For iPod users who believe simplicity is best, Canadian company iSkin has recently introduced the Claro.

A clear scratch proof plastic case with a silicon rubber interior makes a simple, yet effective iPod cases for all seasons.

Made to fit 30GB or 60 GB iPods, the Claro also features a handy belt clip and rather inventive kick-out stand.

iSkin states: “Unlike anything before it, the Claro combines the sleek and crystal clear qualities of a traditional polycarbonate case with the addition of an iSkin silicone layer to provide unmatched shock and surface protection.”

One can also change the colour of the Claro, by using different coloured silicone rubber skins for the interior of the case.

These come in blaze red, prince purple, blush pink, ebony black, sonic blue and ghost white glow in the dark.

Click wheel protection and well-aligned apertures for the docking port and headphone jack combine to make the Claro as simple to use as it is to look at.

Retailing for about £20, the Claro is available online.

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