Elegant Tux for iPod Stand Released

The Plasticsmith announced the release of tux for iPod, a stand for Apple’s music player that the manufacturer calls "elegant." We think it is too (see image at right). Tux is a protective pedestal that is designed to be placed on the desk, next to the stereo, on the nightstand or any place where one regularly listen to an iPod with headphones or connected to speakers. Available for iPod and iPod mini, it comes in two versions, upright and tilt. Its side supports are built from extra-thick, flame-polished acrylic, slotted for a perfect fit and easy loading and unloading. Tux suspends iPod above the base, supporting charging and syncing with iPod's cable while secured. It is available in two color themes, black-based or white-based, with clear sides on all models and 3M non-skid pads for stability and protection of table tops. At launch, all eight models are available exclusively through Plasticsmith’s online store at $35 each ($3 shipping and handling). [Bill Fox]