Coinstar offers iTunes gift cards

Coinstar today announced that it is allowing consumers to exchange coins for iTunes gift cards or for Virgin Digital eCertificates as part of its new Coin to Card program. Consumers who visit a Coinstar Center can now pay no counting fee to exchange their change for digital downloads. The company added that it still charges a processing fee for standard "Coins to Cash" transactions, however. In addition to offering numerous coin-related facts, Coinstar estimates that over 10 billion iTunes tracks could be purchased using gift cards exchanged for all of the idle spare change in the U.S.

SKB debuts (vapor) DRYPOD cases

SKB has introduced the DRYPOD family of protective waterproof, interactive hardshell cases for the fourth-generation iPod, iPod nano and fifth-generation video iPods. "Wear the DRYPOD on the waves, in the rain or down the mountain while your staying in control of every audio function. The seamless 'flex-pad' technology allows for the manipulation of the iPod's control wheel right through the case. Independent laboratory tests declare the DRYPOD compliant with immersion and rain tests." A compression fitting completes the watertight seal for the headphone. The DRYPOD Includes a flexible neoprene arm band, comfort-adjust lanyard and stainless steel belt clip. The item was not available from the website and the company had no estimated time for delivery or pricing information.

Fabrix unveils fashion iPod cases

Fabrix cases has unveiled a new range of retro-inspired polka-dotted iPod cases, lined with inner quilted padding to protect the player from light bumps and scratches. Each Fabrix case is hand-made, and displays numerous white dots 1cm in diameter over various colors such as black, blue, pink, and red (shown at right). The Fabrix cases are designed to fit iPod nano, iPod mini, and fifth-generation iPods snugly and securely. Polka-dotted cases are priced from $17-20, with price varying based on design.