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iPhone and iPod Case Roundup: exercise edition

June 6, 2008
In this week's case roundup, Dan Pourhadi looks at a couple cases for taking your iPhone and iPod classic with you when you work out.

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Review: Remote for iPhone and iPod touch

If you've been frustrated by Apple TV’s painfully-slow menu navigation, Apple’s new Remote program for the iPhone and iPod touch may be the answer.
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TUAW Review: Richard | Solo Smart Backup Battery for iPhone / iPod

If there's anything I've learned about the iPhone 3G since July 11th, it's that the battery life is horrible. If I'm just texting and making the occasional call, I can survive for a day, but if I try to play games or use 3G I know it's going to go to the dreaded red battery icon quickly.That's why there are a growing number of manufacturers who have extended battery packs for the iPhone on the market. For example, I looked at the Kensington Mini Battery Pack and Charger (US$49.99), but the website doesn't show that it works with the iPhone 3G. My next choice was the Richard | Solo Smart Backup Battery. This US$49.95 lithium-ion battery pack has saved me from running out of juice prematurely more than once! Read on for more information about this must-have sidekick for the iPhone 3G.Continue reading TUAW Review: Richard | Solo Smart Backup Battery for iPhone / iPodRead | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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Macworld - iPhone and iPod case roundup: nanos...

We know that what you really hunger for are iPod and iPhone cases, so join us for this week's roundup as we look at three models.
08/01/08
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iLounge First Looks: Case-Mate Carbon Fiber...

Infusing leather with carbon, Case-Mate has introduced the Carbon Fiber Leather Cases for iPod classic ($50), iPod touch ($50), and iPhone ($90), three separate designs with...
03/21/08
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iLounge Review: Altec Lansing T612 Digital...

When the portable inMotion speaker designers at Altec Lansing released the non-portable M602 Digital iPod Speaker System a year and a half ago, the appeal was obvious: as a...
02/11/08
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macNN Kensington Battery Pack and Charger...

Kensington on Monday unveiled a Battery Pack and Charger for iPhone and iPod, along with a Mini version. The portable battery packs plug into the Apple devices' dock connectors...
05/05/08
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AppleTell Will the iPhone kill iPod Click Wheel...

Section: iPod + iTunes, iPod touch, iPod Family, iTunes, iPod, iPod nano, iPhone + Communications, iPhone, iPhone SDK & Apps, OriginalsYes, and it’s about time we put it out...
07/16/08
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Macworld - iPhone and iPod case roundup

There are new iPod and iPhone cases available from various vendors.
07/22/08
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iPod and iPhone case roundup: grab bag

We look at a holder for the original iPhone, a leather sleeve for the iPod classic, and a bag-strap pouch that fits all of Apple’s mobile gadgets.
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Appletell Review: TuneCast Auto with ClearScan for iPhone and iPod

Section: iPod + iTunes, iPod Family, iPod Accessories, iPhone + Communications, iPhone Accessories, Features, Review Product: TuneCast Auto with ClearScan for iPhone and iPod Developer: Belkin Price: $79.99 Availability: Out now Rating: 7/10 Remember the iPod Classic? Hey, me too! Awesome! We should hang sometime! With all the warranted ferver surrounding the iPhone 3G and its little sidekick, the iPod Touch, the iPod that actually, you know, has enough disk space for a respectable music collection, has been nearly forgotten by the press and many Apple users...and sometimes, I think, even Apple itself. Thankfully, third party developers are well aware of the iPod Classic and its user base, and continue to release some pretty cool products. Such a product is Belkin’s TuneCast Auto with ClearScan for iPhone and iPod ($79.99). This is one of those FM transmitters that allows you to broadcast the music from your iPod to a clear FM channel on your car radio. I’ve reviewed many of these transmitters over at Applelinks, and none of them won me over to the process. FM transmission is faulty technology that rarely produces solid results. This is because it requires you to find an FM frequency on your car radio to which no broadcast is being sent, allowing the transmitter to take it over. If you live in a rural area, you’ll likely have luck with this. I live near Cleveland, Ohio, however, where it seems that just about every frequency is either taken or is floating around one that is. The end result is that I can hear my iPod, but I can also hear plenty of hiss and pops, and sometimes other songs. The other problem is that if you travel a good distance, you’re eventually going to have to find another station, as a frequency that’s open in one area may not be 50 miles down the highway. Most FM transmitters these days include presets, but that doesn’t help if you’re travelling someplace new, and you really shouldn’t be messing around with an FM transmitter while driving, anyway. This is where Belkin’s TuneCast Auto with ClearScan for iPhone and iPod stands out. With the push of a button, the ClearScan technology will automatically scan your radio for what it feels is your best FM option, then let you know with its large backlit display. Tune your radio to that frequency, and you’re set. The ClearScan is a bit shizophrenic, as it never seemed to settle on the same frequency twice in a row, but it eventually did pull in two stations on my commute that work fairly well, neither of which I would’ve tried on my own. Both were already getting a weak broadcast, but apparently weaker than the static I get on other channels. Someone will have to explain that to me later. And while you’re at it, explain to me why the signal is affected by the weather, and why cars and trucks driving by seemed to momentarily take over my transmission. For now, I’m just happy the ClearScan did its job. I tune to 88.5 when I leave my home near Akron, Ohio, then flip over to 88.5 when the interference on 88.3 starts as I approach Cleveland. Reverse that on the way home, and I’ve finally got acceptible iPod audio on my commute. It helps that the device comes with two programmable preset buttons. The Tunecast Auto allows you to broadcast in mono, which reportedly improves reception in congested areas. Perhaps my favorite addition, however, are the “Pro” settings that allow you to boost the audio level from the iPod. This is great, as previous FM transmitters were so weak that I had to crank my radio to hear the iPod. When turning off the car, that brief second where control would revert to the radio would blow out my eardrums and (worse) my speakers with music or static. TuneCast Auto allows me to play the iPod at the level of the radio, so I usually don’t need to mess with the volume. One thing to consider when looking at the TuneCast Auto is that it doesn’t come with any kind of holder. It’s just a device on a cable which plugs into your cigarette lighter/power source, so your iPod will sit loosely in the car. I actually prefer this, as I don’t want some stick rising in front to my dashboad panel, letting any would-be thieves know there’s expensive technology here for the taking. The TuneCast Auto cable can be easily tucked away and allows for easy access by both the driver and a passenger. Although the backlit display is legible in most circumstances, I found it hard to read when the sunlight was hitting it directly. Oh, and, Of course, your iPod will recharge as long as it’s plugged in. FM tranmission is still not the way to go if you can avoid it. But, if you don’t want to spend the money on an installed iPod interface, TuneCast Auto with ClearScan for iPhone and iPod is certainly one of the better options available. And having access to nearly 4,000 songs is worth any interference that should surface. Full Story » | Written by Kirk Hiner for Appletell. | Comment on this Article »
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Section: iPod + iTunes, iTunes, iPod, iPhone + Communications, iPhone Accessories It can be frustrating when you purchase a device and don’t find the answers to the...
06/03/08
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AppleTell AirRemote turns the iPhone, iPod...

