Griffin has announced its ‘iBeam’ Laser Pointer and Flashlight for your iPod or iPod mini will ship by the end of October for US$19.95.
You tote your iPod everywhere, right? If you’re like us, your iPod is always close at hand, ready for some tunes or to take a voice memo. Now your iPod has some cool new tricks.
Introducing the Griffin iBeam set, ready for your dock-connector iPod or iPod mini. The snap-on flashlight is great for finding keys in the dark. The other half of the package is a class IIIA laser pointer, handy for iPod-friendly presentations and other, less professional pursuits. Both units come with a snap-on protective cap that can be attached to any keychain for convenient portability and accessibility.
The iBeam flashlight is surprisingly functional when a quick beam of light is required in a dark car or doorstep. The iBeam laser pointer is an amazingly powerful red laser beam that is capable of being seen over a quarter of a mile away. Need we say how much fun this could be?
The Griffin iBeam represents a new category of iPod accessories that are fun, functional and easy on the “iPod gear” line of your budget.
More info here.
Apple really needs to have an iPod expo
I wouldn’t be surprised if one happened within the next two years. It’ll probably be bigger than Macworld Expo Boston 😀
Hell No!
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It is Apple:
Nice For You! (without m$hit) Expo
iPod is only one part of the Apple Family.
That is it.
Actually, I change my mind, it would be an iPod+iTunes expo. There are people making software plug-ins, etc for iTunes as well as accessories for iPod.
And it would still be bigger than Macworld Expo Boston.
Actually, the iPod is the last mp3 player I would use as a flashlight battery.
Wouldn’t one of those heavy WMA compatable bricks make a better, longer lasting flashlight battery?
Al:
Maybe, but who would want a heavy portable flashlight??
Unless you live in a bad neighborhood. Then your flashlight can be used as a weapon.
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I think it is high time they include bluetooth feature into the iPod, where one can now give a presentation with iPod as the remote control and laser pointer. It will be really cool.
Guys.. it’s happened… the iPod is officially the Microsoft of MP3 Players…
It’s finally gotten to the point where there are so many developers that the platform is actually getting all the best accessories, plus a buttload of lame ones.. (like this, IMO)..
Wow, I mean, WOW! This is innovation. I think, though, that I’m going to hold out for Griffin’s upcoming iWipes, the damp toilet paper dispenser that no iPod should be without.
Mike, I understand the point you’re trying to make, but I don’t think it’s fair to call the iPod the Microsoft of MP3 players.
Apple didn’t cheat, copy, or steal anything to get to where they are today. They <B>earned</B.> everything they currently have. The same can’t be said of MS.
That is one stupid fscking idea.
Jesus…why don’t you just mail them your money instead…
iPods are becoming like Swiss army knives. I bet Stevo didn’t have this in mind when the 1G iPod was introduced.
How do you turn the Laser on and off?
Unless the laser can cut through 6 inches of steel in 7 seconds I don’t want it. I’ll stick with my LED flashlight instead. It weighs less than 6 grams and has 120 hours of continuous light on 1 lithium battery.
There was/still is a QuickTime expo/conference in LA.
Now, if this laser could “dance” to the music when pointed at a wall, then it would be cool.
But what the hell is the point of this as it is?? This is NOT an iPod accessory people.
Next, we’ll have iPod styled wall paper and curtains.
Who needs to point a quarter-mile away?!!
I’d think an iPod with a 10 kwatt cutting laser would be much more useful. You could cut people out of disasters and accidents and play the Superman theme in the background giving the trapped people hope… use it as a weapon in self-defense while playing the Star Wars theme to REALLY scare the piss outta them… removing rusted bolts while playing the theme song to Home Improvement… or to simply open a can of chili while camping and playing John Denver tunes (in memory of him).
…besides, the “iBeam” label should be reserved for the iPod attachment that takes your molecules and teleports them to a different location. You no longer have to ask Scotty to do it.
I agree with the negative comments on this one. These products are absolutely ridiculous.
If you need to shed light on something, just use the f-ing backlight on the iPod, it’s blindingly bright!! I wish I could turn it down!!
Why in the hell would any sane presenter want to use a bulky-ass iPod for a laser pointer??!! You can get a nice bullet-style keychain pointer for the same money that’s easier to use and runs for months.
These products will be pulled within a year. I’ld like to know the idiot that came up with this idea. I’ve lost a little respect for Griffin after this one.
Great more lame add ons to zap the battery. Not to mention the increased risk of dropping your iPod.
If they want to add something usefull, why not a can opener that some how folds out from the side. Oh no wait, a switchblade combe. Remember them ? That would be handy.
Hey, ya never know who might have a use for this. I wouldn’t, but heck the more iPod accessories, the merrier, right!? Who cares if Griffin makes money on it or not, it still helps Apple….
The cats’ gonna love this.