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For those of us who feel handicapped leaving our iPods behind when we indulge in summer fun of the dirt, water and grime variety, here’s a portable iPod outdoor speaker designed to “withstand the rigors of outdoor recreation” guarding our precious iPod from crashing waves and blowing sand once we dock it behind its clear, watertight door.

Exterior buttons help us take charge of the play backs.  Just pack it in your beach bag along with some sunscreen, your sports gear and of course your iPod and you are ready for a vacation!  Other features include:

• Shockproof poolside speaker has a durable rubber exterior to protect against knocks and bumps
• Water- and dust-resistant to IP53 standards
• Operates on 4 C batteries (not included) or uses the included AC and car adapters
• Compatible with iPod Classic, Nano, Mini, and Shuffle (via line input)

Retails for $ 99.50 and comes with a 1 year guarantee.

Find at Smarter.com:  Shop for more portable iPod outdoor speakers.

Aw… remember this? Does everyone else have one of these yet? I don’t.

If you’ve been thinking, “my bathroom’s quiet… almost too quiet,” or maybe you feel you need a little company during that usually very solitary time, or maybe you simply must have your life’s soundtrack playing at every moment in every room, this charming little item can help.

It wouldn’t take up much room, as the iCarta iPod Stereo Dock and Bath Tissue Holder doubles as your bathroom tissue holder as well as a charging dock for your iPod. It’s compatible with all iPods with dock connectors — iPod 3G, 4G, 5G (Video), iPod Mini, iPod Nano, and iPod Shuffle (plays but will not charge iPhone 3G or iTouch Version 2) — and has an adjustable spacer. The iPod dock also features four high-performance moisture-free speakers and charges the iPod while playing your tunes. An AC adapter is included. The speaker arms fold so it appears to be a normal docking station when not being used to hold the T.P. It’s also easily removable from its wall mounting so it can travel from room to room with you.

Not only can it provide musical entertainment during showers or your regular morning routine, it can also provide just a bit more privacy in close quarters by turning up the volume a little. It just might be a great gift for a music lover who has everything or a charmingly cheezy gift exchange item. I can’t decide where I am on this one… brilliant or kitschy? Maybe a little of both.

Find it here on Smarter.com.

So you’d think the richest man on the planet would have pretty much everything. Especially something as cool and affordable as Apple’s iPhones and iPods.

You’ve thought wrong.

Bill Gates has some pride and among the things that is banned from his family at their technologically advanced home are, you guessed it, Apple iPhones and iPods. Finally, something the kids at school can tease the Gates children about.

“Oh, you have a G5 jet, well I have a 3G iPhone! NeeNer NeeNer!”

Even the wife Melinda Gates apparently has an eye for Apple’s creations.

“Every now and then I look at my friends and say, “Ooh, I wouldn’t mind having that iPhone.”

But until Bill lets go of the reigns, it looks like it’s Microsoft Zunes and Palm Treos for everyone.

To check out all the deals on Microsoft Zune media players on Smarter.com, click here.

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