CarClip
Review
A
safer way to use your iPod while in the car
 Can't
DJ your iPod and drive at the same time? Most people have a hard enough time
just placing a cell phone call while in the car. Trying to drive and find
a specific song out of the thousands on your iPod is
just plain reckless. In an effort to make your iPod more accessible and the
roads a little safer, a company called SK Products has released a product
called the
CarClip
.
WHAT IS THE CARCLIP?
The CarClip
is an iPod mounting system that hangs from your vehicle's rear view mirror.
The CarClip is cut from a single piece of clear acrylic plastic
and conveniently puts the iPod at eye level with the driver. If you are
having trouble picturing it, the CarClip looks similar to a 'do not disturb'
sign you might hang on the outside of your hotel room door.
INSTALLING THE CARCLIP
The CarClip easily installs on your car's rear view mirror. Just hook it over
the mirror and pick the right color and length fishband for your
vehicle. The rubber fishbands help the
CarClip
get a snug custom
fit and buffer the natural swinging
motion that occurs while driving. One end of the fishband attaches to
the CarClip while the other end fastens to the bottom dimmer
switch under your rear view mirror.
Don't have a rear view mirror? The
CarClip also comes with a Universal Auto Attachment and a pair of 3M CommandStrips
(aka double-sided tape) for older model vehicle compatibility or mounting
in other locations like your giant yacht or private jet.
iPOD ACCESSORIES
The car clip is designed to keep the top and bottom of your iPod accessible
for other iPod add-ons like FM transmitters on top and car chargers using the
universal iPod connector from the bottom.
Although, you may want to limit the amount of accessories and cables you
attach to the iPod while in the car. Too many cables and attachments
may block your view of the road.
CAR SAFETY
Several companies make iPod car holders that either mount on the dashboard
or utilize beverage cup holders. What sets the CarClip apart from other
iPod car mounting systems is that the
CarClip
keeps your iPod at eye level.
Personally I've had a couple close calls while fumbling
around with my iPod in the car.
 Putting the iPod at eye level helps
you keep the road and iPod in the same field of view. However, it's more
important to keep your attention on the road before your iPod. The last thing
you want is to cause an accident that could hurt others as well as yourself.
You will have a tough time explaining to the police how you were trying to
find your favorite song, "I'm
too sexy" by Right Said Fred, and caused a multiple car
pile up. Try switching playlists on your iPod while at stop lights or sitting
in traffic, not while changing lanes. Safety first. Music second.
 FINAL THOUGHTS
The CarClip makes your music accessible, while at
the same time keeping your iPod snug and secure.
If you've ever found yourself fumbling
with your iPod while in the car, you need to seriously think about
getting a
CarClip
. If you don't do it for yourself, do it for the safety of the other people
who need to share the road with you.
CARCLIP FEATURES
- Mounts easily to any to rear
view mirror
- 5
Colors of rubber Fishband™ motion
buffers (in 2 sizes).
- Universal Auto Attachment for
older vehicle mounting.
- Hand formed from clear Acrylic
plastic.
- Allows you to keep your eyes
on the road and change the tunes on your iPod.
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The
CarClip is manufactured by SK Products in Maine and is available
from Amazon.com. The CarClip comes in a variety of sizes to fit your
model iPod. 
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