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Old Aug 13, 2010 | 09:56 AM
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What's the best accessory (non-software) you purchased for your iPhone?

I know we have the SW thread but what about an accessory thread?

Mine should be here soon and wow there are tons of gadgets for the iPhone. Docking stations, cases, etc.

What's the best accessory you've purchased for your iPhone?


What is it?_________ (w/pic)

Where did you get it?_________

How much?_________

Why do you like it?_________
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Old Aug 13, 2010 | 01:09 PM
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i really haven't found any of apple's accessories useful.

i guess my bumper is the only accessory i have


apple...

free.. lol


if they come out with some component cables that display in HD i'll be first in line to pick those up. (current cables only display 480p)
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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 12:11 PM
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Ok I'll go. It's a cool looking stand for my iPhone. And it's cheap (from Monoprice).
$9.00 + shipping.
Keeps it at a great angle to see everything.



http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...t=1#largeimage

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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 01:19 PM
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anybody know any good and cheap car mount??
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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 01:19 PM
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No doubt about it...

Scosche passPORT Charging Adapter for iPhone 3G (works just fine with my iPhone 4, better actually)



$20 @ Apple Store online.
Link: http://store.apple.com/us/product/TS696LL/A

Before this, my iPod hook-up in my car wouldn't charge my iPhone. This increases the voltage to what the iPhone needs for charging. It was recommended to me by a member here. Now I can listen to Pandora or whatever I want on my iPhone without draining the battery.

It works better on the iPhone 4 because the connector has a much tighter fit on the 4 than the 3GS. The connection doesn't slip out as easily.
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Old Sep 2, 2010 | 07:51 PM
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Red back, $12 on fleabay and a bit of time to take the old off and put the new on. Replaced the cracked back and I get tons of comments on it
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Old Sep 2, 2010 | 08:27 PM
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^^^ waiting on these for my 4...

i would like to get a car mount as well... but cant find anything good yet..
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Old Sep 3, 2010 | 07:44 AM
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good headphone....
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Old Sep 3, 2010 | 01:25 PM
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Probably the iSimple.

Other contenders:
RCA clock dock - Link
Universal dock
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Old Sep 3, 2010 | 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Whiskers
good headphone....
just one?
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Old Sep 4, 2010 | 12:53 PM
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Is there a consensus on what the best free bumper is? My employer announced that they now support iPhone so I think I'm going to ditch my BB curve.

Also, I like to keep my phone in my front pocket. Will I need a screen protector or a case?

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Old Sep 4, 2010 | 02:20 PM
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The Zagg invisible shield is the best one, but I don't really like it. Its a bitch to put on and it makes the screen look cheap.
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Old Sep 7, 2010 | 08:40 AM
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Should be getting this in the next week or so. All the way from New Zealand

http://www.ikonicedge.com/
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Old Sep 7, 2010 | 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Whiskers
The Zagg invisible shield is the best one, but I don't really like it. Its a bitch to put on and it makes the screen look cheap.
I have one too and it makes the screen and the back look very hazy.
But hey for $3.95 I can send it back and get another one to try to put on better.
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Old Sep 7, 2010 | 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by NSXNEXT
I have one too and it makes the screen and the back look very hazy.
But hey for $3.95 I can send it back and get another one to try to put on better.
Did that..
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I may get a jacket like the ikonic edge. My BB Curve came with something similar (for free). If signal is a problem I'll get the Zagg antenna thingy. I don't want to stick something on the screen.

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Old Sep 12, 2010 | 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by doopstr
I may get a jacket like the ikonic edge. My BB Curve came with something similar (for free). If signal is a problem I'll get the Zagg antenna thingy. I don't want to stick something on the screen.
Got it Saturday. It's really nice. Thin. Will take a few days to shape to the phone. Really like it a lot.
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Old Sep 13, 2010 | 09:53 PM
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I got the Zagg front/back... I didn't notice the kit I bought didn't include the sides so I downloaded the free case app and ordered Apples bumper... works for me.
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