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GelaSkin iPod Protector

GelaSkins are made using premium grade vinyl with advanced adhesive technology by 3M and photo quality graphics by artists from around the world. It is a fairly tough vinyl (plastic-ish) coating, which is pre-cut to shape on most iPod models, and backed with an adhesive that can be removed without leaving marks. The coating is tough enough to withstand most of the day-to-day abuse the iPod gets.

Included in the package is a clear screen protector made of similar material - again, this is adhesive but can be removed without leaving marks.

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Apple TV now shipping

If you’ve ever dreamed about watching all those TV shows and movies you got from iTunes on that new widescreen TV in your living room without a mess of cables and docks, then consider yourself one of the lucky ones. Your dreams have come true!

The Apple Tv automatically syncs and streams your entire iTunes library over a wireless connection to a widescreen enhanced- or high-defination TV, allowing you to do everything you already do on your iPod (except play games) on a big screen. Movies, slideshows, and music are fine on a 2.5-inch screen that fits in your pocket. And they’re pretty good on a 17- to 23-inch computer monitor. But you can bet that they’re absolutely amazing on a 1080i HDTV that spans the length of your living room.

Available now with free shipping for $299.

Retro iPod Alarm Clock

The Retro iPod Alarm Clock is a sleek dock/speaker system/waker-upper looks like a modern alarm clocks.  But closer inspection reveals that it comes with 360° 3W omni speakers, and the clock itself is a dock for your iPod.

The Retro iPod Alarm Clock also features a snooze function, so you can doze away for an extra minutes. There is a large chrome knob that lets you adjust the volume.

This alarm clock is powered via an AC adaptor, so it charges your iPod as you sleep. It even tells your iPod to switch to clock mode the second you pop it in. What’s more, the great sounding speakers allow you to listen to your iPod in bed without earphones.

The Retro iPod alarm clock is ideal for iPod owners who hate the normal bells and beeps.

BluRing Links iPod To Cell Phone

South Korea icube Corp will begin marketing a Bluetooth peripheral called BluRing that links the Apple iPod to a cell phone so calls can be received while listening to music without the need to take out the phone.

The BluRing consists of a remote-control with a built-in microphone and a special earphone connection to the iPod. When a call is placed to the phone, the ringtone plays in the earphone. The remote, which can be used to select songs and adjust volume on the iPod, can also be used to accept the call and carry on a conversation.

Apple releases iTunes 7.1 update

Apple has released iTunes version 7.1 today.  According to the release notes, the update adds support for the Apple TV, which is expected to ship later this month, as well as a new full screen Cover Flow view and improved sorting options. “Using iTunes 7.1, you can now enjoy your favorite iTunes movies, TV shows, music, and more from the comfort of your living room with Apple TV,” says the company.

“iTunes 7.1 also supports a new full screen Cover Flow and improved sorting options to let you decide how iTunes should sort your favorite artists, albums, and songs.”