December 7, 2006 11:03 AM PST

iPod cases to hide your secret identity

by Mike Yamamoto
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(Credit: Griffin Technology)

Let's say that, by day, you're a thirty- or fortysomething who works in a buttoned-down office setting. But by night, you still get the occasional urge to boogie, much to your children's dismay. (Not that we know anyone like this--it's a strictly hypothetical scenario.)

Griffin Technology may have something that can help you maintain your dual identity. The self-described "creator of all things iPod" says it is introducing two popular cases for the new Nano lines. The "iClear " model holds true to its name, a transparent but durable polycarbonate shell that won't draw disapproving glances from the suits in the elevator.

The "Disko," on the other hand, is one to bust out when you're ready to let down your product-laden hair: "A ring of colored LEDs around the Click Wheel lights up, swirls, flashes and chases in a variety of fun patterns, triggered by movement," Griffin says. Just try not to embarrass yourself too much on the dance floor if that's possible, Sparky.

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Not really for true Apple fans
by NonStopMac.com December 7, 2006 2:45 PM PST
Although these products may appeal to a younger audience, I see them as completely off the design principles behind Apple's products.
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doesn't fit the news nano's
by db00 December 7, 2006 3:44 PM PST
These cases don't fit the new slicker (and slightly longer) Nano's
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"popular new"?
by morbid88 December 7, 2006 5:54 PM PST
How can Griffin "introduce a popular new case"?
Either it's popular, or it's new.
It can't be both.
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Ugh. I not read good
by morbid88 December 7, 2006 5:56 PM PST
Gotta learn to read slowly.
"introducing popular TO new". That means something completely different.
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