CES 2011: iHome Innovations

RhinoHyde 60 Days Of Christmas Contest

Our new friends over at RhinoHyde are gearing up for a fantastic giveaway. If you haven’t heard of them check our their site RhinoHyde. They offer skins for the iPhone 4, 3G/S, iPod and iPod Touch models. Soon they will also be offering products for Apple iPad, MacBook and other laptop models. Getting back to the giveaway, you’ve got 8 weeks to win some really cool prizes. Ranging from an iPod RhinoHyde up to an Apple iPad. Of course no purchase is necessary to enter the contest, but I am sure they wouldn’t mind it if you did. They have even given all of the BMAi viewers a 15% coupon code, so make sure you use it.

Head over to RhinoHyde and get entered to win some really cool stuff.

Promo Code for 15% Off: buymeaniphone.com

iDeal: XtremeMac InCharge Duo Charger

Deals.Woot.com has a pretty impressive deal going on for the XtremeMac InCharge Duo Charger. Currently the charger is $14.99 + $5.00 shipping, bringing the total to less than $20.00. Buy.com has the same device for $13 more. If you’re looking for a desktop charger for your iDevices look no further.

Features:

• Charges iPhone and iPod twice as fast as charging through a computer
• Charge any combination of 30-pin model iPhones or iPods
• Low-profile design fits neatly on any desk or countertop
• Charging status indicators show when battery is charged
• Compatible with iPhone models: iPhone, 3G, 3GS, 4G
• Compatible with iPod models: iPod classic/ iPod nano/ iPod video/ iPod touch

Purchase for $19.99 from Woot.

Video Review: WatchMyNano.com Watch Bands

Rating: 9 out of 10
Pros: Lots of colors to pick from.
Cons: Only fabric selection is Vinyl.
Overall: This is a great product for  iPod Nano owners that want to try something different and make a fashion statement. I actually enjoyed using the band with my Nano more than I thought I was going to. At only $19 each, you can purchase a few different colors and mix and match with your wardrobe. If you haven’t tried using your Nano as a watch yet, you owe it to yourself to give it a shot and don’t forget to pick up a watch band from WatchMyNano.com. I liked this product so much that I’ve awarded it our Editors’ Choice Award.

iMainGo 2 From Portable Sound Laboratories

The iMainGo 2 is a protective case that turns your MP3 player into a powerful portable speaker system. The iMainGo 2 custom fits and protects all iPods®, iPod Nano, iPhone®, iPod touch® and most MP3’s. It also doubles as a premium external stereo speaker system for any device with a 3.5 mm connection. Control and view your device without opening the case, plus wake up to music with built-in alarm feature (on alarm-equipped iPods® only). It comes with 4 AAA Energizer batteries and removable carry strap. Dimensions are 5.7” x 3.8” x 2.4”. You can purchase the iMainGo 2 system at Eastern Mountain Sports, Amazon.com and Target.com. Visit iMainGo today.

Check out our review of this product.

All New iPod Nano Commercial

All New iPod Touch Commercial

Leaked iPod Touch And Nano Cases

The rumor mill is a churning as the September event Apple has planned inches ever closer. Usually around this time of year Apple refreshes the iPod lineup and this year hopefully should be no different. The iPod Touch was rumored to receive a camera addition last year and we know that never panned out as we though it would. But with the release of the iPhone 4, with it’s dual cameras, we should see the iPod Touch finally receive the highly touted addition. What is interesting, X-Doria, a Chinese accessories manufacturer has released photos of the pro-ported redesigned iPod Touch and Nano cases. The redesigned shape of the Nano shape is very similar to the LCD leaked earlier this year. Why Apple would reduce the size of the screen on the Nano is beyond me, but as always, they will of course make it work. Which in turn will make me want to buy it.

Core Cases for the iPod nano 4G

Rating: 9 out of 10
Pros: Highly protective, soft interior, super clear screen guard, sleek and sexy appearance.  Super pricing at $9.95 with optional free lanyard. Four awesome colors
Cons: High gloss finish may scratch over time
Overall: Finally a quality case with masterful construction that doesn’t break the bank.  All cases should be close to this price point but this is the only one that I have seen that actually delivers.  I can’t see a Nano 4G case that would protect any better than the core case.  Hand written notes from the owner in your package makes you feel like a valued customer.

The Core Cases for the nano 4G can be purchased directly from their website for $9.95 by clicking here.

Video Review: Speck Toughskin for iPod Nano 4G

This is a video review by our Monthly Guest Reviewer Luis Rocha (LuisMayhem17)