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Boxwave FlexiSkin w/Armband for the iPod nano

Check out my review of the Boxwave FlexiSkin with Armband for the iPod nano (posted on Digital Tech Life) and see why I highly recommend it.

The silicone covers the entire iPod with the exception of the screen. Unlike a few cases, the click wheel is covered, but the silicone is thin enough to allow you to control the iPod with the same amount of ease as if your nano was naked. The silicone is clear enough around the clickwheel so that you can see the directional symbols and menu lettering. In a sign that Boxwave pays attention to detail, the area covering the clickwheel is slightly indented. This makes a big difference if you have the case under your jacket or shirt. You can feel where the clickwheel is without having to look at the iPod.

Read the full review.

Pods Plus Nano Skins - Review

Check out my review (posted at Digital Tech Life) of the Pods Plus Nano Skin cases for the iPod Nano. 

Overall, this is a good case for your iPod, especially for the price.  It offers the protection for your case against scratches and the included neck lanyard is a plus.  The only problems are the lack of screen protection and the small wrist lanyard.  Paired with a decent screen protector, this will address all your concerns about scratching your device.  You can purchase the Pods Plus iPod Nano Skin at the PodsPlus website for $11.99.  The website also has a number of other cases and accessories for other iPod models as well, along with the Treo 650.  For a limited time, they have free shipping on all orders over $25.00.

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Sony Clie TJ37 - Review

A review that I wrote in April 2004:

I used to own a Palm M130 that I bought about two years ago. It now belongs to my father. I loved this PDA, but I decided it was time for an upgrade after a coworker and I stopped by Staples one day and checked out the newest units. The color screens, wireless capabilities, more memory and storage capacity tempted me to retire my trusty Palm M130.

Why did I pick the Sony Clie PEG-TJ37?

This was a decision that took me a couple of weeks to make. I knew that I definitely wanted color, of course, and I wanted something with more memory. I was quite torn with whether I NEEDED the wireless capabilities, but I finally decided that if I was going to upgrade, I might as well get something that hopefully wouldn't be obsolete in a couple of years. Having the camera wasn't important since I already own a digital camera, but I figured it would be nice although not a dealbreaker. So, after deciding on these requirements, I had to look at price. I really didn't want to spend more than $300, so this meant I was limited to the Sony Clie PEG-TJ37 and the Palm 71.

I was all set to purchase the Palm 71 until I compared the screens and realized I liked the color screen of the Sony Clie a lot better. It didn't look as cartoonish and seemed to be more clear to me. It also was more visually appealing to me. Another thing I didn't particularly care for was the joystick on the Palm 71. I tried using it in the store and found it uncomfortable.