Guest Picks: iGadgets

Isn't this the problem? Holding an iPod comfortably while running? What a simple and beautiful solution.

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A camping stove? An iPod charger? Both? All the size of a water bottle. This makes me want to go camping immediately.

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I hate the clutter of cords and gadgets. This is a calm, clear space.

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I'm a big fan of wooden pieces, especially because metal and plastic are taking over our lives. This gives a touch of warmth where you wouldn't expect.

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The charging station is just one way to deal with cord clutter. The great thing about this is that it's one place for up to four devices. Sometimes I forget which iPod I've plugged in at which outlet.

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Leave it to Muji to come up with a cute and compact solution for iPod speakers. These fold up and simply plug into the headphone jack. You could take them anywhere and travel light.

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Something about that flimsy cord while my electronics are connected to my laptop makes me nervous (especially with my kids around). This is practical and good for the car, too.

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A two-in-one dock that will charge all night and pop up when it's time to wake up? Maybe it will be easier for me to wake up in the morning. Whenever I set my phone I hate having to find the button to turn it off. With this the snooze button is just a push down.

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What I like about this speaker is that it's unobtrusive, visually and physically.

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This is a beautiful way to incorporate the iPod/iPhone. It has all the same functions are a regular alarm clock, too.

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I do not like typing on a screen. I need the knobby buttons to help keep typos at bay. I have a reputation to keep up as an English teacher.

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My husband is a surfer, and while the ocean provides hours of soothing songs, he loves to be able to bring his iPod out with him to combine his two favorite pastimes.

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I almost want to make a presentation slide show simply so I can use this laser pointer.

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Forget instagram! There are so many interesting iPhone attachments to make your hipstamatic photos. The Holga lens is a fun place to start.

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You can turn the video around when you shoot with this iPhone lens. You could come up with some great filming opportunities with the panorama lens.

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This cover not only protects your iPhone, but juices it up, too. I hate when I see I'm running out of battery life when I'm out and about. Now you have a mobile solution.

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Koa is a precious material here in Hawaii. I love the grain and color. I'm always looking for a way to reduce the number of bulges in my pockets so being able to slip a credit card or two in the back really sells this for me.

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This is what I'm going to put my iPhone in when my kids are holding it. I've seen enough people's cracked screens to know that it needs a little something extra to protect it.

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It also comes in calm and neutral, but the vibrant is just gorgeous. The retro quality of this recycled wood from skateboard decks takes me back to my teenage years.

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Available for pre-order, Dash makes your iPhone or iPod your car's stereo system, so you can control your music directly from the iPhone instead of through your built-in system! This is definitely where future cars are headed.

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