Speck debuts nickel-plated iPod shuffle case

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Speck debuts nickel-plated iPod shuffle case

Speck Products has announced Metal iPod Protection, a nickel-plated aluminum iPod shuffle case that features a removable metal USB cap. The case is available immediately, priced at $24.95.

“Sleek, ultramodern, ultra hip: Metal iPod Protection gives you full access to your iPod while keeping it out of harm’s way,” says Speck. “Machined from lightweight aluminum and finished with the eye-catching shine of nickel plating, the 2 part design with included Metal USB cap make it easy to synch and update your iPod. If you’re looking for Maximum Protection, this aluminiferous beauty will provide style and security for you and your iPod Shuffle.”

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Comments

1

I think we’ve officially come to the point where there is a “new” case for some variation of the iPod posted on here EVERY day(although cases for the shuffle seem to be the most prevelent).

I don’t know if this is a good thing or a bad thing.

Posted by Bill on August 10, 2005 at 6:42 PM (PST)

2

I would be concerned about Nickel plating. Nickel alloys and nickel itself are extreme contact sensitizers causing severe allergic hypersensitivity reactions in the skin. This is best seen in belt buckles, snaps/buttons/rivets for some jeans etc. Hope they checked that out and did not just consider cosmetics.

Posted by Paul on August 11, 2005 at 5:46 AM (PST)

3

I think it looks good, no big complaints. Would a device that isn’t rubbing against your body’s sensitive places really cause that much of an allergic reaction?

http://www.tigercompatible.com

Posted by krez on August 11, 2005 at 3:28 PM (PST)

4

I can just see it: “Hmmm…making my Shuffle obviously match my plated Colt semi…the glare alone should scare a mugger senseless. Let’s see some punk thug think about jacking me now!”

Western cowboy types into shooting black powder gotta love it, too…

Posted by flatline response on August 11, 2005 at 7:43 PM (PST)

5

The only thing bad about this case is that there is no protection inside the case. The iVault has a protective coating in the inside.

Posted by db on August 11, 2005 at 8:00 PM (PST)

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