On the Case

Alright, since I had such a sucky an overwhelming response to my survey, I’ve decided to can the idea. (But if I do choose to go ahead with it, I’ll post a link to it here.)

But I do want to lavish you with something that I bought the other day which could constitute a product review (and deserves a spiffy new tag as a result).

When it comes to accessorizing my iPod, I’m generally not willing to spend more than a few bucks here and there. I’ve had only a few cases–rubberized skins and clear-plastic sheets to name a few–for Joe Mama, the name I’ve given my constant musical companion. And they’ve either been bought at Target on a clearance endcap for way less than the original price or at Wal-Mart since, well, everything’s cheaper there.

But when I saw this case made by Agent18, I really began to question my thriftiness. As I stood in the middle of the aisle at Target and pondered if I should plop down the money for it, a voice in the back of my head said, “Yo, dumbass. You already spent $299 on the iPod. What’s another $25?”

The voice was female. It was Ann. She standing behind me and was tapping her foot, waiting for me to decide. So I bought it.

And you know what? I dig it.

Basically, it’s just a few pieces of plastic with a brushed aluminum belt clip. At the most I’d say there might be $2 worth of materials involved. But the versatility it provides is pretty nifty.

Joe Mama is now enclosed in a thick, clear plastic case with only the click-wheel, headphone jack, lock switch and PC connection exposed. The case does make it a bit bulkier but considering my Goomba-shaped frame never wears Spandex (there’s a visual you didn’t need), I’d say that’s a sacrifice I’m willing to make.

The kit also came with an adjustable stand for those of you who actually watch videos on you 5G iPod. I don’t, so it looks magnificent sitting on my desk at work. And the belt clip snaps on and fits like a glove; it’s perfect for my lunchtime walk. All in all, money well spent.

Oh, and I’ve got a post in the works if I can find what I’m looking for, which is a Best Buy ad from the mid-90s. I couldn’t tell you why I kept the damn thing but after looking through it, I’m glad I did. Trust me– you’ll enjoy it when I post the scans.

Lunchtime Walk Music Selection: Bellybutton by Jellyfish