If you are the proud owner of an iPhone - first generation, iPhone 3G, or even iPhone 3GS you are probably looking for the greatest dock offered on the market. We all know Apple is very avaricious when it comes to accessories included in the shipping box. Well, you almost get nothing except your excellent iPhone. This is a drawback, as far as I am concerned, in their marketing department. They should have at list introduces an iPhone deluxe shipping box for the ultimate experience. Even so, you still have plenty of accessories to choose from. When you say great balanced accessories (good design, great features, and normal price tag), you say Griffin technologies.

Their ultimate accessory for the iPhone is named Griffin Air Curve Acoustic Amplifier for iPhone. Let's start with the design. Even if the Griffin Air Curve Acoustic Amplifier would have just provided a place to put your iPhone it would still be a great purchase. It looks not only unique, but also exquisite. The Air Curve Acoustic Amplifier is made out of a translucent polycarbonate material. It looks overall like a transparent block. With a height of 1.375 inches, wide of 4.75 inches, deep of 3.625 inches, the Air Curve is easy to put wherever you want. Beside the actual Air Curve, Griffin only added in the shipping box two adapters (even if the iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS share the same dimensions, while the 2007 iPhone doesn't need an adapter). The adapter is inserted in the middle of the Air Curve.

Griffin Air Curve Acoustic Amplifier is not only a dock; it is a no power consumer alarm clock for your iPhone, and even a sound system (by far as powerful as the regular sound systems offered as accessories for iPhone). You should know that you can easily use Griffin Air Curve Acoustic Amplifier as a sound system without needing any batteries or adapters to function. The design doesn't let you see how many functions this device has. From afar it simply looks like a bare to minimum iPhone stand, but when you take a closer look you will see the inside curves that collects the sound from your iPhone speaker, processing it (amplify it volume with almost 10 decibels), and delivers the finish sound into the room.

This accessory really does its job without any electronics involved. However don't expect Griffin Air Curve Acoustic Amplifier do deliver anything more than your iPhone music louder. You get no sound effect and no bass. Therefore it is not a real audio system. It is just a great stand with exceptional design and unique function. Because the manufacturer of this accessory is no one else then Griffin you should expect some nice surprises.

Griffin Air Curve Acoustic Amplifier also allows you to charge and sync your iPhone. Not by itself, however. But this stand provides a pass through slot. Therefore you can easily insert a cable dock through the Air Curve Acoustic Amplifier. However you have to use the cables that come with your iPhone, or just buy a new one, if you already use that cable on other accessories. Even so, for only $19.95 price tag you not only get a great looking stand for your iPhone, but also an alarm clock and a mini sound system that delivers up to 50% more volume without using any power whatsoever.

When you need good iPhone and iPod accessory but for a smaller price tag you probably think iHome. This accessories developer is part of the SDI technologies, benefiting from more than 50 years of electronic device built. iHome was launched in 2005 with a precise direction, the accesoty market for the iPods. Later in 2007, iHome improved its line with iPhone compatible devices, in order to deliver what the market was demanding. Because of the great balance between built in features and price tag, iHome became, easily I might add, the most bought accessory manufacturer in the United States. In only four years of creating, selling and marketing their products, iHome spread the distribution worldwide, including over 55 countries until this moment.

The future is unpredictable, to say, at least, but for iHome one thing is sure: if Apple build the device, iHome brings the accessory. With such a positive perspective, iHome will likely become the best seller iPod and iPhone accessory manufacturer in many shipping countries. If you own an iPod and an iPhone and you want to keep both of them in the same place, without giving up the clock radio and audio system of your old iHome product, then take a look at the iHome iP 88G Dual Dock Clock Radio and Audio System for iPhone and iPod. This system will offer you the best combination between multiple dock implementation and excellent sound quality. The iHome iP 88G looks great. It has a nice design, providing a solid look.

