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sneak peeks<br />
The Free iPod + iPhone Book 4<br />
Sneak<br />
Peeks<br />
As the iPod market matures and the iPhone continues<br />
to grow in popularity, accessory developers have been<br />
working on largely evolutionary versions of earlier<br />
add-ons to appeal to Apple’s growing fanbase. Here are<br />
some of the latest interesting innovations.<br />
Audio. Wireless technologies, the cosmetic demands of “lifestyle” users, and<br />
new iPod form factors have spurred the most recent advances in speakers<br />
and headphones; iPhone speakers continue to be in relatively short supply.<br />
Grace Digital AquaSounder<br />
While companies such as Atlantic have<br />
opted to create submersible iPod speakersslash-cases,<br />
AquaSounder ($150) takes<br />
the opposite approach to waterproof<br />
iPod listening. Designed to float on<br />
water and be enjoyed in your pool,<br />
the 6.5”-diameter speaker runs off of<br />
AA batteries for six hours, includes<br />
mood iights for use at night, and<br />
receives iPod music wirelessly<br />
from an included dock. One<br />
speaker’s in the box; up to 10<br />
extras can be used with the<br />
system for $99 each.<br />
Etymotic hf5 Earphones<br />
While preserving the more modern, slanted design<br />
and premium, ER-4P-like sound quality of the hf2<br />
Headset for iPhone, hf5 ($149, early Q3 2008) is<br />
for iPod users. It loses hf2’s microphone, but adds<br />
cobalt blue and ruby red color options to the prior<br />
black, and includes even more silicone eartips.<br />
Scosche soundSCREEN<br />
As a unique rotating speaker for iPod nano, classic,<br />
and touch, soundSCREEN ($60, July) is designed<br />
as an inexpensive audio option that can run off<br />
of wall or battery power. The novelty is in the<br />
rear kickstand, which lets the system turn for<br />
widescreen video viewing on iPod touch.<br />
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