I'm the kind of person that likes to keep my electronics in pristine condition so I usually become a little obsessed with cases. I slap a case on everything, my phone, iPod and camera. Although the iPod shuffle barely needs any protection (it's so light that dropping it does little damage) it's still a good idea to protect it from the wear and tear of everyday use.

That's where the Skin Tight case for the iPod shuffle from Speck Products comes in. It provides 360 wraparound protection for the diminutive music player. The upside is that a silicone skin sticks to everything, it grips the dashboard of your car, sits nicely on the exercise bike, etc. The downside is that it sticks to everything and can be difficult to remove from your pocket, often inverting it in the process. Either way it's a small price to pay for the protection provided and well worth the investment - especially if you're as obsessed with your electronics as I am.

Skin Tight for the iPod shuffle is available now in clear, black and pink for US$19.95 - red, blue and green are available for pre-order and will ship on 30 March 2005.