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I doubt there are many chocolate-loving iPhone owners who would like to make their shiny phone look like a big chocolate bar, but, just in case…

The Homade ChocoCase is an ordinary silicone case, except it’s brown and the back is shaped like a chocolate bar. I don’t know how accurate the pictures are, but if it’s like this for real… it doesn’t look like very tasty chocolate. Otherwise, the idea is not half-bad: people will definitely notice you if you’re talking into a chocolate bar. It might not be positive attention, but that’s the risk you’re subjecting yourself to if you buy it.

How much under $29.99?
Exactly $29.99 on GizFever.com.

Via BoingBoing

I’m not a big fan of cases for my electronics, because I want free access to all the buttons and keys. Of course, my phone looks like a cat tested its claws on it, but I don’t mind. However… there’s something about the iPods. They look so shiny and eye candy, it hurts to see one get scratched. And when the cases are so cool, how can you resist?

The GEAR4 StreetWear are little hoodies for you iPod Nano and you can choose between grey with a tribal model and flowery pink. Both have a special pocket for headphones and even a hook, in case you want to attach your iPod to your keys (although that sounds a bit risky and inconvenient - why pull your keys out everytime you want to change the song?).

I’m not sure how practical these are, as they seem to obstruct access to the controls, but damn, they look so cool I don’t think I care. And for once the pink version looks good, not like someone randomly said “ooh, let’s paint one pink for the girls”.

How much under $29.99?
Some: ~$19.50 on AdvancedMP3Players.co.uk.

Via ChipChick

I’ve never felt less than adequate because the everyday objects I use don’t have an exciting story. They were made in a factory, ended up in a store, then I bought them and I’ll use them until they break down. Simple.

But, seeing as people actually buy things like a dress worn by some starlet at the premiere of her first chick-flick… The Flown in Space iPod/PDA/Blackberry Case wasn’t actually in space - part of it was. Its front flap features a piece of ISS Soyuz TMA-3 landing parachute, which is supposed to make it very exciting.

I’m sorry, I fail to be impressed. It’s just a case… it doesn’t even look good. Just for the memorabilia-addicts, I’d say.

How much under $29.99?
A little: $25.95 on CountdownCreations.com.

Via FashionablyGeek

In order to sell yet another iPod case, you have to bring something new, something to make people go “oooh!”.

The Smoy Photo iPod Case makes me go “umm?”. The case itself looks stylish and it’s made from brown vinyl. But then comes the photo frame… which looks like my grandma’s embroidery. The model is nice though and it comes in four colors, but the purpose defeats me: why would you put a photo on your iPod case of all things?

Oh well. Maybe it’s just me. I don’t get people who have photos in their wallets either.

Anyway, the case fits an iPod Video/Classic and the fabric is thin enough to operate the scroll wheel without removing the player from the case. I don’t get that either, because there’s no photo of the front of the case, but it sounds like there’s not plastic bit to cover the wheel, like in most cases.

How much under $29.99?
A little: $28.00 on Shanalogic.com.

Via Chip Chick

Your iPod needs protection, but there are so many cases to choose from… However, most fall into three categories: silicone, leather or hard plastic. If you want to do things a bit differently, you can go for metal.

The Case Logic Traditional Tin Case shelters your iPod from bumps and scratches, but unfortunately also impedes access to the controls. On the plus side, a thief is less likely to steal a tin case from your bag. On the minus side, every time you’ll want to adjust the volume or skip a song, you’ll have to push open the lid.

So, while I really like the look of it, I think this is a case of design over functionability. It has to look good, but first and foremost it must be easy to use, which this case doesn’t seem to be.

How much under $29.99?
Exactly $29.99 on eBags.com.

Via OhGizmo!

Protecting your precious iPhone from scratches is important. Admit it, who would be awed by an iPhone that’s less than perfect?

But apparently there’s even more you can do - you can also turn it into a mirror! Er, yeah, a mirror. The iShield Mirror is a transparent case made of impact resistant polycarbonate (i.e. plastic) which slips over your phone to protect it. So far, so good. The mirror part is a bit confusing: apparently the iShield also includes a film which acts as a mirror when the phone is not in use. The problem: in these photos on iLounge the shield seems to obscure the screen quite a bit.

The mirror is probably the last feature a buyer would care about, but, honestly (screen obscuring aside), I would pick the iShield over a case without a mirror. Just because a mirror is something I carry around in a daily basis, and if I can have one included in my phone, why not?

How much under $29.99?
Exactly $29.99 on PacRimTechnologies.com.

Via Gizmodo