iPod touch 4g cases from Speck

Speck recently announced its new line of iPod touch 4g cases: GeoMetric, Fitted, PixelSkin HD, PixelSkin, SeeThru & SeeThru Satin and CandyShell iPod touch 4g cases. Read more...

Fitted iPod Touch 4g cases

 

The Fitted iPod touch 4g case is a fabric-wrapped two-piece hard shell featuring genuine fabric patterns and designs that gives the iPod touch 4g a fabulous tailored look. The hard shell case protects from scratches and scuffs and is soft-touch finished for a comfortable grip. This case is available in MisKerChief Red, TastyCakes Pink, SpexyHexy Purple, TartanPlaid White, Darkest Tartan Plaid, Dalmatian Houndstooth and CookieCamo Brown colors and it sells for $29.95.

Features:

• Original fabric-wrapped patterns give your iPod touch a fabulous tailored look.
• Form-fit two-piece hard shell case design protects from scratches and scuffs.
• Access to all buttons, controls, sensors and connections.

GeoMetric iPod touch 4g cases

The GeoMetric iPod Touch 4g case is a slim flexible protective case featuring a triangular contrasting-textured facets. The unique texture provides a better grip with its perfectly contoured form-fit design. This case is available in Black, Cyan and Purple colors and sells for $29.95.

Features:

• Slim High-Definition Protective Case
• Grippy Faceted Texture
• Flexible triangular skin case with contrasting-textured facets
• Unique texture for better grip
• Perfectly contoured fit and feel

PixelSkin HD iPod touch 4g cases

PixelSkin HD iPod touch case is a flexible high-contrast skin case featuring a smooth HD pixel texture providing perfectly contoured, single-piece skinny fit. It has matte-finish pixels and shiny glossy grid. This case is available in Black, Purple and Bright Red and sells for $29.95.

PixelSkin iPod touch 4g cases

This rubbery matte finish iPod touch 4g case features a extra-grippy grid texture that provides unmatched pixel insulation and great protection from bumps and drops. This case has rubberized touch-thru button covers and cutouts for plug port, camera and hold switch. It sells for $24.95 and is available in Black, Kelly Green, Hot Pink, Cyan and Purple.

Features:

• Comfortable tiled texture
• Rubbery matte finish case
• Smooth grid texture for a comfortable grip
• Pixel insulation for serious protection

SeeThru and SeeThru Satin iPod touch 4g cases

This is one-piece flexible hard shell case with a smooth finish. The rubberized edge and button cover, provide extra grip and protection. The soft-touch finished SeeThru Satin offers an extra-smooth comfortable grip and a frosted appearance. SeeThru cases are available in Clear and SeeThru Satin is available in Black and Dark Blue and they sell for $29.95.

CandyShell iPod touch 4g cases

The CandyShell iPod touch 4g case is a hard shell case featuring a one-of-a-kind single-piece patent-pending design with a thin, hard-shell coating and soft rubbery interior lining, bezel, & button covers. This case is available in Batwing Black, Moonsicle White, LoveHate Pink, PaleMoon Grey and MoonRock Grey and sells for $34.95.

Features:

• Two Layers of Protection: Hard shell, Soft center
• Glossy hard shell exterior
• Rubberized interior and button covers
• Patent-pending one-piece design

Asus U35JC-A1

Much like the UL30A, Asus U35JC-A1 is slim, angular, and decked in lots of brushed metal in many ways, it comes across as a throwback design, like a DeLorean in laptop form. The very thin upper lid is backed in brushed aluminum, the small centered Asus logo looking more EPCOT-era than ever. Inside, a light gray silver, patterned, glossy plastic surrounds the keyboard deck, while glossy, black plastic surrounds the inset screen. Asus' keyboards are almost universally of the raised Chiclet style kind, but they're not all made equally.

Some Asus laptops have exhibited serious keyboard flex but that isn't the case with Asus U35JC-A1. The very solid feeling keys were great to type on, and aside from our gripe with the awkwardly placed arrow keys and a right hand side of page up or down buttons that needlessly squish the Enter and Shift keys, it makes for an excellent experience. There's just enough palm rest space beneath for good lap typing. Overall, it's nearly as good a keyboard as the MacBook Pro's.

