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I bought a designer iPod nano case for my nano 3G yesterday, and chances are you’ve been thinking about designer cases too. If you’re only going to use your 3G nano in an armband at the gym, stop reading now. Designer cases aren’t going to make sense for you.

Those of us who use the nano most of the day need a way to carry it while we’re shopping, in the car, and between iPod nano speakers for the room. We worry about it getting ruined by the rain or banged up if we drop it.

Until recently I’d never thought of it as a fashion statement. Two weeks ago I saw my friend’s leather flip case and had an ‘aha’ moment. Time to search for options.

Reasonably Priced:

For a quick and inexpensive dress-up, look for a fake (faux) leather flip case. They come in a lot of colors and will protect your nano from scratches.

If you want to stp it up a little, try the Kroo Manhattan case. It’s still faux leather, but has red topstitching to make it a little more unique. Still, not quite what I was looking for.

For a little more style statement consider Cloe Dao’s designs. I like the bright colors she uses on her striped and spotted cases. (The skull and crossbones case I can do without, but edgier types might like it.) The designs are great for weekends but too casual for around my job.

The Next Step Up:

The Sena Pullino case is a great option. It’s a simple design, uses real leather, and has a velvet lining to prevent scratching. The European leather case has a tight fit, which I prefer. I hate worrying about whether the nano will fall out. This case won’t get you style gasps of envy, but you won’t have any reason to be embarrassed about it either.

You might also take a look at the cases made by Pacific Designs and by Marware. Their cases are well made and come in a variety of casual designs. Nothing to get noticed, but they will do the job.

Serious Style:

For an evening look try the Gilty Cotoure 3G nano case. The Swarovski Crystal accents pair with a silver- or gold-plating case. The crystals accents frame the screen and control wheel for an effect that’s suprisingly tasteful. This case runs just slightly less than the cost of an 8GB nano. But then, you weren’t concerned about that anyway were you?

For work or upscale style, the Difusi holder comes in napa leather with snakeskin. It protects the nano well and has a magnetic clasp. At $40 it makes a nice statement without putting your car payment in jeapordy.

If you own the old style (2G) nano, you have some great choices by Coach, Dior, and Prada to review. I was hoping for a Coach case for my new 3G nano, but they don’t seem to have one yet. I’ll look again around Christmas.

What did I decide on? The Difusi holder filled the bill. It’s stylish but still conservative enough for walking to work. I’ll probably buy a Cloe Dao soon to showcase my fun side — we can’t let work run our lives, can we?

If you’re looking for a 3G iPod nano designer case you have a lot of options. Express your special style!

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