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Here Are Tips After Buying An iPod

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Tips After Buying An iPod By Daniel Dwase...

... Thinking of buying an iPod? Or you've mustered courage and bought one or better still you got it as a present...

if so, welcome to the club of the world's most popular MP3 player.

You're now among an esteemed company of iPod users worldwide who carry their entire music collection wherever they go.

The iPod craze is just so fascinating! However, do you know what you should do after buying an iPod?

Here, Tips After Buying An iPod, I'll explain exactly what you should get after purchasing your iPod either for yourself or for a loved one as a present.

Do you know it's estimated that the average iPod owner spend as much as 30% of the original iPod price on iPod accessories. Using the iPod classic 80GB ($249 as of writing this article... 01/02/08)... as an example... in monetary terms, this means an iPod classic 80GB owner will spend between $70 US - $80 US on iPod classic accessories.

Yet, many people are simply spending their money on the wrong accessories! In fact, many are going for fancy accessories such as iPod car integration kits, fm transmitter kits, speaker systems etc... not even realizing what are the first accessories they should get.

Get the Basic iPod Accessory before getting the Fancy Stuff!

Do you face these daily problems as an iPod owner? I certainly did when I had my iPod over a year ago now.

• Screen scratches
• Mirrored back scratches
• Messy earphone cables etc.

Despite the technical and aesthetic superiority of the iPod, there remain some teething issues. Weak batteries are one. Being easily scratched is another. These problems immediately lower the resale or trade-in value of the iPod, if any?

This may not seem important but if you are trading in your older iPod for a new one, this does matter. In fact, microscopic scratches takes place every time you take the iPod in and out of your pocket!

Get a quality iPod case before ANYTHING ELSE!

There are numerous iPod accessories out there. Many accessories are fanciful, some are good but most do not fulfil the basic need of the iPod. You need to protect your iPod from getting scratches and accidental marks before anything else.

Before the iPod can serve you well, it must be able to take care of itself. So, before you even look further into getting your first iPod accessory or even if you have gotten numerous other accessories, make sure you first equip your iPod with either a good quality case.

The most common iPod cases in use are:

iPod Leather Cases

The iPod leather case is one of the most popular cases. However, do not get the Apple branded one if possible as it tends to scratch the mirror back and it does not have a covering flap.

Get one of the leather cases that has a covering flap. This protects your iPod's screen and the click-wheel and also prevents your iPod from turning on accidentally whilst in your pocket.

Check the stitching on the leather case before buying one as some of the mass-manufactured ones may have poor workmanship.

Click on the links below to learn more about iPod leather cases...

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iPod nano with video leather case
iPod nano 2nd generation leather case
iPod touch leather case
iPod classic leather case
iPod video leather case

iPod Screen Protectors

There are transparent iPod screen protectors that are cut of the right size and stacked directly onto the iPod screen. However, there are various models in the market and some of the cheaper ones tend to curl and peel off after some use.

If you are on a budget, a good quality screen protector is the minimum you should have.

Click on the links below to learn more about iPod screen protectors...

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iPod nano with video screen protector
iPod touch screen protector
iPod classic screen protector
iPod video screen protector

iPod Silicone Cases

This is the most common iPod case around. It looks like a good casing choice but it is in fact one of the worst, especially if you have bought a cheap one.

These cheap silicone cases are being mass-produced in Asia with doubtful materials and design elements. Many of the cheap silicone skins in the market tear easily and pick up lint and dirt easily.

They are also difficult to wash and maintain. I will not advise a silicone case unless they are made by some of the better and branded products from USA or Japan.

Click on the links below to learn more about iPod silicone cases...

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iPod nano with video silicone case
iPod nano 2nd generation silicone case
iPod video silicone case
iPod touch silicone case
iPod classic silicone case

Water And Shock Resistant Cases

There is an increasing demand for such cases as more and more people bring their iPod for hiking, cycling, trekking, fishing and beach trips. There are various good brands in the market.

However, note that whatever the advertisement may say, at best, the case can only be water resistant and not water proof which is two different things all together.

A water resistant case can only take splashes and short immersion in water and certainly not something you can bring for swimming or diving trips!

These are my tips after buying an iPod for yourself or for a loved one!... And hopefully these tips after buying an iPod will help you better take care of your iPod from scratches.

See Also...

• iPod touch Review
• iPod classic Review
• iPod video Review
• iPod nano 3rd generation Review
• iPod nano 2nd generation Review
• iPod nano 1st generation Review
• iPod shuffle 3rd generation Review
• iPod shuffle 2nd generation Review
• iPod shuffle 1st generation Review
• iPhone Review

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