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?
We've learned from iLounge that Apple is pulling the plug and banning the sale of film based screen protectors and removing them from their retail and online store fronts. This includes all stand-alone screen protectors as well as film-based screen protectors that come as part of a package. The ban will affect all iDevices ranging from the iPod Touch to the new iPad due out early April 2010.
iPhone screens are made of durable glass that nearly impossible to scratch. This move comes as no surprise but it should make one wonder why Apple decided to sell these screen protectors in the first place.
Most screen protectors are nearly impossible to install and, with time, collects dirt around the edges. Not to mention the cost. Most of these screen protectors are $20 or more, depending on where you go; online markets are usually cheaper.
Just because Apple has banned film based screen protectors from the retail outlets, we are not completely without screen protectors. Film based screen protectors will still be available at 3rd party stores such as Best Buy, Fry's or other electronic superstores. Odds are you'll find them cheaper at an electronic superstore too.
Since the purchase of my iPhone [3GS] last July, I have invested roughly $100 on different screen protectors in hopes of finding the perfect one. Today, I swear by not using screen protectors since the iPhone screen has proven itself to be very durable and nearly scratch resistant. I do have a small scratch towards the bottom right corner but it's nearly unnoticable except when screen is black. I can even recount how it happened and, to this day, I am still amazed the scratch is as small as it is.
Do you use a screen protector? If so, will this move affect the future of your iDevices? Please share you opinion.
Ever wanted to use your iPhone as a remote control for your TV, DVD player, and more? Well, I have! A few months ago I was really excited to write about UiRemote, an app + hardware solution to control your home electronics. At the time, the devs even offered to send me a beta version so I can try it out for myself. I'm still waiting for the product to be mailed, and quite honestly, I think their project died along the way.
RedEye on the other hand is not a beta and it is currently available to anyone willing to put the price into it. RedEye [iTunes Link] is a universal remote control solution that turns your iPhone or iPod Touch into a remote for any IR-equipped device in your home. In other words, it's an iPhone remote control for your TV, DVR, cable, home stereo, etc...
Engadget explains how it works:
The app itself is completely free to download, though it's the $188 base station that really makes the magic happen; your handheld talks to said dock via wifi, and if you've got an AV device, home automation system or pretty much anything that responds to IR signals, your iPhone can now control it.
Check out this video for a quick demo (2 more vids here and here).
This is a great idea even though it's not really new as Palm has been doing this for years without any extra hardware.
Everything about this sounds great, except maybe the price, which might be a deal breaker for most of us, especially since you can get a universal remote control from Best Buy for a fraction of this price. I also wonder why they had to make the dock so clunky. Adding an IR dongle to the iPhone seems it would have been a better solution.
All in all, I think it is a great piece of technology and even though I will definitely not buy a RedEye, I'm really glad that there are companies out there putting the effort into such developments. Now I wouldn't be surprised if Apple added an IR port to the iPhone in the future and sold the app at an hefty price...
What do you think about the RedEye iPhone remote control? Are you willing to pay nearly $200 for it or are you just gonna stick to your current set up?
I rarely do self promotion on this blog but I'm going to make an exception today...
I invite you to visit our iPhone Accessories Store this Monday, November 30th to take advantage of our Cyber Monday giant sale with 10% off all accessories.
Simply enter the coupon code MONDAYPHONE at checkout, under billing info, to have the 10% discount applied to your entire cart of accessories.
This coupon is good from Monday, November 30, 2009, 12:01 am until Monday Midnight PST in our iPhone Accessories Store only.
Times are getting harder, even for iPhone owners... This case was developed to provide basic protection for your iPhone without leaving you broke. This is clearly not a great looking case but it has the merit to be very original, and that's what I like about it.
Tough times call for tough cases and that's where the recession case comes in! The recession case lets you keep cash in your pocket without sacrificing on unique design for your beloved iPhone! But just in case one isn't enough we have the BAILOUT BUNDLE - 10 cases for $7.99!
Wanna stand out from the crowd? The recession case is for you then. Don't you want one?
I'm not that much of an iPhone case guy because I think it is a device that is too beautiful to be hidden in a case or in a sleeve. However, I have to admit I have a thing for some of these. This article covers 19 extremely creative and original iPhone cases.
DigiTimes reports that Foxlink, a subsidiary of Apple's iPhone manufacturer Foxconn, is currently developing its own micro projector technology that should start showing up on devices as soon as next year.
International brand vendors, including Nokia, Samsung Electronics and Apple, reportedly all plan to launch handsets with built-in micro projectors by the end of this year, indicated the sources, adding that Foxlink is likely to benefit from the emerging trend due to its strong business relationships with Nokia and Apple.
Such a projector would allow you to project videos from your iPhone to an external surface. While that's a lovely rumor we'd like to be confirmed, I think it's very unlikely that we'll see a micro projector on the iPhone for a few years. It's still a very "bulky technology" that wouldn't physically fit on an iPhone without altering its neat design.
Like all iPhone owners, I want to protect my investment. But like most iPhone owners, I’m going to go thru a few cases before I land the right one. In this journey of trial and error I have purchased a few iPhone cases and returned a few as well. In doing so I have kept a few for different purposes or environments. I have one for the business casual affairs, while I have another for the in-pocket tote. But I have an outdoorsy one that I like for its extra protection (or sense of protection) that it provides while out in the rough. I go on campouts and hikes a few times a year and I love to take my iPhone with me (mainly for its GPS mapping ability).
There is no way that I’m going to trust just any case out in the woods, that is why I purchased and kept the Tough Skin Rugged Rubber Case by Speck. This bad boy not only protects your iPhone, but gives it a rugged outdoor look. I am glad that it doesn’t come in camouflage though because if it was dropped on the ground it would easily blend in, making it difficult to find through the natures grassy floor.