Scosche tapSTICK for iPod Shuffle 3G [Shuffle 3G Gains Buttons, Standard Headphone Compatibility]

If you’ve splashed out for a new iPod 3G and you’re bemoaning the fact that it comes sans onboard control/buttons and sans standard headphone compatibility (whilst retaining some sense of control) then you’re either a) a fool for buying an iPod Shuffle 3G in the first place or b) in need of the newly announced Scosche tapSTICK for Apple’s iPod Shuffle 3G – though it could, of course, be both.

In essence, the Scosche tapSTICK for iPod Shuffle 3G is a pretty basic affair offering basic functionally for those that simply cannot live with the iPod Shuffle 3G’s in-line control system and who are prepared to pay for the privilege of having bigger buttons to play with whist making your brand spanking new Shuffle 3G, with its elegant, sleek, minimalist design, look, for want of a better word, crap. Yes, basically you slot your trusty Shuffle 3G into the Scosche tapSTICK and, hey presto, you have three grey, dull, unimaginative and frankly insipid buttons to depress at your leisure meaning you can plug in standard headphones (via a connector on the tapSTICK) and not be left completely high and dry as far as controlling your ‘Pod is concerned.

It’s a moderately reasonable idea dressed up in a dull package and you’ll pay circa $30 for the privilege. What’s not to like?