iPod casings au-go-go

November 22, 2004 1:58 PM

iPod Casings Au-go-go Have you seen the iPod socks? Even cuter: the iPod cozies. They just announced this iGrab casing which looks cool in an Arne Jacobson kinda way. If you live the life aquatic there’s a casing that allows an iPod mini to completely submerge underwater. I’m an old school pink bubblegum iSkin kinda guy. Finally, if casings aren't your deal there’s the solar powered iPod battery back up. If I could just get on the L.A. freeway with one. Please post other fun iPod goodies.
posted by alfredogarcia (31 comments total)

oh. oh dear.
posted by jpoulos at 2:02 PM on November 22, 2004

$30 for six socks? Pleeeeeeeeeeease, Apple.
posted by ThePinkSuperhero at 2:03 PM on November 22, 2004

I have an iPod, and I don't have any sort of case or anything on it- what is the point? (other than to look cute, which I'll admit is tempting) I've dropped mine on the sidewalk, and it takes a licking and keeps on ticking- I don't think the cases are as necessary are some make them out to be- they're just fun.
posted by ThePinkSuperhero at 2:06 PM on November 22, 2004 [1 favorite]

Timex is gonna get sooo mad at you ThePinkSuperhero. ;)
posted by dabitch at 2:07 PM on November 22, 2004

I just have the black case that Apple sells, to prevent scratches and such.
posted by Steve_at_Linnwood at 2:09 PM on November 22, 2004

uhh, Timex who? (I am so getting killed!)
posted by ThePinkSuperhero at 2:11 PM on November 22, 2004 [1 favorite]

This post sucks.
posted by xmutex at 2:11 PM on November 22, 2004

What's an iPod?
posted by Robot Johnny at 2:18 PM on November 22, 2004

My favorite iPod accessory is...oh, wait, these are a lot better. $100, runs on batteries (no battery death), and it plays MP3s and WMAs off of CDs you burn. You can even load playlists of files in .m3u format. I've had mine for 2+ years and I'll buy another as soon as I need to.

(Hey, I mean, as long as we're going to be advertising)
posted by baphomet at 2:19 PM on November 22, 2004

I'm a law geek, so I'll have to go with the Constitution for the iPod.
posted by expriest at 2:48 PM on November 22, 2004

iPodFilter: I'm not buying a set of goddamn socks for 30 bucks. However, I am a geek, so I will print out a cool iPod Tattoo of my own flavoring.
posted by Plinko at 2:57 PM on November 22, 2004

The iPod Altoids Battery Pack and the Card Box Battery Pack.
posted by dobbs at 3:03 PM on November 22, 2004

retro pod
posted by squeak at 3:08 PM on November 22, 2004

If you really want to customize the color of your iPod...look no further than this.

[this is not a good FPP]
posted by rooftop secrets at 3:19 PM on November 22, 2004

Mine would have to be the iPod Robot.
posted by dougunderscorenelso at 3:29 PM on November 22, 2004

baphomet... it looks to me like you have battery death with that thing about every 15 hours of use instead of every 2 years like with an iPod. Have you got a solar version or is there something I'm missing?

Squeak, thanks for the link. That case is a great idea!
posted by dobbs at 3:36 PM on November 22, 2004

i have a protective cover for my ipod called the iskin mini and it is all that i need
posted by halekon at 4:14 PM on November 22, 2004

I made my own knockoff for next to nothing, and no, it's nothing like this stunning piece of engineering.
posted by O9scar at 4:15 PM on November 22, 2004

Buying an iPod does not make you a geek, just like buying a Hummer does not make you a Man. It makes you a god-damned consumer.
posted by xmutex at 4:17 PM on November 22, 2004

Alls I know is that I can't excercise properly until I have an ipod. I feel incomplete in the gym. Until the day I am a whole person, my body shall want for physical activity.
posted by TheGoldenOne at 4:29 PM on November 22, 2004

We're at the tipping point where NOT having an iPod is cool and rebel and all that. Same goes with cellphones. I'm so hip!

(And yes, saying so does make it so.)
posted by NewBornHippy at 5:42 PM on November 22, 2004

Can they make a casing that looks like a bulls-eye? It makes it easier to aim my .357 magnum.
posted by jonmc at 5:43 PM on November 22, 2004

Better yet, can they make a casing that looks like a .357 magnum?
posted by MrZero at 6:20 PM on November 22, 2004

it looks to me like you have battery death with that thing about every 15 hours of use instead of every 2 years like with an iPod.

No, I've got battery replacement, not battery death. I can replace my batteries and the thing keeps working. I understand that on many iPods your battery dies and you've got a $350 paperweight. I'm not sure how many hours I get out of a set of batteries but with moderate usage I'm on my second set for this semester.
posted by baphomet at 6:33 PM on November 22, 2004

Fifteen minutes ago I applied the Crayola skin from SkinIt. I like it, but I'm not sure it was worth the $10, especially know that I know about those HP printable tattoos.
posted by lbergstr at 6:41 PM on November 22, 2004

baphomet,

The iPod battery is replaceable for around $30 from several vendors. See iPodBattery and iPodResQ. It is apparently a little bit tricky to crack the case, but definitely worthwhile. So no, the iPod does not become a paperweight once the battery's capacity dwindles.

At over 50x the capacity, and considerably less bulk than a clumsy CD MP3 player, I'll take the iPod.
posted by ladd at 7:02 PM on November 22, 2004

The Timbuk2 iPod case has worked out very well for me. I'm starting to think about PSP cases now, though.
posted by qantrell at 7:07 PM on November 22, 2004

For iPod antifashionistas: grey sweatsuits for your iPod.
posted by kscottz at 7:18 PM on November 22, 2004

For very wealthy naive pennypinchers: $200 instructions on how to get a free iPod.
posted by stray at 9:13 PM on November 22, 2004

Wish I could afford me an iPod. Gotta buy groceries instead.

They look cool.
posted by DieHipsterDie at 4:57 PM on November 23, 2004

I have encased my ipod in meat.
posted by Slagman at 10:31 PM on November 23, 2004