If I was looking for the perfect gift for the Apple iPod fanatic, I think the iWood 5g solid wood iPod cases from Miniot would be it!

These fine and natural wood items will say, “Hey, I love my iPod and I love protecting it” in style! The cases hug the video iPod very snug and are made from a single piece of carved wood on a hinge.

The cases allow you to listen to music with a standard 10mm headphone jack without compromising the exterior of your iPod surface — perfect for slipping the whole unit in your pocket or throwing it into your bag without having to worry about it being scratched by keys! With the case open, you can connect the iPod to your computer without having to remove the iPod from the case leaving it completely free of fingerprints!

The coolest part about these iWood cases is that each case is unique. No two iWood cases are the same because of the natural texture in wood. You can choose from 6 distinct types of wood color and grain.

How much will each case cost you? That depends. If you want a video iPod case, that’ll set you back 85 Pounds or about $170 USD. If you want one that fits your iPod nano then that will be 75 Pounds or about $150 USD. And if you want the heritage wood (coming out soon), then that’ll cost you 175 pounds or about $350 USD!

I think if I were to ever splurge on anything for my iPod it would be this. Unfortunately for my iPod, I think a new iPod may be surfacing soon, so it won’t be seeing a new wooden home any time soon.

Oh yeah, they make these cases for the iPhone too. But I don’t much care for the iPhone.