So whats everyone doing for protection before Classic Cases become readily avail

80 Gig 5.5 and 60 Gig 5.0 cases should work.

but I am not going to worry too much, not put it in a pocket with keys or coins

Really? Can anyone confirm this? If so I will go to the apple store after work & get me a case.

Cheers

Really? Can anyone confirm this? If so I will go to the apple store after work & get me a case.
I have a Capdase leather flip-top case for the 60 GB/80 GB models and this is usable. But the device is a bit loose in it, because the 160 GB iPod is a little bit thinner than the iPod 5.5 80 GB. I think it's acceptable, but you should try out the cases yourself before buying.

My iPod Classic is still in the plastic sheet that came with it. Actually, I am hoping some company will come out with something like that with the holes cut out nicely for the port, hold and headphone jack.

Anyway, for those who have tried the InvisbleShield, will it protect even the sides and corners? If it does, won't the corners look ugly with the creases and stuff?

I was never a big fan of cases. I am constantly putting my iPod in a dock in my car or iHome, etc so a case was never an option. I always used the film protection like in the link below. Now with the iPod classic the screen is slightly sunk in on the ipod so when you put the screen protection on, the protector is flush with the rest of the iPod. Its like a disposable screen on my iPod. The only negative is you aren’t protecting the entire iPod, just the screen. But with the new metal faces, it’s not going to be very easy to scratch these new ones..

http://www.handhelditems.com/ipod-video-crystal-clear-film-shield-protector-diofilm-p-4774.html

HTH,

Brian

Yeah, my "see thru" case works fine with it!

does anyone know if a leather case is out anytime soon?

I have an iSkin evo3 case, and the click wheel works fine through the silicon. I can actually adjust the volume through the material of my pants and the silicone of the iSkin. Basically the click wheel looses no functionality with the iSkin evo3. I am very happy with my purchase and would recommend getting it. The only thing that i don't like about it is the fact that it is hard to toggle the hold switch on and off.

I have an iSkin evo3 case, and the click wheel works fine through the silicon. I can actually adjust the volume through the material of my pants and the silicone of the iSkin. Basically the click wheel looses no functionality with the iSkin evo3. I am very happy with my purchase and would recommend getting it. The only thing that i don't like about it is the fact that it is hard to toggle the hold switch on and off.

Do you have the new classic? I heard the click wheel sensitivity is different or not as sensitive as the 5g

I've never use a case for my past iPods (3G, 4G, 5G) but this time; I only use a protective film to protect my LCD screen from scratch (bestskinsever). However, this time, I will have to add a case to my 80Gb ipod because it is just too thin that it is uncomfortable for my hands :o

Have you tried condoms? One size fits all iPods. And they're waterproof.

Ha, I can see how people may misconstrue the thread title.

Well it looks like I gotta wait for a 6g evo3 case, as I don't trust myself with scissors, silicone and my iPod. Brings back kindergarten nightmares...

Anyone know of any cases similar to iSkin and preferably not hardcases?

I'm confused. Is the new iPod Classic provided/bundled with a pouch (like the 5th gen.) or not?

Just bought an iSkin eVo3 (the "old" 30GB case fits the new 80GB Classic perfectly) this morning and had the same problem a lot of other posters have had, namely that the click wheel was completely unresponsive through the silicone. The case fit great, just couldn't use the wheel at all. As others have done I carefully cut out the silicone "wheel" on the case with a razor blade and now all is good. Definitely something iSkin needs to figure out before they introduce the same case designed specifically for the Classic

I'm using a Belkin Aluminum and Plastic hardshell case, it was made for the 30gb 5.5g , but it fits the classic 80gb pretty much perfectly

just one data point: i was looking for a case for my new Classic 80GB
and was wondering about the highly rated Logic3 Crystal Armor case.
i contacted Logic3 who were very helpful. initially they said it
should be compatible with the case for the 30GB 5G ipod, after contacting
the actual manufacturers, they sent me the following response:

When placing the new 80 GB iPod classic into the Logic3 Crystal Case,
the click wheel / scroll becomes inactive, I believe this is due to the
new texture/finish on the iPod click wheel. Even though the iPod
Classic will fit into the Crystal Case, we do not recommend it for your
iPod because the iPod will not be fully functional while in the case.

i imagine that this might be an issue for most 5G cases that cover the
click wheel.

Invisibleshield ftw!