iSoundCap announces new ball cap iPod accessory

You've got a lot of options when it comes to carrying your iPod around: armbands, belt clips, pockets, lanyards, and a few choice methods reserved for strolling through the less savory areas. But unless you're sporting a set of wireless earphones, all of those methods could get you right tangled up if you're not careful. Enter iSoundCap, a startup focused solely on selling their iPod-holster-on-a-hat contraption for carrying your iPod nano or Shuffle right on your dome, and keeping your headphone cord neatly wrapped up and away from flailing limbs. A compartment above your ear holds your Apple tight, while a wire spool gives you just enough length to keep your 'buds in-ear without the excess cabling becoming hazardous. These two components, along with a questionably styled cap, make up this "innovative" approach to toting your tunes, which seems like a good fit for gym rats and joggers who don't mind the extra headgear -- or something for DIYers to tackle alone. But if you're not down with using your own noggin, you can pick up this lid for $29.95 in mid-August.

[Via MacMinute]

[Finished.Law.School @ Aug 2nd 2006 2:16PM]

Mugged? No, I say beat them with their own ipod.

Also, any info on the radiation coming from the ipod and what the negative effects are with it placed next to the head in this manner?? Should it be wrapped in tin foil first?

[Elliot @ Aug 2nd 2006 2:18PM]

They had to make it as stupid looking as they could, didn't they?

[Alex @ Aug 2nd 2006 2:20PM]

I bet that both feels and looks good.

[RSA @ Aug 2nd 2006 2:22PM]

To prevent your iPod from simply being ripped off your head, you should probably leave enough slack in the cables to wrap around your throat, for security.

[Jarrod Turner @ Aug 2nd 2006 2:23PM]

And I thought my E2Cs made me look geeky.

[ChuChu @ Aug 2nd 2006 2:24PM]

I use one of those armbands to hold my gen4 heavy ipod in while I do high intensity cardio and I have *never* had a problem with it moving around/bouncing/etc. Plus I can actually look at the screen/manipulate the jog dial without removing it and without stopping my exercise.

I don't see the advantage of this setup over an armband.

[Mauricio @ Aug 2nd 2006 2:25PM]

this is pretty lame.

[Gio @ Aug 2nd 2006 3:58PM]

1. What happens when the hat looks ugly on you?
2. What happens when a NYC bicyclist happens to swipe your hat off and ride away at 40 mph.

Bye Bye ipod

[Nate MC @ Aug 2nd 2006 4:15PM]

as a kid that had his hat stolen constantly as a kid, I would never ever use this.

[Scott C. @ Aug 2nd 2006 4:24PM]

Use this with a propeller hat to recharge the battery.

[John @ Aug 2nd 2006 4:28PM]

How many cyclists ride at 40mph, honestly?

[Zeek @ Aug 2nd 2006 4:34PM]

They could think about condensing their name a bit...
I'm thinking i sHat?

[Matt @ Aug 2nd 2006 5:30PM]

I thought someone built headphones like this a while ago.

[Luxury Larry @ Aug 2nd 2006 5:31PM]

from their site : "iSoundCap is unique, conceptually innovative, and therefore hard to compare."

not THAT hard to compare, if one compares it to a pile of crap.

[Radish @ Aug 2nd 2006 6:06PM]

Huh. I just stick my nano in my cleavage. No one's ever tried to steal it. :(

[ChrisXS @ Aug 2nd 2006 7:08PM]

Radish: Pix = ops

[yong @ Aug 2nd 2006 7:20PM]

What about the people who seat profusely when they workout with this hat on? Will this hat protect the shuffle from the sweat?

[Silver R. Wolfe @ Aug 2nd 2006 7:22PM]

@Radish

I've stolen one from there. I've picked up a couple nifty cellphones too.

[Eric Cartman @ Aug 2nd 2006 7:26PM]

This is bullcrap!

[moog55 @ Aug 2nd 2006 10:40PM]

worst hat ever.

[Ron Wilson @ Aug 2nd 2006 11:04PM]

Cool idea, but how does it feel to have an iPod next to your head?

[Chris @ Aug 3rd 2006 12:17AM]

People will think you've got some sort of insect in your hair and your constantly itchy. I think I will stick to the nano direct feed headphones(the ones where the iPod has its own dock on the headphones).

[sandalian @ Aug 3rd 2006 12:57AM]

Now it's become easier to stole an iPod, eh, a hat :D

[inthesphere @ Aug 3rd 2006 9:07AM]

That could be man-butt clevage you're interested in. This makes you a more direct target for lightning, but intead of being "knocked in the head" criminals will be forced to stabb/shoot youn in the chest.

[inthesphere @ Aug 3rd 2006 9:18AM]

That could be man-butt clevage you're interested in. This makes you a more direct target for lightning, and instead of being "knocked in the head" criminals will be forced to stabb/shoot you in the chest.

[paul @ Aug 3rd 2006 9:46AM]

LOL - a lot of scared people around.

If I were a thief I probably look for purses or items of real value.

If I were a lightning I would search for at least 30 meter high metal, not for an iPod.

As a human beeing I like to have my hands free for my kids so this hat seems very nice.

[Ridge Lawrence @ Aug 3rd 2006 10:00AM]

I thought of that idea 2 months ago when my nano earbuds wouldnt reach my pocket and i just slipped in into my hat.

I would never buy that though.

[Cnet Guy @ Aug 3rd 2006 5:56PM]

New for Mac users this fall, iBrain for the update they missed out on.