A medium size multitouch touchpad lies flush with the keyboard deck around it in the same color to boot but textured with a subtle matte grid that works better than expected. A thin button bar beneath feels too slight, but the whole package gets the job done well and, most importantly, responsively. However, we'd put an asterisk next to "multitouch" the Elan software driving the touchpad allows only for a limited set of gestures, such as two finger scroll and multifinger tap, leaving out obvious ones like pinch to zoom. Two buttons sit atop the keyboard : one to the far left, one to the right.

They look identical, but the right one is the power button, whereas the left boots up the laptop in Asus' Express Gate quick start OS. We're not a fan of quick-start environments, simply because their limited applications, quirky setup, and need to boot up Windows 7 for access to the rest of your PC's features make for an annoying experience. Do yourself a favor and just put your laptop to sleep instead. When Windows 7 is already booted, the left button switches between custom battery saving modes.

The LED-backlit, glossy 13 inch 16:9 screen has a native resolution of 1,366x768 pixels, standard for this size. Viewing angles were tighter than we'd prefer, with color and contrast drifting into a washed out look unless the screen was perfectly centered. For videos, Web browsing, and general everyday use, pictures and videos look fine as long as excessive tilting is avoided. Front firing Altec Lansing stereo speakers situated under the keyboard on the lower front edge of Asus U35JC-A1 are loud enough for movies, Webchat or any other conceivable use, with notable crisp punch during gameplay. They're better than standard laptop speakers at this range, but lack musical depth and powerful bass.

Lenovo IdeaPad Y560d

Lenovo continues to create very nice looking laptops with its IdeaPad line. Lenovo IdeaPad Y560d is about as far from the office ready Lenovo mindset as we've seen, with a funky tribal tattoo design on the back of the lid. Other than that, the color scheme is similar to systems such as the IdeaPad Y460, with a copper accent strip around the outer edge of the lid and an interior mix of not too glossy black plastic and matte black keys. A row of backlit touch sensitive control buttons sit on top of the keyboard.

Running a finger back and forth along them pops up a quick launch bar, with assignable slots for different apps. It's clever looking, but it takes some getting used to. Running your finger along the right part of it can also change the desktop background image, but we never got the hang of pulling that off consistently. The keyboard and touch pad are excellent, even though Lenovo IdeaPad Lenovo IdeaPad Y560d uses a tapered key keyboard (more like the traditional ThinkPad design), rather than the flat topped island style one seen on most other IdeaPad models.

The 15.6 inch wide screen display offers a 1,366x768 pixel native resolution, which is standard for a 16:9 midsize laptop screen. It's great for 720p HD video content, but it can't display 1080p content at full resolution. Hardcore gamers may want higher resolutions, and we were also troubled by the faint horizontal lenticular lines that are sometimes visible, even when not using any 3D applications that's a byproduct of the polarized 3D system. Under the hood, Lenovo IdeaPad Y560d is a very impressive machine.

With a 1.6GHz Intel Core i7 720QM CPU, a 500GB 7200rpm hard drive, and ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5730 graphics, it's powerful enough for just about any task. The system holds its own against other high end laptops such as the HP Envy 17 and Toshiba A665-3DV (both also Core i7 systems) in our benchmark tests. But what we're really interested in is the 3D capabilities. We've had experience with the TriDef system before, and found this version to be largely the same.

Lenovo IdeaPad Y560d includes a basic pair of cheap plastic polarized glasses, plus a second pair of clip-ons for those of us who already wear glasses (be warned: it's not a cool look). The screen has to be tilted at just the right angle. For us it was about 120 degrees back, and with us sitting about twice as far from the screen as we normally would. The effect works best with objects that recede into the distance, where we could sometimes get an excellent 3D effect.

Objects that popped out of the screen toward us often got blurry or out of focus, as did some menus rendered in 3D. Keep in mind that it's very important to keep your head still to main just the perfect angle. To get games to play in 3D, they have to be run through the TriDef wrapper app, which is an easy enough process, but one with a lot of processing overhead. Playing Street Fighter IV (which looked very good in 3D), we got an average of 32 frames per second (at the native 1,366x768 pixel resolution) when running the game normally, but that dropped to about 13 frames per second when running it in 3D.

That's especially disappointing given the high powered hardware. On the positive side, the plastic polarized glasses are passive, and don't require batteries or recharging. Also, no external IR emitter dongle is required (as in Nvidia 3D Vision systems), making this a more compact, no extras required setup.

