If iPlunge is not the coolest iPhone stand ever, it might just be the most original one. Gotta love the product description too:
No plumbing required! Use it at work, home, train, plane, it works anywhere! Wow, what a handy stand!
You can preorder your iPlunge from here for just about $6. Can't go wrong with that...
I found this via @papermodelplane on Twitter. I thought it was kind of funny.
I don't like cases. I really don't, especially on Apple products where the design and the look and feel are a big part of the experience. However, I've been changing my mind about cases over the past week after I received the Case-Mate Gelli Checkmate case for iPad.
Although I've never wanted to stick my iPhone into a case, I feel it's a bit different with the iPad. Unlike my iPhone, the iPad is big, doesn't fit in my pocket, and goes around many hands. For these reasons, I felt my iPad was actually much more vulnerable than my iPhone was so I decided to give it some protection.
The Case-Mate Gelli comes in 3 translucent colors and gives your iPad case a funky design that will definitely set it apart from the rest. I got mine in grey which actually is more "clear" than "grey". You can also get it in a flashy green or blue, but these colors are definitely too much for me.
Not only do I like the look of the Gelli but I also like the feel of it. It feels really good in my hands as the thermoplastic material used gives me more grip and prevents my iPad from sliding off my hands or off my legs, depending on my position.
It's very simple to put on, and once on, it obviously gives you easy access to every port or button. The case goes all the way to the front of the iPad to cover just about a millimeter past the bezel. This way, even if the iPad falls flat on the screen, it will be protected, that is assuming the ground would be completely flat of course.
I feel a little let down that Case-Mate didn't throw in a free screen protector in the box. That's no big deal though, we will use the InvisibleShield for iPad.
Pros:
Perfect for every day usage Light Stylish, elegant Not "bulky" Feels good in your hands Adds grip Provides great protection Relatively inexpensive ($36.95)Cons:
Not a heavy duty case Doesn't come with a screen protectorIs the Case-Mate Gelli a heavy duty case for iPad? No, it's not. It is however a light and stylish case that will do a great job at protecting your iPad in average every day usage. The Gelli completely sold me on iPad cases and I'm glad I now have it to protect my iPad from those awful scratches I would get from putting it on the coffee table.
I'm still not sure I would want it for my iPhone because I don't feel my iPhone needs protection. However, my fiancee Tina will be getting the Case-Mate Gelli for iPhone 4 as soon as she gets her white iPhone. She's much less careful with her devices than I am and will need something like this to protect her iPhone.
At $36.95 from our iPhone Store, the Case-Mate Gelli case for iPad is a product I highly recommend. You can order the Case-Mate Gelli here.
If you're looking for a white unlocked iPhone 4, you can either wait for its release around mid July, or, if you have an extra $20,000, you may want to go for the bling bling version by Stuart Hughes.
I wonder if the diamonds can prevent the iPhone death grip? One thing I know for sure though is that it looks incredibly tacky.
[via Engadget]
If this isn't the most original custom iPhone skin ever, then I don't know what it is. I found this by accident on Twitter and I assume it was made using Unique Skins.
What do you think?
Are you feeling a little nostalgic of the good old days prior to the PC revolution? If so, and most importantly if you have an extra $400 to spare in a somewhat useless accessory, then the USB Typewriter might be for you.
Dubbed as a "groundbreaking innovation in the field of obsolescence", old fashioned manual typewriters can be used as keyboards for iPad.
According to the website USB Typewriter doesn't involve messy wiring and doesn't alter the look and feel of the typewriter, except for the USB adapter itself, which is mounted in the rear of the machine.
At $400, that's an expensive accessory. I might stick to Apple's $69 iPad keyboard...
After starting the day with a ridiculous story, I thought I'd keep going with some just-as-ridiculous accessory for iPhone.
Let me introduce you to PhoneBalls, a stylish and classy protective case for iPhone:
Need to protect your iPhone from everyday cuts and scrapes? Have a soft spot in your heart for testicles? Just feel like your iPhone needs some balls?
Presenting phoneballs…. maybe not a revolution in protective silicone cases, but we think a pretty fun way to show your support for those little fellas that give us so much.
Whether male or female, chances are you have been touched by a pair of balls in your life…. don't you want to touch em back?
Besides being a real gas at social gatherings, these are great silicone cases. They really fit snuggly, they "nestle to the goods"…
You can order a special set of blue balls for $15, including shipping. Best of all, 10% of all proceeds will go to testicular cancer research. This company sure has some balls!
Are you in a retro mood? Or maybe you just want to give your iPad a more classic look? Then check this out.
The guys over at site hirac took a Macintosh Classic, removed the screen and every other component and finally modified the casing so the iPad can fit in there and replace the screen.
It might not be very convenient to use but it sure looks good.
The new iPhone 4 isn't even out yet that screen protection is already available for it. Zagg was quick to update its product line with a new Invisible Shield for iPhone 4.
Yesterday I wrote an article in which I was mentioning the iPhone 4 will probably cost more in screen protection since it is covered with glass on the front and the back. I'm not big on screen protection but for testing the Invisible Shield in the past on my 3GS, I can tell it's great quality products.
Invisible Shield is so tough that Zagg backs it with a lifetime guarantee. So, if it ever does wear or scratch, they will replace it for free, for the life of your device.
If you feel like you're going to need protection for your iPhone 4, click here to learn more about Invisible Shield for iPhone 4.
I saw this on Gizmodo the other day and found it so witty that I decided to post it on the blog. My favorite part is not the actual accessory, it is the comment I put in bold below the image...
The duaLink cable is essentially a specialized USB hub: It splits from one USB connector into two iPod/iPhone cables. Great for incredibly rich people with two iPhones, or upper-middle-class folk with two iPods. Available now for $26. [Engadget]
I guess I'm a rich wannabe since I only own one iPhone. In what class are you?
Want to turn your iPhone into a fan? There's an app accessory for that! Actually, German company HMB Tech has enough original accessories to make Inspector Gadget jealous.
For 20 Euros, my favorite is the iPocketFan for iPhone.
But HMB Tech as something for everyone:
LED Pocket Flashlight Laser pointer Thermometer Heart rate chest strap IR remote control Stethoscope Breath controllerLike Gizmodo says, "there's enough add-ons and apps here to open a doctor's surgery".
It's incredible what you can do with an iPhone. I think this is just the beginning. We're probably going to see more and more of these accessories in the future.
If you could create your own iPhone accessory, what would it be?
No, we're not about to have an awkward talk about the birds and the bees. In noticing the many scuffs and scratches on the back of my beloved iPhone, I remember thinking I probably should have used protection.
Don't get me wrong, I tried to be a good iPhone owner. I use screen protectors regularly, and have tried to keep it in a case, several times in fact. The conclusions I have come to are as such: the decent looking silicon cases I tried didn't add too much bulk to the phone, but would stretch out and attract tons of lint and dust, so would be useless after just weeks of usage. The thicker plastic cases I tried that were 2 pieces that snapped together, were constantly coming undone, so they were more of a headache than anything.
I've dropped my iPhone a few times, without a case on it, and you can definitely tell it's been through a lot. Â In my opinion Apple should go to rubber or matte backs, but at least they're not that aluminum back of the earlier models.
It'll be interesting to see what Apple has in store for the next model of the iPhone, especially after seeing the technology they have in the iPad. Until then though I need to keep my current iPhone 3G safe from any horrible mishaps. What do you guys think, do you use protection for your iPod Touch or iPhone, and if so, and good recommendations for a lightweight, durable case that stays put?