Belkin's four Verve cases, meanwhile, are all about style. The is a thicker leather case with built-in kickstand; the keeps the fashionista blue-stitched leather while the adds a belt-hook to the mix; and the adds a flippable cover for screen protection and an interior pocket for storing your credit cards, bills, and a key.

Pricing for Belkin's case line was not available as of this writing.

Griffin has a variety of hard-shell and silicone cases to properly protect your iPod Touch, and all come with the company's microStand to hold your device in place for FaceTime calls and watching video. ($20) is a black, flexible glossy shell that's scuff-and-tear resistant, while the ($30) keeps your iPod safe and secure inside a single polycarbonate shell (available in matte pink, red, blue, and black).

Griffin's ($35, available in black, white, dark blue, and pink) protects your device in two layers: an outer carbon fiber-like shield connected to an inner polycarbonate shell. And for those looking for a firm grip, the company's ($25) is a mostly-translucent silicone skin with structural bars (black or pink) criss-crossing the back.