Lack of Earphones and the Nike Sport Kit for the iPhone

There have been two surprises in the world of iPhone accessories so far, or should I say, lack of surprises. The first and biggest is the missing iPhone-compatible headsets from leading iPod headset makers. Many early adopters such as myself have a $100 dollar credit to give to a leading headset maker like Etymotic or Shure to replace my current Apple iPhone earphones. The delay for these earphones probably has to do with typical bureaucracy and the fact that iPod accessories remain a business priority. But still, there is money being left on the table. The leading earphone makers need to get products onto shelves for the Holidays.

Another surprise is the lack of a Nike Sport Kit for the iPhone. It may be that, like a normal iPod, Apple feels an iPhone is too bulky for use in exercise. But as an owner of the iPhone, I would beg to differ, having worked out and jogged with my iPhone comfortably in tow. The Sports Kit would be a perfect fit and would help sell the iPhone, as it has done for the Nano. How absolutely convenient it would be to carry your phone and your iPod with you on a jog or workout and stay connected with the world. One less burden to working out. Again, it would seem there is money being left on the table.