TheBolt

So, I did it. I joined the iPhone revolution. I love the phone and now I get to spend time getting accessories and apps for it.

Yesterday I walked into the Apple Store inside the Abt showroom to look for a case. I had an idea of what I wanted, something stylish and functional. The Tech 21 iBand is the one I had my eye on.

Tech 21 changed the iPhone case market. The iBand is capable of withstanding a beating—literally. It is made from a material that is pliable like play dough yet when stressed becomes as hard as a rock. It will protect an iPhone if dropped from a two story building. Certainly, that would be the case for me. I also purchased a Switch Easy screen protector for additional security.

Admittedly, I was a little intimidated looking for accessories for my phone. It’s new and I haven’t used anything like it before. The Apple sales specialists calmed my nerves and were able to answer all of my questions.

If you would like more information on cases for an iPhone, iPod, or Apple accessories, speak with an Apple sales specialist today.

-Kelly B.

Ed Curran, CBS 2’s technology reporter, visited Abt Electronics on Wednesday. He spoke with employee Josh Davis about the hottest holiday gift ideas for 2009.

Beginning with the Yamaha M4 piano, outside our Sony store, Ed sat down to listen to a few Christmas tunes. This Yamaha will play prerecorded songs or you can make your own music.

Chicago, like many other cities are hands-free, when it comes to cell phones. Do you have a Bluetooth headset for safer driving? If not, try the Bumble Bee headset. A great gift or stocking stuffer.

If you haven’t gotten an iPod® or need a new one, Abt has the must have gift this season, the iPod® Touch. Starting at $199 for the 8GB to $399 for the 64GB, this is an mp3 player, web-surfing, emailing, and game playing machine.

iPod® and iPhone™ accessories are topping so many Christmas lists this year. Tech 21 has revolutionized the iPhone™ and iPod® case market. They have created iBand, an indestructible case for the ultimate in protection. The Tech 21 case is made from a pliable material that strengthens to steel-like proportions upon impact.

Powermat chargers are wireless and work with iPod®, iPhone™, Blackberries, handheld electronic games, and more. Simply adhere the adaptor to the back of the device you would like to charge, lay the device on the Powermat, and charging begins automatically. All Powermat accessories are buy one and the second is 30% off.

Sonos has made listening to music in multiple rooms of your home a breeze. The ZonePlayer S5 is an all-in-one, wireless, music system that delivers superior sound, unlimited music, and endless enjoyment — all over the home. Plus, you can control it all with your iPhone™ or iPod® touch using the free Sonos Controller for iPhone™ app.

LCD TVs have really dropped in price this year. Abt is offering a 52” Samsung LCD HDTV with a free Blu-ray player for only $1119. Abt has quite a few bundle deals, visit Abt.com for details.

-Kelly B.