Turn Your iPod Nano Into A Waterproof Multi-Touch Bluetooth Watch

Wearing an iPod Nano watch might be the coolest touchscreen watch out there. That's until you need to wash your hands and such in water. If you don't plan on ruining your little iPod Nano with some water, you'll need to take a look at the Proof watch kit brining the world's first waterproof watch band to the iPod Nano. If that wasn't enough, the Proof also adds Bluetooth functionality to the Nano so you could wirelessly stream your music. Comprised out of a IP68 graded sealed, waterproof polyurethane casing coated with silicone for use in depth of up to 3m, and a thick strap made out of flexible silicone. The Proof allows for full control of your iPod Nano's touchscreen and side buttons.

The Proof comes with three side adapter to perform different tasks. The largest of them is the Bluetooth adapter adding a considerable amount of bulk to the side of your waterproof iWatch gadget, a non-waterproof adapter will let you use your headphones while a low-profiled adapter offers complete waterproof protection, can be used when you want to wear your iWatch as a daily watch. This might not be the most appealing watch band kit for the iPod Nano we've seen before, but at least it's the first waterproof and Bluetooth enabled one.

The Proof is available to pre-order without the Bluetooth adapter on Kickstarter for $49, and $99 with a Bluetooth adapter. Both are expected to retail for $79.5 and $129.95.

LunaTik Lynk Aluminum iPod Nano Watch Band Looks Too Good

The people who started it all, the same guys who brought us the brilliant iPod Nano conversion watch band kits made out of high quality materials and glamorous design have yet another fascinating watch band in the pipeline for the iPod Nano called the LunaTik Lynk. This is not your typical watch band accessory. The LunaTik Lynk might be the Omega of iPod Nano watch bands. It's made up from the original aluminum LunaTik permanent conversion kit designed for those who want to wear their Nanos as an everyday multi-touch iWatch, but the LunaTik Lynk replaces the silicone rubber wrist band with for an upgraded lightweight anodized aluminum band with a silicone underbelly for added comfort and a classy butterfly closure clasp. 

The LunaTik Lynk will be available for the iPod Nano 6G and 7G in silver or black. You can pre-order yours now and expect your eye-catching Lynk to ship out on December 5 if you want to put those 16 new clock faces to good use at $129.95 for silver and $139.95 for black. 

Apple Drops iPod Nano Price, Adds New Watch Faces

Today's Let's Talk iPhone event wasn't all about the iPhone after all with Apple dropping the price of the Multi-Touch iPod Nano down to $129 for the 8GB model and $149 for the 16GB model. Apple hasn't changed the overall design of the Nano, but it did get rid of that quad-icon grid interface for a sleeker larger single icon interface. Also, a built-in accelerometer will replace the Nike shoe sensor for keeping track of how much calories you've burnt, distance, number of steps and time.

The new iPod Nano now comes with a slew of 16 new clock faces that will make wearing your new iWatch that much more better. It seems Apple has brought back the faith in the dying wrist watch accessories for its little touchscreen enabled iPod Nano. Current iPod Nano 6G owners can now download the 1.2 software update in iTunes starting today adding the new user interface together with the 16 new clock faces, so get downloading! The updated iPod Nano is now shipping at full blast.

TakTik Disguises Your Nano iWatch With Camouflage

Minimal's high quality LunaTik wrist bands for the iPod nano 6G have come a long way since they were funded thru Kickstarter. Minimal's latest LunaTik variation is called the TakTik, a premium iPod nano 6G watch conversion kit. Each TakTik silicone band has its own unique camo pattern while the anodized aluminum iPod nano housing and solid stainless steel hardware all remain the same as any LunaTik. Camouflaging doesn't come cheap though, the TakTik will run you a hefty $99.95. So next time you go out hunting, just use a G-Shock.

Incase Outs Flex Wristband, Creates Retro iWatch

Incase is bringing back the old school watch band and mixes it with the iPod nano 6G. The result? What else, yet another iWatch transformer! I thought the iWatch hype was long gone, but I'm wrong. Incase's Flex Wristband for the iPod nano 6G is a matte finished, steel band that can expand to fit your wrist. This old school watch band is going to cost you $49.95, and it's available in silver, black and gold. Bling! Your nano easily snaps into the Flex Wristband while the open-sided design allows for easy port access. Now you can get your geeky freak on!

SwitchEasy Releases Ticker for iPod Nano 6G

Looks like almost all the popular case company's are starting to make watch cases for the new iPod Nano. SwitchEasy's new case, the Ticker, definitely stands out from the pack with it's simple design and vibrant array of colors. The Ticker is made from a special Elastomer material that features a stainless steel strap pin as well as hard polycarbonate buttons for some very tactile response. The Ticker comes in seven different colors and is currently available on SwitchEasy's website for $24.99.

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Multi-Touch Watches Are Coming, Very Soon

We've seen many companies jump on the idea of transforming the iPod nano 6G into a wearable watch, but things are just getting bigger and bigger when MINIMAL, a design company is starting to take things to a whole new level. Meet the TikTok and LunaTik Multi-Touch watch kits made to house the iPod nano and use it as a Multi-Touch wrist watch. The LunaTik seen above, houses the iPod nano in a CNC'd aluminum housing and features a silicone rubber wrist band with solid stainless steel. Now these are not some cheaply made watch kits, these are the best of the best and are priced at $69.95.

You can also go with the cheaper and more simple TikTok Multi-Touch watch kit that has a snap-in design. It let's you securely dock your iPod nano inside. The TikTok does not have any aluminum parts and will retail for $34.95. MINIMAL, the company behind these are planning to start shipping the TikTok model by late December and the LunaTik by mid-January. You will need to pledge beforehand if you want to secure one of these for yourselves, and the good news is that you can secure the TikTok for just $25 and the LunaTik for $50.

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Incipio Takes iWatch Into A Whole New Level With Linq

Now this is more like it! This is new Linq by Incipio. This great looking strap incases the iPod nano 6G into Incipio's Next Generation Polymer material housing for maximum comfort and durability. The nylon strap secures by velcro and is interchangeable. This probably won't be the last strap/case combination for the iPod nano 6G we will see, as more and more companies begin making accessories for the iPod nano. Incipio really stepped up the game with their Linq, now I actually want me a nano! The Linq will be available five colors. No price or available date announced as of yet.

Update: Incipio has announced that the Linq is expected to be available starting early October for $24.99 and $9.99 for each additional nylon band.

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