Think iPods are popular? Last year, nearly 100 were sold every minute.
What began as a simple digital music player five years ago has become something of a cultural obsession.
It's not just about the music anymore, either. There are thousands of accessories available to let you keep your iPod playing at every point in your day — and for almost every occasion.
Brett Larson, technology editor at CBS station WCBS-TV in New York, showcases some of the latest in Tuesday's "Trend Report" on The Early Show.
First off, the new Dodge Caliber is Chrysler's first iPod-friendly car. It retails for $14,000 and debuted around the country on Tuesday.
For information about iPod accessories, you could log onto jandr.com and ilounge.com.
ACCESSORIES FOR KIDS AND MOMS:
Kolcraft Stoller: A reclining umbrella stroller with an iPod adapter that enables parents and baby to enjoy their tunes anywhere. Works with iPod or iPod Mini. Includes iPod pocket holder, parent cup holder and rear storage bag. $45. kolcraft.comBaby Einstein Discovering Water Rocker Seat: Features brightly colored Baby Einstein characters, toys and a dual speaker stereo. Can play baby music, but its audio system also includes an external source input to use with your own music devices, such as a portable CD, MP3, iPod and cassette players. $59 babyeinstein.comTOYS:
iZ: If there's one thing Larson can say about the Zizzle iZ, it's that he's never seen anything quite like him. (Apparently, it's a boy.) $39.99 zizzle.comiDog: Made by Hasbro, it plugs into your iPod. His ears move and his nose blinks. It's one of the hottest iPod toys out there. $29.95 hasbro.comCASES:
They come in every shape and color, including a bunch of cases designed for women. There's even a line for sports fans and cartoon character fans. Cases range in price from $20 to $39.99.
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There are also gym cases and straps for $25 to wear while working out.
FOR THE HOME/OFFICE/DORM ROOM:
iHome alarm clock: A bedside alarm clock that docks your iPod. $99 ihomeaudio.comJBL Time Machine: Called a "virtual shrine" for your iPod, the time machine is also an alarm clock. It's more style than substance. $300 jbl.comiPod HiFi (made by Apple): Powerful single-enclosure iPod-docking speaker system. It's called a premium speaker because of its price and sound quality. Despite its much-hyped release, it's received mixed reviews. $349 apple.comiBoom: Great take on the classic boom box. $99 alteclansing.comJBL On Stage II: A compact yet powerful high-performance sound system for iPods and other MP3 players. Fills your room with clear, accurate JBL sound and all the volume you (and your friends and neighbors) can handle. $149 jbl.comKensington sx2000: At home or in the office, the Kensington SX 2000 Speakers for iPods do something that similar speakers can't. Thanks to NXT's advanced SurfaceSound flat panel speaker technology, they deliver clearly superior bass and sound balance from both sides of the unit. $159 kensington.comPocketParty: This speaker shows that size doesn't matter. It's a micro-speaker system created to make your iPod Nano even more fun! It pumps out a watt of stereo sound from its mini-speakers, and its display stand means that your iPod Nano doesn't just sound cool, it looks great and is easy to use, too! $35 gear4.comCLOTHING AND MICROPHONE
Commuter tie: Thomas Pink presents the ideal way to ensure your iPod Nano is always close to your chest, in the shape of the Pink Commuter tie. $95Commuter shirt: The shirt's front pocket is capable of holding an iPod or BlackBerry. $140 thomaspinkMicroMemo: Capture high-fidelity audio of ideas, to-do lists, meetings or just about any other content right onto your iPod. Comes with a flexible, detachable microphone. $79.95 xtrememac.comAUTO ACCESSORIES:
Kensington FM Transmitter: This all-in-one digital FM Transmitter/Auto Charger plays and charges iPods, using your car's FM radio and a DC power source. $79 kensington.comiTrip Auto: The newest addition to the iTrip lineup, it's the most versatile iTrip to date, accommodating every dock connector iPod, including iPod Nano and 5th Generation iPods with video. Larson says he particularly likes this one. $69 griffintechnology.comDLO Transpod: Go mobile in style! The DLO TransPod is the ultimate iPod car accessory. The TransPod plays iPod over your car stereo, it charges your iPod and it mounts iPod wherever you want, with no mess or clutter. It also works perfectly with the new video iPod and iPod Nano. This is Larson's favorite. $99 dlo.comFURNITURE:
iChair: This is a chair offered only on the Web at pbteen.com, a division of Williams-Sonoma. A pocket holds your iPod, and a control panel by your right hand lets you change the volume.
Brian Dakss
Brian Dakss is a longtime New York-based editor and writer for CBS News, at the Radio network and with CBSNews.com. He has written and edited for NBC News, Dow Jones and numerous radio stations and been a radio anchor and reporter.