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