 4GB, $99 for the 16GB. Then the shuffles could be bumped off. These prices are slightly ridiculous, though not un-doable. Kill the iPod touch - This just cannot happen. The iPod Touch is a fantastic device for those who already have phones, don’t want a phone, or don’t want to use AT&T, but still want the iPhone experience and apps. Sell inactivated iPhones as iPod touches - This is the route I think makes most sense for Apple and the consumer, though AT&T might not like it too much. iPhones (perhaps only the smallest capacity version) could come preloaded with only iPod Touch apps (No Phone or SMS) and then customers could either choose to buy it as an iPod or as an iPhone. If they buy as an iPhone, it will be activated in store anyway, and part of the activation could be a quick download of the phone and SMS apps. Plus, this would be a nice upgrade for iPod Touch at the same time: $100 price cut, with GPS, bluetooth, volume buttons, a speaker, camera, and more added. Not one of these is perfect, but I think number three is the best for both company and consumer. Of course, I’d love number two, but that won’t likely happen. What would you like to happen? Sound off in the comments below. Full Story » | Written by Adam Fisher-Cox for Appletell. | Comment on this Article »