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Top 7 iPod & MP3 Player Accessories

From Mark Harris,
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Here you will find a list of accessories for the iPod and other types of MP3 player that are both functional and good value for money. The great thing about accessories are that they extend the usefulness of your MP3 player and also make great gifts - especially for birthdays and Christmas etc.

1. Apple Universal Dock

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The Apple Universal Dock is one of the best iPod accessories for extending the functionality of your iPod in several dimensions - it's iPhone compatible too. As well as being able to charge and sync any iPod that has a dock connector, the Universal Dock enables you to connect it to a stereo system or TV. You can then use your iPod to play music on a stereo system or speakers and display videos/photos on your TV.

The remote control that you get makes it easy to control your iPod from a distance, making the whole experience a rather comfortable one. For compatibility, the Universal Dock comes with 5 interchangeable dock adapters, making it compatible with a number of iPods and is also useful for households that have more than one iPod.

2. V-moda Vibe High Definition Earphones

If you’re looking to replace or upgrade your set of in-ear headphones, then the V-moda Vibe earphones give you high definition audio reproduction and a design that will turn heads. You can choose from red roxx (pictured), la mocha, gunmetal black, gunmetal rouge and flashback chrome.

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3. USB Power Adapter for Apple iPod

If you’re on the move and worried about your iPod battery, then the USB Power Adapter is a life saving iPod accessory that might just come in handy if your battery decides to give up. It plugs into any electrical socket enabling you to recharge your iPod without the need for a computer. The plug folds in for compact storage, making it easy to take anywhere you go.

4. ANYCOM FIPO Receiver

The ANYCOM FIPO Receiver is an ingenious device that allows any Bluetooth capable device (MP3 player, cell phone, PDA etc.) to use iPod audio accessories. This opens up a huge door to the iPod accessory market for non-iPod users. The ANYCOM FIPO works by accepting music via Bluetooth 2.0 and streams it to an iPod sound system, e.g. - the Apple iPod HI-Fi.

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5. Apple iPod Hi-Fi

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The number of audio iPod accessories on the market today is huge, but not many of them try to deliver audio that is truly Hi-Fi. The aim of the Apple iPod Hi-Fi is to give you a level of sound that is on a par with a quality stereo system. It has a built-in Universal Dock that you can use with an iPhone or compatible iPod. The system also comes with an Apple Remote, enabling you to control the iPod Hi-Fi wherever you are in the room. Using D-cell batteries, the Apple iPod Hi-Fi can be powered anywhere, making it a truly portable Hi-Fi system. If space is an issue in your home, or you want to convert your iPhone or iPod into a quality Hi-Fi system, then the Apple iPod Hi-Fi is worth considering.

6. Squeezebox

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The Squeezebox , made by Slim Devices, enables you to listen to music in any room of your home. Using 802.11g Wi-Fi or standard Ethernet cable, you can listen to streaming audio from various sources, including your digital music collection. What’s more, access to the thousands of Internet radio stations and the Rhapsody digital music service is possible even when your computer is off.

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7. Kensington Universal FM Transmitter

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If you want to listen to your MP3 collection in your car but aren’t blessed with an in-car radio/MP3 player, then the Kensington Universal FM Transmitter will enable you to do just that. This handy MP3 player accessory transmits an FM signal that your car stereo can then pick up - just like tuning into any radio station. It’s compatible with any MP3 player that has a 3.5mm headphone jack output and takes its power from your car power outlet.

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