Top 10 iPod Accessories

With the introduction of the Apple iPod came several accessories, some of them made by Apple itself and some of them made by alternate manufacturers that can offer lower prices and a greater variety of products. After shopping around online, I've picked a top ten list of cool iPod accessories that can appeal to everyone! Some of these are rather strange, but deserve mention for their creativity.

1. Griffin iTrip - iPod FM Transmittor: This accessory allows you to listen to your iPod in your car through an FM radio frequency. It also charges your iPod.

2. ifrogz Customizable iPod Case: Give your iPod a personal touch, show your style! You can choose your favorite color and a huge variety of designs. http://ifrogz.com/

3. iPod HiFi Speaker Dock - Say good-bye to your radio. Park your iPod on this sleek-looking speaker dock with great sound quality and jam away all day! http://www.apple.com/ipod/accessories/

4. SkullCandy Lowrider Folding Headphones - Available in 6 cool colors, these awesome headphones fold-up for maximum portability. http://www.theistore.com/skullcandy_lowrider_folding_headphones

5. Belkin Sport Armband - Bring your iPod along for your workout and get motivated while you exercise. Listening to your favorite tunes while you burn calories is a great way to keep you going. http://www.theistore.com/belkin_sport_armband_case_for_ipod_touch?model_id=0

6. Logic3 123 Movies2iPod Software - Put your entire DVD collection on your iPod - it's so easy!http://www.theistore.com/logic3_123_movies2ipod_software?model_id=0

7. Travel Groove Gift Set - Buy it for yourself or buy it for a friend. Give someone the easiest way to achieve instant portability with everything they could possibly need. From speakers to a case and charger, this set has it all. http://www.overstock.com/Electronics/Travel-groove-iPod-MP3-Gift-Set/2885551/product.html

8. Griffin AirClick Remote Control - Plug it in and wander all over the house while still in full control of your iPod. http://www.amazon.com/Griffin-AirClick-Remote-Control-iPod/dp/B0007NWM10/ref=sr_1_27?ie=UTF8&s=pc&qid=1205681992&sr=1-27

9. iPod Nano Wallet - I think the picture speaks for itself!

10. iLounge Toilet Paper Dispenser - Definitely the oddest iPod accessory I have ever seen - but it gets an "A" for effort!

So now that you know about all of the best and coolest iPod accessories and gadgets, you'll need a new iPod to go with them. Get yours from iPodSweepstakes here: http:/www.iPodSweepstakes.com/default.aspx?offer=blog

iTunes - Top 5 Downloaded Songs This Week

According to iTunes, "instant gratification means never having to go to the record store or wait for a CD to arrive in the mail." Each week Apple iTunes posts a Top 5 Downloaded songs, movies, and TV shows. This weeks Top 5 downloaded songs are:

1. Low (feat. T-Pain) - Flo Rida

2. Don't Stop The Music - Rihanna

3. Love Song - Sara Bareilles

4. With You - Chris Brown

5. New Soul - Yael Naim

If you haven't gotten your own iPod just yet, check out iPodSweepstakes . iPodSweepstakes.com is a site where members can win a free iPod Shuffle just by joining. After you are already a member, all you have to do is simply click on one advertisement on the iPodSweepstakes.com website and you are automatically entered into the daily sweepstakes to win the iPod Shuffle. By earning points, members of iPodSweepstakes can also earn iPod Shuffles, Nanos, Classics, Touch and iPhones.

Try it out for yourself!

MacBook Air - New To The Apple Line-Up!

New to the scene is the MacBook Air- from Apple, of course. The MacBook Air does not even compare to other notebook computers - it is so much better! It is so thin - it's nearly invisible. Weighing in at only 3 pounds, it is so sleek and portable that you really can take it everywhere you go without a hassle.
Built for wireless with 802.11n Wi-Fi and a 13.3 inch screen - for its size, the MacBook Air is still a very powerful business tool. Like the touch technology built into the Apple iPhone and the iPod Touch, this notebook computer is equipped with a multi-touch trackpad that, according to Apple's website, lets you "pinch, swipe or rotate to zoom in on text, advance through a photo album, or adjust an image".
Another very cool and useful feature is the built-in iSight Camera - which is so easy to use that, combined with the iChat software, makes video chatting easy - at home or on the go. Imagine being able to whip out your notebook and have a conference on the fly - it's so easy!
If any of you have gotten your hands on the new MacBook Air - please post a comment to tell us what you think of your new notebook computer. We'd love to hear how all of the new features make the MacBook Air innovative and different from everything else out there!

