Just as the right side dish can make or break the meal, the right accessory can take a good device and make it even better. Something as simple as a case or an external battery can be the difference between a nice device and a truly great one; between a device that is usable and one that is a pleasure. Accessories have the power to remedy shortcomings, increase usability and, in some cases, save the day or a trip to the repair shop.

This post is the first in a series of device accessory posts that begin with the question…

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Today we’ll take a look at a few netbook accessories from our friends at Kensington.

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Do you like to crank up the tunes and jam to the sound of your favorite band?  Do you sometimes do it so loud your ears end up ringing?

Legislation, currently under discussion in the EU, seeks to force Mp3 manufacturers to limit the volume level of their players.  It’s been widely documented that listening to music at extremely high levels can harm your hearing and this law is aimed at curbing it.

The proposed law seeks to mandate a maximum 80 decibel volume limit for Mp3 players.  Currently most Mp3 players can go up to 115 decibels and when you factor in the use of in ear headphones, even higher.

The exact law is expected to be finalized over the next year.

What do you think?  Does the government have a right to say how loud you can listen to your own music?

Source: NY Daily News

It is a problem as old as the iPhone itself… you want to watch a video on it but can’t find a comfortable way to hold it for an extended picture…

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The popular “This Week in Tech,” or TWiT, netcast network recently partnered with Mediafly to expand it’s podcasting and video distribution across multiple platforms.   Leo Laporte, the man behind TWiT, recently announced the partnership with Mediafly at this year’s Blog World Expo.

The move will expand TWiT’s audience and make the technology show’s video available beyond just iTunes users.  Mediafly will be able to direct the content to a wide variety of devices,  including the Palm Pre, Android devices, BlackBerry, Zune, Logitech Squeezebox, and soon directly to your Roku video player.   While it is clear that iTunes will continue to reach an extremely large audience, being able to reach more people through multiple devices and delivery streams will certainly benefit content providers.

Full Press Release follows.

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