That’s changed with TuneBase Direct ($70), a new all-in-one mounting, charging, music-out and handsfree phone accessory that was clearly developed for the iPhone but also works with current-generation iPod nano and touch models.

PowerBlock Reserve takes the prior PowerBlock—a wall charger—and transforms it such that Griffin’s 500mAh battery pack appears to be part of its shell, differing only in texture: the charger is primarily glossy black plastic, and the battery is substantially soft touch matte rubber.