Apple’s ubiquitous device holds everything from the latest hits to episodes of “The Office.” There are plenty of bells and whistles to dress up your player, too.
Socks
$29 for six at apple.com
Apple.com boasts this accessory is as easy as “putting on a pair of socks.” Thankfully, it isn’t nearly as boring. A box of six vibrantly colored iPod socks will jazz up your tune player. Share them with five friends or change iPod’s sock every day.
Alarm clock and dock
$49.99 at ihomeaudio.com
This docking station doubles as an alarm clock. Play music until the sleep timer switches off your iPod. While you sleep, your iPod can charge. In the morning, wake to your music or a buzzer. iHome sells the alarm clock for iPod with side accent lights.
Digital Lifestyles Outfitters iPod Care Kit
$19.99 at Circuit City
Taking good care of your player will ensure a long and musical life. The care kit comes with three solutions — one to clean and two to remove heavy and fine scratches — and a soft cloth to clean and buff your music player.
iShade
$3.50 each at theistore.com
Give your iPod or iPod mini a quick and colorful facelift with the iShade. This transparent plastic piece covers the screen, protecting it and giving it a different hue when the backlight is illuminated. The iShade is available in seven fluorescent colors.
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i-Cat
$15-$30, depending on pet and color, at Toys R Us, Wal-Mart
Not quite a companion for your mp3 player, but a new way to play your tunes. Hasbro’s iCat plays your iPod’s songs through its speakers, while it dances, lights up, and shows different “personalities” according to the music. Also available in the i-Dog and i-Cy (a penguin).