How to Find Designer iPod nano Cases
Lydia Vaughn
I bought a designer iPod nano case for my nano 3G yesterday, and chances are you've been thinking about designer cases too. If you're only going to use your 3G nano in an armband at the gym, stop reading now. Designer cases aren't going to make sense for you.
The rest of us worry about getting our nano wet, or banged up, or just plain feeling overly geeky walking to school or work. There has to be a better way to carry it around, preferably with a little style.
Until a couple weeks ago I didn't think about style for a nano. Then I saw my friend's leather flip case and knew it was time to find something new.
Inexpensive and Okay:
A simple start is to try a "leather look" case with a flip top. They come in a variety of colors and can be found for under $10. If you're on a tight budget this is a good start.
The Kroo Manhattan case is a step up. Yes, it's still faux leather, but the red topstitching adds a nice accent to distinguish it from the crowd. I wanted real leather or I might have bought it.
Next step up: The Cloe Dao. The skull and crossbones version wasn't quite the image I wanted for my iPod nano- though maybe it'd be perfect for a young guy. The pinstripe colored one actually looked pretty cool for weekends-I may still go back and buy it. I was looking for something a little more reserved for work.
The Next Step Up:
The Sena Pullino case may not get you gasps of "style envy" but you'll never be embarassed by it either. This nano case is a clean design, made with European leather, and has a velvet lining to prevent scratching.
Pacific Designs and Marware have some good options in this price range too. They both target the multi-purpose case market and make a good product. Again, nothing to get noticed, but will do the job. (Actually, Marware does have a leather flipcase that's pretty nice if you want something along the "simple but not ostentatious" lines.)
High Fashion:
Want something special and girly? The Gilty Cotour 3G nano case fits the bill. The metal case is either silver or gold plated, with crystal accents. The Swarovski Crystals surround the nano's Click Wheel and display screen. The model I looked at had a silver body and pink crystals -- really cute.
My favorite for the work week is the Difusi case with snakeskin and napa leather. I also like the magnetic clasp. Also a plus: the price is around $40.
I hoped to find designs for my 3G nano by Coach, Dior, or Prada (they have them for the 2G nano. No such luck. Maybe they'll have something out for the holidays.
I love my Difusi 3G nano holder. It's a nice designer case conservative enough for being near my office building but still has a "something special" look. I think I'll buy a Cloe Dao next month for my play time too.
You have a lot of options for finding your own special 3G iPod nano designer case. Enjoy, and express your own style.
About the Author:
Not sure which case is for you? See more examples of nano cases at Lydia Vaughn's site Nanos Reviewed, which gives you tips and hits for living the iPod life, with style.
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