Asus Eee PC Seashell 1015PED-MU17

Like many of Asus' recent Eee PC Netbooks, Asus Eee PC Seashell 1015PED-MU17 has a sleek, teardrop shaped side profile, thicker at the back and tapering down to a sharp point at the nose. It's largely the same tapered/curved design we've seen on most Asus Eee PC's over the last year or so, particularly the 1005PEB, making it hard to muster excitement for a design that's barely distinguishable from others. Smooth matte surfaces on the back lid and keyboard deck guard against fingerprints, but still give off some ambient gloss.

Asus Eee PC Seashell 1015PED-MU17 line comes in red, blue, white, and black our red model had an attractive, coppery, brownish glow. The back lid's rather thick and whole unit feels solid, even a bit dense, but the compact form feels easy to tuck away. Having no protruding batteries or edges other than a slight bump on the rear bottom is a plus. The edge to edge raised chiclet style keyboard features well responding keys and no flex, but the smaller than full size keyboard felt cramped after a while.

In particular, the tiny wrist rests underneath feel too small for easy lap typing. A wide multitouch touchpad is composed of the same comfortable matte smooth lid/palmrest material, and is delineated by thin silver strips on the left and right, a slight change from previous Eee PC models. The touchpad felt wider and nicer than on previous models, though our thumbs tended to land on the pad when typing. A thin plastic button bar beneath is a bit small, but has a solid click.

Above the keyboard, a small plastic power button sits to the right and a quick-start button lies side by side with a Wi-Fi on/off button on the left. Asus' Express Gate Cloud quick start OS is a pared down environment with its own browser, photo app, and a few other features. Despite its faster boot time, we doubt many people will be satisfied with its performance and limited options most will opt to simply boot up Windows and keep Asus Eee PC Seashell 1015PED-MU17 in sleep mode between sessions.

The 10.1 inch LED matte screen on Asus Eee PC Seashell 1015PED-MU17 has a maximum pixel resolution of 1,152x864, which is highly nonstandard and produces a squished look. The resolution can be knocked down to 1,024x600 common for Netbooks. We've noticed 1,366x768 10 inch Netbook displays becoming increasingly common, but there's no such luck here. Pictures and videos looked crisp, and viewing angles were reasonable for the size and hinge limitations of Asus Eee PC Seashell 1015PED-MU17' lid, but Web pages feel cramped at this limited resolution.

Stereo speakers, located on the bottom front edge of Asus Eee PC Seashell 1015PED-MU17, offered louder than average audio that actually sounded quite good for video viewing. They're not musically extravagant, but they're definitely good enough for most needs. Asus chose to add a physical lens cover slider to its VGA Webcam, ostensibly to protect people against being unknowingly recorded.

It seems a little silly and is more likely to cause panic by making some people think their Webcam is broken when it's really just covered. Regardless, the picture quality is suitable for basic video chat, but its contrast levels created dark silhouettes. Cyberlink's YouCam software, which can be launched from a pull-down software widget on the desktop, is included on the system and has links to various Asus cloud-storage services and shortcuts.

Monster unveils PowerBeats earphones by Dr.Dre & LeBron James

Monster has unveiled a new set of in-ear headphones called PowerBeats by Dr.Dre that combines sonic superiority with a comfortable fit and full range sound with clarity and power. This earphones has been designed in collaboration with the Miami Heat star LeBron James. Read more...

PowerBeats earphones feature an adjustable/bendable ear hook with flexible arm wraps around the outside of your ear to keep headphones in place while you're working out or playing team sports. These earphones are available for $179.95 in Red, Black and White colors.

