# Give your iPod a Safe By Hobbyist | Published 2007-02-19 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/give-your-ipod-a-safe References: [gearlog](http://www.gearlog.com/2007/02/lock_down_your_ipod.php) Worried someone will steal your iPod? The iPod safe lets you lock your iPod to a desk, or something else that won't move. That way you can share your tunes without sharing your iPod. **Implications** - If you constantly find yourself in an environment, like a classroom, where having your music player taken from you is an alarming concern, then the iPod Safe is the accessory you might want to look into. With a choice between black or white colors, you can guard your [iPod Classic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipod-classic-fidget) or [Nano](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hermix-nano). Unfortunately, for the hoards of iPod users outside of Japan, there has yet to be a release date for the iPod Safe in any other country. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Anti-theft Ipod Accessories:** There is a growing trend in the development of anti-theft accessories for mobile devices such as iPods. - **Portable Device Security Solutions:** The emergence of products such as the iPod Safe signals a trend towards increased focus on the security of portable devices. - **Personal Security in High-risk Environments:** The iPod Safe caters to users who are frequently in high-risk environments where the protection of personal property is crucial. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Mobile Device Accessories:** The anti-theft iPod Safe represents a promising market opportunity in the mobile device accessories industry. - **Security and Surveillance:** The development of anti-theft mobile device accessories offers opportunities in the security and surveillance industry. - **Consumer Electronics:** In the consumer electronics industry, there is potential for the emergence of innovative products that offer heightened personal security for portable devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smartphone Retail Security Tags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safe-tag.md) - [MP3 Player Tracker Protectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elago-w7-airtag-case.md) - [Smartwatch-Turned Nostalgic Handheld](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinypod.md) - [Pocket-Sized Safety Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaze.md) - [Portable Safety Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/armorsiren-portable-security-system.md) - [Nostalgic Timeless Click Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipod-classic-fidget.md) - [Anti-Theft Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unsnatchable-phone-case.md) - [Nostalgic Watch-Fitting Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinypod-1.md) - [Theft-Thwarting Laptop Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laptop-lock.md)