The EarPod prevents that tangled mess of wires

The Original EarPod features a clever and easy-to-use design for a universal problem: tangled earphone wires! I shove them into my pocket, wrap them around the iPod, leave them on a table and the result is always the same: a knotted, tangled mess that requires two minutes of untangling.

With the EarPod, things can be much easier. You simply rest the earbuds in the felt-lined "pod", close the rotating door, and then wrap the cord around the "channel" of the EarPod. The wire notches and wire grooves ensure that nothing comes undone once you've tossed the EarPod into your purse, pocket, or car.

Organize your earphone wires with the EarPod earbud case.

Use the EarPod to shorten the wire

You can use the EarPod for more than just neatly storing your earphones. It can also shorten the length of the wire to keep your earphones within easy reach of the iPod. Keep in mind that the EarPod can work with any set of earphones, not just the ones that come with iPods.

It's easy to use the EarPod to roll up the slack on your wire.

Yes, the belt clip is removable

Some people love to hang every possible piece of electronics from their belt. They've got phones, PDAs, multi-tools (ya' know, for when you need to strip electrical wire when you're out and about), mp3 players, etc. We once saw someone with a cellphone armband because they had run out of room on their belt.

So, if you're someone who loves to keep items on your belt, you'll be pleased to know that the EarPod includes a belt clip. However, if you prefer using your pockets, it's nice to know you can remove the belt clip.

You can easily remove the belt clip if your fanny pack is taking up the bulk of your usable waist real estate. Actually, if you have a fanny pack, please take it off. Set it aside in the pile with all of the other items that should have been buried in your 1993 time capsule. We don't care what Louis Vuitton is trying to push down our throats, fanny packs are weak. Phew, that was a long caption.

The EarPod in action

We created a little photo essay to show you how one would actually use the EarPod.

Step 1: Place your earbuds into the felt-lined case.	Step 2: Wrap the cord of your earphones around the channel of the EarPod.
Step 3: Once the cord is almost completely wrapped, feed the end through one of the wire notches.	Step 4: Rotate the door of the EarPod closed. It will snap into place. Your earphones are now secure.

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