To be honest, this isn’t quite the news that iPod Touch and iPhone users would want, but its news. Sony has just introduced the ZS-S4iP boombox. So what makes this iPod-as-cassette boombox different from other similar boomboxes? Actually, nothing. The only nifty feature that this boombox possesses is the eject feature which opens up a tray for the user to insert their iPod Touch or iPhone, just like a cassette. But other than that, nothing else catches our eyes. This Sony boombox has a retail price tag of about $140 and should be made available around October of 2008. But other than that, there isn’t really much to report on.

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[Source: SonyInsider]

With the release of the new iPod nano and iPod touch as well as iTunes 8 this week at Apples “Let’s Rock” event in San Francisco Apple released one more cool gadget. Their new premium in-ear headphones, they feature dual drivers (wooder+tweeter) with a built-in remote and mic all for only $79. The only downfall, the built-in remote and mic only work for the new iPods launched this week.

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The classic game keno is now available for your iPhone, iKeno is available in the Apple App Store for 99 cents. In iKeno you can play from 1 to 10 sports and wager up to five tokens per game and keeps track of the top 10 numbers drawn and even keeps stats on your games. iKeno also features a quick pick function that can choose your potentially winning numbers for you. iKeno has sounds you can change as well and can be played in Landscape mode as well. iKeno works on both the iPhone and iPod touch with 2.0 software installed.

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[Source: macworld]

Mophie will be shipping their Juice Pack battery pack for the Apple iPhone 3G on October 1st. Mophies battery pack for the first generation iPhone was pretty big success, hopefully this new one for the 3G takes off as well. With all the new iPhone apps and games out there sucking all your iPhone 3G’s juice this new iPhone 3G battery pack should help you use your iPhone 3G a bit longer. The Juice Pack battery pack for the iPhone 3G from mophie goes for $99.95

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The Eton P’9120 is a stylish iPod dock and clock radio that does all the cool things a clock radio does, like play the radio or iPod tunes and wake you up, but this one isn’t like all the other clock radios out there. This one is designed by Porsche, yea the guys who build fast cars. Not only does it play FM radio stations that the commoners listen to, it plays XM satellite radio as well. The Eton P’9120 designed by Porsche goes for about $600.

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Let’s face it, sometimes the batteries in our cell phones just aren’t enough and usually they start to lose much of their juice as they get older. That’s where a mini battery extender for your iPhone 3G comes in and saves the day. The Kensington Mini Battery Extender is a rechargeable battery that helps extend the talk time of your iPhone 3G. iPhoneNewsBlog did a useful review of the Kensington Mini Battery Extender and charger below:

I’ve had the Kensington Mini Battery Extender and Charger since the first week I had my iPhone 3G and it’s become a very handy accessory for me. There are many ways to save battery life on the iPhone 3G and first generation iPhone, but lets face it: eventually, you will have a day where you’ve used all of your iPhone’s juice and you’ll have no way to plug it in to recharge. Apple’s design doesn’t allow for a user replaceable battery, so until they design an iPhone with one, this is probably one of your best bets.

The Kensington Mini Battery Extender is a very nice size and matches the iPhone 3G or original iPhone in width. The case is made of metal, not plastic which is nice. It gives you confidence that this battery is well made. It also has 3 battery level lights (blue LED) and a low power warning/charging light that shows red when low and green when the iPhone is fully charged.

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Some who switch over from a PDA to an iPhone still prefer the feel of a touch pen or stylus over using their greasy fingers. With the two major products on the market being the Touch Stylus and Pogo iPhone Stylus which one is better for you? Macenstein did a thorough review of both the iPhone stylus types to make it easier for us the consumer to decide. Macenstein liked the look of the Japanese Touch Stylus but they said its flexible tip was too hard to use with the Pogo iPhone stylus being far easier and more accurate. Check out macenstein.com for the full review.

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The CVT i3101 alarm clock for the Apple iPod and iPhone has all the same features as many of the alarm clock docks on the market. It charges your iPod and iPhone while playing your music, it has a built-in FM radio and is an alarm clock. It has one real cool feature however, it’s very slim can be mounted on your wall or anywhere else you have room for it. It also has a kickstand in case you want to put it on your desk or nightstand. The CVTi3101 goes for $99.95 at 100milligrames.

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[Source: technabob]

When it comes to cell phone cases I’m very picky, especially when it comes to cases for my iPhone 3G. While most cases on the market do an adequate job at preventing scratches and absorbing shocks in case your phone is dropped, they’re usually either really cheesy looking or add too much bulk. Acrylic cases do a great job at protecting an iPhone in case it has been dropped, but one drop usually means the end of the case itself. Some also cause more scratches than they prevent with the plastic-on-plastic rubbing that happens with most acrylic cases. The biggest annoyance of an acrylic case to me is the added bulk. One of the coolest things about the iPhone is its slim body and stylish good looks. While acrylic cases are clear and still let you see that Apple logo, they add a good deal of heft making the slim iPhone not so slim anymore.

Another option is a silicone case for your iPhone. They provide great protection against scratches and shock from drops, but they’re not always the most attractive of cases. One of the main complaints of a silicone cases is the material they’re made out of. They have a non-slick surface which prevents your iPhone from sliding around on different surfaces or in your pocket. This same material makes it really difficult and somewhat annoying when you actually have to pull your iPhone out of your pocket.

Inspiretech’s new iPhone 3G case

Recently I had the opportunity to try out a new type of iPhone 3G case from Inspiretech. Their iPhone 3G Full Protector case made of a highly durable polycarbonate material is a slick new style of case I haven’t seen before. It covers the entire backing and side edges and up and over to the front edge almost up to the screen of the iPhone 3G. The polycarbonate material has a really sturdy and strong feeling while still being very light. It adds barely any weight or bulk at all.

The case provides great protection from scratches or scrapes and has a cloth padding inside the case to help with absorption in case of a fall. The case has a two piece “snap-lock” design that leaves full access to the touch screen and all ports along the side. The painted finish on the case is very slick, especially in flat black. It really complements the style of the iPhone 3G without looking too generic or cheesy like a lot of the other cases on the market. At only $15 for the Full Protector case from Inspiretech, it’s a great case at a great price that won’t break the bank leaving you with some extra cash to spend on an iPhone app or two. They’re available in blue, red and matte black.

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[Source: Inspiretech]

Bose introduced the second generation of their SoundDock digital music system named the Series II. From the outside it looks similar to the first SoundDock, but it features more functionality and will work with both the iPhone and iPhone 3G without the need of Airplane Mode. You can also connect other MP3 players or CD players via an AUX input. The dock charges your iPod and iPhone as usual and also includes an infrared remote control that works with the Apple products. The SoundDock Series II is available in black and goes for $299, they hit shelves in September.

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[Source: ipodnn]