Comments on: Apple iPod Skin Shootout: Generic vs. Griffin

By: betshopboy

betshopboy — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 06:17:29 +0000

I’m never a supporter of these silicon protective skin for my mobile devices, the look and its rubbery feel turns me off.

With my mobile gadgets that have ample screen “real-estate”, all I need is a standard screen protector and I’m good to go.

By: Derek

Derek — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 16:07:31 +0000

Maybe if I win one of those Nanos from Computex I’ll have to look into a generic skin, as it certainly doesn’t sound like the name brand gets you any more protection for the money. Although I’ve never been a fan of the skins for any device, I usually just try to take care of it and hope for the best.

By: Matthew Schmoll

Matthew Schmoll — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:52:11 +0000

I personally like the the generic one because it has the belt lines in the back. Not the expensive one.

By: Michael Kwan

Michael Kwan — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:34:08 +0000

That’s the thing. I don’t think the Griffin case offers any better protection than the generic one. The polycarbonate cover is nice and all, but you might be happier with just a standard screen protector instead.

By: Matthew Schmoll

Matthew Schmoll — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:29:56 +0000

It’s not that the skin is more expensive, it’s more of an investment for the well being of your iPod, and that is the important part. Whats a few bucks for a few hundred bucks?

By: Nick

Nick — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 23:01:00 +0000

In the meantime, you have a variety of skins and change your ipod skin to match your mood or your outfit…

By: Stephen

Stephen — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 19:14:16 +0000

I’ve found the polycarb ones scratch easily. At least if you get sick of the silicon one or it rips or something, you can just replace it cheaply.

By: Jorge

Jorge — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 18:35:06 +0000

Price is really a factor here. But the Griffin looks more “protective”. But is way too expensive.