>Corey Serrins Picks: IN YOUR FACE flexible iPhone holder

My gift pick for your loved techie this holiday season is The IN YOUR FACE flexible holder for the iPhone (3G S, 3G, 1st G) and iPod touch (1st and 2nd G), which you can find at http://www.inyourfaceusa.com. I reviewed this on the latest edition of MacSliders, but loved it so much I thought it deserved more exposure.

At one end, this holder features a spring loaded padded grip that you pull apart, slide your device into it and then lower it. The grip separates apart far enough that it can hold the device even with a case on it. The grip has foam so . It has a swivel head for optimum viewing in either landscape or portrait mode. The head is connected to an 8" flexible neck to position your device to your liking. The holder has a hinged bottom clamp that opens up to 2" wide and can grip both flat and round surfaces because of its hinged grip.

Sounds great so far, how did it hold up in the field? I've taken The In you face holder on 2 trips now and I must say, this is a must have companion for

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Victor Cajiao Picks: iPWR Super Pack

My wife Mary was on the hunt for something that would be more petite and not cost a hundred bucks. The iPWR SuperPack is a little square wafer that can be attached to the port at the bottom and iPhone or an iPod touch.  

The form factor is the same width and depth as the iPhone and I found it to give the iPhone about twice the battery duration that using the iPhone by itself. Like the Richard Solo 1800 this device makes the iPhone seem too long and a bit awkward, but as an emergency supply of energy for your iPhone it does the job well. 

The iPWR uses a standard Mini-USB port that can be found in the majority of handheld devices. This made it very easy to charge on your Macbook or the wall without having to worry that you forgot a special cord.  One feature I liked about this unit is that the included USB cable is retractable and therefore always with the device.. The iPRW has the same 1,800mAh type battery that is used on the Richard Solo 1800 and the Mophie Juice Pack

The unit has an on and off switch, which I found useful when I was not using it. the iPRW comes in both a White finish (which I used with my iPhone 3G) and a black finish which Mary has used with both the iPhone first generation and now the iPhone 3GS. Mary actually ended up using both of these units and liked carrying one in her purse and keeps one at work for convenience.  

When not attached to an iPhone or an iPod, the iPWR SuperPack has a top lid that covers its connector and USB port.  I found this cover easy to lose, but Mary had no problem and she liked having the cap on so that the USB connector would not get caught in items in her purse. 

The device has a bright green LED that turns off when the pack is dead, and turns red after a full charge had been completed. This was a convenient way of keeping track of the status of the battery pack at all times. The iPWR is compact, easy to carry, and affordable.  Mary uses one of these today as her primary insurance against the Iphone "dead battery syndrome." 

I think for the price this little plastic wafer is hard to beat for a quick and easy way to make sure your iPhone or other "iPod" type device has power when you most need it.

Product: iPwr Super Pack

Price: $59.95

Recommended by: @VictorCajiao from Typicalmacuser.com

Hunt Henning Picks: Apple Composite AV Cable

If I had to recommend one device for the Apple loving fanboy (or fangirl) that would have to be the official Apple Composite AV Cable. This handy little accessory will set you back $49.00, but not only does this set come with the appropriate cable to connect your iPod or iPhone to our TV, but it doubles as USB connection for your computer and comes with a USB power adapter. The cable works via the dock connector and will output photos, music, and video for numerous iPod and iPhone models.

With this accessory you can share your media with everybody in your family like home movies you created in iMovie, multimedia you ripped, purchased content from iTunes, Keynote Presentations, and even Youtube videos streaming from the device. The kit is extremely useful if you cannot afford to buy an AppleTV and want to watch your iTunes content on your television.  There is also a component cable if you want to output to 480p, but I recommend just buying the composite cable because it is compatible with more televisions and projectors, especially if they are older TVs.

The Composite AV Cable has so many uses most people will be able to find multiple reasons to justify the purchase. There are always third party accessories out there, but I have found over the years that Apple’s iPod accessories are tough to beat in their build quality and compatibility so that is why I recommend this to anyone who wants to connect their iPod or iPhone to a television. 

Product: Apple Composite AV Cable

Price: $49 USD

Recommended by: @hunthenning of TheDigitialCheatSheet