Invisible Shield iPod protector
As much as I like iPods, I am dismayed by how easily they collect scratches. The displays become gouged by anything that happens to be brushed over them (are they are made of wax?) and the mirror-finish on the back of the iPod is a cruel trick on the part of Apple. Within hours of use it becomes noticeably scuffed.
Why can't Apple design the iPod to look better as it ages, not worse? Make the case out of wood, or leather? I know there's a heat transfer issue, but c'mon!
I suppose I should just let my iPod become scratched to hell and forget about it, but I can't bring myself to do it. When I bought a Nano for my daughter, I also bought a product called Invisible Shield, a thin, tough, plastic film that does a wonderful job of protecting the iPod's oh-so-delicate exterior. You spray some kind of liquid supplied in a small bottle on the film, slide it into place, and then squeegee out the bubbles. It becomes all but invisible, but it's there, silently doing the grim job of protecting your techno-bauble from environmental insults. Invisible Shield, I salute you! $22.95 on Amazon
Comments
It's great and incredibly tough - and you can put it on other stuff too. I have it on a Razer cell phone and on the screen of my wife's Blackberry as well as my iPod.
It can be peeled off and re-applied - the "special liquid" can be replaced with very dilute soapy water.
Posted by: Jebediah | August 29, 2006 7:17 PM
You might want to check out the protection Gelaskin offers, and at the same time enhance the look of your iPod. Their 'skins' with great original artwork come with a clear plastic cover for the screen; hasn't scratched once since I put it on mine.
www.gelaskin.com
Posted by: Chris | September 22, 2006 2:52 AM