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Smart Apple Ipod Protection Tips
By Katherine Xie, Fri Dec 9th
Are you thinking of buying an Apple iPod? Or have you bought one? Almost everyone and anyone that I know seems to have bought aniPod or at least is thinking of getting an ipod for themselvesor their loved ones. The iPod is just so alluring! However, doyou know what you should do after buying the iPod? Most people don't. Yet, market analysts estimate that theaverage iPod owner spend as much as 30% of the original iPodprice on additional accessories! That's a whopping US$60-US$90on iPod accessories that each iPod owner will spend!
Many people are simply spending their money on the wrongaccessories! In fact, many are going for fancy accessories suchas car transceiver kit, wireless remote kit, speaker kit evenwithout realizing what are the first accessories they should get. Get the Basic iPod Accessory before getting the FancyStuff! Do you, as a iPod user, faces these problems on a daily basistoo? * iPod Screen scratches * Click wheel scratches * Mirrored back scratches * Messy iPod earphone cables * iPod overheating when being charged while in a silicone orleather case Despite the technical and cosmetic superiority of the AppleiPod, there remain some teething issues. Weak batteries is one.Being easily scratched is another. These problems immediatelylower the resale or trade-in value of the iPod, if any? This maynot seem important but if you are trading in your older iPod fora new one, this does matter. It also sucks to see scratches andmarks on the beautiful iPod. In fact, microscopic scratchestakes place everytime you take the iPod in and out of pocket! Get a good-quality iPod case before ANYTHING ELSE! There are numerous iPod accessories out there. Many accessoriesare fanciful, some are good but most do not fulfil the basicneed of the iPod. You need to protect the iPod from gettingscratches and accidental marks before anything else. Before the iPod can serve you well, it must be able to take careof itself. So, before you even look further into getting yourfirst iPod accessory or even if you have gotten numerous otheraccessories, make sure you first equip your iPod with either agood quality case or sleeve. The most common iPod cases in use are: Handphone sleeves converted to iPod sleeves This is the most common as handphone sleeves are cheap andeasily available. However, the mirrored back of the 3G and 4Gipod are easily scratched by theses sleeves as they run againstthe iPod. It is not recommended unless you have a budget problem. iPod screen and wheel sticky protectors There are transparent iPod screen and wheel sticky protectorthat are cut of the right size and stucked directly onto theiPod screen and wheel. However, there are various models in themarket and some of the cheaper ones tend to curl and peel offafter some use. If you are on a budget, a good quality screenand wheel protector is the minimum you should have. iPod silicone skin This is the most common iPod case around. It looks like a goodcasing choice but it is in fact one of the worst, especially ifyou have bought a cheap one. These cheap silicone cases are being mass-produced in China withdoubtful materials and design elements. Many of the cheapsilicone skins in the market tear easily and pick up lint anddirt easily. They are also difficult to wash and maintain. Iwill not advise a silicone case unless they are made by some
1. Apple iPod classic 80 GB Black (6th Generation)
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2. Apple iPod touch 8 GB with Software Upgrade
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3. Apple iPod classic 80 GB Silver (6th Generation)
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4. SanDisk Sansa m250 2 GB MP3 Player (Black)
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5. Apple iPod nano 8 GB Black (3rd Generation)
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6. Apple iPod touch 16 GB with Software Upgrade
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7. Apple iPod shuffle 1 GB Silver (2nd Generation)
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8. Apple iPod nano 8 GB Silver (3rd Generation)
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9. Creative Zen 4 GB Portable Media Player (Black)
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10. Zune 80 GB Digital Media Player Black (2nd Generation)
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11. SanDisk Sansa e250 2 GB MP3 Player with microSD Expansion Slot (Black)
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12. Apple iPod touch 32 GB with Software Upgrade
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13. Creative Zen 8 GB Portable Media Player (Black)
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14. Apple iPod nano 8 GB Blue (3rd Generation)
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15. Apple iPod nano 8 GB Pink (3rd Generation)
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16. Apple iPod shuffle 2 GB Silver (2nd Generation)
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ofthe better and branded products from USA or Japan. A good modelis found at: http://www.smart-ipod-ideas.com iPod Leather case The iPod leather case is one of the most popular case. However,do not get the Apple branded one if possible as it tears toscratched the mirror back and it does not have a covering flap.Get one of the leather cases from the many in the market. Checkthe stitching on the leather case before buying one as some ofthe mass-manufactured ones may have poor workmanship. Water and shock resistant cases There is an increasing demand for such cases as more and morepeople bring their iPod for hiking, cycling, trekking, fishingand beach trips. There are various good brands in the market.However, note that whatever the advertisement may say, at best,the case can only be water resistant and not water proof whichis two different things all together. A water resistant case canonly take splashes and short immersion in water and certainlynot something you can bring for swimming or diving trips! For recommeded iPod cases and more useful iPod advice, pleasevisit tha author's website. About the author:Katherine Xie is an avid iPod user. She owns 4 iPods startingfrom the 2G model. She gives iPod advice and recommends qualityiPod accessories on her site at: http://www.smart-ipod-ideas.com Please feel free to distribute this article as long asmention is made of her website.
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