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Some Great Add-Ons for Your iPod
Sure, Apple's iPod is cool, but did you realize it can be even cooler. For example, did you know about the alarm clock? I bet you don't use it. Or what about the easy-to-navigate iPod remote that can wrap around your bike's handles? Then there's the iPod sock that keeps your beloved device warm and cozy at night. Whether you have the iPod, iPod mini, or iPod Shuffle, there are a bevy of products to accessorize your favorite music player. As you'd expect, some products are natural extensions of the music player. Portable speakers, for example, likethe Altec Lansing inMotion iM7, let you share your love of music with those around you. Headsets, like the Bluetooth wireless set from AirLogic, give you even more freedom to move around. There are also iPod 'lifestyle' products. Recently, at the MacWorld Conference and Expo in Boston, some innovative and interesting products were shown, including the iGuy, a case that turns your iPod into a gumby-like figure, and the Dela-pod, a handbag with a clear plastic cut out for easy iPod access. Both products prove that iPod accessories are as personal and individual a choice as the music stored on the player and even the player itself. Below, you'll find ten of our editors' favorite iPod accoutrements: Altec Lansing inMotion iM7 ($250) This portable speaker system looks and sounds good enough to get any party started. The price may seem high, but you're getting plenty of power for the money. AirLogic icombi AH10 ($190) This wireless Bluetooth headset takes care of annoying earbud-cord tangle when jamming out to your music. Bose SoundDock Digital Music System ($300) The SoundDock Speaker isn't meant to be portable; it's designed to be used as an external speaker system for late-model iPods. Though a little pricey, you'll be knocked out by its out-standing sound quality. DLO iDirect ($29-$39) The DLO iDirect turns your iPod into a mini remote-controlled stereo, and lets you enjoy your tunes from afar while vegging on the couch. Griffin AirClick ($40) This remote comes with a Velcro strap, so it can be secured to your steering wheel or bike handle, letting you easily navigate between songs on an iPod. It also lets you remotely flip through pictures on an iPod photo. Griffin PodPod ($9.99) So simple and so easy to use, the Griffin PodPod fits into your car's cup holder and keeps your iPod accessible. Incase iPod Cases ($40-$90) The Incase iPod cases have all the hipness that the iPod demands. Kensington FM Transmitter/Auto Charger ($59.99) This all-in-one Digital FM Transmitter/Auto Charger plays and charges iPods using the car's FM radio and DC power source. SDI iHome iH5 ($99) The iHome iH5 is the first iPod clock radio. It's sleek in design and the speakers are good enough to listen to, even when you're not hitting Snooze. Sonance iPort ($469-$899) The Sonance iPort is a recessed, in-wall cradle for your iPod that connects it to your stereo system (no wires showing). It's elegant, useful, idiot-proof, and pricey

Logitech Wireless Headphones ($149 retail)
The Logitech Wireless Headphones is simply elegance at its best. A Bluetooth adapter that connects it to your iPod sends the music to your ears with no wires needed. It's elegant, useful, cool, and pricey