Dexim Intros Compact Sync Adapter for 3G shuffle

The new iPod shuffle (third generation) ships with its own sync & charge solution provided by Apple. The accessory is a USB cable a few inches long, while Apple claims that third-party vendors produce longer cables. The people at Dexim, however, see things differently – no cord, just a compact adapter with a USB plug on one end, and the jack plug on the other.

Set to be released on April 4, the aluminum Shu-Lip is similar to Incipio's IncipioBud for the previous generation shuffle, Macworld points out. Just like the IncipioBud, Dexim's Shu-Lip features a standard USB plug and an iPod-shuffle charge/sync plug, each on one end of the adapter. What makes the Shu-Lip great, as far as we can tell, is that the adapter sports the same width and depth (and design) as the shuffle itself. Basically, when the two devices are connected, they should look as one (second picture down).

“Now you have the latest & most fashionable music player, the iPod shuffle,” says Dexim. “Surely you want your accessories to match. Want to charge and sync your shuffle anywhere without carrying a long cord in your pocket, bag, or purse? Dexim Shu-Lip offers great connect solution for iPod shuffle! Perfect in size, and simple to use. Charge & sync your iPod shuffle anywhere without the fuss of a cord,” reads a post on the company's web site. The adapter will retail for $ 9.90.

Main features of the Shu-Lip include:

- Charge iPod shuffle through any USB power adapter
- Data transfer with any Mac/laptop/PC via USB 2.0
- High quality aluminium case.

While the adapter is still waiting on the launch pad, we must agree that it looks like the best thing you could use to charge / sync your new shuffle with, beating Apple's solution by quite a margin. Who wants their shuffle dangling from a computer's USB port anyway? Either use something like the Shu-Lip, or a meter-long cable, right? What's your take on this?