Ipod's are renowned for getting supremely scratched on the back, and being prone to damage to the front, through overuse or dropping it. With this in mind, it is best to buy yourself a case or cover for your ipod at some point, no matter what type you have, as it has always been an issue.

This product is made by Belkin, a company who seem to specialise in making products like this for the ipod. They are well used and therefore seem to have the quantity to prove they know what they're doing. As this was the first generation of ipods with video, it is important to get a case which does not hinder the screen quality, and this one certainly does not.

It must be said that this case is not to withstand multiple droppings, as it fits so snugly to the ipod. However, any scratches etc. that may occur are perfectly protected against. You can pick one of these products up off online sites for around a fiver, which is a worthy investment in the prolonging of your ipod's life. However, while it fits snugly to the ipod, it of course makes it a bit larger, which could go against why you bought an ipod instead of a competitor.