Features:

• Secure and Comfortable Fit for Athletic Lifestyles:
  Adjustable/bendable ear hook with flexible arm wraps around the outside of your ear to keep headphones in place while you're working out or playing team sports.
• Built-in Mic for Hands-Free Calls and Online Chats:
  ControlTalk's built-in mic lets you talk hands-free on your music phone. It works with online voice or video chats on iPad, iPhone or iPod touch.
• Control iPhone and iPod the Easy Way:
  ControlTalk gives you on-cable playback control of your iPad, iPhone or iPod, including pause, next track and volume.
• Exclusive Driver Technologies Deliver Unsurpassed Sound:
  Legendary Beats sound with clarity and power at any volume. Built-in subwoofer pumps out massive bass. Midrange tweeter reproduces ultra smooth vocals and clear, crisp highs.
• Hear the Music and Your Surroundings Safely:
  Whether you're running, shooting hoops, or cycling, specially designed eartips let you hear ambient sounds while maintaining full awareness at all times.
• Sweat Resistant and UV Protected:
  Engineered for hours of strenuous activity under the sun or under the lights. Tested for extreme durability and long life.

iPod Touch 4G screen protectors, covers & skins

Now that you just bought the awesome new iPod Touch 4G, you may want to consider getting protection for it, especially a screen protector. Not many people realize how beneficial screen protectors can be for a new device. There are going to be many chances of dropping the iPod or knocking it against a hard or abrasive surface. Read more...

Once you drop the iPod touch 4G directly on the screen on the concrete or other hard surfaces, it is guaranteed that you will get some sort of knick or scratch on the screen. So it will be worthwhile to buy a screen protector for the new iPod touch 4g. Let take a look at a few that are available in the market now.

invisibleSHIELD iPod Touch 4g screen protector

ZAGG's invisibleSHIELD is scratch-proof, exceptionally clear and virtually indestructible iPod Touch 4G screen protector. The invisibleShield is a patented pending film featuring nano-memory technology which is visible as a very subtle texture in the surface of the film. This superior component of the invisibleSHIELD offers four main competitive benefits:

• Durability - Self-healing properties offer unbelievable resistance to scratches and damage, and will extend the life of your device
• Coverage - Greater pliability and flexibility allows the invisibleSHIELD designs to cover the corners and curves of your device better than the competition.
• Ease of Install - The improved pliability also facilitates easier installation
• Drop Resistant - Improved grip makes it easier to hang onto your expensive gadgets
• Glare Reduction - The invisibleSHIELD gives your device a slight "orange peel" finish that breaks up glare and reduces finger print smudges, while still creating high res screen viewing clarity.

This iPod Touch 4G screen protector comes with Lifetime Replacement Guarantee and 45-day Money Back Guarantee.

There are 3 types of coverage:

• Full Body Maximum Coverage for $24.99: This covers the screen, back and also the sides of the iPod touch 4g.
• Full Body Easy Install for $24.99: This covers the screen and the back of the iPod touch 4g
• Screen Coverage for $14.99: Covers just the screen.

Case-mate Clear Armor iPod Touch 4G screen protector

Clear Armor is a high quality protective film for the iPod touch 4g made from a material that was originally made for the army for the Apache Helicopter blades. This screen protector comes with a lifetime warranty. Each Clear Armor kit includes: 2 sets of Clear Armor, a microfiber cleaning cloth, a bottle of application solution, an applicator card, and application instructions. The Clear Armor iPod touch 4g screen protector sells for $19.99.

BodyGuardz iPod Touch 4G screen protector

BodyGuardz is a invisible screen protector featuring the same material that is used to shield the front of automobiles from stones and other abrasive elements. BodyGuardz is optically clear and remains invisible without distorting the dimension or design of your iPod touch 4G.

The BodyGuardz iPod touch 4g screen protector is available in 2 options:

• FULL BODY protector for $24.95
• SCREEN protectors for $14.95

The package includes

• SCREEN protectors - 2 protectors per pack
• FULL BODY - 2 screen protectors and 2 body protectors
• Application solution
• Squeegee
• Installation instructions

iPod Touch 4G cases from Proporta

Proporta has introduced a new line of iPod Touch 4G cases and are available for preorder. For the 4th Generation iPod touch, the cases available are Antimicrobial Silicone Case, Crystal Back Shell case, Aluminum-Lined Leather Case and Shine Case. Read more...

Antimicrobial Silicone iPod Touch 4G cases

This iPod Touch 4g case features a super tough silicone skin that protects phone against scratches. This case also has Antimicrobial agent that guards against germs and bacteria. Available in 2 colors Black/Pink and Black/Green, this case sells for $25.95.

