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