| iPods have had an amazing rise to stardom that | | | | on them. Even if you hands are sweating or moist you |
| started back when they were first introduced in 2001. | | | | can grab your iPod to switch to the next tune or |
| In a very short time these have set the standard for | | | | adjust the volume without worrying about dropping it. |
| digital audio players. This market has been so large | | | | Typically silicone types of skins will run anywhere |
| that everyone and their brother now have an iPod. | | | | between $20 to $30 dollars. You can get a wide |
| One of the best parts about iPods is the plethora or | | | | variety everything from glow in the dark to simple solid |
| wide range of aftermarket products. You can now | | | | colors. |
| customize, tweak and trick out your iPod to your | | | | Hard Plastic iPod Skins |
| hearts desires. You might go with something simple to | | | | The skins in this category often run around $8 to $15 |
| something very wild but no matter what you choice | | | | dollars depending on the make and model. You can |
| are there will be a product to your liking. | | | | also get them in a wide variety of colors and styles. |
| An iPod skin is often seen as one of the most | | | | You can easily find models with lanyards or belt clips |
| important accessories and aftermarket products out | | | | to attach your iPod to which is a handy feature. |
| there. There are many manufactures that will offer a | | | | The only problem that has been noted by many hard |
| wide variety of iPods skins for every make and model | | | | case users is the case being made of plastic tend to |
| of the iPod including the iPod Mini, iPod Shuffle, and | | | | be more slippery when wet then the silicone models. |
| iPod Nano. No matter what the skin looks like or the | | | | So you will want to be careful when holding the iPod in |
| model that you have the skin has one main purpose. | | | | a hard plastic case so you don't drop the unit. |
| The main purpose other then being stylish is to protect | | | | Leather iPod Skins |
| your iPod from wear and tear including scratches and | | | | These are the cream of the crop for iPod users and |
| drops. | | | | many of the older generation of iPod users favor the |
| So which is the best iPod skin for your particular | | | | classic styling of leather and the look and feel over the |
| needs? Well, it largely depends on your tastes, style | | | | squishy silicone variety. These can really range in price |
| and desires. You can get a completely custom and | | | | between $20 all the way up to $200. Kate Spade has |
| wild look using a custom printable iPod skin also known | | | | a line of leather iPod skins which is very classy and |
| as iPod Tattoos. If you are looking for something a little | | | | stylish. |
| more sedate or subdued with classic style then you | | | | You will want to try the iPod skin on if at all possible to |
| might want a leather skin or case. | | | | get used to the look and feel of it. Make sure that you |
| Silicone iPod Skins | | | | can access all of the features on the iPod unit itself as |
| These are great little skins that offer tremendous | | | | you do not want anything covered up. For example if |
| protection and durability. They are made from silicone | | | | you want access to the jack port and docking |
| and thin vinyl. They are great for a variety of reasons. | | | | connector without having to remove the skin. The |
| The silicone insulates the iPod from battery heat and | | | | most important thing is to try a few different skins out |
| keeps the iPod much cooler. These carrying cases | | | | in the store or read reviews if you are shopping online |
| often feel soft and rubbery or almost sticky to the | | | | before making a purchase. Find something that fits |
| touch which is great because you can get a good grip | | | | with your own style. |