Philips rolls out iPod, iPhone fare

by Juniper Foo |

(Credit: Philips)


So why is a Dutch giant making casings for the iPhone? A testament to the Apple cult? (Credit: Philips)

With everyone kowtowing to the cult of Jobs, it's no surprise that established vendors also want a nibble out of the Apple pie. Enter Philips with headphone accessories for the iPod and iPhone. Clearly focused on the younger set, the Headband Headphones SHD8805, Earhook Headphones SHS8005 and In-ear Headphones SHE2640 are priced as befits the crowd, at S$79, S$69 and S$17.90, respectively.

The Headband unit sports earpad cushions with a choice of cover designs and comes embedded with 40mm speaker drivers of a composite mylar material that's said to deliver sound without audible distortion. The Earhook model features in-cord control for single-hand operation, with three interchangeable rubber ear inserts to suit different ear canals. The In-ear edition is as basic as it gets, with a price to match.

All three are encased in, surprise, surprise, white, and are now out in stores in Singapore.

Also launched are protective casings for the iPhone comprising Philips' SlimShell Grafik D68017D (S$35) polycarbonate case with a graphics pattern and the Jam Jacket CordSaver DLM63805/10 (S$35) silicone case for better grip. The VideoShell DLA66048D, at S$29, offers a see-through option for those who prefer their iPhones visible.

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