ISkin

iSkin is a company based in Toronto, Ontario mostly known for its iPod cases, which it first released in 2002. iSkin has since produced a variety of other accessories such as headphones, Macintosh keyboard guards, and Sony PSP cases. When Sony introduced the first Walkman®, it quickly proved that music on the go had global appeal and thus kicked off the integration of portable consumer electronics into our daily lives. With the arrival of the revolutionary Apple iPod, that phenomena exploded into what is now the epic reality of portable and personalized audio/video, which has deeply embedded itself within our culture, helping to define entertainment on the go– and it is that defining element that gave birth to iSkin.

A mere nine months after the very first iPod hit the market, iSkin Inc., then known as ackNOWLEDGE released its very first silicone protector for this new and amazing device. Like many iPod owners, the founders of iSkin immediately realized that the iPod was special and needed more than your standard black vinyl case to protect it against the hazards of day-to-day life. A new form of protection was required that was elegant yet functional, simple yet sophisticated and this sense of style would help to further personalize the iPod without sacrificing its true aesthetic beauty.

Over the years iSkin and iPod evolved in synergistic seemingly harmonic relationship and with each generation of iPod, consumers would trust their new players to iSkin. Keeping it safe and adding a touch of personal style was a simple concept that created a movement like no other in consumer electronic history. iSkin, like the iPod grew more sophisticated, leading towards industry first design innovations that still to date have yet to be matched by competitors. Features such as: ViSOR (Visually Intact Silicone Optical Resin) screen protector with anti-scratch technology, sophisticated anti-dust coatings on silicones, embedded anti-microbial agents and a revolutionary patent pending belt-clip design have all helped propel iSkin towards the front of the pack and continue its reign as the “must have” iPod accessory.

Today, iSkin has taken it a step further by entering the world of Bluetooth® with its CERULEAN wireless products that offer [...] edge audio technology. iSkin has also managed to balance technology and fashion by offering products that are beautifully styled and designed for the sophisticated consumer. The iPod and Macintosh platforms continue to be the company’s main focus but it recognizes the global appeal of its brand and plans are in the works to further its offerings across other markets.

The journey so far has been a business success story for iSkin and the company looks optimistically towards the future. This success has translated into increased sales revenues over the past 5 years and increased market penetration both domestically and internationally. iSkin regards everything it does with a passion- symbolized by the discrete heart in its logo. iSkin will continue its path as a trendsetter for developing some of the most remarkably innovative and fashionably aware products in its industry for many years to come.

Products

iSkin markets most of its cases as "dual-layered" with an inner silicone layer and harder outer polycarbonate layer. They own the trademark "Si" to describe this "silicone-inside" design.

iSkin's "Shuffle Duo" case, said to be the first "dual-layered" case for the iPod shuffle, was awarded the Best iPod Shuffle Case of 2005 by iLounge.

iSkin has recently focused on the outer appearance of their covers, releasing a variant that showcases illustrations from tokidoki founder Simone Legno. iSkin has also been noted for its glow-in-the-dark covers.

The company has branched out to create covers for a wider variety of products, including "keyboard covers for virtually everything Apple".

See also

• Griffin Technology - A company known for its iPod accessories.
• iPod

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References

• [http://www.macsimumnews.com/index.php/archive/iskin_claro_available_for_60gb_80gb_ipods]An article about the release of the 60/80GB iSkin Claro
• [http://www.macnn.com/articles/05/12/08/iskin.evo3.for.5g.ipod/]An article about the release of the iSkin eVo3
• [http://www.macnn.com/articles/06/10/06/iskin.ships.silo.for.nano/]An article about the release of the iSkin SiLo
• 1 A review of the iSkin Claro by iLounge (iLounge rating: B+)
• 2 An iLounge review of the iSkin Vibes for the Shuffle and Mini(iLounge rating: B+)
• 3 An iLounge review of the eVo3 (iLounge rating: A-)

External links

• iSkin — Official Website