Features

• Antimicrobial agent guards against germs and bacteria.
• Super tough silicone skin protects phone against scratches
• Lightweight skin adds almost no bulk to device

Crystal Back Shell iPod Touch 4G cases

The crystal case protects the iPod touch 4g against drops, impacts and scratches. This shell case is custom designed with a soft feel finish. It is available in black, red, pink and blue and sells for $19.95

Key Features

• Super tough crystal case offers unbeatable protection against impact damage, scratches and scrapes
• Soft feel finish
• Full usability in case � you need never remove it

Aluminium Lined Leather iPod Touch 4G Cases

The Leather iPod touch 4g case is made from finest quality leather with high quality faux leather interior and a contrast black and cream pinstripe lining. It features a tough aluminium plate lining with cut outs allowing access to all ports and controls. It also has a magnetic closure system. This leather case is available in black color and sells for $40.95.

Key Features

• Handcrafted from the finest quality leather
• Dimensions = H x W x D : 98 x 45 x 10
• Closure System : magnetic clasp
• Custom-made to hold your Apple 4G iPod touch securely in place
• Instructions on how to fit the case : open case and slide device in the opening at top of case.
• Cutouts : Cutouts on sides for all buttons and for charging
• Contrast overstitching
• Cut-outs for access to device whilst in the case

Shine iPod Touch 4g cases

The shine ipod touch 4g case is made form high gloss patent leather. It features an internal mirror framed with a funky, soft feel zebra print lining. This case has a magnetic closure system and sells for $32.95.

Key Features

• Dress to impress
• High gloss patent leather
• Internal mirror
• Magnetic closure system
• Framed with a soft feel zebra print lining

These new iPod Touch 4g cases are currently available for preorder on www.proporta.com

iPod Touch 4G Cases from Incipio & Gumdrop

Incipio & Gumdrop have released new iPod Touch 4G cases just in time for the release. Incipio has released its popular dermaSHOT line of iPod Touch 4G cases while Gumdrop has released Moto Rubber iPod Touch 4G Cases and Skater Nation Plastic iPod Touch 4G Cases. Read more...

Incipio dermaSHOT iPod Touch 4G cases

The dermaSHOT cases are high density silicone anti-slip cases that are very tight fitting with a silky anti-static coating. They provide great protection for the iPod Touch 4G while providing access to all its features. They are available in 3 colors Black, Bright purple and Fuchsia Magenta, The dermaSHOT iPod Touch 4G cases are available for $19.99. This case comes with a surface protector and a cleaning cloth.

Features

• Tight fitting anti-slip case for your iPod touch 4G
• Unparalleled value priced protection
• Smooth to the touch
• Precision molded to the shape of the iPod touch providing a perfect fit and excellent access to all of the iPod features
• Includes a Video Stand for horizontal viewing
• Incipio Vanity Kit: including a surface protector and cleaning cloth

Moto Skin iPod Touch cases from Gumdrop

Moto Skin is a silicone iPod touch 4g case featuring a Form-fitting TPU rubber skin with Motocross tread pattern. It provides full access to all the iPod Touch controls. It is available in 3 colors black, blue and gray and sells for $24.95.

Features

• Form-fitting TPU rubber skin
• Motocross tread pattern
• Full access to all media controls

Skater Nation Plastic iPod Touch 4G cases from Gumdrop

The Skater Nation Plastic is a lightweight polycarbonate shell case featuring a snap-on design, a soft-touch exterior finish, and open access to all ports and controls. It is available in 3 colors black, red and white and sells for $29.95.

Features

• Air light polycarbonate body
• Access to all media controls
• Soft touch exterior texture

How to make FaceTime video calls on iPod Touch 4G

As you all know by now, one of the coolest new additions to new iPod Touch 4G is the FaceTime feature that allows you make video calls to friends and family across the globe. The FaceTime feature allows you make video calls to other iPod Touch 4G and iPhone 4 over WiFi. Read more...

This feature is made possible by 2 new cameras introduced on the iPod Touch 4G. One on the front, which focuses on you. And one on the back, which focuses on what's in front of you. Note that FaceTime lets you switch between them at any time during a video call.

