A case and 20 cases for the iPod nano; cases and anime for the 5G; i(put name here) Killer; get the most out of podcast; iPhone (ho-hum)

About a month and a half ago, problems began to surface about how easy it was to scratch the iPod nano's plastic. Walt Mossberg said that Apple should include a case with every nano. He was right. Apple has has quietly started shipping neoprene cases with the latest iPod nanos. These 'worthless cases' are suppposed to indemnify Apple from future lawsuits. But what about those who didn't get cases with their nanos? Is there another lawsuit brewing? Aside from the cases, Apple has posted a disclaimer that states, "To protect your iPod nano and prevent scratches from keys, coins and other objects, use a protective case." So, I guess there indeed is a problem with the plastic. Good thing I had a silicone case over my 5G iPod on day one (that's two days ago).

Speaking of cases for the 5G iPod, there are now new cases from Griffin and Speck Products. Another case, one made of silicone from Brando (the one I think I have right now), earns a good review from iPod Garage.

Speaking of iPod Garage, they review twenty iPod nano accessories. Silicone, rubber, neoprene, fabric, metal, and leather cases, as well as docks, speakers, and armbands, are given a short pros and cons review. Nice and short. Quick to the point. Not for those who prefer extensive and long reviews.

How are cases made? A real-life hilarious story of how one guy decided to design a case of the iPod shuffle is featured on Bull5hit. The write up is funny but at the same time, very informative. A must read, in my opinion.

After losing Rio, Creative, and Olympus in the race for first place in the "iPod killer" category. The media has gotten bored with waiting for the "iPod killer," so they are looking for the "iTunes video killer instead, and no less than CNN is happy to feature it.

While you're waiting for the iTunes video killer, why not enjoy a bit of anime on your iPod? The website, offers free trailers, as well as full downloads of some of your favorite animes.

With 15,000 podcasts in iTunes to date, podcasting is all the rage now and I have my favorites. The Daily Source Code, TWIT, Inside Mac, MacCast, and Infidel guy (too bad this doesn't get updated often). Macworld has a feature about getting the most out of your favorite podcasts and iTunes.

An analyst predicts an iPhone and a terabyte iPod within the next 5 years.