iPod touch Protection

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The iPod touch is a great device. A pocket computer, media center and gaming device all rolled into a neat package. Although the iPod has the capability to do almost any function, the one area that it lacks is toughness. The wide, 3.5 inch screen in extremely vulnerable to scratches, dings and messy fingerprints. I would highly recommend using some sort of screen protection as well as an outer case to prevent against damage. Most people will drop their device at one point or another so why not have a little insurance. I have even seen cases where the oil and grease on people’s fingertips messing up the iPod’s screen digitizer. Below I have made a few recommendations on some cases that I have owned in the past and have had good results with.

1. SwitchEasy Rebel Touch- This case will run you about 28 dollars but provides great shock protection against unexpected drops. I also like the Switcheasy cases because they come with 2 screen guards and a microfiber cloth to keep your screen clean. For my money these are my favorite cases because the softer silicon case paired with the stiff plastic “ribs” gives the case rigidity without scratching the iPod like other plastic cases. Also, they just look really cool with the contrasting colors.
2. Speck Hard Candy-I have to say for the 35 dollars this case is a little pricey but I really like the design on the hard candy. I really like the waxstick white case. They are really durable and have a nice cushy inside with a tough outside… I guess like hard candy.
3. Contour Hardskin- This case is more of a simplistic design and I just went with a solid black cover. The cool part about these is that you get a hard case that is not going to scratch your chrome. I really like the smooth, matte finish, too.

I would reccommend purchasing a case along with your iPod just so you can get the Touch right into protection out of the box. Think of it this way, you wouldn’t drive your car without insurance so why risk having no protection on your iPod?