How to accept & make FaceTime Video calls on iPod Touch 4G

1. All you need to get started is an Apple ID and an email account. You can choose an email account you already have or, if you prefer, set up a new one.
2. Make sure your iPod Touch 4G is connected over a Wi-Fi connection which is the mode of communication for the FaceTime Video. (If you want more info on iPod Touch Wi-Fi settings visit How to connect and manage iPod Touch Wi-Fi).
3. Making the actual FaceTime video call is as simple as it gets:
   1. Just tap the FaceTime app.
   2. Find the person you want to call.
   3. An invitation pops up on their iPod touch or iPhone 4 screen asking if they want to join.
   4. When they accept, FaceTime begins.
4. Receiving a FaceTime Video Call:
   1. If somebody wants to start a video call with you, you'll receive an invitation - along with a vibrating alert - on your iPod touch asking you to join.
   2. Simply tap Accept, and the video call begins.

XtremeMac iPod Touch 4G cases

Xtrememac has announced a new line of iPod Touch 4G cases including the signature form-fitting silicone Tuffwrap cases, a new Microshield line of cases and the XtremeMac Hybrid cases. Read more...

Tuffwrap iPod Touch 4G cases

Tuffwrap is XtremeMac's signature form-fitting iPod Touch silicon case that is available in four colors and sold in packs of two - white/black, turquoise/black and purple/black. There is also the Tuffwrap Tatu case that features a unique laser-engraved design patterns on the back and is available in vibrant colors including purple, turquoise/white, and charcoal/green. The black Tuffwrap Play case is a soft and flexible plastic case with ergonomic grips designed for gaming.

XtremeMac Hybrid iPod Touch 4G cases

The Hybrid is a two-piece case with a hard plastic back and silicone overlay. The Hybrid cases provide premium protection in a cool black or purple design.

XtremeMac Sportwrap iPod Touch 4G cases

XtremeMac will also be launching its lycra and neoprene Sportwrap armband for the iPod touch. These cases feature a high-performance lightweight armband design that provide an anti-glare front and removable earbud cord wrap.

XtremeMac Microshield iPod Touch cases

The company's new Microshield line of cases include the Microshield Basic, a clear hard-plastic case, the Microshield Accent. The clear Microshield for iPod touch is a thin, impact-resistant hard plastic case that provides ultimate protection.  The Microshield Accent combines a hard plastic back and colorful rubber border for added grip and style.

The pricing for these new iPod touch 4g cases range from $12.99 to $29.99 and will be available for purchase in October.

Griffin iPod Touch 4G cases

Griffin Technology has announced a lineup of new iPod Touch 4G cases that are available for pre-order now. Read more...

Griffin Elan Form iPod touch 4G cases

The Elan form is a Hard-shell iPod Touch 4G case that has two layers of protection. The outer layer is a premium synthetic carbon fiber-look that is bonded to an impact-resistant inner shell that slides snug around your iPod. With Griffin�s EasyDock design, you can charge your iPod Touch 4G without removing it from the case. As a bonus you also get a microStand along with the case that is built to hold your iPod when viewing videos. Elan Form Graphite iPod touch 4G case sells for $34.99.

Features

• Protective pocketable case with the look of a high-tech composite material
• Maximum protection in a slim design
• Easy access to screen, camera, ports, and controls
• Use included bonus microStand to hold your iPod in its case for video viewing, FaceTime, and more
  

Griffin FormFit iPod touch 4G cases

FormFit is a translucent silicone skin case that provides full access to the camera, controls, headphone jack, and dock connector. The silicone jacket is framed with a one-piece polycarbonate retaining ring that stretches the silicone back and gives FormFit its structure. This cases is available in three color patterns and includes a microStand. It sells for $24.99.

Features

• Stretch-to-fit silicone skin
• Sheer translucent silicone improves grip
• Molded-in cutouts for headphone jack, camera, and dock connector
• Structural retaining ring frames the Multi-Touch display
• Use included bonus microStand to hold your iPod in its case for video viewing, FaceTime, and more.

Griffin Outfit Ice iPod touch 4G cases

The Outfit Ice is a super slim hard shell case made from durable polycarbonate material. The case has a frosted matte finish to protect against dings and dents. The bonus included microStand is built to hold your iPod in its case for video viewing. This case sells for $29.99

Features

• Hard-shell polycarbonate case with frosted matte finish
• Snaps on for a slim, secure fit
• Easy access to Multi-Touch display, all ports and controls
• Use included bonus microStand to hold your iPod in its case for video viewing, FaceTime, and more

FlexGrip Action iPod touch 4G cases

FlexGrip is a flexible, durable silicone case that protects against dirt, dings, and dents. This case has twin wedge grips that is optimized for  two-handed gaming and the included lanyard provides added security. This iPod Touch 4G case sells for $29.99.

