The iPod Accessories Discussion - New Lajo Deal 55% OFF!!!!

[associate]

So I need a skin for my iPod. It looks like I'll be getting a Lajo skin but before I choose a model, couple of questions for you guys:

1. How important is it to have screen protection? I know it's an extra $3.50 but is it really an issue?

2. I like the idea of covering the sync port, but, I figure that between daily (or almost daily) battery charges and occasional syncing I will be opening/closing that bottom flap (exoflp and exoflpfb) quite a bit. Any issues with it breaking/tearing at the 'hinge' (afterall, those skins are pretty thin)? Any comments?

Thanks in advance.

[xenyz]

Well, I cancelled my order at Bytewize Computers for the iSkin. I received a call today from one of their reps and they informed me that the iSkin is backordered a few weeks.

I managed to find a decent price at a store in my area: Canadian Computer. They have them in stock for $35.

[Dash]

Well, I cancelled my order at Bytewize Computers for the iSkin. I received a call today from one of their reps and they informed me that the iSkin is backordered a few weeks.

I managed to find a decent price at a store in my area: Canadian Computer. They have them in stock for $35.

how's the selection and the stock??

[TheBrain]

So I need a skin for my iPod. It looks like I'll be getting a Lajo skin but before I choose a model, couple of questions for you guys:

1. How important is it to have screen protection? I know it's an extra $3.50 but is it really an issue?

Thanks in advance.

I've had my iPod for 24hours and the screen is already scratched. I put it in my empty pocket once and pulled it out. That was enough.

I ordered an iSkin this afternoon but now I'm not so sure. I might cancel and go for a Lago. hmmmm

[426Hemi]

I think I'm going to order the Lajo exo3x 4g and the iScreen. I'm thinking of getting the Asphalt coloured skin...I'm curious about the other colours (i.e. Black Pearl and Aqua Pearl) but I can't seem to find a picture of them....

[Zero]

Well, I cancelled my order at Bytewize Computers for the iSkin. I received a call today from one of their reps and they informed me that the iSkin is backordered a few weeks.

I managed to find a decent price at a store in my area: Canadian Computer. They have them in stock for $35.

Hmm... yeh they told me they'd ship it out whenever their shipment arrives, which is supposedly in the next couple of days, but they couldn't tell me an exact date. Hopefully that's the case, otherwise I might just cancel and order a Lajo instead, since that's cheaper.

[xenyz]

how's the selection and the stock??

At Canadian Computer they had roughly 6 or 7 iPod iSkins left, plus iPod Armour (hard metal case with see-through screen).

From the pic on the iSkin homepage, they had every colour, plus black ("ebony") but not the normal white one. Instead, there was a glow in the dark version of the white one. I bought the one on the far left of the eVo2 pic.

I have to admit I sat here for about five minutes trying to figure out what the @&(* to do to get the iPod in the case. Couldn't find any openings or flaps. So I just stretched it open. The iPod slides in the hole for the screen and the screen protector goes on after. I have no problem with carrying it around now as it does feel a lot more protected. You guys got me nervous handling this thing in the 24 hrs until I bought the case.

The scroll wheel does not have anything over it, but I left the original plastic protector on and it stays put. Not too concerned about the wheel; the screen is the main concern.

Another benefit, for me at least, is that I no longer look like I have an iPod and am not self-conscious about using it in public. It's not a fashion statement for me. (I see the irony in that it's a fashion itself but anyway..) I'd feel just as nervous by looking at a $500 watch on my arm.

Solid case, protects the screen, looks decent and doesn't scream 'iPod!!'. I wouldn't mind seeing a Lajo case but for me, this works.

edit: oops--the 'carbon' case on the left? it's out of stock since I bought it.

[cmge]

So I need a skin for my iPod. It looks like I'll be getting a Lajo skin but before I choose a model, couple of questions for you guys:

1. How important is it to have screen protection? I know it's an extra $3.50 but is it really an issue?

2. I like the idea of covering the sync port, but, I figure that between daily (or almost daily) battery charges and occasional syncing I will be opening/closing that bottom flap (exoflp and exoflpfb) quite a bit. Any issues with it breaking/tearing at the 'hinge' (afterall, those skins are pretty thin)? Any comments?

