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Wow, It Took Him This Long?

Mark Wilson — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:31:52 +0000

Everyone’s making money off the iPhone, so that might as well include George Lucas. $US30 this December. [StarWarsShop via ChipChick]

World’s First Python Skin-Covered iPhone Pushes Naff To Sickening

Jesus Diaz — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:20:26 +0000

So you think that nothing could get more tacky and disgusting than this $US3900 pink python-skin iPhone with 124 Swarovski crystals and gold bezel, right? RIGHT? WRONG.

I just can’t pick one. [Republica Fashion]

New iControlPad Prototype Controls iPhone With Dual Nubs

Danny Allen — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:33:46 +0000

The iPhone gamepad case is back with an overhauled design that brings controls to the front and adds dual analogue nubs (the same as the Pandora gaming handheld). There’s also an internal battery that charges the iPhone while playing.

The previous design was a lot sleeker and placed the controls on the side. But it didn’t have those awesome nubs. A test run of those units were shipped to selected people in February, and early feedback plus a “sleepless night” lead to the updated, bigger look.

You’ll need to jailbreak your iPhone, but the iControlPad is supported by some of the biggest iPhone devs (including ZodTTD’s PSX and GBA emulators). If you’re interested in placing a pre-order, sign up for the newsletter over at: [iControlPad]

Cardboard iPhone Case Illustrating Contest

Dan Nosowitz — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:20:00 +0000

Case-Mate released a $US0.99 cardboard iPhone case as a tongue-in-cheek, recession-appropriate gesture — and people bought them, drew on them, and now they’ve got a contest to see whose creation is best.

If I’m going to be honest, I kind of expected more from this contest: There aren’t many truly impressive drawings submitted as of now, and the current leader in votes is a virulent anti-Obama nutball creation that looks more like the bumper of an Alabama ute than an iPhone case. A drawing of Obama as Heath Ledger’s Joker? What does that even mean? You can’t be an anarchist and a socialist at the same time, they’re completely conflicting ideologies. Take a political theory class, Cardboard iPhone Case Drawing Man!

Anyway, I think there are enough badass illustrators among the Giz readership that could really bust out some impressive entries. I’d love to see what you guys can do — this contest is ripe for a Giz onslaught. Go forth, readers! [Case-Mate via CNET]

Does Your iPod Touch Need Solar Power?

Nick Broughall — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 03:06:59 +0000

I know, it’s a stupid question. The answer is obvious. Every gadget needs a bit of solar power. Fortunately if you own an iPod Touch or an iPhone, the Novothink Surge Solar Charger is coming to Australia.

The case—which costs $120—is available in both iPod Touch and iPhone flavours (although iPhone won’t arrive until December) and has the following specs:

• solar panels outputs 5.5V at 100 mAh in full sun
• Optimised power management system provides continuous
charge to iPod touch’s internal battery.
• Integrated rechargeable 1500 mAh 3.7 V lithium-ion polymer
battery offers 120% capacity of iPhone 3G
• Advanced lithium-ion polymer battery cell technology prevents
overcharging and provides protection from extreme temperature
• Custom engineered USB 2.0 cable provides high capacity charging and data exchange

[iWorld]

Why Are Target Selling iPod Touch Cases With Camera Holes?

Nick Broughall — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 03:36:29 +0000

Back in September when Apple refreshed its iPod lineup, there was a bit of disappointment and confusion around the Touch’s lack of a camera. Disappointment because it didn’t have a camera, and confusion because case manufacturers had shown off cases boasting a hole for a camera anyway. But what’s even more confusing is that now, six weeks later, target are actually selling cases with the camera slot for iPod Touch, as evidenced by the photo tipster Ryan sent in…

I contacted local distributor iWorld about this, and they told me that the decision to purchase the iLuv stock with a camera hole was Target’s. Apparently iLuv (along with a few other manufacturers, it seems) jumped the gun a bit in creating cases for the 3rd gen iPod Touch, and now there are crates in warehouses full of versions with useless camera holes.

In other words, the fact Target are selling cases with a hole for the mysteriously absent camera for iPod Touch doesn’t mean anything other than the guy who buys stuff for Target didn’t really pay too much attention to the specs on the new iPod Touch when he placed his order for cases.

Still, there’s still a chance Apple will release a Touch with a camera next year. Who wants to start that rumour?

[Thanks Ryan!]

Odyssey’s Laptop Case Looks Like It Could Survive A Nuclear Blast

Sean Fallon — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 21:20:00 +0000

Thousands of years from now, your laptop could end up in a museum established by some future, post-apocalyptic race thanks to the super-rugged VU200711HW case from Odyssey.

As you might suspect, the case is watertight, dust-proof and impact resistant. Plus, the foam interior can be shaped to snugly fit whatever gadget you are trying to protect. Also features a carrying handle, pressure release valve and padlock loops. HW models take the overkill one step further with a pull out handle and wheels. [Odyssey via Core77]

Buffy Skins On Apple Products, Dual-Fanboys Ascend To Nirvana

Mark Wilson — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:20:00 +0000

Dark Horse Comics (Buffy, Hellboy) and GelaSkins (those dudes who make reusable sticky skins for iPhones, MacBooks, etc.) have conceived and birthed a line of products to which all geeks will find themselves un-immune.

Hellboy, Buffy and a bunch of other Dark Horse IPs are now available in GelaSkin form (heck, there’s even some Bettie Page thrown in there for good measure). iPhone skins go for $US15 while 13- and 15-inch MacBook/general laptop skins cost $US30.

You’ve likely seen the iconic art before, but that’s alright. I could stare at Sarah Michelle Gellar’s estranged cousin for days.

[Dark Horse via Lost at E Minor]

Hard Graft’s U MacBook Sleeve Has Actual Style

Dan Nosowitz — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 15:00:00 +0000

The big draw of the U MacBook sleeve is its external, two-segmented pocket for an iPod, phone, small notebook or whatever, but I’m more impressed by the understated style of the thing. My current black neoprene case suddenly feels so…primary school.

Made of grey wool, dark leather and herringbone-patterned elastic, it’s the first sleeve I’ve seen that matches both my shoes and my belt, which obviously is my most important criterion for gadget accessories. Unfortunately it has the price tag to match, coming in at 79 euros (about $129). Guess I’ll have to stick with the neoprene. [Hard Graft]

Russian Casemod Freak Builds A Living Room Inside His PC

Adrian Covert — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 04:30:00 +0000

Because the one sentence written about this miniature-living-room-inside-a-PC-case was composed in Russian, I’ll just say this — whoever created it is awesome, but they might also be a serial killer.

There’s a painstaking amount of detail inside the scene, including intricate housewares such as a vase, flowers, the newspaper and a gumball machine (?!). Anyone with this much time on their hands must also spend hours thinking of the perfect way to get away with murder.

But I do love how the circuit board nearly blends in as wallpaper if you don’t pay close attention. I’d like to see this turn into a trend…I think. [Modding.ru via Technabob]