Top Picks: Accessories for your iPod
The iPod in itself is a pretty powerful multimedia device – wherein you can listen to music, watch videos, and save important data on the go. It can be quite stylish and yet versatile. It easily slips into your pocket but still carry a lot of weight!
From headphones, speakers, cases, remote control, radios, to car accessories – the add-ons and accessories that work with the iPod has been countless. And more and more are still being developed and improved as newer iPod models are introduced.
Here, we’ve rounded up the Top iPod accessories that fit in with different lifestyles. Whether you’re a fashionista, fitness enthusiast, tech junkie, or just plain old lover of music – there is an accessory that will enhance your iPod to suit you.
Cases / Covers – iPods are made of smooth and shiny plates that can be easily smudged or scratched. To ensure that you’re iPod is kept in its immaculate body, cases/covers are used. The materials used range from leather, acrylic, silicone, metal to knitted “socks” in an assortment of color and designs. You can be rocker chic in a black leather number and preppie hip with a yellow silicone case.
Headphones / Speakers – iPods come bundled with the trademark white “earbud” headphones, and although it does the job, there are specially designed headphones that might suit your exact need and style. Like noise-cancelling headphones to tune out outside noise or waterproof ones you can use while in the tub or the pool. And if you prefer to share your music with a crowd – you can try plugging in speakers to boost it up and rock the house.
Docks and Cables/Adapters – Docks work to provide a convenient base for charging and syncing – and works well for all types of iPod. Cables/adapters on the other hand, can connect your iPod to work with your stereo, home theater or even car stereo. Some adapters can even accommodate microphones so you can turn your iPod into a voice recorder.
Sports kits / Sensors and Armbands – These add-ons are for those who like to take their iPods while working out in the gym or out running in the park. Armbands support your iPod so you don’t have to worry about it falling out of your pocket or nudging you while you run. While Sports kits/sensors provide feedback to your iPod while you run which you can sync onto the kit’s application to find out how fast and far you’ve gone.
Tuners – These are used to avoid long wires that could get in the way. You could be driving or cleaning your house without having to haul along your iPod as you go. And it is accessible through any FM receiver – via your home theater or car radio.
Screen Protectors – These work great for people who don’t want the added bulk of cases but still want to maintain the perfect clarity from their screens. And if they don’t work anymore, just get the old one out and stick on a new one!
Video Transfer Recording Devices – These devices will help you record and transfer analog videos straight to your iPod without using a PC.
