Seskimo of London has rolled out the BatRest, and this unique iPhone 3G holder is touted to be the first in the world which folds flat to the size of a credit card, slipping comfortably into your wallet. This makes it highly portable, and is perfect for folks who use their iPhone 3G as a primary video watching device as well. It works great for frequent travelers as your hands don’t have to suffer from any cramps from holding the iPhone 3G since the handset itself can be held in position by the BatRest. In addition to the iPhone, iPhone 3G and iPod touch, the BatRest also works great with a bunch of other media players and digital cameras. It will come in black, white and translucent colors, although there is the option to produce it in other colors or with custom print. The BatRest is currently retailing for a mere $3.95 each, and chances are Wayne Enterprises are behind the whole idea.

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We’ve seen portable iPod/iPhone chargers in the past, but this time round there is something strangely different and yet still the same - the iPower Portable Power Station with Speaker. Yes, judging by the name of the device itself, it is able to juice up your iPod/iPhone within three hours (taking an equal amount of time to be fully charged at a power outlet as well), functioning as a portable speaker as well for you to share your tunes with people around. You can pick up the iPower Portable Power Station with Speaker for $44 from Brando.

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It has been over a year since we covered any mi Jam products from the B2 company, so I say it is high time we covered something by them. One of their most recent products is the mi Jam Drummer.

I suppose this product would probably best be suited for children, or for anyone at any age who aspires to be a drummer. Simply put, this device hooks up with a digital music device, stereo, personal computer, iPod, or any other Portable Media Player to allow the user to be the drummer.

The mi Jam Drummer has two modes: interactive and standalone. Standalone allows the user to plug into the miJam to the external speaker or earphone, and he or she can simulate a full drum kit including a snare drum, tom toms, bass, hi-hat, even cymbals. There are even some newly added keys that allow the drummer to add roll effects. The interactive mode allows for the user to play the music, and the user can drum along with the sound.

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I miss the age of the jukebox. I’m not old enough to remember the days when a real Fonz would hit a juke to play tunes that we now call oldies, but I do remember seeing jukeboxes in pizza parlors in the seventies and eighties. They were slowly dying out by that time, and so they had a Bauhaus form-follows-function look to them. They never regained that look from the jukes of that bygone era.

For those of you who miss that gaudy look of the jukebox from the 1950s, you might want to save up some money (a lot of it) and get the Xi, a jukebox designed to play tracks from the iPod.

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Over on Coolest Reviews we take a look at the Beats by Dre headphones. These have made a bit of a splash in the blogsphere over the past few months - are they worth the asking price? Ultimately that’s down to you, but you can see what we thought here.

The Nano is one of the more popular iPods to work out with, yes the shuffle is nice, but I hate that I can’t see a list of songs.  Plus it of course holds less than the Nano.  Well to keep the Nano on you while working out you can’t really pop it in your pocket, but there is the option of the armband.  However, armbands can be obnoxious to some people, it’s a preference thing really.  There isn’t any distinct reason that they would be bad, but some do consider them uncomfortable.  Well the iStik offers a new way to keep your Nano on you while doing your daily physical activities.

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Bose is back again, this time with the SoundDock Series II digital music system that caters to both iPod and iPhone owners, bringing home high-quality audio performance despite being small in size. This is also the first “Works with iPhone” certified SoundDock system from Bose, and I’m sure it won’t be the last.

The system features a new auxiliary input that lets users connect other audio devices, such as an MP3 player, portable CD player or music-enabled phone. It provides dock-and-play simplicity and will charge an iPod or iPhone while in use. No additional setup is required. An included infrared remote controls the system and basic iPod and iPhone functions, including playlist navigation, from across the room. Volume controls are located on the unit. The SoundDock Series II system works seamlessly with the iPhone 3G and original iPhone models. It also works with most iPod models, including iPod touch and any iPod featuring a click wheel, including all nano, mini, photo, video and classic models.

If you do not yet have an iPod/iPhone speaker dock of any kind, would you consider the SoundDock Series II system when it is released early next month for $299?

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First it was free internet. Then, some universities were offering free laptops to students. And now, the Gray Old Lady reports that colleges are taking advantage of the popularity of both the iPod and iPhone by offering incoming students one of each.

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