Scosche showcases all iPod accessories

Scosche Industries recently showcased its entire line of accessories for Apple's iPod digital music players at the Expo in San Francisco. Cases for iPod offer a quick-release nylon belt clip, as well as a neoprene armband featuring an adjustable Velcro strap. Custom window ports offer access to the dock connector. Scosche cases include the IPH Leather Holster with belt clip; five-packs of INSDK5 and INSLT5 iPod nano skins; three-packs of IPSDK and IPSLT iPod skins; three-packs of IPSMDK and IPSMLT iPod mini skins; SKIPOD black or titanium iPod case with belt clip and armband; SKIPODM titanium MINI iPod case with belt clip and arm band; and the SKIPOD05T 2005 black or titanium iPod case with belt clip and arm band.

CarTune FM transmitter, charger unveiled

Small Dog Electronics has introduced its CarTune FM transmitter and charger for Apple's iPod, allowing users to both listen to music in the car and charge an iPod simultaneously. The CarTune works with all dock-connecting iPod models and offers an LCD display, as well as multi-FM channel support with memory functions. Small Dog's CarTune measures 205 x 150 x 50-mm, weighs 102 grams. An adjustable tuner control unit matches up to any auto DC port, and the fuse-protected DC adapter provides power to the device negating the need for batteries. The CarTune is available for $33 from Small Dog Electronics, and ships with a one-year warranty.

NBA Iconz for iPod nano, video

XtremeMac has added two new protectors for iPod within their Iconz Sport line. Iconz Sport for iPod with video ($30) and Iconz Sport NBA for iPod nano ($25) feature images of players and licensed logos from NBA teams. Iconz protectors provide play-through Click Wheel protection and full access to controls and headphone jack as well as a built-in screen protector. The back of Iconz are translucent for viewing of custom iPod engravings. The protectors are available for a limited time and are expected to ship January 31, 2006.

iPod saves band's tour

Midstates, a rock band from Chicago touring in support of their upcoming release Boxing Twilight, recently found themselves in a bind as they were about to go on tour and three-fifths of their band could not make it. They needed drums, keyboards, and guitar to be replaced, as well as the fan-popular live performances from their drummer, Angel Ledezma. Using a digital video camera and their studio, Spectra Kakarot, the band put together a video of Ledezma playing drums in time with the rest of the band. Using Videora, a free converter application, the band converted the video and music to video iPod-compatible backing tracks. They ran the iPod through the board and a video projector and played along with the tracks and Angel's video all while controlling the order and volume of the tracks from the stage. "I bought the new iPod right when it came out to keep me entertained on the road. Then I found out that Angel, Sasha and Dahlman couldn’t make it," explains band member Paul Heintz. "We spent a lot of time working up to this record and live show. Touring with Wheatus was a great opportunity. I hated to see it lost."

Griffin offers iClear for iPod nano

Griffin Technology today announced iClear for iPod nano, a unique and stylish enclosure. iClear protects Apple's Nano with a tough, transparent polycarbonate two-piece shell that "is strong enough to take the daily abuse of any lifestyle, yet attractive enough to be worthy of iPod nano." iClear offers full screen protection without adding bulk or weight. Simply place iPod nano into the casing and slide the rear section securely in place. The Griffin iClear for iPod nano is priced at $20 and it is scheduled to begin shipping in February.