Vaja debuts cases for iPhone 3G

Vaja has announced its first cases for the upcoming iPhone 3G. The iVolution Top and iVolution SP leather cases both feature a flip-down cover, which blocks access to the iPhone’s Dock Connector but offers protection for the screen when closed, and offer open access to the phone’s camera and headphone jack. The iVolution Top is available in solid colors and starts at $75, while the iVolution SP offers a decorative stripe down the center of the case’s front flap, and starts at $85. The classic Retro Slim Bag is a sleeve-style case which offers access to the phone’s ring/silent switch, sleep/wake button, and headphone jack, and features a stitched leather stripe on the left side. It starts at $45. Finally, the classic Pouch is a solid color leather case featuring a fold-over top flap and a snap closure. It starts at $65.

Elgato releases software update for Turbo.264

Elgato Systems has released Turbo.264 version 1.3, a free update to its USB video encoder hardware. The Elgato Turbo.264 is a Mac-only H.264 video encoder that accelerates video exports to iPod, iPhone, and Apple TV formats. New in version 1.3 is support for DVD chapter markers, which are merged into chapter markers readable by video-enabled iPods, the iPhone, and the Apple TV, and support for Dolby Digital pass through on Apple TV video exports. In addition, the software update offers numerous improvements and bug fixes. Turbo.264 version 1.3 is available now as a free download from Elgato’s website. For more information on the Turbo.264 hardware, read our full review.

RichardSolo debuts Backup Battery for iPhone, iPod

Vaja intros iVolution Stripes for iPhone

Vaja has introduced its new iVolution Stripes leather case for iPhone. The iVolution Stripes shares its basic design with the iVolution Top, offering a flip-down protective front flap, open access to all buttons and controls, and an optional rear clip. Unique to the iVolution Stripes is a customizable five-stripe color scheme, which allows the user “more than one million possible color combinations.” The color of the far left and far right stripes is the same and carries over onto the case’s back, which is a solid color. The Vaja iVolution Stripes for iPhone is available now and starts at $100.

Gear4 launches DUO iPod speaker system

Gear4 will launch its new DUO iPod 2.1 Speaker System tomorrow in the United Kingdom. A novel design by iPod speaker standards, DUO is a home stereo system that splits into two pieces: a table-mounted bass unit and a detachable front panel with retractable iPod dock that can serve as a standalone portable speaker system. The system provides the user with uninterrupted music when docking or undocking. When docked, the drivers housed in the satellite speaker join with a 20W subwoofer in the bass unit to provide more full sound, and the main unit also charges the satellite speaker’s rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Other features include an integrated fold-out stand for the satellite speakers, direct charging of the satellite speakers via AC cable when away from the bass unit, a remote control, and 38W of total speaker output. The Gear4 DUO 2.1 iPod Speaker System will be available in the UK tomorrow for £150/200€ and will launch in the US and other regions later this year.

The original iPod nano was groundbreaking - thin, lightweight, intuitive and (unfortunately) prone to scratching if you even looked at it funny. Apple seemed to get the picture and the new 2006 model nano has the same rugged finish as the late iPod mini.  

Give your iPod Nano 2G a new look in seconds and protect it from abuse at the same time! Forget thick plastic shells - skin it! These ready-to-apply iPod full-color skins with an ultra-high resolution full-color design are printed on adhesive-backed vinyl. Each skin is coated in a clear protectant layer for long term durability. Each skin is repositionable & removable for fast, easy and accurate installation and goo-free removal!

It’s hard to believe Apple is up to the third generation of the iPod nano already. Each generation brought had some great changes, but there’s always the need to personalize it! Our new line of skins are precision engineered to fit the revised form factor of the iPod nano third generation (3G) model. 

Give your iPod Nano 3G a new look in seconds and protect it from abuse at the same time! Forget thick plastic shells - skin it! These ready-to-apply iPod full-color skins with an ultra-high resolution full-color design are printed on adhesive-backed vinyl. Each skin is coated in a clear protectant layer for long term durability. Each skin is repositionable & removable for fast, easy and accurate installation and goo-free removal!

Here’s a recipe for the coolest iPod yet! Combine the innovative touchscreen and WiFi browsing of the iPhone, add some storage capacity, make it thinner and throw in direct purchases from iTunes. The iPod Touch is a favorite at the office already, and we’ve taken extra care to make the new skins worthy of the latest iPod. Sporting a unique, one-piece front skin that conforms to the beveled edges on the device and a two piece back skin that helps protect from minor abuse, each kit comes with a unique code to download the matching wallpaper to finish the makeover off! 

Waited in line to get a new iPhone? Protect and personalize it with a full-color DecalGirl skin kit. Each glossy, high-resolution skin is made with pride right in the USA and features the same innovative construction that we’ve become known for over the past four years. Complete the package with one of our Screen Armor screen protectors - available in both matte and gloss finishes.

Give your Apple iPhone a new look in seconds and protect it from abuse at the same time! Forget thick plastic shells - skin it! These ready-to-apply iPod full-color skins with an ultra-high resolution full-color design are printed on adhesive-backed vinyl. Each skin is coated in a clear protectant layer for long term durability. Each skin is repositionable & removable for fast, easy and accurate installation and goo-free removal!