How much woods would a woodchuck eats , if a groundhog could barf wood to make iPhone accessories ? We tackle those questions and more in this week ’s roundup of new iOS accessories .
Arkon ’s windscreen mount
Arkon : The $ 45SuperCharge Windshield dockage Mountcomes with a pretty self - explanatory name : The twist allows you to mount your iPhone on the interior of your gondola ’s windscreen while you ’re driving , and it includes a cord that lets you power up your gimmick while on the route . It should come in handy for drivers who use their phone ’s GPS capabilities to pilot unfamiliar streets ; it ’s compatible with the iPhone 3GS , 4 , and 4S.
Arkon’s windshield mount
Denon ’s Cocoon
Denon : The $ 599Cocoonis a sleek iOS - dock speaker unit arrangement that does n’t need to actually be docked to dally your music — its AirPlay compatibility puddle it useable to wirelessly stream music from any of your Io devices or computers . ( It also come with a built - in net radio , so you’re able to listen to music even when your phone is tucked away . ) If the Cocoon is attractive but seems a spot much , you’re able to always opt for the $ 499Cocoon Portable , a smaller system . Both Cocoon modelling will be available later this summertime .
The CarBot
Denon’s Cocoon
Desk Pets : The $ 30CarBotis a remote - controlled car that can race around the house at high speeds . The remote controller , of course , is an app on your iOS machine that , in tandem with an adapter plugged into your iPhone ’s headphone jack , sends the signals needed to channelise , speed , and brake your flyspeck CarBot . Each railroad car uses included rechargeable assault and battery ; 40 hour of charge will give you about 25 minute of play .
GroovBoard ’s plum model
GroovBoard : We ca n’t help but notice that an increasing number of Io accessories use natural wood and onetime - school construction techniques to make something a little earthier and more elegant than your usual plastic and faux - leather hyperkinetic syndrome - ons . Sure enough , theGroovBoard lineof iPad stands — each designed to accommocate an iPad and Apple ’s Wireless Keyboard — are hand - crafted , one by one , by a local carpenter in Bavaria . There are six unlike models , each made from a different variety of wood , start at $ 69 apiece .
The CarBot
iChargeIt : The $ 130Portfolio IIis a “ accuse case ” for the latest - generation iPad . While powering up your pad , it can also be used for productiveness , since it includes a Bluetooth keyboard . The Portfolio II also includes pockets for notebooks , cards , and other tool of the business professional ’s trade . A kickstand lets you reckon the iPad ’s screen in landscape predilection , and a berm strap lease you tote your iPad easily . The whole thing is made from leather for , as the company says , “ maximal durability . ”
iDevices ’s iShower
iDevices : Do you care you could pass more time listening to music while bathing ? The $ 100iShowermakes it possible to pour music wirelessly from your iPhone or iPad to a water - resistant speaker scheme you could mind to in the exhibitioner or tub , or at the pool . The iShower offers wireless range of 200 feet , and the gimmick comes with a clock exhibit so you do n’t forget to get out of the shower and go to oeuvre .
GroovBoard’s plum model
Mophie ’s Outride
Mophie : The $ 130Outrideis a outfit that transform your iPhone into an natural action camera . The case is waterproof and impact resistant , and it have a full - slant lens that captures action across 170 degrees of viewing . The kit can climb on on your surfboard or other modal value of uttermost mutation travel to capture video and pic of your joke ( and your wipeouts ) . The Outride will embark in September .
Parat ’s Parasync Security Cart
iDevices’s iShower
Parat Solutions : This company’sParasync for iPad Security Cart(PDF link ) is aim at businesses , school , and other insane asylum that have a large identification number of tablets in circulation . The 16 - gauge blade cabinet can hold up to 40 iPads at a time , each snuggle into a tying up station for overnight recharge and syncing to a common iTunes library . The cabinet is 177 pounds empty . Parasync does n’t issue pricing information , but you cancontact the companyfor more info .
Velocomp ’s iBike Moto
Velocomp : The $ 80iBike Motolets motorcycle mamas and papa bond their iPhone to the handlebar of their Hog . The machine is shock absorbant and weather tolerant , which means that a little rain and a few potholes wo n’t terminate up destroying your phone while riding on the open route . The machine is designed to be used in conjunction with the freeiBike Moto app , which lets users assess speed , distance , and other lively route - trip statistics on their ride . Vrrooooom !
Mophie’s Outride
Vers ’ 1Q
Vers : proffer by another Sir Henry Joseph Wood - base accoutrement maker , the $ 951Qis a Bluetooth - enabled speaker that lets you act as your music wirelessly from your iOS machine . It ’s a pocket-size wood cube that redeem a large sound , with 30 - foot wireless range and 10 - hour battery life . The canonical price gets you the 1Q in bamboo or walnut tree ; drop an extra $ 30 and you get a limited - edition model in red beech . Vershas more than receive its initial goal for funding the 1Q through Kickstarter ; the company is now using the Kickstarter site to take pre - monastic order . ( Each ordering funds the planting of a Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree through the National Arbor Day Foundation . ) The idea ? To go good , front good , and palpate good .
iPad (third generation) family
iPhone 4S family
Parat’s Parasync Security Cart
Velocomp’s iBike Moto
Vers’ 1Q
