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iPhone accessories - 10/21/2007
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iPhone accessories enhance style and protect device
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 Anyone who owns Apple Inc.'s iPhone knows that it can be mighty difficult to keep the sleek smart phone shining. But is it necessary to shell out more money to keep the gadget in pristine condition?
If you're among the million people who've snatched up the combo iPod-cell phone, the answer is probably yes. The touch screen is used for everything, and all that finger tapping and swiping can make for a bit of an oily mess at the end of the day.
But fear not, those few extra bucks will help keep your iPhone looking like new.
The good news: The best set of accessories (for cleanliness and protection) will only set you back about $45.
First pick up Belkin's $13 ClearScreen Overlay - as the name implies, it protects the phone's screen from the daily damage.
An iPhone case or cover would provide even more protection - and run the risk of wrecking its appearance or making it harder to slide out of a pocket.
Incase Designs' Molded Rubber Case ($30) is a thin but protective skin with a hip pattern. Cutouts in the case also make it easy to access to the camera, touch screen, speakerphone, microphone and dock connector.
Or for an earthy design take a look at Incase's Canvas Fitted Sleeve ($35) that wraps the iPhone in olive canvas.
IPhone-toting gym-goers have other options. Belkin's Sport Armband ($30) or Incase's Neoprene Sports Case ($35) help keep iPhones dry. The Incase setup is a bit more bulky but does have a cutout for the camera.
Other accessories do more than protect the iPhone.
While Apple includes a special set of earbuds with the iPhone with a built-in microphone, those looking to use higher-end headphones can do so with Belkin's Headphone Adapter to connect through the iPhone's input jack. For $11, the adapter allows you to plug in any set of stereo headphones.
But it doesn't allow for microphone input through your regular headphones. V-Moda's Vibe Duo Earbuds ($100) can fix that, with high-end stereo headphones and built-in microphone and controls for your music.
If you're looking to add a Bluetooth headset to your iPhone, any model should be compatible, but Aliph's Jawbone headset ($120) takes the cake.
Apple's own Bluetooth headset ($130) does complement the iPhone nicely, but in certain situations it doesn't provide the sound quality that the Jawbone does.
There are hundreds of accessories for the iPhone, and every user has his or her own taste. A word of advice: to keep your device sleek and portable, and to save money, keep the accessorizing simple.
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Source:  www.tiPhones.com
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