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Some say that the increasing number of people walking in the street with headphones stuck in their ears is a sign of isolation, of antisocial behavior, of rejecting communication. I wonder if those people ever have to actually walk on a busy sidewalk or take a crowded bus. My headphones keep me sane.
I see the iZombie t-shirt as very ironic. If you wear it, you acknowledge people’s alarmist opinions but you don’t care. Yes, I’m a zombie who prefers being in my own world instead of interacting with you. So why do you care?
Too bad it’s so iPod-centric. Users of other brands (such as me) might feel left out. I’m a Sansa zombie and I would much rather listen to music than hear your bitch on the bus.
If your boyfriend is more interested in his new iPhone than he is in you… you have a serious problem. Oh, one or two days is normal; after all, it’s a new geeky toy. But beyond that… Well, there is one thing that could remind him that that chattering around him is his lover trying to get some attention: a Slide to Unlock t-shirt.
Ok, it’s cheating. But just a bit. He’s bound to recognize the iPhone interface and then he’ll try to touch it. And, if touching your t-shirt in that certain areas doesn’t wake him upp… nothing will. You can just pack up and leave.
Your iPod needs protection, but there are so many cases to choose from… However, most fall into three categories: silicone, leather or hard plastic. If you want to do things a bit differently, you can go for metal.
The Case Logic Traditional Tin Case shelters your iPod from bumps and scratches, but unfortunately also impedes access to the controls. On the plus side, a thief is less likely to steal a tin case from your bag. On the minus side, every time you’ll want to adjust the volume or skip a song, you’ll have to push open the lid.
So, while I really like the look of it, I think this is a case of design over functionability. It has to look good, but first and foremost it must be easy to use, which this case doesn’t seem to be.
Buying a case along with your iPod is a given. It’s too pretty to let it get scratched. But when that case is apple shaped… hmm.
The Nano 3rd Kick Stand Photo Frame Hard Case is, of course, a hard case for an iPod Nano. But it doesn’t stop here: it can also be used as a stand for the player, so it can double as a digital photo frame (it also makes viewing videos easier). The weird part is the hook “for when you want to wear it as a necklace”… why would I?! But let’s just assume it doesn’t mean “necklace” as in jewelry, and it becomes useful: sometimes it’s more convenient to wear your mp3 player around your neck.
My problems is the shape… yes, the iPod is made by Apple, but I don’t really want an apple-shaped case. It takes up more space than a simple rectangular one and it looks kind of shit.
If you’re one of the iPhone owners who have problems hitting all the right keys when trying to write a message or you just hate to put your dirty hands all over that beautiful screen, maybe you should consider your options.
One of them is the Soft-Touch Stylus, which can improve your iPhone typing skills, especially if your have large fingers. Or long nails, those must get in the way.
Just one problem: you might lose it. It comes with a built-in shirt clip, but what if you don’t have a shirt? I can’t remember the last time I wore something with a breast pocket. Its destiny is to end up lost among a billion other things in your bag, you know it.
Protecting your precious iPhone from scratches is important. Admit it, who would be awed by an iPhone that’s less than perfect?
But apparently there’s even more you can do - you can also turn it into a mirror! Er, yeah, a mirror. The iShield Mirror is a transparent case made of impact resistant polycarbonate (i.e. plastic) which slips over your phone to protect it. So far, so good. The mirror part is a bit confusing: apparently the iShield also includes a film which acts as a mirror when the phone is not in use. The problem: in these photos on iLounge the shield seems to obscure the screen quite a bit.
The mirror is probably the last feature a buyer would care about, but, honestly (screen obscuring aside), I would pick the iShield over a case without a mirror. Just because a mirror is something I carry around in a daily basis, and if I can have one included in my phone, why not?
If you’ve jumped on the iPhone bandwagon, you’re probably looking for accessories for your new gadget. Unfortunately, many of these are either useless or they just plain don’t work.
After seeing the presentation video, I think My Touch Keys is a happy exception. It’s basically an iPhone skin with holes cut for the keyboard and what it does is give you tactile input - in short, you can feel the keys, so you’ll type better and faster, with less typos. In case you’re worried no, of course it doesn’t use any adhesive and you can take it off anytime.
Only one issue: although it doesn’t impede non-typing usage, it might however be a little annoying when you want to browse your images and you feel the ‘keys’ under your fingers.
iPhone owners with a touch of OCD might have a problem with the touchscreen. Put your finger on it and leave marks?! Unconceivable.
I thought there was no solution for this, until I found the Pogo iPhone Stylus. The smart idea behind it is that it (automagically) makes the iPhone think the stylus is a finger, so you can rest assured that no one’s greasy fingers will go near your screen. You’ll be able to do precision actions (such as selecting URLs) easier and, best of all, the tip is made from a soft felt like material which cleans your screen as you use it.
Now, $25 seems a lot to me for something not really necessary… but if you paid so much for an iPhone (another gadget you could live without), you can invest in accesories too.
Maybe you remember the iPhone Zoom Attachment we featured a while ago. Useless, in my opinion, but some people must have liked the idea, since someone is now selling an iPhone Wide Angle Lens.
The lens is attached to a clear plastic ‘cover’ which slips over the phone. It looks easy to use, but you won’t be able to use any iPod case while it’s on.
This being said, my question remains: why bother with accessories like this for a mediocre camera?
Some people just like their iPods… Some people have taken their love of Apple to the next level. And what better way to do it than make your kid look silly?
The iPoo’d Infant Creeper
is silly - but so adorable! Maybe some people will think you’re crazy, but just think of those who will appreciate the humor. It comes into 3 sizes (6 months, 12 months and 18 months), so you can subject your kid to Apple-ness for a long long time (and the creeper tells an undeniable truth).
Scarring him for life? Nah… But it might make him hate Apple if you show pictures of him in the iPoo’d creeper to his friends when he’s older.
Some say that the increasing number of people walking in the street with headphones stuck in their ears is a sign of isolation, of antisocial behavior, of rejecting communication. I wonder if those people ever have to actually walk on a busy sidewalk or take a crowded bus. My headphones keep me sane.
