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For the serious iPod fanatic there’s no better way to take care of your iPod than with a leather iPod case. They not only look fashionable but they are also functional. With a leather iPod case to cover and protect your iPod, you will find that it’s easier to take it places without having to worry constantly about scratching the display screen.

This is one of the chief worries of many people for whom the hundred dollar-upwards prices of the many different iPods (barring the iPod Shuffle) are a bit steep. Their iPod is their best friend and will get them through the tedious days of life when they’re stuck in traffic, stuck in a queue, or stuck on a long flight with no where to go and no one to talk to.

It is because of this precious quality of their iPods, that many people will look to protect their iPod from the rigors of their daily life’s grind. And this is where a leather iPod case comes in handy. You can cover and protect your iPod in a fashionable manner, and keep it from being exposed to the elements.

You leather iPod case won’t necessarily be water proof, but it will be able to withstand the impact of a few raindrops and can protect it from such elements as the harsh sun. And if you get a leather iPod case with a protective see-through cover for your screen, you will find that it’s also functional, and you won’t have to take your iPod of its casing to play your music.

You could get yourself an imitation leather iPod case but that wouldn’t be the same as owning the real thing, and in comparison with the money you spent on your iPod getting a genuine leather iPod case is far more worth the time you’re looking around for it, as well as the money.

Another benefit that you get with the leather iPod case is that it also makes it easier to remove and put in, the iPod into the case itself. Some cases which are available to protect your iPod are great in the protection department, but are simple useless in the ease-of-use department.

All of these arguments for the leather iPod case aside, with the entire craze of the iPod going its social rounds and gaining a greater fan base with each new iPod revision, hundreds and thousands of people have jumped on the iPod bandwagon.

The demand for iPod accessories is greater than ever, and having a leather iPod case for your iPod Nano, or iPod Mini can only enhance your iPod appeal. Besides, the leather iPod case makes a bold statement that says you have taste as well as class!

iPod Battery TipsOne of the common worries for you as an iPod user is that the battery does not last well and are expensive to replace.I guess, with thousands of iPods being sold everyday, there will bound to be a small percentage that ends up with defective batteries.But paying attention to a few common sense pointers will pay off with a longer battery life for your iPod.Still, battery problems are a major concern so I have compiled these short iPod battery tips that will hopefully, be of some help to you as an iPod user.Update to the latest softwareAlways make sure your iPod has the latest software. This is the first and most important tip… of all iPod battery tips.Regular iPod useFor proper maintenance of your iPod’s battery, it’s important to keep the electrons in it moving occasionally. In other words, use your iPod regularly.Use the ‘Hold’ switchSet the ‘Hold’ switch on your iPod to the ‘Hold’ position whenever you are not using it. This will keep your iPod from accidentally waking from sleep and playing songs if its buttons are pressed while in your pocket or bag.Wi-FiThe latest iPod with Wi-Fi consumes power even if you are not using it to connect to a network to access the internet. Turn your Wi-Fi off to save battery power. To do this from your iPod’s main menu… go to ‘Settings > General > Network > Wi-Fi’.BacklightingBacklighting can use a lot of battery power. Only use the backlight when necessary. If you don’t need to use backlighting, turn it off. Choose ‘Settings > Backlight Timer > Off’ from your iPod’s main menu.EqualizerAdding EQs to playback uses more of your iPod processor, since they aren’t encoded in the song. Turn EQ off if you don’t use it.If, however, you’ve added EQ to tracks in iTunes, you’ll need to set EQ to “flat” in order to have the effect of “off”, because your iPod keeps your iTunes settings intact. To turn off the Equalizer, choose ‘Settings > EQ > Off’ from your iPod’s main menu.Use compressed songsYour iPod’s cache works best with songs of average file sizes (less than 9 MB). If your audio files are large or uncompressed (including AIFF format), you may want to compress them, or use a different compression method, such as MP3 or AAC, when importing them into iTunes.Also, consider breaking very long songs or tracks into shorter tracks that have smaller file sizes.Avoid Fast forwarding through playlistsIf you fast forward through your playlists frequently your iPod will be using more power thus decreasing overall battery life. By creating playlists in iTunes, you can decrease your need to fast forward.Also using the shuffle feature may also help minimise your need to use the fast forward feature. I’ve always used an iPod battery backup when my iPod video couldn’t hold its charge and it has been very helpful.Avoid changing tracksAvoid changing tracks by pressing the Previous/Rewind or Next/Fast-forward buttons. If you frequently change tracks by pressing the Previous or Next buttons, your iPod has to turn on the hard drive to open the songs. This uses a lot of battery power.Pause iPod when unattendedIf you leave your iPod unattended, press Play/Pause to pause the song. If left playing, it will continue to play songs until the battery is drained — particularly if the repeat setting is set to ‘One’ or ‘All’. Put your iPod to sleep to save battery life. Press the ‘Play’ button for about 2 seconds until it goes to the sleep mode.Keep your iPod at room temperatureYour iPod’s battery works best when it’s at room temperature, generally near 20° C, but you can use it anywhere between 0° to 35° C (about 32° to 95° F).If you have left your iPod in the cold, let it warm up to room temperature before waking it from sleep. Otherwise, a low-battery icon may appear and it will be difficult to get it back from sleep.If after warming up, your iPod does not wake from sleep, connect it to the power adapter, and press the ‘Menu’ and ‘Select’ buttons until the Apple logo appears. * Do not leave iPod in a vehicle’s interior when parked in the sun. Temperatures may reach up to 150° F (65 °C). * Do not leave iPod exposed to direct sunlight for extended periods of time.By following all these iPod battery tips you’ll safeguard your iPod against a failing battery.