ipod cases

Stumped for a gift? ifrogz suggests a Virtual Gift Certificates

The folks at ifrogz believe that there’s no better last-minute gift for the music lover on your list this holiday season than one of their iPod cases. But since they have such a vast selection with so many customizable options, it can be tough to know what someone else’s idea of the perfect iPod case is. It is for that reason that they suggest giving an ifrogz’s virtual gift certificate.

Virtual gift certificates from ifrogz are ideal for the last-second gift because they can be printed immediately after purchasing and allow the buyer to customize the “to” and “from” sections. And with none of the hassle that comes from shipping, virtual gift cards eliminate the worry that an online purchase won’t arrive in time for Christmas.

ifrogz custom iPod cases allow music lovers to choose from 39 colors of Wrapz, 40 colors of Bandz and more than 200 stock wheel art decals to create more than 300,000 unique iPod case combinations. In addition, customers can now upload their own custom art online through the ifrogz Screenz Creator, making the possibilities for customization truly limitless.

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ifrogz allow customers to create unique decals online for ifrogz iPod cases

310039938 813300370d m ifrogz allow customers to create unique decals online for ifrogz iPod casesifrogz already offers over 300,000 different color combinations of their silicone iPod cases, but evidently that isn’t enough. Today ifrogz launched the beta version of its Custom ifrogz Screen Creator where you can upload any image or graphic and turn it into a decal that covers their iPod’s click wheel on the Screenz component of ifrogz’s unique three-piece case. The GUI allows customers to resize, flip and preview the uploaded file. Oversized images can either be scaled down or moved around to focus on the desired part of the graphic; for example, a photo of Paris, France can be moved around and resized so the Eiffel Tower is the only part visible on the Screenz.

Although copyrighted (see photo for an example), obscene or offensive images are not allowed, the design possibilities are only bound by users’ creativity. File sizes for images or graphics must be between 50 kilobytes and two megabytes. ifrogz also recommends that customers upload a higher resolution image so that quality will not be lost if resizing is needed.

Custom Screenz are available at an introductory price of USD$14.99 and take between two and three weeks to arrive once ordered. Customers will receive three Nano-size Screenz, three large-size Screenz, three clear plastic iPod screen protectors, one cleaning cloth and one soft card to remove bubbles during application.

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OtterBox announces a new protective case for the 2G iPod nano

310022738 f1a56674df m OtterBox announces a new protective case for the 2G iPod nanoIt was just yesterday that we told you about the H2O Audio waterproof case for the 2G iPod nano. Today, OtterBox has announced its own weatherproof case for the second generation nano. The folks at Otter Box propose to simplify your active lifestyle by protecting your nano from Mother Nature — unexpected rain, mud, wind, dust and other crap! With the protective, interactive OtterBox for iPod nano 2nd Generation case, you now can take your music everywhere and, though you will be soaked, muddy and windblown, your nano will none the worse for wear!! (Note: OtterBox for iPod cases are NOT adapted to withstand pressures experienced by scuba diving.)

With a completely interactive Click Wheel membrane, you can turn up the volume or scroll through favorite tunes. An airtight seal prevents nasties from entering the case and a rugged, drop-proof design cradles nanos from falls and scratches. The clear design allows the color of the nano to show through and includes a removable neck lanyard and belt clip for easy carrying. Optional armbands also available for added convenience.

I’d love to tell you how much the OtterBox for iPod nano 2nd Generation case sells for, but the OtterBox web site is currently withholding that information from me. The OtterBox for iPod nano 1st Generation sold for USD$39.95. If any of you ‘Merc readers can get the prices to load, please comment in the Forums.

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