Pod props

The great thing about music is that it has no borders – it gets everywhere. Now, with the rise of the iPod (Apple’s world-famous music player), you can take your favorite tunes wherever you may roam.

For iPod-obsessed individuals, it is still important to protect your gadgets. This is why Belkin accessories are perfect. The company offers a complete line of accessories – sort of like a one-stop shop for iPod needs.

"Belkin’s key fundamental philosophy is to create good products with the highest quality and which are very reliable," says Louis Lye, Belkin director of sales for Asia Pacific. "Our products range from colorful cases to wildly acclaimed innovations that let your iPod double as a personal recorder and photo-image storage system."

Here are a few iPod accessories and enhancements from Belkin that will surely optimize your listening experience:

Tunetalk Stereo

This is an all-in-one accessory where you can record memos, boring class lectures, exciting interviews or interesting conversations for the iPod video. It comes with two high-quality omnidirectional microphones. Plus, you can review your audio notes and copy recordings to your desktop or notebook computer for storage, editing or to send via e-mail.

TuneFM

Dig this: the TuneFM for iPod Video, 4G, Photo, Mini and Nano allows you to listen to your iPod through any FM radio. And with the single-touch programmable preset buttons, you can choose among different frequencies. It includes an auto-power cord to power and charge your Nano in the car as well. Tunebase

Mount, power and listen to your iPod in your car. TuneBase has a built-in FM transmitter that wirelessly connects to your car stereo and operates on multiple FM channels. Available for all iPods except the Shuffle.

Cases And Things

Belkin also offers cases to protect the iPod. There’s the leather flip case in black, baby blue, pink and white. Check out the folio or the leather carabiner too. If you are exercising, then there’s the sports sleeve armband.

There is more to Belkin than just iPod accessories. The company produces protective cases for laptops as well.

Notebook Cases

"With the NeuElemments (NE) collection, Belkin takes laptop mobility to the next level. Our handsome, multifunctional professional cases, stylish backpacks and fashionable messenger cases provide the perfect fit for the way you work and is tailored to your lifestyle," explains Lye.

The Business Casual series is designed to protect and transport your equipment investments. The Studio series has a modern style with innovative designs that combine flair with rugged durability. The Backpack range offers busy professionals another option to carry stylish comfort. The Messenger range has a dual-purpose fashion case to enhance your lifestyle. All come with a lifetime warranty.

"We developed our products with five key elements in mind – durability, smart storage, comfort, protection and lifestyle." It’s easy now to choose a case perfect for your iPod and laptop needs, concludes Lye.

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Belkin accessories are distributed by Microwarehouse Inc. For more information, call 637-0474 or log on to www.microwarehouse.com.ph.