Features

• Tough silicone case protects against scratches, dings and dents
• Molded-in twin wedge grips for two-handed action
• Unhindered access to connectors, camera, controls, and touchscreen

Motif Gloss iPod touch 4G cases

The Motif iPod Touch 4g case is a shell case made from material that is stiffer than their silicone-based cases like FlexGrip, but more flexible than polycarbonate iClear cases. This material makes the case flexible, scuff-resistant and tear-resistant.

The iPod Touch 4G case features a translucent TPU material that has a smooth, high-gloss finish with cut-outs for the Multi-Touch display, camera, headphone jack, and dock connector. As a bonus this case comes with a microStand and it sells for $19.99.

Features

• Structured, flexible shell for iPod touch (4th generation)
• Scuff-resistant, tear-resistant TPU with a deep, glossy finish
• Use included bonus microStand to hold your iPod in its case for video, FaceTime, and more.

Pricing and Availability (UPDATED: 17/09/2010)
Griffin's new collection of iPod touch 4g cases will be available in the early Fall of 2010 at major retailers everywhere, and online at www.griffintechnology.com.

• FormFit iPod touch 4G cases: $24.99
• FlexGrip Action iPod touch 4G cases: $29.99 
• Outfit Ice iPod touch 4G cases: $29.99 
• Elan Form Graphite iPod touch 4G cases: $34.99
• Motif Gloss iPod touch 4G cases: $19.99

iPod Touch 4G Features & Gallery

Apple today unveiled the next generation iPod Touch called the iPod Touch 4G which some awesome new features including the 2 cameras front and rear, Game Center, FaceTime video chat and much more. Here is a look at some of the cool new features with pictures of the new iPod Touch 4G. Read more...

iPod Touch 4G New Features

iPod Touch 4G Design

The new iPod Touch 4G is more curvy and less thinner than its predecessor. It is now a mere 7.2 millimeters thin and features a engineered glass front and stainless steel back that feels sleek and smooth in your hand. The display has been revamped to the iPhone 4 like Retina display consisting of a 960-by-640 backlit LCD. It packs 326 pixels per inch, making it the highest-resolution iPod screen ever.

It is powered by Apple's own A4 chip set and also has a built-in three-axis gyroscope. The gyroscope when coupled with the accelerometer, makes the iPod touch 4G capable of advanced motion sensing such as user acceleration, full 3D attitude, and rotation rate.

2 Cameras on the iPod Touch 4G

Apple has included not one but 2 cameras: a HD 720p video recordable rear facing camera and a front-facing camera for making FaceTime video calls over Wi-Fi to other iPod Touch 4Gs and iPhones. The front camera can also be used to shoot self-portraits. You can record video in low-light settings, thanks to the advanced backside illumination sensor.

iMovie App 

With the 2 new cameras you can Make eye-catching HD movies anywhere with iMovie, the fun, feature-rich video editing app that's designed for the new iPod touch. You tap to add or record video to your project. Drag to trim the length of clips, and swipe to split them. Pinch to zoom the timeline and get a closer look. It's a completely natural way to make a movie.

iPod Touch 4G Game Center

Apple has introduced a new app called the Game Center that allows you to get on to or create a gaming network with your friends. You can invite friends to join and totally dominate them. You can also look at how your score ranks against your friends and other players of each game. You can compare game achievements with your friends.

Apple unveils new iPod Touch 4G with 2 cameras, FaceTime & Retina Display

Steve Jobs today unveiled a revamped iPod Touch at the Apple's fall 2010 event. The new iPod Touch 4G will feature a new HD video recordable rear-facing camera and microphone. In the front there is also another camera to be used for the FaceTime video chat feature. The FaceTime video capability is not restricted to between 2 iPod Touch 4Gs. You can do Facetime video chat with the iPhone 4 as well. Read more...

The iPod Touch 4G will be powered by Apple's own A4 chip that also powers the iPhone 4 and it will run on iOS 4.1. The display has also been revamped with the introduction of the 960x640 retina display, and the 4G also has a 3-axis gyroscope.