Thanks in advance.

its not really an issue if u dont mind the occasionla scratches on your ipod screen tho.. i mean a relatively cheap alternative is getting a sheet of PDA screen protectors.. it does a good job preventing scratches... i myself have a sheet of PDA screen protector on my ipod as well as an ishade... and both are just fine..

the flap on the exo's are tough as nails... i have my exflpfb on my dock everyday and in excess of days when i dont use it... and the flap is fine.. as Lajo stated on his messegeboard he hasnt seen any breakage of the flap on the exoflp... he mentions that the japanese silicon he uses are the highest of quality...

[associate]

I've had my iPod for 24hours and the screen is already scratched. I put it in my empty pocket once and pulled it out. That was enough.

I ordered an iSkin this afternoon but now I'm not so sure. I might cancel and go for a Lago. hmmmm

its not really an issue if u dont mind the occasionla scratches on your ipod screen tho.. i mean a relatively cheap alternative is getting a sheet of PDA screen protectors.. it does a good job preventing scratches... i myself have a sheet of PDA screen protector on my ipod as well as an ishade... and both are just fine..

the flap on the exo's are tough as nails... i have my exflpfb on my dock everyday and in excess of days when i dont use it... and the flap is fine.. as Lajo stated on his messegeboard he hasnt seen any breakage of the flap on the exoflp... he mentions that the japanese silicon he uses are the highest of quality...

Thanks for the feedback. It wasn't until cmge mentioned the Lajo forums that I was finally able to locate them. Anyways, after browsing around for a bit I am now leaning towards the exo3x case, reasons being:

1. according to a couple reviews the iShade apparently fits this case just fine (despite of what the features chart says)
2. I do prefer the thinner (1/2 the thickness) case over the bulkier ones I was considering earlier

I would still like to cover the sync port but I think I will compromise. Since it's somewhat hidden at the bottom, I think it'll be much easier to improvise (more so than with the screen or the scroll wheel anyways). I also tend to take real good care of my "toys" so I'm hoping it won't be too big of an issue.

It's now down to picking the colour. I like Asphalt and Ice but am having a hard time deciding. I also have to pick a screen cover colour to go with one of those

Thanks again.

[TheBrain]

SaranWrap makes quick ghetto case. I wrapped mine in plastic wrap and stuck it in an old felt sunglass bag. It won't stop any big scratching but if I'm carefull I think it'll work fine till I get my real case.

[hmai18]

Got my iPod yesterday. I have it all charged up and sync'd with my iTunes library, but it's just going to sit in it's box for the next week or so until my exo3x and iShade arrive. I'm hoping to be able to use it on the long drive to a fencing tournament in Kingston next weekend.

[associate]

Got my iPod yesterday. I have it all charged up and sync'd with my iTunes library, but it's just going to sit in it's box for the next week or so until my exo3x and iShade arrive. I'm hoping to be able to use it on the long drive to a fencing tournament in Kingston next weekend.

I hear you...I've had mine for a couple of days now but it also is sitting in the box. I've enen gone as far as leaving the clear plastic wrapping on the ipod (just in case).

[SoNgMaN]

those looking for headphones should look at the sony in ears they are pretty good and can be had for $69 for the 71s in the buy and sell which is a good deal espically if you want the remote as they have a plug half way up the cord.

[r4ge]

I JUST WON

Choosing Accessories is not as easy as i thought. I need to get an fm transmitter, and everyone seems to say the itrip is a POS.

I also need to get a skin, but i really don't know which one to get. Its kinda hard to chose without having even seen or felp the skins. Only pictures. Makes me wonder if the more expensive skins are any better then the cheapest ones.

[codex]

So today I got sick of leaving my iPod at home and took it with me for the first time. Don't have a case yet but I improvised. The portable music device the iPod is replacing is my MiniDisc recorder (MZ-R70) and it came with a soft fabric pouch type thing, so I decided that it should be okay as long as I'm really careful when I take it out. So far so good.

Anyway, when I first listened to my iPod in my house I thought the sound was fantastic. However, as soon as I stepped out the door I realized that it sounded like complete crap when in the real-world. The sound just sounds empty and hollow like it's lacking any oomph or substance. My minidisc player seemed to have fffaarrr better sound.

Now my question: Is this just the crappy earbuds the thing came with? I thought they seemed half-decent for now but I think I was wrong. I'm hoping the iPod's sound isn't that bad, and I don't see how it possibly could be. I'd try my old Sony ones (that came with the MD) but they kind of half-died last week (the left one doesn't get any sound unless you fiddle with the wires. What a convenience it decided to die now????).

Can anyone suggest a good pair or earphones? I'm looking to spend probably $60-70 MAX. I would prefer not to spend more than that but if something extraordinarily better can be had for a bit more I'd pay.