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looking for a case

i am looking for a case for my 60gb video ipod. i was looking into either the pacific design flip case or the dlo podfolio-question does the podfolio have a magnetic thing to keep it closed? and does it have a screen protector?

i agree with what people say about the ipod scratching easily. mine has lots of little ones that u can see if u look at it at just the right angle. i heard it is from the case it comes with. i would have gotten a case earlier but circuit city and best buy are always sold out and im not ordering online.

Dell, Windows XP, 5G 60GB video ipod

Posted on Jan 12, 2006 4:23 PM

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Answer 1

Jan 12, 2006 4:27 PM in response to g-unit1250

The iPod is going to get scratched regardless of what you do with it. Having a case only reduces the number of scratches it'll get.

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Jan 12, 2006 4:27 PM in response to g-unit1250

and um... 20hr battery life with no eq, standard volume level and no backlight, that kinda seems like its stretched...a lot...i barely get 12 out of mine (and that's if im lucky), most of the time i get 5 hours and the indicator is in the red. i have had my ipod for about 3 weeks now so battery life should be improving but it really doesn't seem to be...

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Jan 12, 2006 4:28 PM in response to lane anderson

Bull, Agent 18 case works great. I also have one from Radtech that is very good

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Jan 12, 2006 4:29 PM in response to g-unit1250

That might be a problem.

iPod Battery FAQ

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Answer 5

Jan 12, 2006 4:29 PM in response to jambandbrian

Look closer.

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g-unit1250 Author

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Jan 12, 2006 4:29 PM in response to g-unit1250

im not looking for invisi-cases...

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Jan 12, 2006 4:32 PM in response to g-unit1250

I get like 4 hrs battery life when it goes into the red. It will improve with time, 12 is pretty good

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Jan 12, 2006 4:33 PM in response to lane anderson

Mine is not scratched, had it since Thanksgiving

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Jan 12, 2006 4:33 PM in response to g-unit1250

Belkin has some cases you might want to check out.

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Jan 12, 2006 4:37 PM in response to lane anderson

incase makes some nice leather ones too

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BPC

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Jan 13, 2006 7:32 AM in response to g-unit1250

Sena Cases are nice. You can even dock the ipod with the case still on. See link below:

http://www.senacases.com/cart/home.php?cat=372

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plarkin

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Jan 13, 2006 9:25 AM in response to g-unit1250

I just bought a Speck Toughskin, which I really like. It feels pretty rugged and seems like it would protect the iPod if I dropped it (I'm a klutz). It has a detachable belt clip on the back. I also like the hard screen protector--it has a little rubber rim on the bottom so it doesn't actually touch the screen, which should keep it from getting scratched. My only concern is how well the iPod will dissipate heat while charging, but I figure I can punch a few small holes in the back if it becomes an issue.

The only downsides to this particular case are that you cannot put it in a dock, it does bulk up the iPod a bit, and it completely covers the iPod so it's not the best choice for someone that wants to maintain the standard appearance of their iPod. But for good solid protection, it seems pretty hard to beat (no pun intended).

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