What’s great about these iPod improvements is that there are even newer ways of taking our iPods wherever we go. The iPod accessories that are available today are more than just for extra attractiveness and style, but they possess functionality as well. Take for example, the various iPod travel gear in the market. You can enjoy your iPod features, even when you’re on the road.
When driving, you can easily access your iPod controls with an iPod Windshield Mount. It consists of a dock and a suction cup which securely attaches to your windshield. The mount minimizes vibration by tightly clamping your iPod. There is even a swivel shaft that is flexible enough to let you adjust your iPod to face any direction. The Windshield Mount is easy to install and remove, and costs only $19.95.
If you don’t want your iPod hanging from your windshield, you can opt to buy the iPod Vent Mount, which securely clips onto horizontal heater or air conditioning vents in your car. It supports the iPod Mini, iPod Nano, Video iPod, and even the iPhone. You can also swivel the vent mount to face left or right. The Vent Mount costs $25. If the vent isn’t your ideal place for your iPod, why not place it in the cup holder? Belkin came up with TuneDok, which securely carries your iPod when placed in the cup holder. It looks just like a cup with an iPod mount attached to it, but it’s sturdy and provides great support for your device. It retails at $29.
If ever your iPod runs out of juice, and there isn’t a wall outlet within sight, don’t worry. You can buy a Travel Charger for only $8.99. Using the lighter jack in your car, you can listen to music, and at the same time, charge your iPod on the road. It has an LED power indicator, and is specially designed to protect your iPod from excessive charging.
You can even charge your iPod without using your car’s lighter jack. The iPod 9-Volt Emergency Charger is the new way to go. It’s a compact device that fits in any standard 9V alkaline battery, so you can charge your iPod anytime and any place. It has an LED indicator that tells you when charging is complete. There is even a convenient key ring attached to the charger. You can buy this item for only $9.99.
If you can’t afford those fancy speaker docks for your iPod, why not use your car’s FM radio to play your mp3 songs? With the iTrip FM transmitter, you can simply attach to the top of your 3rd and 4th generation iPod, select any radio station on the dial, and voila! Your mp3’s are playing on your FM radio. It requires no batteries, and uses only a tiny amount of energy from your iPod. It automatically shuts off after 60 seconds of silence to save power. It’s available for a friendly price of $29. However, it is not compatible with the Video iPod or the iPod Nano.
Aside from your FM radio, you can convert your age-old cassette player into an mp3 player, too. The Belkin Mobile Cassette Adapter snugly fits into your car’s cassette player, and with a cable plugged into your iPod, you can listen to mp3’s through your tape player. It has a 3.5mm connector, so you can use it to play tunes from your iPod, CD player, any other mp3 player, or even your laptop. At only $25, you can enjoy your tunes even when you’re on the go, just make sure you have a working cassette player.
Your iPod is extremely lucky to have these brilliant gizmos to work with. Your iPod doesn’t have to be stuck to your PC or speaker dock at home all day long. You can even place it anywhere in your car, so you can safely drive and enjoy your favorite music.
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