From the dimensions point of view, the iPod Touch 4G is thinner than its predecessor featuring a slightly curved, flatter back, and a new speaker port near the Dock Connector. The new iPod Touch 4G will come in 3 options: 8GB model at $229, 32GB model at $299 and a 64GB model at $399. It is expected to go on sale next week. [Image source: engadget]

Netflix App now supports iPod Touch & iPhone

Netflix has announced that it has updated the iPad version of the Netflix App to now support both iPod Touch and iPhone. This free Netflix App allows you to stream movies and manage their Instant Watch queue. Read more...

You can pick up watching a movie or TV show where you previously left off on another device, such as your iPad, TV, or computer. The application also allows users to manage their Netflix queue, but only for Instant Watch.

As with iPad, the streaming service even works over 3G on the iPhone. The software uses adaptive technology that allows instant switching between Wi-Fi and 3G connections. This latest version 1.1 of the Netflix app requires iOS 3.1.3 or later.

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini Pro

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini Pro, the most notable thing about Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini Pro is its diminutive size. Unlike almost every other smartphone on the planet, you can hide it behind a credit card, and if you have especially large mitts, you might be able to close your hand completely around it. At 3.3 inches tall by 2 inches wide by 0.7 inches deep, Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini Pro is slightly taller and thicker than its X10 Mini counterpart, but we'll gladly take the added bulk for a full keyboard.

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini Pro remains quite light (4.2 ounces), so you won't feel burdened carrying it around. The 2.5 inch display and Sony Ericsson's User Experience interface are unchanged from the other phone. As we said before, the display is fine for browsing through menus and most basic features, but it's too small for higher end functions. As with Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini Pro, some will appreciate the compact size, while others will want something beefier.

It's really up to you. Unfortunately, Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini Pro remains stuck on Android 1.6 even months after 2.0's release. Below the display you'll find the same physical controls for the home screen menu and the main menu, and for moving backwards through a menu. You must dial calls using the standard virtual keypad, though you can bang out messages and e-mails much faster using the physical keyboard. As you'd expect, the keyboard is fairly small, but the keys manage to have a relatively comfortable, spacious feel.

We could type quickly and we like the stiff feeling of the keys. You won't find any shortcut controls, and numbers share space with letters, but basic punctuation is surfaced on the keyboard. For other punctuation and symbols, you must access an onscreen virtual keyboard. The space bar is in a convenient location in the center of the bottom row. The slider mechanism is neither too sturdy nor too loose.

The camera lens and flash also rest on the middle of the back side with the microSD card slot behind the battery cover. The remaining exterior features differ somewhat from the X10. The power or screen lock switch and 3.5 mm headset jack sit on the phone's top end, the camera shutter and volume rocker are on the right spine, and the Micro-USB port for data syncing and charging rests on the left spine.

Electronic Arts SimCity Deluxe Game released

Electronics Arts has released its newest iPhone and iPod Touch game creation called the SimCity Deluxe. With SimCity Deluxe, you can build your own city or choose from 7 cities inspired by world famous locations and remake them to your liking.

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You can also take on up to 7 multifaceted scenarios, from staging a glorious �World Games� to coping with a scorching heat wave. you can finger-paint water, land, and trees. Get more power and control over the look of your city�s landscape.

SimCity Deluxe also introduces seasons with specific seasonal disasters that can befall a player�s city and allows users to modify terrain and landscape their cities using touch controls. SimCity Deluxe sells for $6.99 on the AppStore.

SimCity Deluxe Game Features:

FACE NEW CHALLENGING SCENARIOS
Take on up to 7 multifaceted scenarios, from staging a glorious �World Games� to coping with a scorching heat wave. See if you have what it takes to be a successful mayor.

MEET DEVASTATING DISASTERS
Guide your city through seasonal catastrophes during Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall. Even fend off the Armageddon of a random meteor strike.

GET STARTED IN 7 BUSTLING CITIES
Choose cities inspired by world famous locations and remake them to your liking.

MODIFY TERRAIN WITH TOUCH CONTROL
Finger-paint water, land, and trees. Get more power and control over the look of your city�s landscape.

INSTANTLY SEE HOW YOUR CITY IS SHAPING UP
Enjoy vastly improved zooming capability and watch the image of your city be smoothly displayed when you scroll. SimCity� Deluxe features more responsive performance than ever before.