| Have you recently bought an iPod? Or are you | | | | before anything else. Make sure you first |
| on the verge of buying one? | | | | equip your iPod with a good quality case, |
| | | | skin, or sleeve. |
| Take a look around next time your out and | | | | |
| about. iPods are becoming as prolific as | | | | The most popular iPod cases are as follows: |
| cellphones. Of course they are! The iPod is | | | | |
| such a great gadget! Do you know the first | | | | Cellphone sleeve converted to a case. |
| thing you must do after buying an iPod? | | | | |
| | | | This is the most common and are most easily |
| You need to protect it! Most people don't. | | | | available. Unfortunately the mirrored back of |
| Even though the iPod owner spends as much as | | | | the 3G and 4G iPod are easily scratched by |
| $30 - $60 USD on iPod accessories. That's 30 | | | | the sleeve as the rub against it. If you can |
| to 60% of the original iPod price. | | | | afford a 3G or 4G iPod then you can afford |
| | | | not to go this route. Protect your purchase |
| The majority of people are buying fancy | | | | and buy something specifically for your |
| accessories such as fm transmitters, docking | | | | iPod.iPod Silicone skin. |
| stations, wireless remote kits. Don't get the | | | | |
| wrong idea these are great gadgets BUT the | | | | This is the most common case today. They come |
| first accessory you should be buying is | | | | in every shape and size, color and texture. |
| protection for your iPod. | | | | Be aware though there are mass produced low |
| | | | quality cases produced in China with |
| Get the basics before getting the fancy | | | | questionable materials that tear easily. The |
| goods. iPod skins and cases come in a huge | | | | cheap silicone skins also pick up dirt and |
| variety of styles and quality. Whatever your | | | | lint easily. You can find better and branded |
| style - there is a case for you! | | | | products from the USA or Japan.iPod Leather |
| | | | Cases.iPod leather cases are also extremely |
| By purchasing a Skin or Case you'll be | | | | popular. Unfortunately people have reported |
| protecting your iPod from these common | | | | that the Apple branded one scratches the |
| problems: | | | | mirror back and does not have a cover flap. |
| | | | There are many quality leather case suppliers |
| * Click wheel scratches | | | | on the web. Check the stitching on the case |
| | | | for good workmanship. Belkin and Digital |
| * iPod screen scratches. | | | | Lifestyle are a few that come to mind. |
| | | | |
| * Mirrored back scratches. | | | | Water and Shock Resistant Cases. |
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| Despite the superiority of the Apple iPod, it | | | | There is an increasing need for these types |
| still suffers from some major issues. Being | | | | of cases due to our active and mobile |
| easily scratched and short battery life. | | | | lifestyles. There are a plethora of cases in |
| These issues lower the resale value of an | | | | this market also but be forewarned that a |
| iPod. This may not seem important but if you | | | | case can only be water resistant not water |
| want to trade in your older one for a newer | | | | proof. Water resistant means it can withstand |
| one, these things will matter. Aside from | | | | water splashes certainly not to be immersed |
| that, who wants their own pristine, beautiful | | | | in water and definitely you would not bring |
| iPod all scratched up? Every time you take | | | | diving! There are many aluminum cases |
| your iPod out of your pocket it causes | | | | available that offer superb shock resistance. |
| microscopic scratches! | | | | |
| | | | With the new knowledge you have, you are now |
| There are many accessories out there but most | | | | ready to find the case that best fits your |
| do not fulfill the basic needs of your iPod. | | | | needs and most importantly your style! Happy |
| Protection. You need to protect your iPod | | | | case hunting. |