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  • Scosche Passport FireWire-to-USB iPod adapter gets reviewed

    Filed under: Peripherals , Apple Okay, so this adapter doesn't directly convert a FireWire 400 socket into a USB port, but for all intents and purposes here, it does as much . You see, Scosche's Passport was designed to channel the energy from older FireWire-based iPod charging gear into the USB prongs that the newer iPhone / iPods only accept. Macworld was able to get ahold of one for review, and in testing, it found that everything worked well when toying with new iPods, and while it was designed specifically for in-car applications, critics found that it even worked (albeit inelegantly) with dock-cradle accessories. Was it worth $30? Absolutely, so long as you'd rather burn $30 than replace that mess of wires you've got behind the dashboard (and you would). Scosche Passport FireWire-to-USB iPod adapter gets reviewed originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

  • Genuine Apple headset adapter on the cheap

    Filed under: Peripherals Need an adapter and don't want to shell out big bucks to pick one up? Apparently Apple's own iPod Shuffle Sport Case includes an adapter that fits the bill --and iPhone's slender port -- perfectly. Of course, the value add here is that these fellas are all but discontinued, so if you are speedy, you can likely gank one on eBay for under a dollar plus shipping. But hurry up, when the sellers catch word, there is no doubt that price will skyrocket. [Thanks to everyone who sent this in] Read | Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

  • Peripheral vision

    Filed under: Features , Peripherals Peripherals for the iPhone started with a trickle at Apple and AT&T bricks and mortar stores, but are now building to a deluge as the handsets find there way into pockets across the nation. We thought in this "case" it would be somehow "fitting" (see what we did there? two puns in a row, we are off to an illustrious start) that the inaugural Peripheral Vision features what most users will likely grab first: cases, cases and more cases. Of course, we had to pitch in at least one non case-related item and found a sweet adapter that's "Shure" to fit the bill. Case-mate flip for iPhone The Case-mate flip is a practical leather case for your iPhone, providing decent protection for the face and bottom corners of the device and easy access to all the phone's features. If you are willing to dish out a few more beans than the $35 this'll cost you, an add-on holster can be picked up to make quick retrieval a simple thing We love thoughtful touches and the Case-mate folks designed this case with the ability for the base to swing far enough back to let it be plopped into the dock without having to take the iPhone out. While the flip case has a belt clip , it - we can't stress thankfully enough here - can be completely removed, leaving nary a bump on the back to bother you while in-pocket. A nice effort, a nice case, though we would've like to have seen a spot for a credit card or two under the flip, but hey, you can't have it all. Hit up the Case-mate site to peek at some of the other cases they have to offer. Sport Grip Backwinder for iPhone Marware has been in the cover game for ages and have been protecting iPods from just about day one. They offer a slew of cases for the iPhone after only a couple weeks - including a pretty sharp SportSuit Sleeve we aren't covering here - but picking out the Sport Grip Backwinder at $25 was a no-brainer. What makes this silicone case a bit unique...

  • Belkin's iPhone accessory salmagundi now shipping

    Filed under: Peripherals , Apple What better way to cap off a recent $600 or so purchase than to spend even more money accessorizing it? The myriad of Belkin wares we spoke of a short time ago has hit the market just in time to grab your attention (and dough), and users itching to wrap their precious toy up in a clear acrylic case ($29.99), armband ($29.99), or slim-fit holster ($29.99) can now pick up any of the three. Additionally, a number of 3.5-millimeter stereo cables and headphone adapters are also available, but they aren't likely to perform any differently than the bargain variety already out there. Check 'em all out here in glorious high-resolution. [Via I4U ] Read | Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

  • Hands-on with Belkin's iPhone Headphone Adapter

    Filed under: Peripherals , Reviews , Others , Apple First, a disclaimer: this is a peripheral no one wants, but many will need. The Belkin Headphone Adapter for the iPhone simply allows you to do what you should be able to do without any adapter whatsoever -- plug in a plain ol' set of headphones. This was a pretty clear-cut play on Apple's part to give itself and official accessory manufacturers some license to further scar our already irreparably damaged wallets, and frankly, we're bitter that we had to buy it for a stiff $9.95. But yeah, whatever, let's get on to the good stuff. Attaching the adapter made us even sadder than we already were. It adds considerable length to the already long device, and it's just barely flexible -- not enough to bend more than 30 degrees or so without getting concern that you're going to break it or the jack. What's more, it looks completely and utterly out of place. To be fair, though, it gets the job done and the sound quality is great. You won't be able to use a phone headset with integrated talk button and mic, but since the iPhone's just as much an iPod as it is a phone, we consider it our civic duty to attach some decent 'phones to it. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
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