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iPods & MP3 Players
Keep
Your iPod Looking Good As New
Everyone wants to keep their iPod looking
as good as new, but this can be difficult sometimes, especially
since the product seems to attract scratches.
Purchase
a case to cover the iPod. Cases are available in
a variety of colors and material. They usually have a vinyl
material that covers the screen. Sometimes cases can be bulky
and inconvenient. Not only that, they hide the sleek design
of the iPod.
The Apple store offers trendy
socks that are fitted to the
iPod. The socks come in a set of six different colors. To use,
simply slide the iPod into the sock to keep it from being exposed
to elements that will scratch its surface. One of the drawbacks
to using a sock is that you will have to slide it in and out
of the sock whenever you need to use the click wheel. The iPod
sock is compatible with all iPod models except iPod shuffle.
Also available from the iPod store are iPod nano Tubes. As
the name suggests these are designed specifically for the iPod
nano. The tubes come in a set of five colors. The tube is made
from silicone and is resistant to dirt and stains. There is
clear cover for the display screen and it allows the user to
access the click wheel and hold button.
iSkin designed specifically for the iPod Nano designed to
protect your iPod during athletic activities such as running
or exercising. iSkin offers iSkin slims and iSkin DuoBand,
both as exercise companions. Both have a polycarbonate layer
that allows the user to view the device’s screen and access
the click wheel to adjust volume or change songs. These are
available for purchase from www.iSkin.com.
Purchase
a “shield” or “film” product. These kinds of products
cover the scratchable surface of the iPod with a clear film
that keeps the body from getting scratched. Since these products
are clear, you can still keep the look of the iPod and keep
it free from scratches. There are several options available.
The first is invisibleSHIELD. This is a clear cover that is
made from a material that is also used to protect helicopter
blades. The film is cut perfectly to cover everything except
the corners of the iPod. The cover uses an adhesive to stick
to the iPod and claims not to leave a residue. Screen protectors
and click wheel covers are available if you do not wish to
cover the entire iPod. Power Support offers two film covers
– one for the iPod Nano and one for the 5G iPod. Both films
are made from a more rigid material. Some users claim this
film is more durable than the soft flexible films. The Power
Support film does not leave a sticky residue because it uses
a static cling to adhere to the product. The sets include three
pieces: a film for the front of the iPod (excluding the click
wheel), a film for the back cover, and a cover for the click
wheel. The film set does not cover the sides so that there
are no hanging edges that could eventually peel. Both the invisibleSHIELD
and the Power Support Film Sets are thin enough so that a case
can still be used if desired.
To remove scratches that are already on your iPod you can
use Brasso. The product is available in most grocery and hardware
stores. Apply Brasso to a cotton ball or cotton round and scrub
the parts of the iPod that have scratches. Be careful not to
confuse the dirt and grime with thinking your iPod is melting.
This is just the product doing its job. If you are cleaning
an iPod nano, you might want to use a cloth that is less abrasive
than cotton balls to avoid adding new scratches. You can use
water to rinse the Brasso from the iPod after you have finished
scrubbing the scratches.
Since there are various methods to protect your iPod, you
can decide the one that is best for you by first deciding if
you want to accessorize with color or preserve the sleek look
of your iPod. If you want to add some color to your protection,
an iPod case is the best selection for you. On the other hand,
if you want to sport the sleek look of the iPod without adding
extra color, the shield and film products are best for you.
Of course, you can always double the protection and do both. # # # # #
SolveYourProblem.com : 2007
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