The totally grey cover is the best choice, making it somehow neutral, easy to blend in, and stylish in the same time. The front of the IP 88G contains the speaker, and contains in the center a great LED display. Believe it or not, the iP 88G contains more buttons than any other iHome audio system. On top of the iHome iP 88G you get, beside the two docks, two click wheels for both docks. Therefore you can use your iPod from the dock #1 with the audio click wheel #1, and your iPhone from dock #2 only with your click wheel #2. In the center of this "button" you get the play / pause keys. Centered by these two controls you get three rows of buttons. The first row includes four keys, the start and stop button, radio button, sleep button, and the EQ keys.

The second row contains three keys with settings functions, while the third row adds the 1 to 9 numbers, for a better usability when programming the alarm clock. On the back you will get the DC adapter port, a DST switch, three buttons (clock adj, time sync, and time zone), the AM antenna plug in, and the audio line in jack. If you think that you will find the iHome iP 88G hard to use, you are wrong because the system is shipped with an easy to use remote control. Because of the EQ controls and the enabled 3D sound quality, your audio experience provided by the iHome iP 88G will be hard to forget.

Excellent features are provided for the alarm clock function (programmable snooze settings, triple alarm, and others). iHome ships the iP 88G (beside the remote control) with an universal voltage AC adapter, AM antenna, and 6 dock adapters (because the iP 88G is compatible with all iPhones and iPods - except the iPod shuffle). For a $149.95 price tag the iHome iP 88G "Dual Dock Clock Radio and Audio System for iPhone and iPod" is a great accessory for your iPod and iPhone.

If you want to have excellent audio quality rendering from your iPod and iPhone, you really need to look for external speakers. Searching for quality accessories for the Apple products is very easy nowadays, because all the important manufacturers offer a great variety of gadgets to improve your Apple device. From this point of view, you can understand that Apple doesn't offer the full package solution with their devices because of their partnership with some high tech manufacturers.

However, we all know (us Apple customers and users) that we enjoy purchasing a little bit of everything for our iPods and iPhone (big stereo speakers, small radio alarm clock, cases, headphones, auto integration and many others). Probably this is what potential buyers like about Apple products (all Apple products are recognized world wide from car builders to headphones manufacturers). The partnership between Apple and Bose goes for some years now. Bose Sound Dock Portable Music System is one of the best selling accessories produced by Bose for iPod (but iPhone compatible).

The design of this portable system is remarkable. Although it already has a few years it is still modern and sleek. It has a slim profile and it is offered in three colors (black, grey, and white). The system is made entirely out of plastic. However, in terms of build construction you will not be disappointed. Everything is well build and offers a solid feel. You don't actually get keys on the system, because everything is controlled by the infrared control remote (with the following keys, off, play, mute, increase volume, decrease volume, two playlist select keys, forward button, and reverse select).

The dimensions of this system are impressive, with a height of 6.75 inches (17.5 cm), wide of 12.06 inches (30.7 cm), and deep of 6.06 inches (10.3 cm), the Bose Sound Dock Portable Music System weight about 2.4 kg (5.2 lbs) including the battery. Once you have unboxed the package you will need to release the dock frame. In order to do that, you need to press and release the right side of the dock frame. The dock will automatically swing out to the left. Your system is almost ready to use depending on the iPod you have. On the back side of the system you will get a 3.5 mm mini plug in case you want to connect another iPod, or device to the sound system.

The Sound Dock performs better than you could imagine. It offers a great sound with a middle bass influence of 10 kHz. In the sound department, the Sound Dock provides good quality sound above 80 Hz, for its range. Bose offers a Lithium Ion battery that should provide almost three hours of music playback. However, if you listen to lower volume levels the Bose Sound System will deliver more time in music playback. You don't have to worry about consuming the iPod or iPhone battery either.

The Bose Sound Dock Portable Music System recharges the battery of your Apple device once you have connected it to the System. The only buttons you are going to get on the Bose speakers are the touch sensitive volume control keys. Bose ships the Sound Dock Portable digital music system with a power supply adapter, a power supply, and a remote control. Overall Bose Sound Dock Portable Music System offers good features and a solid design. Unfortunately for a device that is been on the market for a few years its price is too high ($399.95) for what if offers (only music playback, no LCD display, no radio stations no other attractive features).

