| iPod in the neck: Invention offers alternative for securing gadget while being active
ANDOVER - Inventor Kurt Eldracher jumped up and spun around in the air, did a bunch of sit-ups and lifted his arms up and down as if trying to fly. Then he ran and hopped from one end of Yang's Fitness Center to the other.
Stopping, he pointed to the back of his neck, where an iPod Nano rested securely in his new invention, appropriately called "nekFit."
"Forty million people will exercise with an iPod this year," he said, panting. "The iPod is the number-one fitness product in the world. And the only thing available in stores now to hold it while you're exercising is an armband."
Until now.
After 11/2 years of research and design testing, and the expenditure of $150,000 of his own money, Eldracher last month unveiled the nekFit, an accessory born of necessity.
XtremeMac unveils SportWrap Pink armband
XtremeMac today introduced SportWrap Pink to support the efforts of the National Breast Cancer Foundation alongside new versions of its SportWrap armband for Apple's iPod touch, iPod classic, third-generation iPod nano, and iPhone. The SportWrap's new design features a neoprene body and an adjustable strap trimmed with a soft elastic material that allows the armband to mold to the shape of most arm sizes. The face of the iPod or iPhone is covered by a clear flexible plastic that provides full access to all controls, while the back is guarded from moisture via neoprene. The new SportWrap designs are available for pre-order at $30 each. .
NekFit, for the Running Man
A new iPod Nano accessory, called nekFit, places your iPod Nano or Shuffle on the back of your neck. The idea is to keep your cables away from your arms and chest. But unless you want to look like one of the enslaved Enterprise crew in "The Gamesters of Triskelion" episode of "Star Trek" or a prisoner in "Running Man," I'd stick with the traditional armband from Apple. NekFit really does look like a sci-fi shock collar. But the nuttiest thing about it is that it places your iPod controls behind your head, where most humanoids don't keep their eyes. Woburn-based NekFit Inc. (nekfit.com) has fitted the device with large, tactile buttons which help a bit, but controls take some getting used to. NekFit does a good job of tidying-up those cables along its frame, which resembles an eyewear frame you put on backwards.
Speck Launches Full Line of Cases for the New Apple iPod nano, touch, classic and shuffle
Speck today announced that it has launched 36 new cases for the Apple iPod nano, touch and classic. The company is offering an extensive new line up of stylish and protective cases, now available and in time for the holiday season. Cases are now available at www.speckproducts.com and through most major retailers. Palo Alto, CA (PRWEB) November 13, 2007 -- Speck today announced that it has launched 36 new cases for the Apple nano, touch and classic. The company is offering an extensive new line up of stylish and protective cases, now available and in time for the holiday season. Cases are now available at www.speckproducts.com and through most major retailers. "At Speck we use a full circle approach when designing cases. We look at the device, lifestyle and our core values," said Jarret Weis, Speck's Senior Engineering Manager.
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