I have become a big fan of Griffin products for both my iPod and my iPad. They make tons of cool stuff from Android cases to iPad stands, and just about any accessory you can imagine. They are one of the largest providers of accessories for personal computing and digital media.
Griffin Technology is worldwide, but based in Nashville - which is close to home for me. They also employ Dave Delaney as a Social Media Coordinator, who is the man behind our growing Nashville Geek Breakfast event.
I became of fan of Griffin products way before I realized they were local, or that we had a mutual friend (Dave). In the last year I've added both an iPod Touch and an Apple iPad to my office full of gadgets, and I've shopped everywhere for proper cases & accessories.
While my favorite iPad Case is still the Marware Ecovue, I recently purchased a
new iPad stand from Griffin that I absolutely LOVE. It's called the Griffin A-Frame Tabletop Stand for iPad which you can see to the right (or in the video).
It's sturdy but lightweight, so great for portable use when you need *real* support.
Trust me, you don't want to use a flimsy stand for your expensive iPad...
For those that use a shell case on your iPad, I tested it and it will fit into the stand with the case on just fine. While I love my Marware Ecovue case, particularly for traveling or just being on the go here locally, it's nice to have the iPad out and available on my media desk while I'm in the office.
Awesome product. Great price.
Next on my list of personal favorites is the armband for my iPod Touch:
Griffin Aerosport Xl Armband Case
MP3 Player Armband Holders)
I won the iPod Touch in an affiliate contest last year, and wondered just how much I would use it. It turns out, I use it A LOT. π
The armband is perfect for running, walking the dog, or when I'm at the gym. It doesn't slip, it holds the iPod very securely, and it has a hidden pocket on the inside if I need to carry cash or a key with me. Very nice!
I often wear my iPod on my arm when walking, with my earbuds in, even if I'm not actually listening to music. It cuts out a lot of background noise (I have *good* noise canceling earbuds) and if someone speaks to me... I just give them an "sorry, I can't hear you" shrug. Works every time. π
Last but not least is my handy dandy
iPod case. It's the Elan Passport Metal
Folio for iPod Touch. It's black leather, lined with microsuede on the inside.
It's a very stylish little case, and perfect for travel - or for throwing in your bag and having your iPod with you everywhere you go. It keeps the screen from getting scratched or shattered, and is a lot easier to hang onto than a slick little naked iPod!
So there you have it! Those are MY top three Griffin picks...
What are YOUR favorite Griffin products?
Best,
I've been using a Griffin air stand for my Macbook Pro for a few years now and it's awesome. Keeps it running cool, looks sexy, and has just enough room underneath to comfortably store my audiobox and mic cables.
Lynn, I have had my ipod for a year now and never knew about the Elan Passport Case. I wish I had though. It would have save it from being all scratched up. I'm definitely going to pick one of those up today. Thanks for the recommendation!
Lynn,
What type microphone did you use in your video?
Jim
I just used my Canon Vixia video camera - no external mic. It's the camera I featured in this post: http://www.clicknewz.com/2473/how-to-create-a-video-podcast/
I also have a Blue Yeti mic for podcasting, which you'll see in the background of the video.
I like the iPod armcase's ergonomics. It's rubber, right?
It's a soft, stretchy Lycra band. Very nice fit.
Lynn, I have the arm band, too, and I really like it. I've been wanting an iPad for a long time...hope to get one this year.
Thanks very much Lynn. See you at breakfast! π
I don't have an iPod or an iPad yet. π
Hope to be winning some soon, since marketers are giving them away left and right at the moment. π
I used to work for Tmobile in Gilbert AZ I became a big fan of these products as well. Thanks for the great article. These are some great accessories!
Nice lists, actually one of my favorite there is the griffin arm band..
Hi Lynn, I do both like and own Griffin stuff myself. Funny Enough i do as well own Marware Ecovue π Great blog you have going here π
Thanks Tom! I love my Marware Ecovue iPad case - especially when I'm traveling or just on the go. It's great to just throw in my bag and not worry about it getting scratched or cracked. As you may know, I completely shattered my first iPad π LOL.
But when I'm home, it's nice to let it "out of the case" and this stand is awesome. Especially for watching Netflix, which is what my iPad is most used for. π