Folks, there is now a world of iPhone accessories beyond the land of car chargers and carry cases.

For most of the original iPhone's existence, clever accessories didn't seem to be important nor essential to the phone's success. Fortunately that has all changed with the launch of the 3G version -- obviously, manufacturers have realized there is definitely a cash cow at stake now.

So, here are some accessories that we've all wanted for a very long time but did not have as options.

FM Transmitter



This will be essential for every iPhone owner that uses it as an iPod and has been frustrated because they could not listen to it in their cars. Finally, Belkin announced a iPhone FM transmitter certified by Apple.

This transmitter, when attached to the phone, turns into its own limited-range FM station that you can tune your car radio to and listen to your music. Just make sure you choose a frequency that is not currently occupied by any other stations to avoid interference.

These transmitters will also double as car chargers. They can be found as low as $50.

Stereo Bluetooth Headphones




Yes! You heard me correctly. This does not mean the iPhone 3G magically got an update with A2DP (stereo bluetooth) support, just that an adapter has been made specifically for the iPhone to enable stereo bluetooth headphones to work with it.

This in essence requires 2 accessories: the adapter and the headphones. If you are lucky you may find them together in a nice package. Grabbing the adapter by itself will cost $50.

External Battery Booster



These battery-life extenders will be crucial if you are using the internet, Wi-Fi, multimedia or any other battery drainer on a constant basis. You may not need them all the time, but it's better to be safe, just in case.

At the moment they are only available for iPhone 2G, but the company has announced plans to release a 3G version. The current models sell for $99.

Video Projector




This is a brand new concept for cell phones that is slowly gaining support. This video projector will enable you to play movies from your iPhone directly onto any wall. This is wonderful for any movies you may own or rent from the Apple Store.

More details at Honlai's website.

These are just a few great ideas for iPhone accessories, whether it be as gifts or if you just can't wait until the next gift-giving holiday. All I have to say is, it's about darn time some clever stuff came out.

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