Most iPhone and iPod users find themselves in search of the perfect case at one point or another.  Given the huge selection of cases available for these devices, it’s clear that there are many ways to define “perfect .”

If your iPod touch at all resembles mine in terms of content, you have a bunch of movies and vodcasts on it that you can watch on a trip (in addition to gigabytes of music and podcasts).  The problem on a plane, however, is how to position the device so you can watch the movie from a comfortable distance.

In my search for a perfect case for the iPod touch, I came across a solution: the Sena Premium Stand.  All I have to do is open the cover by about 270°, snap it in the open position (think tent here), and the case becomes a very elegant stand for the iPod touch or iPhone.  Simply plug in headphones and you are all set.  I tested the Premium Stand on aircraft and found that it positions the device at the perfect angle for viewing.  It works equally well for viewing at a café or even in bed.

The reasonably-priced case is hand-crafted and made from soft calfskin Napa leather and is padded to protect the device within.

The Sena Premium Stand is $39 at amazon.com.

–Jonathan B. Spira is the Editor of Executive Road Warrior and Chief Analyst at Basex, a knowledge economy research firm.