We do love our iPods here at Tech Boutique, but we can't say we always love the prices Apple charges for all the accessories and bits and bobs you might need. We are always pleased, therefore, when someone brings out a gadget or accessory which is more affordable, but does the same job.

Take these Sonnet USB power connectors. They connect to any iPod via USB and will charge it up when you are away from your computer, or when you simply want to give it a quick boost without having to boot up.

At £14.99, they are a few quid cheaper than the official Apple version, plus they come in either black or white so you can match to your iPod or even your new MacBook.