ParaSync Charging and Synchronization Dock
sync station for iPods. Holds up to 20 -syncs only 4 at a time with a Windows machine, all 20 with a Mac.
$890 w/shipping
Bretford PowerSync Cart for iPod
Simultaneously store, charge, and transport up to 40 iPod or iPod nano units with the Bretford PowerSync Cart for iPod. Again--syncs only 4 at a time with a Windows machine, all 40 with a Mac.
$2,229.95
Notes from Lisa Pospishil, Assistive Technology Specialist at Norfolk Public Schools where they implemented 400 iPod Touches for use by special needs kids:
Incipio’s Ultra Light Feather case. It has a good feel, snaps on easily, comes in a variety of colors and comes with 2 screen guards (these cost $2-4 per guard normally). They are easy to snap on and off (if you know the trick- take your thumbs on either side of the bottom part by the sync port and pop it off) Cost: 11.99 per case (bulk purchase otherwise they are 19.99) Call the company to get them for 11.99 when you buy at least 200. They have other price breaks, too
Silicone and hard plastic ("crystal") starting at 92 cents (discounts for quantities)
Protective screen film starting at $1.26 (discounts for quantities)
Monoprice.com has some of the best prices I've seen for replacement charging/docking cables, wall chargers, earbuds, etc.
Just be sure you order for the correct model and generation of your iPod, as there are some differences.
Cathleen Richardson's website: iPod Touch in Education
Cathleen's website includes links to nicely organized info about peripheral recording devices for iPods. The website also includes info about developing apps, and some of her favorite apps. Cathleen is an educational technology guru and a pioneer educational technology specialist for over 13 years. She has earned the famed Apple Distinguished Educator Award for her leadership.