I take my iPod to the gym all the time, and it probably sees most use on the treadmill and elliptical trainers, but I’ve never tried to watch videos on it while jogging along. The screen is a tad small for that, and I’d probably end up zipping off the back end of the treadmill if I tried to watch a movie or a television show.
This portable iPod Video Enlarger might make things a little easier. Instead of just listening to playlists, podcasts, and audiobooks, you could actually watch your favorite shows or video podcasts without having to squint to see the screen.
It “integrates with 5th and 6th Generation video iPods, iPod Classics, and 3rd Generation iPod Nanos, allowing you to watch iPod videos on an 8.4″, 16:9 widescreen LCD that is 2 and 3/4 times larger than the iPod’s screen.”
The handy gadget could be used all sorts of other places too (car, plane, etc.). In addition to the iPod video enlarger feature, it’s also a DVD player. Dual headphone jacks also let two people listen at once, so you can share your movie with the cute guy/gal on the treadmill next to you.
More information at Hammacher Schlemmer, where the fancy iPod accessory sells for $270: