Online - August 22, 2005

Skin in the Game

SkinIt.com

Whoa there, Lisa Frank.

Just because there’s a blank surface doesn’t mean it’s begging to be covered in stickers.

Then again, some things just cry out for adornment. That’s why there’s SkinIt.com, which provides customized vinyl stickers for all sorts of electronic devices. The designs are formatted to wrap the entire item, whether it’s an iPod, Sidekick, Treo, Palm, or laptop. While the skins will protect your gadgets from nicks and scrapes, they, too, are covered with a scratch-proof finish.

There’s a truly impressive selection of patterns, all easily organized under categories such as Animals, Landscapes, or Bling. Try outfitting your iPod shuffle in skin of Big Ben. Or slip your cell phone into something more comfortable, like a flannel print.

Can’t find what you like? For a few extra bucks, you can upload your own picture and get a personalized cover.

We know how you love to put your mark on everything.

Available online at skinit.com.