| iPods have cornered the market in terms of trendy | | | | if you wish to change anything, or look at the screen, |
| mp3 players and the latest, third generation, versions | | | | you need to take the player out of the iPod case.The |
| offer photograph and video options too. Then there is | | | | 'Moshi' pouch is like a cross between fabric and skins. |
| the 'iPod nano' and the 'iPod mini' and the 'iPod shuffle' | | | | Made of a special fabric called 'Terahedron'. Inside the |
| too! These gadgets have remained popular for some | | | | iPod case there are microscopic filaments that help to |
| time now and alongside the sale of iPods an industry | | | | clean the iPod of fingerprints and smears. The iPod |
| has grown in accessories.The biggest advantage of | | | | case is also resistant to water and dirt. With a handy |
| an iPod is its size and therefore the ability to take it | | | | pocket for storing earphones, this iPod case is not |
| with you wherever you go. However, this can cause | | | | expensive and proving quite popular.Skins are made |
| problems as they are also quite delicate and the | | | | from silicone rubber or orca-skin neoprene. The silicone |
| screen and case are prone to scratching, even during | | | | variety provides a translucent skin so that you can still |
| normal usage. Therefore there is a whole market out | | | | see the iPod inside. They have clear screen protectors |
| there offering cases to protect your iPod from | | | | too, so there is no need to remove the player from the |
| damage and to make it possible for you to take it | | | | iPod case to use it. Neoprene covers are best for |
| literally anywhere. Most cases now come with a | | | | those people who like to take their iPods when they |
| variety of options for straps and clips to make sure | | | | are taking part in outdoor activities. Tough and strong, |
| your iPod never leaves your side until you are ready to | | | | they are made to protect the iPod regardless of |
| put it away.IPod Case Type 1: SocksYes really! This is | | | | where you are. They still offer a clear view of the |
| just a pocket that your iPod slips into and it can be | | | | screen, but the cases often have shaped grips on the |
| made out of sock material, usually cotton or wool. It's | | | | sides for easy handling. Some have a lid to protect the |
| easy to make them fit all the different shapes and | | | | front and a pocket to store earphones.IPod Case |
| sizes of iPods and they can be made in a variety of | | | | Type 3: LeatherLeather cases for iPods are the most |
| materials and colors. You can get iPod socks from | | | | expensive option there is, but not always the most |
| Apple but there are lots of other places to choose | | | | practical, leather iPod cases offer a very smart |
| from offering all sorts of styles and colors. But why | | | | alternative to the brightly coloured neoprene or silicone |
| buy one when they are so easy to make. I used a pair | | | | skin, or the fabric versions. Some manufacturers offer |
| of men's thick sports socks. I cut off the foot then | | | | the opportunity for you to have your initials printed on |
| sewed up the end where the foot would have been. | | | | the iPod case, just to make sure no-one mistakes |
| That's all there is to it and you get two iPod cases for | | | | whose case it is. Leather iPod cases come in several |
| the price of a pair of socks.IPod Case Type 2: Fabric | | | | different styles, such as one that looks like a notebook |
| and SkinsI'm not sure whether the fabric cases here | | | | with a front flap, or there is one that has a flap that |
| shouldn't come under the 'socks' label, but having | | | | fixes over the top, like a purse. The ultimate and |
| looked at various websites, there are some really | | | | possibly the most expensive iPod case available is one |
| wacky cases for iPods available, at a cost. The | | | | made from ostrich leather!IPod Case Type 4: Sports |
| options should suit all tastes from pink and fluffy to | | | | Cases and ArmbandsThe ultimate in portable cases |
| textured and to practical plain "Hotromz" make the | | | | for iPods with elasticised straps that have neoprene |
| cases to fit all types of iPod available. More expensive | | | | cases attached, ready for you to strap on your upper |
| than a sock but they do make an individual statement | | | | arm. This turns your iPod into the ideal partner to take |
| about the owner!If you don't want an iPod case that | | | | to the gym where you can exercise whilst listening to |
| issues a fashion statement then you can try something | | | | your favourite music or other download.If you are not |
| a little simpler like a wallet covered with tweed or other | | | | too keen on wearing it on your upper arm, a new |
| fabric. The problem with the wallet approach though is | | | | variation is a case that slips on to your hand, which is |
| that you have to remove the player from the iPod | | | | easy to access if you wish to change whatever you |
| case in order to use it. I think that's a bit inconvenient.If | | | | are listening to. This style is most suited for those who |
| standing out from the crowd is not your style, there | | | | want to exercise outdoors such as joggers or |
| are other fabric options available, such as tweed | | | | walkers.Steve is a software engineer and likes to look |
| covered wallets that the iPod just slides into. However, | | | | after his iPod. |