Hi all

I just received my iPod Nano tubes today.

Initial Impressions: The black box which the tubes came packaged in exude a sense of professionalism, somewhat different from the lightheartedness of the iPod Socks packaging. Opening the box, I was greeted by a nice rubbery smell, which I can describe to be something like that of an eraser. The tubes have a bit of a powdery surface and they feel quite good to touch. Unfortunately though, there is no screen protector as many of you might have alredy known.

Use: I chose to use the white one for my 4GB iPod Nano. No instructions whatsoever were included in the box, and I can surmise that it due to Apple having created a product which is just so easy to use. I just slipped the iPod in. One noticeable advantage about using the skin is it gives the user improved control. There is now a more tactile feel to the scrollwheel, and this can be attributed to the fact that there is a smooth little groove surrounding the clickwheel. The centre select button is now also easier to click. In short, Apple's engineers have definitely done some careful research. In fact, with the tube, one can now feel where the click wheel is, so that it is even easier to control the music when the iPod is placed in one's pocket. At the back of the skin, the Apple logo and the trademark "iPod" word is carefully carved into the rubber. One can now "feel" the apple logo .

Conclusion: A great product, though it is quite expensive. Furthermore, the other colours included seem a bit too childish, and Apple should have included Black colour, or some other more stylish colors instead. Of course, Apple charges a premium for their product, but it is somewhat understable when you take into account that they provide an unparalled user experience second to none.