Section: iPhone + Communications, iPhone Accessories, iPhone, iPhone SDK & AppsUsing a mobile phone as a remote control is nothing new. Most of the advanced Nokia handsets have...
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iLounge Review: Griffin Technology PowerJolt...

For the last few years, Griffin Technology’s car and home iPod chargers have been some of the most popular accessories on the market; thanks to more favorable pricing, its...
03/26/08
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Macworld - Kensington offers iPod, iPhone...

Kensington has intro'd two new battery charging products for the iPod and iPhone that can add dozens of hours of music play time or hours more video and talk time.
05/05/08
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AppleInsider Apple releases iPhone and iPod touch...

Apple this afternoon officially released version 2.0 of iPhone software for both first-generation iPhones and the iPod touch. iPhone users, however, should not attempt to...
07/11/08
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TechWeb - InformationWeek - Buyers of the iPhone 3G are complaining that the device can't be used with many of the pricey charging stations, sound docks, and other accessories...
07/14/08
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iPod and iPhone Case Roundup: Working up a sweat

iPods are great for working out, but it always helps to have the right equipment. Here are four cases that let you give your iPod a run for its money.
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Review: Belkin TuneCast Auto for iPhone and iPod

Belkin’s first combination car charger and FM transmitter was released as TuneCast Auto in late 2005, a white and gray $60 cable with an iPod Dock Connector at one end, a car charging bulb at the other, and an FM transmitter awkwardly in the middle. Now Belkin has redesigned the product, christening it TuneCast Auto for iPod and iPhone, and raising its price to $80. Thankfully for iPhone owners, who will discover that TuneCast Auto is the first…
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iLounge First Looks: Speck ArmorSkin for iPod...

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...
03/14/08
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macNN New Kensington gear certified for iPhone

Kensington has announced "Works with iPhone" certification from Apple for its line of battery packs and chargers for the iPhone 3G. The line includes full-size and miniature...
08/25/08
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iLounge Article: Does iPhone SDK mark the end...

When Apple announced the iPhone Software Development Kit in early March, game developers were nearly unanimous in praising the tools, iTunes-focused distribution methodology,...
03/25/08
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Macworld - Review: NetNewsWire for iPhone and...

iPhone version of the popular Mac newsreader has lots of potential, but it could take a few cues from its Web-app predecessor.
07/25/08
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AppleInsider Piper sees iPod boost; Sybase for...

Analysts at Piper Jaffray see iPod shipments on the rise and suggests Apple is bucking fears of a continued downturn. Also, Sybase is readying a native iPhone app, AT&T may...
05/20/08
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iLounge First Looks: Uniea U-Feel for iPhone...

Like Artwizz's previously released SeeJacket Crystal, Uniea's new U-Feel cases for iPhone ($30) and iPod touch ($30) are mostly translucent plastic with opaque framing...
04/07/08
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