The device will work for all sorts of smartphones and 7 to 10-inch tablets. The cradle can rotate 360 degrees, which will allow you to use your gadgets in portrait or landscape mode. Its hinges also move 180 degrees to give you lots of additional flexibility.

On the plus side, it will get your smartphone out of your hands, which is a good thing when you’re driving.  On the other hand, it means you might start using your Kindle, Nook, iPad, Playbook or Galaxy Tab to play games or watch movies while driving, which would probably be even more distracting than making a phone call or texting.

If you can resist using this thing for evil, or can insist that its for passenger use only, the Satechi SCH-121 sells for $29.99(USD) over at their website.

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The Klipsch M40s are the first active noise-canceling headphones from the brand, designed to drown out distracting background sounds like jet engines and subway rattle. They feature dynamic dual 40mm woofers and 15mm tweeter drivers in order to provide solid sound. They are powered by a single AAA battery, and each is supposed to last for about 45 hours. One cool thing is that they don’t need batteries to provide sound. Some noise-canceling headphones, like the Dr. Dre Beats Studio, have no sound when the battery runs out. These continue running, and only the noise-canceling is deactivated.

The ear pads use a low repulsion foam (like in Tempur-Pedic pillows), making them good to keep on for long periods of time. One of the cables comes with a remote control and a built-in microphone. For those of you buying on specs, frequency response is rated from 20Hz to 20kHz, sensitivity is 97.5dB@1mW, at an impedance of 32Ω.

The new Klipsch M40 active noise-canceling headphones sell for $349.99(USD) at various online retailer and on the Klipsch website.

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The cases from Schreer Delights certainly look authentic. They’ve got a couple of other models, including the G4 Graphite, and some non-Apple themed cases as well. The retro iMac iPhone case in Bondi Blue looks really good in my opinion. The graphics are printed deep in the plastic of the case, so even if the case is slightly damaged, the images won’t fade.

The cases are available for the iPhone 4 and 4S for $45(USD) each, but they might not be available for long, because Apple is sure to flex their legal muscles to protect their intellectual property rights. So if you want one, you’d better move quick.

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Vasare Nar’s cases are inspired by geometry and Aztec tribal art. The abstract geometric shapes are definitely distinctive, especially in the bold colors he offers.

Over at her Society6 site, you can choose from a variety of different covers, skins, and decals for PC laptops, MacBooks, iPads, iPhones, and other gear. Prices start at $15(USD) and go up to $30.

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The Porta Pro’s have an in-line three-button remote, microphone so that you can use your iPhone, iPod or iPod, and comfortable pads so that your ears aren’t crushed. They are collapsible and come with a carrying case for maximum portability. Specs include a generous frequency range of 15-25,000Hz, and a sensitivity of 101 dB SPL at 1mW.

They sell for $49.99(USD) over at Koss, which isn’t too bad for someone looking for distinctive headphones with retro appeal.

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The iPhone Lens Wallet is designed to keep your magnetic iPhone cell lenses in one fold-out case since it comes with a magnetic strip to hold your macro/wide lens, fisheye, and the 2× telephoto lens. It will even take an 8× telephoto lens in its side pocket, as well as a one of those lens-adapter case backs and a mini tripod.

Photojojo sells the iPhone Lens Wallet for $15(USD), or you can get it all packed up with all of the lenses mentioned above for $79.

The app is elegantly designed and driven entirely by gestures, making it easy to add tasks, remove and rearrange them. That’s always been the benefit of iOS apps and it’s nice to see Clear trying to exploit this as much as possible. The nice, simple colors also make it very intuitive to see tasks in priority order. From the video, it looks like you swipe right to complete a task, and swipe left to dismiss it. A drag motion lets you reorganize tasks, while the app also uses an ingenious “pinch apart” gesture to add a new task, and a pinch inward to collapse menus and lists within tasks.

RealMac Clear should available from the App Store soon.

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Kidding aside, though, I’d very much prefer an iPhone case that I can customize, decorate, and design myself – but with minimal effort. Because frankly, I don’t have the luxury of time to whip out some chain saws or glue guns to make up my own case.

This is why I think the Cubit case is a great idea.

X-Doria’s Cubit Case is basically a white frame that you’re supposed to insert the included green, orange, and blue cubes into. Form patterns, make out your initials, or just alternate empty frames with filled frames to create a one-of-a-kind and personalized iPhone case the easy way.

It’s also available in black, with red, white and black cubes. The only thing better would be a broader selection of colors – or maybe smaller blocks so you could create pixel art on the back of your phone. In case you’re interested, the Cubit Case is available from Amazon for $24.99(USD).

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The Love Box was created by the Honest & Smile agency in Barcelona, Spain and it was conceived for a documentary film as a simple way of capturing both sides of a conversation in a single shot, using an iPhone. It’s a wooden box which pops open to reveal a tray inside. It’s got a slot for an iPhone, and a carefully positioned mirror which you line up about 1/2 way in front of the camera’s lens. It requires a little fiddling with the angle to get it just right, but once set, it allows you to shoot split-screen videos and stills.

It’s definitely an interesting idea, but you’ll have to shell out €58 (~$78 USD) on Etsy for what amounts to a few blocks of wood and a small mirror positioned in the right spot. I suppose if you’re the DIY type, you could make your own if you don’t want to spend the money.

