iPod Touch Case

As you know from previous posts, I love my iPod Touch. I take it everywhere and without doubt would not know what to do with myself if it was lost or damaged. A protective case was an absolute much when I first bought this wonderful machine.

The first two cases I have had were fancy leather with flip open covers. Extra protection for the screen: check.

However, being off these past several weeks recovering, I became frustrated by the interference my case caused when typing. It came up and over the front enough that my thumb couldn't always hit the p, q, 1, 0, " and - buttons. Taking the Touch out of the case helped with reaching buttons, but having only the one hand (and thumb) the device is too slippery! Oh the drama, right?

So, I decided to try a case that was more of a shell or wrap, as the kids call them. Off to Best Buy we went in search of a new case, as I call them. I didn't care if there was a front cover as I wanted something that would let me type more than anything!

The wife and I tried seven (that's 7) different cases/shells/wraps and none of them fit right. And yes, we only tried the cases specified for the iPod Touch! They either were fairly loose, too big or so tight you couldn't even get them on the device! I was not adamant on a price range or brand, so we included an expensive and a cheap/clearance case. Still, we were denied.

Crap, I knew I'd just have to wait.

Today, the wait ended. A whole five grueling days.

I was meeting the wife for dinner and had some time to kill so I stopped in to the local Staples. I decided to see if they had any brands we hadn't tried at Best Buy. I grabbed the first case (XtremeMac's Tuffwrap) and what do you know. It fit, nice and snug!

After I placed the case on my Touch I left it on as I continued to browse to get a feel for the case. Let's just say I walked out of Staples like I often do the shoe store: an old case in the box and the new case on the device.

And as I type this entry I am amazed at the better grip, ease and Increased typing speed. At $25, I was a little hesitant, but not any more! It was well worth the money.