No one wants to purchase iPod nano covers made from cheap materials which last only a few months. If you want to have something that actually protects your iPod nano and keeps it safe from bumps and scratches, the first place you should look is Apple Store, because Apple is careful about what type of products they sell and you can also find a lot of reviews for all products and the customer service is great.



The first iPod nano cover we present you is one from Belkin – the Belkin Grip Pulse Silicone Sleeve for iPod nano 5^th generation. This nice silicone sleeve has a form-fitting design without adding any bulk. You can charge your device while it is in the case and you have access to al ports and controls. This silicone sleeve from Belkin comes also with a nice ClerScreen overlay, so you have also your screen protected. The quality of Belkin products is well-known and this iPod nano cover isn’t an exception and to prove that the cover comes with on year warranty. You will find it on Apple Store with the price of 24.95.

For a fashionable makeover of your iPod nano you can try the iSkin Vides. This cover provides full-body protection for your iPod nano and allows you to access your iPod’s camera and all the features. With this cover you will also get a LCD screen guard and a wrist strap. You can find it on Apple Store with the price of $24.95.

If you want a funky and unique style for your iPod nano, you can try the next iPod nano cover – the Cygnett GrooveShield Duatone Blosson case. This case provides maximum protection to your device while adding a brand new look. With this case you will have all the access you need to your clickwheel and ports and in the same time your iPod nano will be protected against scratches, dust and dirt.

The case is made from high quality silicone which adds grip and a nice design to your device. The Cygnett GrooveShield Duatone Blosson case comes with a clear overlay that protects your screen and you can find it on the iworld.co.uk with a price of 9.99 pounds.The Bone Collection Cube case for your iPod nano comes in great colors to choose from: blue, black, green, orange, pink, purple, red, white and yellow.

The cases are made from 100% bio-degradable silicone and they are washable and anti-dust. You will have access to all your device’s features and ports and in the same time your iPod nano will be protected from bumps, scratches and everyday damage.

The cases are compatible only with iPod nono 4^th generation and you can find them on iworld.co.uk. Another website where you can find durable and nice looking iPod nano covers is Target. Here you will also find a lot of accessories for your device, beside covers.

From Belkin we are going to present in the next lines a few great iPod accessories. Belkin International is a company founded in 1983 in California. The company provides accessories for mobile devices, energy conservation products and also business-class solutions. The headquarters of the company is located in Los Angeles, but they also have distribution centers in United Kingdom, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Netherlands and Europe.



If you want a perfect and nice looking active solution for your while running, jogging or walking, we present you the Belkin Hand Band for your iPod nono. This accessory provides a hand-held solution for your device giving you easy and quick access to your iPod features. The hand band comes with a ClearScreen protector that allows you to easily navigate your iPod screen and an adjustable VELCRO closure that gives you the possibility to fit it to your hand size. The accessory is lightweight, slim and it is made from stretchable neoprene material that also protects your iPod. You will find this great iPod accessory on Belkin website at the price of $24.99.

If you want to create a unique design for your iPod and you want to protect it in the same time, you can try the Shield Hue 3-piece from Belkin. This cool Belkin accessory gives you the possibility to create your own design by putting together 3 different pieces that overlap and snap together giving you a nice and unique translucent design.  The design is lightweight, slim, shock-absorbent and durable that offers maximum protection to your iPod without bulk. You will have access to camera, screen, all buttons and to the connector.

The Grip Vue case from Belkin offers great protection in a flexible silicone sleeve. The cover is made of Thermoplastic polyutherane and also silicone for a better grip. The cover comes with a ClearScreen protection and the cuts out provide access to the dock and the all controls. You can charge your device while it is in the case.

The Sport Armband for your iPod touch provides easy access and full protection to your device when you are running or walking. The Sport Armband is made from water-wicking material and thanks to the FastFit fastening system you will secure it very easy on your arm.

The accessory comes also with a small pocket for your keys and the clear screen provides easy and full access to the touchscreen. A nice case your iPod classic is the Leather Sleeve with Clip from Belkin. The case protects your device from everyday damages and scathes.

The Leather Sleeve comes also with a nice belt clip, so you can have your iPod classic closer to you. You can charge the device while it is in the case and you also have access to all the controls and the features you need. You can find it on Belkin website with a price of $29.99.

From the reviews we read online, iPod is the best MP3 player on the market and if you have one we know what we are talking about. Apple iPod mini was first released in 2004 and the second generation was released in 2005. The iPod mini was replaced in September 2005 with iPod nano. Both generations of iPod mini are almost the same, the hard drive of the iPod mini second generation has more space and the audio quality is better with the second generation.



The design of Apple iPod mini is elegant and nice and has a nice felling in the hand. The wheel with its 4 buttons provides a nice tactile feedback. The touch wheel gives you the possibility to change the volume, to rate your songs and to scroll through songs.

The display of both Apple iPod mini is in black and white and it israther small (if we thing about iPod touch or iPod classic, the screen is very small). The best thing about a black and white display is that you can see in direct sunlight, because the color display gives reduce viewing capability in the direct sunlight.

