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| The Entertainment Review |
| Gelaskins |
iPods have become one electronic device that everyone has, so how do people make their iPod more unique than everyone else and
protect their device at the same time? iPod protectors that aren’t cases are becoming more popular and covers that stick directly to the
outside of the iPod are getting to be much more popular. The GelaSkins company isn’t necessarily a pioneer in the field of iPod
protection, but their product is very durable, well-constructed and come in a variety of unique designs that iPod users can use to make
their iPod more original than the simple single color.
The iPod GelaSkins are made out of a textured vinyl printed with a wide variety of unique and colorful art designs that complement a
variety of different styles of iPods. The skins ship on a flat piece of cardboard with the back of the skin layered with a thin and very sticky
adhesive that makes it necessary for users to make sure that the skin is properly aligned before placing. However, the adhesive will not
leave any residue when removed. The skin also comes in four separate pieces including an outline piece that covers most of the front,
one insert that circles the wheel of the iPod, one insert that covers the button in the middle of the wheel and a back panel. There is also
a GelaScreen included which is a clear screen cover that protects the iPod display.
Applying the GelaSkin to the iPod can be a bit tricky because the design is continuous but the skin is cut into several different pieces
that can prove to be trick to align. Since each piece needs to be placed individually, it could take several tries to make sure that the
design is lined up. There is a very small gap between the front cover and the wheel cover which can offset any misalignment
depending on the design, but users won’t get the same margin of error with the button cover. Also, some of the skins have separate
back covers meaning the skin doesn’t wrap around the entire device meaning that the GelaSkin offers no protection from scratches on
the side, top or bottom. Users will also want to be careful when they apply the GelaScreen after they apply the GelaSkin. The screen is
cut to fir the iPod’s screen but it doesn’t cover the entire screen. If it is applied after the skin is put on, users can make sure that the
GelaSkin is centered and looks okay, otherwise they might be left with a gap on one side of the screen or another.
One thing that is going to pull in a lot of iPod users to use GelaSkins is the wide variety of amazing art that is used on the skins. Users
can get anything from classic paintings from artists of the past, anime-inspired artwork, fantasy and surrealist art, graffiti-inspired work
and much more. It is because of this wide variety of available skins that will make it difficult to choose only one skin to use.
While the artwork will instantly draw a lot of attention to the users iPod, the best part about GelaSkins is that they are thin and aren’t
obtrusive to the use with iPod peripherals. This comes in particularly useful compared to the large number of bulky iPod covers. A
large number of the dock connector-equipped iPod accessories available including FM radio transmitters do not work with iPod cases,
but because GelaSkins are only a fraction of the size of most cases, measuring in at a slight fraction of a millimeter to the overall depth
of the iPod, the GelaSkin does not prove to be an issue with peripherals. Also, the vinyl skins are produced with a diamond crosshatch
pattern on it which gives uses a little more grip, making the iPod even easier to handle with the GelaSkin applied.
Overall, the GelaSkin is a high-quality accessory for the iPod with a few drawbacks that are easy to overlook because of all of the
positive aspects that it provides. The main thing that users need to know before purchasing a GelaSkin is that a steady hand is needed
and that it may be necessary to overlook the lack of side protection on some of the devices.
Many users will wish that they had found out about GelaSkins a little earlier because of the amount of protection that it provides. Those
that purchase a GelaSkin for their iPod will notice a great difference over time, seeing that there will be less scratches and blemishes to
the device. Also, instead of looking at the same old iPod over and over again, users will be able to have a unique looking device with
some great art to complement their iPod and to show off to others.
protect their device at the same time? iPod protectors that aren’t cases are becoming more popular and covers that stick directly to the
outside of the iPod are getting to be much more popular. The GelaSkins company isn’t necessarily a pioneer in the field of iPod
protection, but their product is very durable, well-constructed and come in a variety of unique designs that iPod users can use to make
their iPod more original than the simple single color.
The iPod GelaSkins are made out of a textured vinyl printed with a wide variety of unique and colorful art designs that complement a
variety of different styles of iPods. The skins ship on a flat piece of cardboard with the back of the skin layered with a thin and very sticky
adhesive that makes it necessary for users to make sure that the skin is properly aligned before placing. However, the adhesive will not
leave any residue when removed. The skin also comes in four separate pieces including an outline piece that covers most of the front,
one insert that circles the wheel of the iPod, one insert that covers the button in the middle of the wheel and a back panel. There is also
a GelaScreen included which is a clear screen cover that protects the iPod display.
Applying the GelaSkin to the iPod can be a bit tricky because the design is continuous but the skin is cut into several different pieces
that can prove to be trick to align. Since each piece needs to be placed individually, it could take several tries to make sure that the
design is lined up. There is a very small gap between the front cover and the wheel cover which can offset any misalignment
depending on the design, but users won’t get the same margin of error with the button cover. Also, some of the skins have separate
back covers meaning the skin doesn’t wrap around the entire device meaning that the GelaSkin offers no protection from scratches on
the side, top or bottom. Users will also want to be careful when they apply the GelaScreen after they apply the GelaSkin. The screen is
cut to fir the iPod’s screen but it doesn’t cover the entire screen. If it is applied after the skin is put on, users can make sure that the
GelaSkin is centered and looks okay, otherwise they might be left with a gap on one side of the screen or another.
One thing that is going to pull in a lot of iPod users to use GelaSkins is the wide variety of amazing art that is used on the skins. Users
can get anything from classic paintings from artists of the past, anime-inspired artwork, fantasy and surrealist art, graffiti-inspired work
and much more. It is because of this wide variety of available skins that will make it difficult to choose only one skin to use.
While the artwork will instantly draw a lot of attention to the users iPod, the best part about GelaSkins is that they are thin and aren’t
obtrusive to the use with iPod peripherals. This comes in particularly useful compared to the large number of bulky iPod covers. A
large number of the dock connector-equipped iPod accessories available including FM radio transmitters do not work with iPod cases,
but because GelaSkins are only a fraction of the size of most cases, measuring in at a slight fraction of a millimeter to the overall depth
of the iPod, the GelaSkin does not prove to be an issue with peripherals. Also, the vinyl skins are produced with a diamond crosshatch
pattern on it which gives uses a little more grip, making the iPod even easier to handle with the GelaSkin applied.
Overall, the GelaSkin is a high-quality accessory for the iPod with a few drawbacks that are easy to overlook because of all of the
positive aspects that it provides. The main thing that users need to know before purchasing a GelaSkin is that a steady hand is needed
and that it may be necessary to overlook the lack of side protection on some of the devices.
Many users will wish that they had found out about GelaSkins a little earlier because of the amount of protection that it provides. Those
that purchase a GelaSkin for their iPod will notice a great difference over time, seeing that there will be less scratches and blemishes to
the device. Also, instead of looking at the same old iPod over and over again, users will be able to have a unique looking device with
some great art to complement their iPod and to show off to others.