Apple iTunes Hot Tips

For those of you who have just gotten your new iPods, you'll need to learn how to use Apple iTunes. For hot tips on adding songs to a playlist, getting cd track information, or to learn how to convert wma files, check out Apple iTunes Hot Tips.

Even though Apple iTunes is very user friendly, there are a few things you should know before you get started so that you can use it with ease. Plus there are iTunes keyboard shortcuts that make using iTunes much easier, so you should definitely get familiar with them, as well.

If any of you have found useful tips or tricks for Apple iTunes that you've come across but they are not listed here, feel free to post a comment to let us know. And remember if you haven't gotten your iPod yet, check out iPodSweepstakes today!

Top 25 Music Downloads From iTunes

Looking to download new music from all the iTunes gift cards you got for Christmas? Here is a list of the Top 20 Music Downloads from Apple iTunes today:

Crank That (Soulja Boy) by Soulja Boy Tell 'Em
Don't Stop the Music by Rihanna
Sweetest Girl (Dollar Bill) [feat. Akon, Lil Wayne & Niia] by Wyclef Jean
If I Had Eyes by Jack Johnson
No One by Alicia Keys
1234 by Feist
Love Song by Sara Bareilles
Shadow of the Day by Linkin Park
Apologize (feat. OneRepublic) by Timbaland
With You by Chris Brown
Work That by Mary J. Blige
Until the End of Time by Justin Timberlake duet with Beyonce
Christmas / Sarajevo 12/24 (Instrumental) by Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Just Fine by Mary J. Blige
Say by John Mayer
Mistletoe by Colbie Caillat
That's How You Know by Amy Adams
All I Want for Christmas Is You by Mariah Carey
Taking Chances by Céline Dion
No One by Alicia Keys
Take You There by Sean Kingston
Bubbly by Colbie Caillat
Music Is My Hot, Hot Sex by CSS
Get Buck In Here by DJ Felli Fel
Wall to Wall by Chris Brown

Which songs are you going to download? Post a comment to tell us your favorites!

Second-gen iPhone Almost Ready And Apple TV To Be Updated

The rumor is that Apple has several new products lined up for 2008, which include an updated second-gen iPhone that is in its final design phase. The new iPhone is expected to have a different look and 3G technology, as promised. The buzz on technology blogs is that the next Apple iPhone will launch sometime during the second half of the year, but that the company will placate waiting consumers with a smaller upgrade with more flash memory earlier in the year. Wooo-Hoooo! Although I'd be mad if I bought mine in the early half of the year and then a new fancy one came out for the same price.

Apple is also set to refresh its entire Mac line in 2008, as well as make updates to Apple TV. I guess we'll see what happens!

How many of you are holding out on buying the iPhone until the next one comes out in 2008? Post a comment to let us know!

New Google Web Application for iPhone and iPod Touch

Apple's website announced a new Google web application for the iPhone and iPod Touch.

"Get the answer you’re looking for – fast. Anything from flight updates and sports results, images and weather reports to web and mobile web pages is just a click away. We’ll also make sure that pages are formatted appropriately for your iPhone. Local listings at your fingertips. Search and locate everything from restaurants to a local dry cleaner. Google will suggest businesses in your area and remember where you are. So the next time you search, you’ll get to the listings you’re looking for faster and easier.
What’s New in this Version- The new Google experience is integrated to make it quick and easy for you to find, use and switch between Google’s mobile applications including Google Search, Gmail, Calendar, Reader and more."

If you have an iPhone or an iPod Touch, this will definitely make your life easier. Click here for more details!