What's the best iPod case?

[dferigmu]

It would be for the 20GB click-wheel iPod. I would like to get something to protect it, to an extent; just something basic. Is Apple's iPod Carrying Case good? Or are there better ones?

[edesignuk]

iSkin eVo2 (http://www.iskin.com/evo2.html). I have an Exo2 for my 3G 20GB and it's great.

[jsw]

iSkin eVo (http://www.iskin.com/evo2.html). I have an Exo for my 3G 20GB and it's great.
I couldn't agree more. I've got an iSkin evo2 for my 4G and I love it. Plus, it glows in the dark - not necessary, but cool. Highly recommended - all surfaces except the click wheel, headphone/remote jack, and hold switch are completely protected - including the screen. Only minus is that it isn't dockable, but that's trivial IMHO, and true of most any 4G case.

[dferigmu]

I couldn't agree more. I've got an iSkin evo2 for my 4G and I love it. Plus, it glows in the dark - not necessary, but cool. Highly recommended - all surfaces except the click wheel, headphone/remote jack, and hold switch are completely protected - including the screen. Only minus is that it isn't dockable, but that's trivial IMHO, and true of most any 4G case.

If you get a dock, do you have to take it off?

[StarbucksSam]

iSkin eVo2 (http://www.iskin.com/evo2.html). I have an Exo2 for my 3G 20GB and it's great.

I bought one of those once and the color was not remotely like advertised. I sent it right back. My new DLO skin for my iPod 20 just got here.

[dferigmu]

I just read somewhere that you can't control the iPod when it's in Apple's carrying case? Is this true? Does the Apple carrying case cover everything?

[jsw]

I just read somewhere that you can't control the iPod when it's in Apple's carrying case? Is this true? Does the Apple carrying case cover everything?
Yes - you'd need a remote. Plus, rumor has it that the tag scratches the iPod case.

[jsw]

If you get a dock, do you have to take it off?Yes, but I found out that, unless you're using the line-out, a dock is unnecessary.

[jsw]

I bought one of those once and the color was not remotely like advertised. I sent it right back. My new DLO skin for my iPod 20 just got here.
Sorry about that. My color was dead-on, and the skin has kept it safe in some threatening situations (no scratches, bumps didn't hurt it, etc.). I'm sure there are a number of good cases. Apple's case just isn't one of them.

[ebow]

Yes - you'd need a remote. Plus, rumor has it that the tag scratches the iPod case.

Indeed, the fabric tag in Apple's supplied case does scratch the iPod exterior. I put my 3G iPod into the case backwards (with the screen facing the tag and belt clip) a few times and now it has two distinct parallel scratches down its face. :eek: I've been thinking of getting an eVo or eXo cover, but with all the scratches it already has (it's 1.5 years old), I don't quite see the point. Drop protection, perhaps?

[dferigmu]

Yes - you'd need a remote. Plus, rumor has it that the tag scratches the iPod case.

Ok, that settles that. I am buying an iSkin eVo2 case. Now, to choose a color...white to compliment the iPod, black, or gray?

[Koodauw]

You should check out the cases from Marware as well.
The 4G SportSuit™ Convertible is a very good case.

[jsw]

Ok, that settles that. I am buying an iSkin eVo2 case. Now, to choose a color...white to compliment the iPod, black, or gray?
Well, if you insist on drab, get the glow-in-the-dark "Ghost" color. The glow-in-the-dark feature is actually cool and at times has been useful.

[Loge]

Indeed, the fabric tag in Apple's supplied case does scratch the iPod exterior. I put my 3G iPod into the case backwards (with the screen facing the tag and belt clip) a few times and now it has two distinct parallel scratches down its face.

People's experiences seem to vary on this - maybe not all Apple supplied cases have the tag made out of the same fabric. I moved my old 3G iPod in and out of the Apple case over 1000 times, often backwards, and haven't had any scratching.

