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November 27, 2006

Nike unveils iPod-controlling C.O.R.E. Backpack iD

Filed under: Apple, BackpackId, IpodController, IpodPack, Nike, backpack, backpack id, c.o.r.e., core, iPod, ipod controller, ipod pack — Darren Murph @ 7:42 pm

Filed under: Portable Audio, Portable Video, Wearables

We’re sure you’re well aware of Nike and Apple’s mutual partnership (or two) by now, and this time Nike’s C.O.R.E. Backpack iD is getting some familiar iPod lovin’ with a built-in remote keypad system and dock connector interface. While we’re fairly certain you already own at least one piece of apparel with electrostatic iPod controls on them, they’ll eventually end up in the wash (we hope), leaving you liaison-less for the day. With Nike’s new pack, your books, laptop, Cheetos stash, and little white (or colorful) Apple are all taken care of on a daily basis. Nike allows you to fully customize the backpack, and aside from choosing your alma mater’s colors, the “Nike Flow” backpanel, or the sweet “security zippers,” you can opt to have the iPod controls built straight into the strap. Per usual, you can dictate the volume, track, and play / pause / stop functions while on the go, and it even boasts a handy headphone port as well as a storage compartment for when you ditch the cans and actually pay attention in class. The C.O.R.E. Backpack iD starts at just $55, but the oh-so-tempting iPod interface bumps the price up to $105, but it’s still a bit cheaper than your alternatives.