If you're a swimmer, then you'll know what a pain it is when cases that claim to be 'waterproof' leak, and your iPod suddenly dies mid-breaststroke. Well, here's a waterproof case that has won an award for best iPod Shuffle case of the year, and intriguingly, clips to the back of your head.

Makers H2O Audio reckon that it'll go down to 3.6m deep, and because it's positioned on the back of your head, it reduces "water drag". It'll attach easily to your googles, so it won't fall off, though what the sound quality is like on the attached headphones when you're underwater remains to be seen. Oh, and did I mention it costs £60? Pick it up from the H2O Audio website.

H2O Audio

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I normally turn my nose perhaps not so much up but certainly sideways in search of something more interesting when I read about yet more iPhone covers, but Wrappers is something altogether much more special.

This is a good, honest, grass roots British site who will custom make a case for whatever hardware you like. Who wants their nice, little 8.9" Asus shaking round in a big old laptop case and why squeeze a 10" Wind into a classic sub-notebook protector? Every time someone orders a new size for a new notebook, they'll keep the dimensions on the shelf for any more that get ordered.

It's a beautiful piece. The cheap case gives it a pleasingly utilitarian early-1990s design appearance, with simplistic buttons you could easily believe Nintendo would've chucked into a handheld SNES - had it bothered to make one back in the day. And look at that chunky power button. Imagine the satisfying click.

The poor guy started his portable SNES project last Christmas and eventually finished it last week. Here's how it turned out.

The chap used an off-the-shelf plastic case to whack most of the SNES bits in, then further customised the hell out of it by building his own cartridge slot to stick on the back. It also boasts two internal lithium-polymer batteries, an original SNES d-pad for authenticity when pulling off dragon punches, plus AV and headphone jacks for connectivity.

It's not a case mod. It's art. Well done, that youth. Check out his online photo diary for all the details on how he did it.

(Via Ben Heck's forum)

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With all these new laptops coming out, you'll need something nice and snug to keep them in when travelling.

OverBoard has announced its Carbon range of travel bags, comprising a Messenger Bag, Backpack and Waist Pack, made from premium environmentally friendly thermoplastic polyurethane to offer complete waterproof protection.

The hammers, the bricks, the screaming face, there can only be one theme to this hot-rod case mod. That's right you PC Pink Floyders, I feel you tremble. This is indeed a "The Wall" inspired tower. Tasty, isn't it?

This Tate-worthy creation from the gents at Mnpctech is another in their fine range of specialist PC modifications and I highly recommend taking a look at the pictures and the Youtube video on how it was made. Unfortunately, it wont be available in the shops but If you have any remote DIY abilities - which I certainly do not - there's enough info for you there to make one of these for yourself.

Kensington is introducing 'a touch of glamour to female office workers' daily commute' (yes they really said that) with the Contour Balance laptop bags.

The new Contour Balance bags are compact, ergonomic and made from rugged, water-resistant fabrics, with an impact-resistant laptop compartment for extra security.

Following on from the initial buzz of the MacBook air being as thin as two sheets of paper and the ensuing envelope-related laptop sleeves, Civilian has thrown their hat into the ring with AirManila, another take on the classic manila envelope.

Crafted from textured leather and hand stitched, AirManila has a cushioned interior and heat vents to keep your kit as comfortable as possible in transit. You'll have to provide your own 'Do Not Bend' sticker, but at only $55, you can probably get a gold-plated sticker to accompany it.

Civilian

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