When I first received my iPod a few years ago, I bought the middle of the range 15GB model. Back then the pack included the iPod Case and Dock. It didn’t take long for me to realise just how fragile the chrome and plastic of the player was when the little Apple tag in the back of the iPod case made nice little scratch marks. I wouldn’t choose the Apple case as a method to protect it.

Foofpods on the other hand are like little sleeping bags for your iPod. If it’s one thing they are, they’re nice and soft, and certainly not likely to scratch the chrome or plastic. In fact when you slip them into one of the soft cases it seems to lighten the music player. My iPod seemed more like a swisho wallet than a 15GB hard drive when I slip it into my pocket encased in a Foofpod.

There are currently 15 types of Foofpods. The samples I played with were the corduroy Hot Pink, the Wool Irish Tweed Herringbone and the denim Green Jeanie. Half the time I was happy just to enjoy the feel of the different materials. Certainly nicely made with Polyester quilted satin lining with polyester wadding, which will certainly keep your Pod safe. They ship in nice little snap bags, and best of all are made in good old Australia. Saying that they have some great arrangements for delivering international orders, and they take a PayPal payment as well. Just makes for easier ordering.

Besides the protection, the best feature of the Foofpod is the individual looks and feels. If you have a few, you’ll have a look for your iPod for every occasion. It’s tempting to treat them like ties, or shoes. A little fashion item for every occasion. I’m just sad that I missed out on the Feep Foofpod which they suggested was angora sheep like.

All in all I think that Foofpods make for a fantastic choice of case for you portable digital music player. Ranging from $AU18 up to $AU28 for the Kimono Obi material (the Obi is the “belt” worn as part of a Japanese Kimono), there are plenty to choose from, one for every taste. Or as I see it, one for every occasion. Next up I’ll have to try their range of Foofbags for my Powerbook.

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