Pimp My Ride: iPod Classic

Hillean

I recently picked up my first iPod (80gig Classic), and I was wondering what kind of accessories and/or programs work well with it?

I know iTunes is the basic, but I'm fairly new to the product, curious on what everyone's opinions are.

Evil_Reaver

iTunes is, in my opinion, the best application to use to manage your music/your iPod. If you're on a Mac, it's really the only choice. I know Winamp can talk to iPods, but I don't like the interface. Not sure about WMP.

The only real accessory you need for your iPod is a screen protector (something like this). Get a case if you care about the back getting scratched, but otherwise, I find that accessories are a waste of money.

KalTorak

As far as scratch protection goes, I've always had good luck with www.bestskinsever.com. They have custom-cut skins to fit pretty much every device that aren't very expensive. I've had one on my 5G ipod, phone, and DS and haven't had a problem yet.

sir_pinch-a-loaf

For my 5.5gen, I really like the Contour Showcase. I know some people just use screen protectors or rubber sleeves, but those aren't really going to help at all if you drop the thing. I like the hard case/rubberized edges. Sure, it won't perform miracles, but I'd rather have it there than nothing at all.

And lo, they make one for the classic as well: link

wunderbar

I use this case for my 80GB classic. clicky.

It's a really nice case, matches the black finish, screen is protected behind a plastic piece, and it doesn't bulk it up too bad. I had a similar case for my 4th gen iPod, and liked it so much I bought the same case for the classic when I bought it.

ASimPerson

sir_pinch-a-loaf wrote: »

For my 5.5gen, I really like the Contour Showcase. I know some people just use screen protectors or rubber sleeves, but those aren't really going to help at all if you drop the thing. I like the hard case/rubberized edges. Sure, it won't perform miracles, but I'd rather have it there than nothing at all.

And lo, they make one for the classic as well: link

I have one of these, it's pretty nice.

Akilae729

I think this case is awesome.

http://www.amazon.com/Griffin-Reflect-Chrome-Mirrored-Case/dp/B000MVJ1MU

My friend has one, and there is also a non mirrored version.

For my 6th gen 80gb, im actually using a 5th gen 60gb Agent18 hard shell case. Since the 6th gen is slimmer than the old ipod there is some empty space between the back to the ipod and the back of the case. So i solved this by cutting up a bandana and folding it accordingly to where it fills up the gap. I get compliments on it all the time.

wunderbar

Akilae729 wrote: »

I think this case is awesome.

http://www.amazon.com/Griffin-Reflect-Chrome-Mirrored-Case/dp/B000MVJ1MU

My friend has one, and there is also a non mirrored version.

For my 6th gen 80gb, im actually using a 5th gen 60gb Agent18 hard shell case. Since the 6th gen is slimmer than the old ipod there is some empty space between the back to the ipod and the back of the case. So i solved this by cutting up a bandana and folding it accordingly to where it fills up the gap. I get compliments on it all the time.

That sir is a fucking awesome case.

contraband

does it obfuscate the screen at all? that mirrored one.

Akilae729

contraband wrote: »

does it obfuscate the screen at all? that mirrored one.

It darkens it up a little bit, but unless you are in bright sunlight it doesn't really affect it. Just have to set the brightness all the way up.

Hillean

I ordered a Griffin Reflect case, it looks pretty badass... thanks

Akilae729

Hillean wrote: »

I ordered a Griffin Reflect case, it looks pretty badass... thanks

You've just been pimped

Tarantio

Well, if you're like me, you'll want some way to play it through your car stereo. If you have a tape deck in your car, I'd say go with a tape adapter- the radio transmitters often have static issues, in my experience.

The only other accessory I've used, aside from a case, is the Altec Lansing inMotion IM9. It's the best portable player I've seen, it's rugged, it's loud, doesn't drain its batteries too quickly, etc. I probably sound like a shill, but I really do recommend it, if it looks like the sort of thing you'd use.