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Once a gadget like Apple's iPod achieves cult status, it swiftly spawns loads of accessories. These days there are plenty of ways to dress it up, tote it around and make it more useful. Here's a look at what I found...
...COVER-UPS For the fashion-conscious, the market is flooded. You'll find everything from a flashy rubber "jam jacket" to glow-in-the-dark cases, executive "podfolios" and designer gear from Pucci and Coach. The Schwarzenegger of the bunch is iPod Armor, a $50 anodized aluminum, foam-lined hard case ideal for skateboarders, snowboarders and other sports enthusiasts who tend to fall down...
...SPLIT THE DIFFERENCE Tired of carrying two headsets--one for the iPod, the other for a cell phone? The aptly named Skullcandy combines the two into one model and lets you switch between calls and canticles with the push of a button. For purely musical pleasure, the options are even wider. After all, the ear buds that come with your iPod are adequate but not great. If audio perfection is your priority, you'll need to research a variety of brands--Etymotic, Sennheiser, Sony, Koss and Bang & Olufsen--before you buy. Check out www.headphone.com to get an idea...
...RADIO CONTROL Want to lose the headphones entirely? A transmitter attachment to the iPod can broadcast tunes from the player to a nearby FM radio. Each model has its pros and cons. One of the priciest is the TransPod ($100), which mounts on your car's dashboard and doubles as a battery charger. Less expensive is C. Crane's model, but it's nearly as big as the player itself. The iRock 300W is smaller, but it plays through only a measly four frequencies. I chose the new iTrip from Griffin Technology, a stylish gizmo roughly the size...
...read a review of the new iPod, visit time.com/gadget