[jpr703]

Can anyone recommend a good iPod cover? I'm looking for something that will keep it from getting scratched up but will still allow access to the bottom port in order to connect a Sik Din. It seems like there's a million products out there and I'm not sure where to start.

 

[number1sixerfan]

Check out ipodlounge.com.

 

[blessingx]

Maybe you should list what you want and don't want.

Some like the PodSleevz provides no major shock protection, but keeps the footprint low (plus you can use it to buff out scratches). Others like the Showcase feel very secure, but gets dirty easily and adds bulk. The Speck is one of the few that gives access to the dock. I just bought an Inferno, because well I was drunk.

 

[walkman666]

These are the most expensive, but I love them. Got one for my wife and one for me. They are the "coach" of MP3 cases (and they do PDAs, digital cameras, etc). Very well made, and very attractive. A zillion color options, too. Custom-made from Argentina, takes about 2-3 weeks. Rave reviews at the iPodLounge, too. $87/$91 with shipping, with/without belt clip. I went sans clip to have a smooth back (and I would never wear my iPod on my belt in NYC anyway). If you have the budget (and most folks here seem to...), I would not hesitate. iPod is totally protected, except for the clickwheel, including a nice screen protector. Total access to the port underneath. These things do not easily slide off. They are just the mint of the cases for small gadgets like iPods (or rio, or iriver, etc.).

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- walkman666

 

[EMT]

I love my Contour Showcase. They are rugged as all hell, protect the screen, include a clip, and cheap if you know where to look.

Black. www.applestore.com
White. www.amazon.com

~Matt

 

[Jahn]

i pre-ordered the new killer case from slappa. you know the name, now get the game.

 

[Oliver :)]

While I love my Vaja case (it even helps finding the buttons on a 3G) I do not think I would buy another one once I get a new iPod (whenever), at least at the moment. It is a great case. Great quality, good protection, you can't go wrong here. But it adds bulk, and sometimes that can be inconvenient. Maybe I will get something from this place next time http://www.macskinz.com/

 

[number1sixerfan]

Can anyone with a vaja case take a picture? I'd like to see how much bulk they really add.

 

[Oliver :)]

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Originally Posted by number1sixerfan Can anyone with a vaja case take a picture? I'd like to see how much bulk they really add.

http://service.gmx.net/mc/vAwGQTp8HZ...1LhaWDlQ2YApgI

Password is headfi

This is a 20GB 3G iPod

 

[number1sixerfan]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oliver http://service.gmx.net/mc/vAwGQTp8HZ...1LhaWDlQ2YApgI Password is headfi This is a 20GB 3G iPod

Thanks. Wow they are really thick. Thicker than they look on the site they are sold on.

 

[Oliver :)]

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Originally Posted by number1sixerfan Thanks. Wow they are really thick. Thicker than they look on the site they are sold on.

As I said, that's for a 20GB 3G. Isn't the 4G slimmer? I forgot...

 

[Jahn]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oliver While I love my Vaja case (it even helps finding the buttons on a 3G) I do not think I would buy another one once I get a new iPod (whenever), at least at the moment. It is a great case. Great quality, good protection, you can't go wrong here. But it adds bulk, and sometimes that can be inconvenient. Maybe I will get something from this place next time http://www.macskinz.com/

i use that right now - the podskinz work perfect and indeed is very flush with the ipod. but what can i say, sometimes you want something beefier, and the skinz is annoying to try and take off when you want to dock it to something like my fm transmitter.

 

[number1sixerfan]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oliver As I said, that's for a 20GB 3G. Isn't the 4G slimmer? I forgot...

Yeah I forgot about that, but still the case is pretty thick.

 

[walkman666]

That thickness of the vaja case on my iPod does not bother me none. I see it as providing protection in the event the thing is dropped. But in the grand scheme of things, the added thickness does not preclude me from putting the newly wrapped iPod where I would if it were bare -- in my coat pocket, jeans pocket, etc. If the potential thickness is what is scaring you, and you are otherwise interested, I would not hesitate. If you want more info, go to iPodLounge.com where there are many, many more reviews and threads on cases, with many folks showing pix and gloating over their vajas. I've not read anything negative, and remember, I got two, and not at the same time (i.e. I like mine so much I got my wife one...chic for my chick in NYC!).

- walkman666

 

[blessingx]

The Vaja is certainly the King of the covers and when I first saw one in life it blew me away. But to owners, do you find yourself wanting to protect the protection? Leather is certainly tough, but it also can be scratched and discolors relatively easily. At the price, when you have a Vaja on, do you treat your iPod the same as if it had a silicon or plastic case on... or like your iPod is caseless and could be scratched at any moment?