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iGlove Multi iPod gloves
We've mentioned the Tavo iPod gloves before, but if you want something a little bulkier - and warmer, from the looks of them, check out the iGlove Multi from Marmot. The iGlove Multi (we're really not sure what the "multi" is supposed to mean) is a pair of fleece gloves that are "Click Wheel compatible." They claim to be warm enough to wear by themselves, but thin enough to wear as a liner under your even warmer gloves.So what the heck makes them "Click Wheel compatible?" Glad you asked. The iGlove Multi uses the patent pending Playpoint™ technology on the thumb and forefinger tips, which apparently makes for better Click Wheel contact than your wool mittens. The rest of the glove features silicon printing for enhanced grip and durability.
I like the concept of an iPod-friendly glove, in general, but I'd rather see a glove with a warm, snuggly, waterproof iPod pocket built-in and those fancy fabric iPod controls on top. Now that would be a sweet way to hit the slopes.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Alex said 12:04AM on 12-13-2006
I'd be hesitant to get gloves that place the iPod on your hand. You plant your hand enough that it could become a problem when snowboarding and grab your poles when skiing, and no matter where I imagine an iPod would go, it'd still obstruct your movement. The idea of placing iPod controls on the glove, however, sounds very nice.
Overall, it's just an inconvenience to control your iPod when you're on the slopes.
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Peter said 4:36AM on 12-13-2006
@Alex - they are just gloves with conductive fingertips to allow the click wheel to work.
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pudding said 8:54AM on 12-13-2006
"I 'd rather see a glove with a warm, snuggly, waterproof iPod pocket built-in"
Not to sound too harsh, but you obviously don't participate in any active sports.
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Laurie said 9:00AM on 12-13-2006
Ummm.. since when are sports a prerequisite for a warm glove?
My "slopes" comment aside, I live in NYC - where merely getting in and out of a subway car during rush hour is a contact sport. Does that count? This mild weather we're having won't last long. When it's 6 deg. F and/or snowing and I am walking my average 30-40 blocks a day, I like to keep my hands warm, too.
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ccs178 (Chris) said 9:42AM on 12-13-2006
Laurie has a point. The rush hour commute in NYC is not for the faint of heart.
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Stephy said 12:31PM on 12-22-2006
6°F is balmy compared to the -40°C we've gotten to in Alberta the last few years. But I see your point.
For me, these are great because I use gloves mostly when I drive and taking them off, adjusting my iPod then putting them back on is just a pain.
When I'm walking anywhere, I just keep my iPod in my inside jacket pocket and take it out to make any changes.
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pudding said 1:47PM on 12-13-2006
"My "slopes" comment aside,"
That was the statement I commented on. If you would have written about a glove for going about one's daily commute, or similar, I wouldn't have commented. We're not mind readers.
I cycle and run daily, and for various reasons I can not think of a worse location for an iPod than either a glove or a hat (as has been posted here previously).
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Alex said 9:27PM on 12-13-2006
Pudding and I are commenting along the same lines. I understand that the product shown is just a glove with finger tips for allowing the scroll wheel use, and I think those would be great for the situation Laurie describes in her comment.
However, I have board sports in mind when I'm thinking of an iPod glove.
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Stephen Macklin said 3:21PM on 12-13-2006
Personally, I'd rather see gloves that can control basic iPod functions by touching certain finger combinations.
Thumb to forefinger for volume play/pause. Thumb to middle finger for next song. Thumb to ring finger for volume up, Thumb to pinkie for volume down.
A wire running up your sleeve connecting to the iPod in your pocket wouldn't be too intrusive. Do this with very light weight breathable glove for warm weather activities and nice warm one for the winter. You could control your iPod without having to let go of your ski pole.
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SL said 5:28PM on 12-13-2006
I just wanted to chime in about Marmot. I've been skiing since I was three and spend as much time as I can doing just that. I've spent a lot of time testing different gloves because my hands ALWAYS get cold. Marmot came out on top hands down. It depends somewhat on the model you choose because some of the low end models they offer aren't that great. But their high end models are (in my experience) absolutely the best gloves on the market.
Since this is only a liner it probably isn't warm enough to ski in but I would assume it's one of the better liners you could buy.
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