iBikeConsole is a new iPod accessory geared towards bicyclists who have grown tired of using arm straps to hold their iPods. It is a special docking station for an iPod nano that is securely set in a bicycle's handlebars. A weatherproof housing protects the iPod from the elements and makes changing songs safer while riding.
The iPod's main functions are controlled wirelessly with the iBikeConsole using silicon-covered keypads that are mounted on the bike's grips. The cyclist can adjust the music and songs without looking down at the console. iBikeConsole is compatible with all three generations of iPod nano and retails for $86.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Weatherproof MP3 Docks
- Developing weatherproof docking stations for MP3 players that can be used in outdoor activities such as biking.
- Wireless Music Control
- Creating wireless systems that allow music to be controlled without having to look down or stop what one is doing.
- Sport-specific MP3 Docks
- Developing specialized docking stations for MP3 players that are tailored to a specific sport or activity.
Where This Applies
- Sporting Goods
- Companies in the market for producing MP3 accessories geared towards sports enthusiasts.
- Outdoor Equipment
- Businesses that manufacture products for outdoor activities could explore creating weatherproof docks for MP3 players.
- Consumer Electronics
- Consumer electronic brands that are interested in producing new accessories or innovations for MP3 players geared towards specific activities.
