Belkin iPod Accessories
Belkin SportCommand for iPod: Using an Apple iPod to download music from your home PC or Mac computer is a great way to enjoy your digital music while you are on the go, but if you enjoy sports such as skiing, snowboarding, or mountain bike riding, you know how difficult it is to control iPods during these activities.
Fortunately, there is a product on the market today that can make managing and selecting your iPod music easy while you are engaged in active sports - the Belkin SportCommand for the Apple iPod. The Sport Command is a wireless remote that is attached to a fabric armband that fits around your arm or your jacket sleeve, so it is always easily accessible. The simple controls allow you to skip tracks, turn your iPod's volume up or down, and pause your iPod unit, even if the iPod is in your backpack or jacket pocket.
The Belkin SportCommand is flexible enough to be durable no matter what sports you participate in, and its weather resistant construction protects it from the elements, ensuring that your remote will not malfunction in any climate or weather condition.
So if you're serious about having your music available during outdoor sports activities, the Belkin SportCommand is an inexpensive and highly useful device that can help you get more enjoyment from your iPod, even if you're racing down a mountain.
Belkin TuneBase FM for iPod with Video: Do you enjoy playing music and video on your Apple iPod while you are on the go, but wish you could listen to music downloaded from your PC or Mac computer while you were driving, as well? Playing your iPod in the car can be a bit of a challenge, since many factory installed car stereos do not have an input jack for an iPod, and those that do tend to have then in places that are difficult to reach.
The Belkin TuneBase FM for iPod can provide a powerful yet affordable solution to this problem. Rather than play throuch a dedicated input jack, the Belkin TuneBase plays iPods via an FM transmitter. All you have to do is find an available FM station, and you will be able to enjoy your iPod's library through your car stereo.
The Tunebase also features a flexible arm, so you can reposition your iPod while you are driving - a very useful feature if you have a passenger that also wants to select some of the musical choices.
The TuneBase opens up a world of possibilities for listening to your music in your car, yet costs less than £50 USD. This can be one of the most useful accessories you can own for your iPod.
Belkin TuneCast II FM Transmitter: Listening to your downloaded or recorded music in your car can be a frustrating proposition. You can play CDs on an in-dash CD player, but then you have to worry about scratching or breaking your CDs, and looking for a CD while you are driving is not an entirely safe proposition. One of the most versatile alternatives to playing CDs in your car is the Belkin TuneCast II FM transmitter.
The Belkin Tune Cast can play nearly all types of media devices through your car's audio AM/FM tuner - the input jacks can handle media from your Apple iPod, portable CD player, or even your PC or Mac laptop computer. Not only that, but it broadcasts a clear, strong signal to play through your car's AM/FM tuner, so you can enjoy CD quality music on your car stereo. Also, if the TuneCast does not detect a signal from an input media device for 60 seconds, it automatically shuts off, giving you a longer battery life and more playing time.
The TuneCast gives you a convenient way to play iPods and other portable electronic devices on your car's stereo, without the cumbersome installation required by other FM tuners. And, at less than £30, it is an inexpensive way to open up new possibilities for enjoying your favorite music while you are on the road.
Belkin TuneDok Car Holder: Listening to the music you have downloaded on your Apple iPod from your home PC or Mac computer can help make any long car ride seem shorter, but doing this is not without its difficulties. Typically, you either have to secure your iPod to your car's dashboard with a permanent cradle (not a great idea, if your car happens to be leased), or be content with searching for your iPod every time you hit the brakes and your portable media player slides off the passenger seat.
If neither of these options appeal to you, a simple and non-permanent solution is the Belkin TuneDok Car Holder. This molded, flexible holder fits directly in your car's cup holder, and features a large suction cup to secure the device to the bottom of the cup holder.
Once you have secured the flexible base in your car's cup holder, just slide your iPod into the cradle, and tuck any wires back via the device's convenient clip. The cradle features a ratcheting arm, so you can easily adjust the position of your iPod while you are driving.
The Belkin Tune Dok is designed to hold iPods of nearly any model, so you will be able to use the holder whether you are playing the Classic, Nano, or other iPod model.
Belkin TunePower with Video-Title: The Belkin TunePower for iPod with video is an excellent alternative for someone on the go. This power accessory keeps your iPod running for up to six hours after the battery is drained. This means that you will always be able to enjoy the music that you have downloaded from from your PC or Mac, no matter how long you are away from your computer or docking station.
If you are on a long flight, or you know it is going to be a while before you can charge your iPod, you know you won't have to worry with the Belkin TunePower for your Apple iPod. The best part is, the six additional hours does not only give you additional time to listen to music, but to view video as well.
The internal battery can play video for up two hours. After that, the six additional hours kick in to last you through that long flight or car ride. This is triple the battery life for video on most iPods.
So if you want to make sure that you never run out of power to listen to your favorite music or watch your favorite videos on your iPod, the small investment you will make in the Belkin Tunepower will be well worth the expense the next time you take a long trip.
Belkin TuneSync for iPod: If you have used an Apple iPod docking station to sync and charge your iPod, then you know that one of the inconveniences of using a standard docking station is that it occupies an USB port on your computer. If you only have one or two USB ports available on your PC or Mac, this can make it rather difficult to use other peripherals that use USB connectivity, such as printers, digital cameras, or external hard drives.
The Belkin TuneSync for iPod provides an inexpensive and effective solution to this issue. Although the Belkin TuneSync uses a USB port on your PC or Mac, this docking station provides additional USB ports to which you can connect other peripherals, just as if you were connecting them directly to your computer. This means that the Tunesync not only charges and syncs iPods, it opens up numerous possibilities for using other peripherals in conjunction with the docking station.
The TuneSync also includes a line out port, so you can connect your docking station to an external stereo or speaker set, in case you want to enjoy your music while your iPod is being charged.
You can purchase the Belkin TuneSync for about $40 (less if you shop around or check eBay for deals), so it is a small investment compared to the added functionality it will lend to your home computer system.
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