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