Keeping your flashy iPod or any other MP3 player in good condition on the road can be a challenge to say the least.
MP3 players of any sort have an annoying tendence to get scratched, chipped, smashed and dropped.
An MP3 case is a must have if you want to avoid some of the damage.
You can get this padded neoprene case with zipper over at ebags.
The “iFinder Map & Music - Handheld Mapping GPS with Built-In MP3 Player” - now this is cool. Talk about the ultimate in multi-function gadgets - exactly what we like as travelers.
Mobile navigation now gets entertaining, with this GPS device which allows up to 1000 waypoints also featuring a built in MP3 player for your favourite tunes when you are lost. MMC or SD memory cards can slot in to play your favourite songs.
The 240×180 display with backlighting also means you’ll be able to see where you are going on the map!
A little heavy at 5 lbs, but it does come with a 1 year warranty so you can bash it around a bit.
Ok, this one’s probably only going to appeal to the absolute iPod fans who can’t go anywhere without it, but now you are able to get boxer shorts
with a specifically designed pocket for your iPod Nano.
We are kind of hoping that the funky orange isn’t the only colour available when we order our pair, cos let’s face it - anything other than black is not cool when you are traveling.
On the up side, keeping your iPod in your boxwers when you are traveling will probably be an improvement security wise when people are trying to rob you. Let’s face it, it will be a very talented pick-pocket who gets all the way to your boxers to steal your Nano.
If you lke recording audio on your travels with your iPod, but need something that delivers a bit better sound quality than the current iPod recording devices on the market then this new device might be for you.
MicorMemo has released a 16-bit recording device which moves the quality up a notch from current offerings. It can be used on the 5G iPods recording at 22KHz.
If you’re into podcasting your travels, this is definitely something to look at.
The downside is that it won’t be shipping until later in the year and at an expected price of $79.95, it isn’t exactly cheap.
Read more about it over at Engadget