I guess by now you already know that the '80 are back in style. No I am not talking about style in the fashion industry, more rather I am talking about the new Altec speakers for iPods (Shuffle, Classic, Nano, and Touch) and iPhone. The Altec Lansing Mix iMT800 Boom Box is the reinterpretation of the '80 portable audio (playing cassette tapes). Unfortunately, the portability is not necessary a key feature in the new Mix iMT800 Boom Box. Even Altec placed its product on their home page under the category "speakers for home". Therefore, the idea that Mix IMT800 Boom Box is an ultraportable device is based on wrong premises. Why? Let's take a look at this device's dimensions.

The Altec Lansing Mix iMT800 Boom Box has a height of 19.6 cm (7.7 inches), wide of 50.0 cm (19.7 inches), deep of 23.6 cm (9.3 inches). Even if it's lightweight, the Lansing Mix IMT800 Boom Box is a large device that uses eight d sixe batteries (when on the run, and not plugged in). However, its impressive appearance is mandatory in order to revive the '80 speakers look. This is wonderful in terms of functionality. Once you will unpack the Mix IMT800 Boom Box, you can either the device to the plug (just connect the AC adapter cable plug into the speakers system's jack, and plug the AC adapter into the wall) or install batteries in the speakers for a better portability. This, however, is a five step process.

First make sure that no iPhone or iPod is in the system dock, and for that matter of fact no other devices are connected to the system. After you check, the first steps unplug the adapter from the speaker system, and open the battery compartment (on the bottom of the Lansing Mix IMT800 Boom Box). Further, you install the eight D size (LR 20) batteries in the battery compartment. If the batteries are correctly installed you should get up to 30 hours continuous music playback time.

After you install the batteries just close the battery door. Even if you are listening to music with your speakers plugged or with batteries on, always turn the system down once you are finished listening. Because the Lansing Mix IMT800 Boom Box offers full compatibility with all the iPods and iPhone, it was only natural that Altec provided adapters for all of these devices in order for them to connect with the system. What can you find on a Mix IMT800 Boom Box?

On the top of the system you get, a seven band graphic equalizer (multiple EQ modes let you select your sound), dual AUX IN jacks (to connect up to two additional audio players), Clip on full feature remote (with the following buttons and features, power on and off, source button, volume decrease button, volume increase button, track forward button, track back button, EQ button, play and pause button, FM preset buttons), also on top of the system you get the track back button, track forward button, FM antenna, two AUX IN jacks, power / volume increase / volume decrease knob, EQ button, and source button. In front of the speaker system the first thing you notice is the high contrast LCD (battery indicator, and FM stereo indicator), guard for iPhone or iPod, music pause (automatically pauses music when a call is received on your iPhone), universal dock for iPhone and iPod, the excellent speakers with extraordinary bass, and the grab handles to provide a better portability. A nice feature is that you can connect up to 4 Apple devices (or at least 2 Apple devices and to non dock devices) to the Mix IMT800 Boom Box.

The sound offered is excellent. You can actually hear all the great specs Altec provided for this system, powerful bass (XdB bass, with improved subwoofer and tuned radiator - 5.25 inches or 13.33 cm subwoofer and 5.25 inches or 13.33 passive radiator), audio alignment, and excellent EQ presets. Altec provided in the shipping box, besides the Mix IMT800 Boom Box, two AUX cables, full feature remote (using Irda), adapters for all iPod models and iPhone, AC adapter, and the mandatory user guide and quick connect guide. Overall, this Mix ITM800 Boom Box developed for the iPod but compatible with iPhone is the best balanced system on the market, offering not only excellent sound quality and full connectivity, but also a great retro design (solid build and excellent material quality).

One of the greatest features of the new 3.0 on iPhone is its ability to work with a lot of accessories. Here's a bunch of accessories I liked very much, I find them interesting and I think you would like too. They are pretty useful and of course, accessories market for iPhone is enlarged daily and the variety of products is wider and wider. In here you will find accessories which have already been created, but also some ideas for gadgets producers, and we hope to see soon these accessories on the market.

