Quick Guide to iPod Accessories For Your iPod Nano 8GB

 Buying accessories for your iPod Nano 8GB is one of the most exciting parts of owning the device. The market for iPod accessories has realized incredible growth over the past few years. There is no question that the iPod, with or without accessories, dominates the digital audio player market. Even though the iPod Nano 8GB comes with an earphone, some users opt for external speakers because the iPod's internal speaker of the doesn't play audio files. You'll only be able to hear the beep from the alarm clock or warning tones through the internal speaker. There are many types of external speakers on the market, which can turn your iPod Nano 8GB into a home stereo system. Some users like to get external speakers so they can listen to their iPod Nano 8GB at the office.
Some companies have cashed in on iPod accessories by offering the FM Transmitter to iPod users. There are also multipurpose ipod accessories such as a built in ipod dock to charge your ipod battery and a home speaker system. This is one of the better iPod accessories for people who enjoy listening to live radio. Be sure and protect your investment with one of the most important iPod accessories, which is a cover that is designed to keep your iPod clean and scratch free. Not only can you protect your iPod with covers and cases, but many retailers offer stylish versions as well. Your iPod Nano 8GB will also keep you company when you go to the gym as you can tuck it into an armband, which is another of the most popular iPod accessories.
One of the smallest of the iPod accessories, the armband is also one of the most convenient and innovative. Now you don't have to leave your tunes behind when you go to the gym or for a run. No matter what position your workout puts you in, you can rest assured your iPod is safely tucked away in the armband. When shopping for iPod accessories, choose an armband that will allow you easy access to the controls on your iPod Nano 8GB. Noise canceling headphones is another exciting iPod accessory you can take on the go. Depending on the color of your iPod Nano 8GB, you may be able to purchase headphones to match your digital player.
There are currently many automotive companies integrating the iPod nano into their automobiles as well. BMW is the first automotive company to release iPod accessories for its automobiles. BMW introduced iPod automobile interface sometime in 2005. An iPod control was integrated into the built-in steering wheel, alongside the control and radio head buttons. The iPod Nano 8GB unit is safely confined inside the glove compartment, and is attached to a cable harness to keep it in place every time the car speeds up or is traversing rocky and bumpy roads. The iPod steering wheel control allows the driver to create and shuffle five (5) "BMW play list". The play list is displayed through the small LCD of the vehicle's radio head.

Reference: Brian H Logan