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