It goes without saying that progress is inevitable, and from the days of black-and-white TV, we now have color TV. Same thing goes for the original Naked Case which is now available in a new Colored Naked Case.

The Naked Case is the world’s first touch-through acrylic case for the Apple iPhone 3G. Fully functional and stylish, the new Colored Naked Case offers a clear front for screen access and color options such as black, gray, pink, and white for the back. Case-mate designers have engineered the new cases which offer the same revolutionary features of the Naked Cases, with a few new twists including a new “click-snap” back clasp for easy application, enlarged cutouts for access to controls, smooth edges that contour to the new iPhone 3G, and of course the full touch-through screen access via a clear, electrostatic membrane for protection.

The Colored Naked Case retails for $34.99 each.

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So, with Apple reporting that over 50,000 movie rentals a day out of their iTunes store, one has to wonder if all those people are watching those movies on anything from postage stamp sized screens to those nifty iPhone widescreen numbers? Wouldn’t it be nice if iPod fans could download a movie and then watch it on their big screen TV? Sure, there are connectors to do such a thing, but what about enjoying the 5.1 Dolby surround sound that comes with it? The iLuv Slim Desktop Video iPod Dock and DVD Player with 5.1 Channel Home Theatre System does just that. And at a price of under $200, it makes for a very attractive home theater option.

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Boston Acoustics, Inc. is back with a brand new iPod speaker system - the i-DS2. Compatible with just about any modern iPod, this stylish and compact solution aims to bring the house down (or at least, your living room) thanks to its stereo sound capability along with integrated 3.5″ full-range speakers that pump out around 60 watts of dynamic power. Boston Acoustics claim that the Horizon i-DS2 will feature deep and power bass to accompany its crisp clean stereo sound. Not only does it enhance the surroundings with pleasant music of your choice whenever you have guests drop by, it also doubles up as an iPod charger when docked, making sure your iPod remains fully juiced up before you step out of the door and head out each morning.

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We have covered viewing goggles like the Vuzix iWear and myvu before, and these have yet to catch on to the general populace. Maybe it’s the way they look, because no one wants to walk around looking like Cyclops from the X-men films.

There is a rumor going about that Apple is working to change the portable viewing arena with some fancy goggles that will allow portable viewing of video files. These video files can be taken off of an iPod or other Portable Media Player (PMP).

I have even heard that electronics giant Sony is working in partnership with Apple to perfect the technology of the screen inside the goggles. Of course, I really don’t have any validation of these rumors, other than the source I have listed below. I’m surprised all the other gadget blogs aren’t abuzz about it. Maybe they will be by the time this posts.

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Never mind if you don’t have a computer or notebook at the moment and yet want to share tunes on your iPod with a friend. The iPod, not being a Zune and hence does not have wireless capability to transfer tunes to another iPod, has this tool to help it out.

It automatically recognizes when you plug in iPods (either Mac or PC formatting) on either end, and it can transfer a three-minute song in five seconds and a 30-minute video in three minutes. The device can also transfer any files when the iPods are set to “disk drive” mode. Its rechargeable battery provides up to 1 1/2 hours of operation during transfers, and includes an AC adapter that recharges the device in four hours; iPods are recharged while connected. Songs transferred with digital rights management (DRM) formatting require appropriate iTunes password and authorization.

Hammacher is carrying this for $99.95.

Reflecting today’s techno obsessed society, clothing maker Marks and Spencer in the “old country” have created a new line of school uniforms which have iPod/MP3 compatibility. I’m sure teachers will just LOVE that.

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If you’re trying to be careful about how to best utilize your desk space, a set of speakers like these would be convenient.  They stack straight up and down, so only a small square on your desk is being used.  Granted you could probably just buy a set of mostly square speakers and attempt to stack them in the same fashion.  However, these look like they lock together nicely to keep them sturdy.  Plus when you feel the need you can lay them out next to each other instead of stacking.

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The iPhone and iPod touch are now able to hold digital versions of Frommer’s Travel Guides, enabling travelers (no matter if they’re novices or seasoned folk) to help get through their journeys in relative ease and comfort. Of course, it would be advisable to check up on the type of power points used in your destination country, lest you end up there without being able to fire up your iPhone/iPod touch.

The 2008 editions of Frommer’s New York, San Francisco, London and Paris are available for purchase and download on Apple.com via the new Apple App Store and on iTunes for $9.99. Additional Frommer’s guides are scheduled for release by Modality in late 2008. The fresh and innovative digital editions of the trusted print books will be locally stored on iPhones and the iPod Touch, allowing users to quickly browse ad-free content without an internet connection. Frommer’s for iPhone features local travel tips, restaurant and hotel reviews, and bonus features such as location-based services, interactive maps, and web and phone links, all instantly accessible with the flick of a finger using the unique touchscreen interface.

Al, can you get one of these travel guides of Vegas as you and the team head there for CES next year?

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