There are already plenty of batteries, headsets, books, car kits, cases, chargers, cables, cradles and screen protectors available, but there are some nice gadgets users would love to have and it's interesting that they haven't been created until now, and that they are just in the concept stage.

A lot of people adore iPhone's virtual keyboard, which is pretty fine for typing Web addresses or short messages, but there are users who still want a physical keyboard. It would be a nice accessory, for writing long e-mails or even for blogging from iPhone. So, gadget producers, we would love a snap-on keyboard for iPhone. A nice removable keyboard, which would be perfect to use when we have to write a lot.

Another cool improvement could be done on the communication between our digital camera (iPhone has a camera, but I think it doesn't compare to a good professional camera, with much more specific capabilities) and the smartphone, and this would be a card reader, perfect for uploading the images on the digital camera's card on the iPhone, and then sending them directly to our online Flickr or Facebook account, or even e-mail them. There are some docking solutions available, but it would be nice to see an iPhone which integrates a card reader. It would be more comfortable, and I think that an incorporated card reader would be a cool accessory for photography fans.

It's true that iPhone has 3G features, but we all know that this connection, from AT&T brings along with it a lot of frustrations. Either the connections has a low signal, or there are no hotspots around you, you might want to purchase a "MiFi" device, which acts like a bridge between Verizon's 3G network and up to five devices, like smartphones, which we are interested in, or laptops.

Sometimes it is frustrating to see that you don't have time to charge the iPhone. A very good accessory for people who need a protection case for their devices and in the same time a charger, can choose this Solar charging case. This case charges your mobile phone using solar energy, and protects it in the same time. It rakes about 3 hours to charge the battery and it costs $32.

For iPhone users who rely on the iPhone more than they do on a digital camera, for photographs, it might be important for them to get the best quality out of the iPhone's camera. For those who are addicted to iPhone's camera, they can use this wide angle lens, which is just a simple cap that can be slipped over the top of the iPhone. The case must be took off to use this lens, and it costs $11.99 on USB Fever.

Mirror screens seemed a vanity sign when they appeared on the first mobile phones. They have some degree of merit because there are a lot of female and male checking the mascara or their teeth in these mirrored screens. The idea might seem silly, but if you don't have such a screen you can try the MirrorFilm screen protector from ArtWizz, which is basically a reflective, self-adhesive sheet in with the shape of an iPhone screen, and which also has a cutout for the iPhone's Home button, for the earpiece and for the proximity sensor. It might be tricky to stick it without air bubbles, but if you have patience and a steady hand, this mirror film might look very good on your smartphone, and it is quite useful.

Next iPhone might seem kinda weird for most of the people, and I also think that these phone fingers are somehow strange. They look like some Halloween hand accessories or gloves, but they are only covering the fingers, and they were designed to avoid scratches and fingerprints on your iPhone's screen by avoiding the direct contact between your fingers and screen. They can be successfully included in the "handy peripherals" category, and some people might find them useful. As for me, it is somehow weird to wear those mini gloves while I handle my iPhone.

For this summer, you can pimp your iPhone and transform it into a sexy device. You can buy from Incipio Technologies, this Bikini case, which covers the bare essentials, like the top and the bottom of the device. You can find this product in 14 colors, including orange, chocolate and army ranger shade. This case costs $19.99.

Trying to loose weight or just want to keep yourself in shape and use iPhone is the same time? Now you can use the iPhone when you are jogging or when you work out at the gym too, with this new Sport Armband from Belskin, specially created for iPhone, which allows hands-free entertainment and offers full protection for iPhone's screen and access to the volume control button. It also has an internal pocket for the keys or for the earbuds. This armband is water-resistant and has a reflective material too, so you can see it in the dark. This product comes in black and gray and it costs $29.99.

These travel speakers, specially designed for iPhone, are quite interesting and useful for watching a movie when you travel by train or when you just want to watch something on the iPhone and you don't want to use the headphones.This set retracts to just 17cm wide and runs on 4 AAA batteries. i-Station Traveller can be connected to the smartphone through the 3.5 mm jack.