What it is
Imagine you took an iPod casing and morphed it into a dog. This little accessory is white and silver with switches in its nose and tail. Connect it to an iPod (or any music source) using the headphone jack, and it comes to life as a speaker that also moves in response to the music. (The unit does not have to be used as a speaker to activate the lights and motion, any nearby sound source will set him off.)

As music plays, a light show that appears on the I-Dog’s head is more than just fun to look at. The color and pattern of the lights will tell you what the I-Dog is thinking - whether he is happy, sad, bored or hungry for music - sort of like a mood ring.

Why it’s fun
It’s a cool accessory that’s entertaining and fun to watch.

The speaker is good enough quality for a desk or dorm room, and a great value at only $30.

Who’s going to love it
This is really targeted to tweens and teens, but anyone who has an iPod and a sense of humor will probably appreciate it.

What to be aware of
Make sure you hold onto the booklet that comes with I-Dog so you know what he’s trying to tell you. The more you play with and "feed" I-Dog, the more responsive he becomes and the more his personality shows.