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16 New Custom iPods

Editor's Note: Reader Sydney Beveridge submitted this list. Thanks Sydney!

With the recent introduction of the U2 iPod and the continued success of the iPod line, I'd like to present some new custom iPod ideas...

"Pieces of iPod" for Ashlee Simpson fans
Comes with custom "No, not Jessica, it's the other Simpson" carrying case and one-year supply of brunette hair dye. Caution: vocal tracks may drop off unexpectedly.

"Bright iPods" for Connor Oberst fans
Includes free bus ticket to Nebraska or $5.00 in iTunes. Bonus: Angst extends battery life by 33 percent.

"Some Kind of iPod" for Metallica fans
Comes with $50 in iTunes or a complimentary session with the band's therapist. Caution: Uploading of unauthorized MP3s may cause the unit to discharge severe electric shock.

"rokPod" for the mid-'90s rock fans
Comes with custom guitar pick for creating your own licks. iPod engraved with autographs from Stone Temple Pilots, Porno for Pyros, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and many others. Bonus: Reduced admission to local methadone clinic.

"iPod on iPod" for Bob Dylan fans
Comes with free Victoria's Secret bra from and How to Write Your Memoir When You May Not Remember What Happened guidebook. Bonus feature: Garble Control allows you to customize playback by adjusting coherence of lyrics.

"Bon JoviPod" for Bon Jovi fans
Comes with $50.00 iTunes coupon and unit promotes flippy hair. Bonus: Chance to win a spot on the roster of Arena League Football team Philadelphia Soul.

"A Bottle of iPod" for Billy Joel fans
Decorative piano key motif. Bonus feature: Left headphone doubles as a discreet breathalyzer. Not compatible with iTrip.

"From Antics to iPods" for Interpol fans
Slick design with Prada carrying case. Comes with $50.00 iTunes coupon (not valid on songs by New Order or Joy Division) or voucher for two free drinks at an East Village bar.

"Around the iPod" for REM fans
Comes with 5,000 leftover John Kerry 2004 bumper stickers. Caution: continuous headphone wear may accelerate hair loss.

"iCore iPod" for Eminem fans
Comes with custom black or white case. Caution: over time, iPod may begin to sample its own tunes.

"My iPod is True" for Elvis Costello fans
The 40GB unit can turn a computer programmer into a rock legend (or rock geek). Caution: may induce copious songwriting with extended listening.

"Under my iPod" for Avril Lavigne fans
Comes with $100.00 Canadian dollar iTunes coupon, redeemable only for true punk music. Caution: extended listening may cause user to mispronounce names of rock icons.

"Lenny Kravipod" for Lenny Kravitz fans
Free pair of GAP blue jeans and GAP carrying case autographed by Sarah Jessica Parker. Bonus: chance to win an appearance in his next commercial.

"iPod Don't Blame You" for Cat Power fans
Comes with drawing by Chan Marshall engraved on the back of the unit. Bonus: extended warranty against accidental meltdowns.

"Don't Know WhiPod" for Norah Jones fans
Free Blue Note Records box set. Bonus: digital alarm to wake you back up after extended play.

"Eyepod" for Prince fans
Comes with custom purple case and matching chaps. Bonus: Minneapolis-bred funk may cause unit to overheat. (Only available in "mini")

-- Sydney Beveridge

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