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What sets the Material 6 Wood iPhone Backs apart is that they’re available in a bunch of different finishes. Each package comes complete with a the special screwdriver that will allow you to remove the glass back of your iPhone and replace it with this wooden one.

Material 6 sells these from $90 to $100 (USD), so there on the expensive side of things, but they do look quite good. The backs are available for the iPhone 4 and 4S. Custom engravings are available for an extra $5.

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Evouni’s Leather Arc Cover is quite simple and elegant in its design, made from Italian calfskin leather that will get even more supple with use. While it’s made for iPhones, it looks like it might accommodate phones from other manufacturers, since it’s not really designed to be a snug fitting case.

You can get it on Amazon for $69.99(USD) in either black or claret (though I’m unsure what color that is in the picture below.) They also make a version for the iPad 2 for $120. Evouni have a variety of other cases listed over at their online store as well.

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These Solid Wood iPhone Back Panels by Monolith will be available in oak, teak, or walnut for the iPhone 4 or 4S. They will definitely make a nice pairing for your phone, and come in equally stylish packaging. The product page is quite sparse, so it’s not clear if it completely replaces the back panel, or if it’s just a veneer that sticks on. Given its $55 price tag, I’m guessing it’s a full replacement panel.

You can order yours directly from Monolith when it goes on sale later this month, so check back with them or sign up for their newsletter for updates.

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Just kidding. I don’t think I’d still be alive to tell the woeful tale of my smartphone’s case melting off because I’d think I would’ve been fried by the sun first.

What you’re actually seeing are the Melt iPhone Cases from SwitchEasy, that makes it look like your phone’s case is slowly melting off in all directions. (But it could also look like paint that hasn’t really dried yet – you decide.)

If you want to get your device a-melting too, then you can check out SwitchEasy’s site for ordering information. Each case retails for $34.99 (USD), and they’re available in a variety of drippy colors.

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It was designed by Orly Locquiao and it doesn’t just stick on. It completely replaces the glass backplate on your iPhone. This one has been etched out of Hawaiian Koa wood and will definitely look distinctive. The pack comes with the right tools needed order install it, along with an anti-glare screen protector, a squeegee and polishing cloth, as well as illustrated installation instructions.

There are only 100 of these available, so if you fancy it, you should order yours from the Cukui website for $99 (USD).

The iBamboo was made by New York area Etsy contributor Anatoliy Omelchenko and I have to say that it does look good with an iPhone in place. It’s machined so that it can rest on a flat surface. You just insert your iPhone 4 or 4S on the top and press play. The natural resonance of bamboo will amplify your music – though I’m not sure how much. With openings on both ends of the dock, it’s supposed to produce a “stereo-like” effect, but don’t expect true stereo separation, since the iPhone only has a single speaker.

Each one is crafted from a single piece of bamboo, then finished with a black lacquer coating. Keep in mind that since iBamboo is crafted from a natural material, each dock will be slightly different. The iBamboo sells for $25(USD) on Etsy.

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The black light bar spans about 4 feet, so the device isn’t small. You have the option of having it output a soft glow (for mood lighting in your bedroom), a continuous strobe effect (for your dance party or to mess you up while you stare at it), or a an effect that flashes the light based on the BPM of the songs you listen too. I don’t know what a pulsating black light effect looks like, though.

I don’t know much about the quality of the stereo speakers, which for me is the most important when buying something like this, but the funky lighting does make me curious. If you want to check it out, the Pulsing Light Bar dock is available from Sharper Image for $149.99(USD).

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The cool part is that the 3D interface would look sort of like a room and you would be able to turn the iPhone or iPad with one hand to access what is on that wall. The idea is that the one-handed adjustment method will let you do other things with one hand and like cook or drive and still navigate the interface.

The idea is that the compass and other motion sensors inside the smartphone would know which way the device is turned and would change what you see on the screen accordingly. That sounds pretty cool; it would make changing apps a snap. The patent app also talked about performing certain motions like shaking the phone to go directly to an app. Given that Apple has thus far eschewed the 3D trend, it’ll be interesting to see if this ever comes to market, or if it’s just a patent for patent’s sake.

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You can probably find it for free eventually if you really want to try it, over file-sharing networks. And since the real Mario is not available for iPhone, who could blame you.

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This is basically a solution if you have speakers that aren’t AirPlay-compatible, which is probably most of us. Instead of replacing them, you can just get the Griffin Twenty and plug in your AirPort Express base station. Then you’ll just have to wire in your speakers and you can stream songs from your iOS device wirelessly to your speakers. I have to say it’s a pretty cool idea.

As its name hints, the Twenty outputs 20 watts-per-channel, and it connects to the Airport Express via its digital output, ensuring the most pristine audio. Griffin hasn’t yet announced a price or a release date, but I’m guessing it’s going to be sold soon. You’ll also need to add your own spare AirPort Express base station to make it work.

The Samsung Audio Dock’s hybrid amp system combines digital amplification with vacuum tubes. The 2.1-channel speaker comes with a built-in subwoofer and produces 100 watts of sound. It has USB and analog audio inputs, support for AllShare, AirPlay and Bluetooth wireless audio streaming, and the dock is capable of accepting either iOS or Samsung Galaxy devices.

The DA-E750 is the flagship model, but there’s a 40-Watt DA-E670 model as well, which skips the fancy vacuum tube setup, and looks nearly as good. Pricing and a release date has yet to be announced.