# New Ipod user....I need LOTS of help :( **URL:** \ **Category:** Factual Questions\ **Created:** [May 2, 2007, 1:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-ipod-user-i-need-lots-of-help/402408 "2007-05-02T01:55:59Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Garfield226](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Garfield226](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Garfield226)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2007, 4:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-ipod-user-i-need-lots-of-help/402408/21 "2007-05-03T04:59:55Z")
[QUOTE=unbrok3npp] thanks! so im looking at what kind of case to buy. I dont want some heavy duty thing…but im looking at 2 cheaper options…one is a black silicone case and one is aluminum. Which do you think would be better? it doesnt seem like name brand really matters… [/QUOTE] I have one of [these guys](http://www.contourcase.com/showcase/showcasevideo/). It’s pretty awesome. ---
**Author:** ![Mindfield](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mindfield/32/19759_2.png) [@Mindfield](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mindfield)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2007, 11:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-ipod-user-i-need-lots-of-help/402408/22 "2007-05-03T11:02:39Z")
[QUOTE=unbrok3npp] thanks! so im looking at what kind of case to buy. I dont want some heavy duty thing…but im looking at 2 cheaper options…one is a black silicone case and one is aluminum. Which do you think would be better? it doesnt seem like name brand really matters… [/QUOTE] Well, like I said before, I prefer leather, if not so much for aesthetics than for its shock absorbing properties. If I had to choose between aluminum and silicone/rubber, I’d pick the latter. I’ve never been a fan of aluminum cases. > [@Garfield226](#): > > I have one of [these guys](http://www.contourcase.com/showcase/showcasevideo/). It’s pretty awesome. You know, if I had to pick a plastic/rubber case, I think I’d definitely choose that one. I would still be concerned for the lack of protection on the front though. It’s overmoulded so it’s fine if it falls on a flat surface, but if it falls on something other than a flat surface, you could have a problem. Plus, it won’t go well in a pocket that contains other things that could scratch it. (A stick of gum, say…) Oh, something else I should mention: [Scottvests](http://www.scottvest.com/). Clothing of varying types and styles made just for carrying mobile electronics discretely, safely and stylishly. I haven’t bought one yet but I’m seriously thinking about picking up a couple of items in their catalogue, as they look pretty damn nice and are thoughtfully functional as well. ---
**Author:** ![unbrok3npp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/c68b51/32.png) [@unbrok3npp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/unbrok3npp)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2007, 3:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-ipod-user-i-need-lots-of-help/402408/23 "2007-05-03T15:24:52Z")
thanks for the suggestions! Am i going to have to do something with my ipod since I have windows? or will it still work right out of the box? thanks ---
**Author:** ![Mindfield](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mindfield/32/19759_2.png) [@Mindfield](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mindfield)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2007, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-ipod-user-i-need-lots-of-help/402408/24 "2007-05-03T16:18:07Z")
[QUOTE=unbrok3npp] thanks for the suggestions! Am i going to have to do something with my ipod since I have windows? or will it still work right out of the box? thanks [/QUOTE] It works out of the box whether on Mac or Windows. Just plug it in, load up iTunes (if it isn’t already configured to load automatically when you dock the iPod) and start feeding it. ---
**Author:** ![unbrok3npp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/c68b51/32.png) [@unbrok3npp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/unbrok3npp)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2007, 2:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-ipod-user-i-need-lots-of-help/402408/25 "2007-05-05T02:47:26Z")
ok, im getting my ipod tomarrow. The problem is that I need it tomarrow night and Im gonna be gone all day. Will it hurt the battery in any way if I let it charge for 6 hours or more for its first charge?(does overcharging affect it?) pelase let me know asap. I cant wait to get it! thanks for all your help. I really appreciate it. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-ipod-user-i-need-lots-of-help/402408.md?page=1)