The large accessories market that has built up around the iPod is sometimes described as the iPod ecosystem. A host of different companies produce accessories that are designed to work with the iPod.
Companies such as JBL, Bose, Altec Lansing, and Kensington all make speakers that are designed specifically to work with the iPod, using the iPod’s thirty pin dock connector.
Other companies, such as Griffin Technology and Monster Cable, make add-ons that allow the iPod to record sound, recharge “on the go,” play music over the radio, or be used wirelessly with a remote.
One of the most useful iPod accessories is a protective case which protects your iPod’s screen and back from scratches and scuffs. Cases come either in clear or in a number of colors to match your style and personality.
With Apple’s release of the iPod Nano and the iPod Video, iPods are becoming more and more popular. They’re wonderful little gadgets, but they become even more useful with one of many iPod accessories that can personalize your mp3 player and tailor it to your needs.
Another way to protect and carry your iPod is with an arm band,...