The Apple iPod mini supports AIFF, AAC/M4A, MP3 and WAV formats and if you want to listen to your favorite songs you have to import them into iTunes or you can purchase them from iTunes Store. The battery lifetime of the iPod mini first generation is 8 hours and the battery lifetime of the second generation is 18 hours. The second generation came without an AC power adapter and FireWire, because it wanted to be money – saying from Apple but all it did was to reduce the selling of these MP3 players.

The features of Apple iPod mini are a few: it can play music in the formats presented above, it doesn’t have a recording function, no built-in Bluetooth or wireless connectivity, no video playback, no application support. It was a simple MP3 player which provided a high quality music sound. Other features include: text notes, calendar and a contact manager. The storage capacity of 6GB is large enough to store a nice audio collection. The size of the device made it very easy to carry in the pocket, backpack or bag.

The downside of this iPod and all of the Apple iPods, as the most reviews say it, is the fact that you can’t play the music files purchased on iTunes on other MP3 player, because they came in an Apple protected format. To put your favorite music on Apple iPod’s is very time consuming, because you have to import them into iTunes and from there you can sync them into your device. This is monopolistic behavior from Apple, because they want to protect their products and technology, but Apple doesn’t have an excuse for this behavior.

If you have troubles with your iPod maybe this article would help you to find a solution for your problem. If your iPod doesn’t work or doesn’t respond and you have tried to turn it on but nothing happens it means that is frozen. Before you panic, you should check the Hold switch, maybe when you put in your pocket or somewhere else, the button switched in the hold position and this is why your iPod doesn’t respond to your commands.



Your iPod won’t work, also if it has no battery left. To see if the battery is the problem, you should plug in your iPod, wait for a few seconds and then try to turn it on. If your iPod worked, then the problem was the battery, but if it didn’t worked you can try to reset it.

You can reset your iPod in two ways; the first way works with all iPod nano generations, iPod classic and iPod mini and the second way works with iPod scroll wheel, iPod, iPod touch wheel. The first way is to press and hold the following two buttons: the Menu button and the Center button. You need to press and hold them in the same time until you see the Apple logo on your iPod’s screen. The second way is to press the hold the following two buttons: the Play/Pause button and the Menu button.

When you reset your iPod all the data on the device is saved, but you can lose a few customized settings. The date and time is also saved when you reset it, but if the iPod resets itself because it doesn’t have no more battery left, then you will lose the date and the time.

If you want to listen to the latest songs from iTunes and you downloaded the latest version of iTunes, but you can copy the songs to your iPod this could mean that your device needs a later version of its software. So, you need to update the software of your iPod.

If you see on your iPod screen a folder with an exclamation point, this could mean that your iPod needs a later or a specific version of its software. If you see a sad iPod icon and your device is not recognized in Finer (if you have a Mac) or in My Computer (if you have a PC) and it isn’t recognized in iTunes either. This sad iPod icon means that your iPod has a hardware problem and if you can’t force iPod into Disk Mode means that you should take the device to a service.

If you can force iPod into Disk Mode (for this you have to press and hold the Select and the Menu buttons until you see the Apple logo on the screen and when you see it, release the buttons indicated above and press the Select and the Play/Pause buttons in the same and hold them until you see the Disk Mode screen appearing). Then you have to connect the device to your computer and try to restore your device. Restoring means that all the data, the songs, the movies, the contacts and all the music will be lost.

If you like the purple color in the next lines you will find one of the coolest purple cases on the market for your iPhone 3G. The first one is the Purple Diamond White Crown case, this one is a clip-on case that protects your mobile phone in style.



You will like the splash of color and the possibility to access al your phone’s controls, buttons and ports. The nice diamond (not real diamonds, they are made of plastic) bling adds shine and value to your iPhone 3G. You can find it on itrimming.com at a price of $19.37.

The next purple case for your iPhone 3G is a clip-on case that keeps your phone protected and safe. The case is made of very resistant flexible plastic that protects your phone against scratches and don’t add any bulk to your phone. The case allows you to access al your phones port and main features.

Rubber cases offer more protection than plastic cases and if you want purchase one you can find many nice purple rubber cases on the market. TPU Rubber Skin Case is especially made for your iPhone 3G and it comes with a nice and clear purple squares design. The case is made from treated rubber that is a stain and a dirt resistant material. The material is shatterproof and also shock absorbent, offering great protection to your iPhone 3G.

The Speck Candy Shell iPhone 3G has a nice purple color and offers great flexibility and protection to your iPhone. The case is made from two different materials: the first one is rubber and the second one plastic. These materials offer a higher protection to your mobile phone against scratches and bumps. This case is very flexible and it is also lightweight, giving your phone a shiny purple look.

With this case you will also receive a removable screen protector and a cleaning cloth. We found it on The Great Guys.com website at the price of $25.00.

Another great purple case comes also from Speck like the one above and it is called PixelSkin. The case comes with a textured tile pattern which provides a nice tactile sanction in your hand and also protects your iPhone 3G against scratches and bumps. You will have access to all the sensor, controls and port and the nice purple color will make your iPhone 3G look great.

This purple case is from Inspiretech, this one is made of durable polycarbonate that offers great protection from falls and scratches. This is a two piece case and it comes with a snap lock mechanism that keeps your case secure on your iPhone 3G. You will have access to all your phone’s ports and to the touchscreen and you will also receive one year warranty for this product, so you know you are covered if something goes wrong with the case. We found it on Inspiretech.com at a price of $14.99.