[bousozoku]

Ok, that settles that. I am buying an iSkin eVo2 case. Now, to choose a color...white to compliment the iPod, black, or gray?

I was just looking at those yesterday at the local Apple store and found them to be more than acceptable, especially with the belt clip. I was thinking to buy the white or blue for my 40 GB. The price seemed high but it doesn't seem any worse than others that are strong on quality.

[jsw]

I was just looking at those yesterday at the local Apple store and found them to be more than acceptable, especially with the belt clip. I was thinking to buy the white or blue for my 40 GB. The price seemed high but it doesn't seem any worse than others that are strong on quality.
Do it! You won't regret it.

[mcmav37]

How much do these covers give? I ask because I'm looking for a new case to keep my 60 GB iPod photo safe.

[jsw]

How much do these covers give? I ask because I'm looking for a new case to keep my 60 GB iPod photo safe.
They're quite stretchable, and the 60GB isn't all that much bigger than my 40GB, so I'd say it's a very safe bet a 40GB evo2 would work just fine, including the hold switch and headphone holes as well as the Firewire port..

[Mertzen]

How much do these covers give? I ask because I'm looking for a new case to keep my 60 GB iPod photo safe.

They are mainly for scratch protection .. they'll take some of the grunt of a fall .. but they aren't a miracle either . .

oh sorry .. read the Q wrong ..

[jsw]

They are mainly for scratch protection .. they'll take some of the grunt of a fall .. but they aren't a miracle either . .
Good point. But given the iPod's ability to scratch when touched by a gentle breeze, that scratch protection is a big plus. The display cover is an especially nice touch, as that's where scratches are most annoying.

[Yvan256]

iSkin eVo2 (http://www.iskin.com/evo2.html). I have an Exo2 for my 3G 20GB and it's great.

Bought the Speck, hated it, ordered the Exo2 too. Still using the Exo2 after a year.

[jalagl]

They're quite stretchable, and the 60GB isn't all that much bigger than my 40GB, so I'd say it's a very safe bet a 40GB evo2 would work just fine, including the hold switch and headphone holes as well as the Firewire port..

According to their website http://www.iskin.com/store/I2shop_evo2.tpl, the "Size B" should work for both the 40GB AND the 60GB iPod Photo. So yes, it is a safe bet :)

[dross]

I just ordered the Timbuk2 to use with my messenger bag as well as on my belt. It is small and simple.

http://www.timbuk2.com/

[kjdenison]

my favorite case of all mine is my hand knit white sock with a grey top. I have quite a few hand knit ones though, but if to pick my favorite, and my suggestion it would be to knit your own. For the cold months its the most creative and personal way to go. For the summer months i have yet to really find anything innovative to my tastes.

Kurt
www.kurtdenison.com

[mcgarry]

I shopped around and looked at what my friends were using but in the end I've been very happy with the Incase Leather Sleeve:

www.goincase.com/prod_ipod/prod_iPod_sleeve.php

I also have a blue Speck skin for it that I almost never use; I recommend sticking with something that protects the screen.

[yinyang]

if you have a bit of cash spare after xmas, then have a look at....

http://www1.vajacases.com/home_en.html

best cases around imho

[mms]

Try looking at the review at iPodLounge (http://www.ipodlounge.com). I've found them to be quite helpful and informative.

[bousozoku]

According to their website http://www.iskin.com/store/I2shop_evo2.tpl, the "Size B" should work for both the 40GB AND the 60GB iPod Photo. So yes, it is a safe bet :)

I bought one today. It's a really nice case. Now, if I could just get it open so that I can put the iPod inside it. :D

Guess where the instructions are. They're inside the case. I know that I'm being blonde but I'm not having any luck. :D



Nevermind, a friend of a friend told me to pull everything out through the screen opening and put everything in through there. I would have hated to rip it, though. It's quite nice and so are the instructions telling you to do those things. :D

[Tymmz]

burton amp pack. i got one and it's amazing.