Guide Note

Available iPod accessories range from speakers to cases to toilet paper dispenser docks. Apple has their own line of iPod accessories, but many third-parties also produce and market useful accessories as well. Because there are many different iPod models, be sure to verify that an accessory works with your model.

Fast Facts

1. Over 1,000 different iPod accessories as of 2005 alone
2. Market size: $1 billion per year
3. Many car manufacturers offer in-vehicle iPod integration
4. The Nike + iPod accessory links with an iPod Nano to track your running statistics
5. Armbands are popular, especially for the Nano, whose small size lends itself to being used during exercise
6. Apple now markets iPod socks in addition to cases; they come in green, purple, grey, blue, orange, and pink
7. Many iPod accessories work with the Apple iPhone

TechEBlog reported on their 10 strangest iPod accessories in early 2006. Standouts included iPod-compatible boxer-briefs, belt buckles and beds.