KeyChainPod: rigid Shuffle protective case

The KeyChainPod is a protective aluminum case for the iPod shuffle that doubles as a keychain. All the Shuffle's buttons are easily accessed when mounted in the case. To plug the shuffle into a USB port, users simply pull the two halves apart. No tools are required because the halves are held together with magnets. The KeyChainPod greatly increases the iPod shuffle's durability, enabling users to bring their Shuffle skateboarding, rollerblading, mountain biking, snowboarding, skiing, and so on. The manufacturer says KeyChainPod remained intact during a test that involved driving over the KeyChainPod five times with a car. The $35 case is available in red, blue, gold and polished aluminum. Each case weighs 27 grams, equal to the weight of five nickles.

SanDisk ships flash-based Sansa e100 music players

SanDisk has begun shipping its SanDisk Sansa e100 series of small, portable digital music players that use embedded flash memory to store digital music; the players include an SD card slot for additional storage capacity as well. The Sansa e100 line features SRS WOW technology for 3D audio enhancement, support for MP3/WMA formats, a built-in digital radio with 20-presets, a multi-line backlit LCD, and software from RealNetworks' Rhapsody (online digital music service) and AudioFeast (commercial-free digital radio), and Audible. The SanDisk Sansa music players include improved stereo headphones, carrying case with armband, USB 2.0 cable, and AAA Battery. It is available in 512MB ($140) and 1GB ($190) models.

'Connect and Protect' debuts for iPod shuffle

Speck Products today announced its newest case for the iPod shuffle. The new case allows users to wear Apple's smallest iPod in four different ways. "Connect and Protect has your Shuffle covered and connected: around your neck, on your bag, keys, pants, tie, dress, scarf... wherever you want it! The rubberized Skin keeps your Shuffle protected- the 4 caps keep it connected." Connect and Protect features a clear main skin with separate lanyard cap, key chain cap, caribiner cap, and pen cap. It is available now for $30 from Speck and will be available soon at most major retailers.