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  from Nino Marchetti
In this week's look at some of the latest in portable entertainment, we take a look at new sports focused iPod nano accessories, an iPod battery pack and a new case for Samsung's slim Z5 MP3 player.
 
 In the Spotlight
New iSkin iPod nano accessories target the active crowd
iSkin, a maker of stylish iPod cases, yesterday unveiled two new iPod nano accessories targeted towards those who take AppleÂ's slimmest MP3 player with them during athletic activities. The new iSkin DuoBand and iSkin slims are available now for $29.99...read more

 
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Belkin powers 5G iPod video with new battery pack
Belkin, a developer of computer and other digital equipment accessories, Monday announced a new portable battery pack for users of Apple's fifth generation iPod (5G) with video playback capability. The TunePower for iPod video is set to appear by the...read more

 
DLO offers up Samsung Z5 MP3 player case
Digital Lifestyle Outfitters (DLO) today announced a new workout-ready case for owners of Samsung's Z5 MP3 player. The Action Jacket for Samsung Z5 is priced at $29.99 and available now. The Action Jacket for Samsung Z5 is a cushioned neoprene...read more

 
 
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 Top Picks - Shopping Ideas for Dad  from your Portable Entertainment Guide
Has your dad ever dropped some hints on what he might want? Think you can read him on items like ties? A fancy shirt? Cufflinks? Forget all that - he wants gadgets! Little tiny ones which let him listen to his favorite tunes or watch videos. MP3 players, portable DVD players, CD Walkmans and more are the things fathers will go crazy for. Check out my recommendations below for the best electronic toys to make your father a grinning fool.

1) Sony PSP
Deep inside every Dad is a boy waiting to play a game. Help your dad unleash his inner child with Sony’s PSP portable video gaming system. This hot device has been selling like crazy since it first hit store shelves in March. It combines high end gaming with music and movie playing. It has a crisp 4.3-inch color LCD, the processor, a Playstation 2’s processor power, Wi-Fi wireless gaming with other PSPs, built-in stereo speakers and a great library of UMD (Universal Media Disc) games and videos.

2) palmOne LifeDrive
Keeping Dad’s day organized is a critical part of his world. Help him do this in a fun way with palmOne’s LifeDrive. A hybrid device like the PSP, the LifeDrive combines the PDA functionality palmOne products are known for with a 4GB hard drive which can store music, photos and video clips. Dad can be checking his flight plans online one moment through the built-in Wi-Fi connection and enjoying his MP3 workout collection or a recent home video converted to a compatible video file the next.

3) Nyko iTop Button Relocator for iPod
Has Dad ever told you fumbling with the controls on his iPod as it hugs his hip is a pain? Eliminate his problem with Nyko’s iTop Button Relocator. This handy, inexpensive iPod accessory is lightweight and attaches to the iPod, relocating the standard front controls such as play and volume from the player’s face to the top. Each of the buttons is uniquely textured, making it a no brainer for Dad to figure out which buttons do what as he mows the lawn without having to ever look down.

 
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