Belkin Dual-Fit Armband for iPod nano 4G (Black) by Belkin
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Digital camera reviews of Belkin Dual-Fit Armband for iPod nano 4G (Black)
Digital camera Review: Not meant for real exercise. Not water resistant. Silly, in general.
Summary: 1 Stars
Alright. I live in Grenada where I go to medical school. It is hot and humid here, but I refuse to give up my favorite sport: running. I had a friend bring this armband down when he came to visit me, along with a new 4th generation iPod nano. My previous iPod was ruined when I was caught in a downpour and my former armband failed.
Every product description describes this armband as "water resistant". Really? It can't even keep my sweat out of the compartment. The first time I used it, my new iPod was swimming in my own effluent (read: sweat).
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: The ends of this armband are completely open (no flaps or anything to keep water out) and the open portion is held directly against the skin, which seems to guide sweat from your arm directly into the iPod compartment. I'd return it, but there is no way for me to get another one on this island. I've resorted to a system using ziplock bags and rubber bands to keep my own sweat from ruining my iPod. I dread the day that I get caught in one of our rain storms.
TAKE HOME MESSAGE: In terms of "water resistant" armbands, this is the worst one I've ever had. Look elsewhere.
I have other gripes about this armband, but I'm tired and I have work to do. I'm sure there are good armbands out there, but this isn't one of them.
UPDATE Feb. 10, 2009
This armband was unable to protect my ipod from my own sweat. My iPod is dead; thanks Belkin. This is AFTER using plastic bags and rubber bands to supplement the arm band's own "water resistance". I now realize that not only does sweat/water enter through the top and bottom of the iPod compartment, but also is wicked through the armband itself.
ALSO, the click wheel (specifically, the wheel part) barely works with this armband.
I recommend you pick up an armband from Marware. The "Marware Sportsuit Convertible for nano 4G" actually holds the ipod away from your skin and the band is not contiguous with the ipod compartment. It might not look as nice as the Belkin armband, but it isn't a piece of crap, either.
Digital camera Review: Not worth the money - better to go for a more expencive, higher quality product
Summary: 1 Stars
I bought this armband because it was the most purchased one on Amazon.com. This ended up being a waste of money. I spend about 90 minutes a day in the gym, and after about 30 minutes my ipod is literally soaked in sweat. As an athletic armband, one would think that perspiration would be taken into consideration in the design. Also, it's difficult to push the buttons through the plastic. This doesn't seem like that big of a deal, but when you're in the grove of running and need to skip a song or change the volume, it becomes a big deal. It can throw off your pase. I bought this armband for $20 instead of the apple armband for $30. Now I'm going to have to buy the apple armband after all. That totals $50, which is much too much by my standards.Digital camera Review: OK accessory
Summary: 3 Stars
This is an OK running case for the iPod Nano 4g. The ipod case is slightly off with the positioning but protects the ipod quite nice. Have not yet ran with it but have walked with it in my house and feels great. The texture of the case is great. The problem I have with the case is how hard it is to scroll the wheel. I have only been successful with scrolling the wheel once so I'm just going to have to take the ipod out when I want to change a song or just make a playlist. I love the ipod nano 4g but I would not suggest this running accessory.Digital camera Review: Piece of Junk
Summary: 1 Stars
Cons: You cant access the clickwheel through the pastic screen. Impossible to navigate tracks, even changing the volume settings takes some effort.
Pros: Its cheap and doesnt look too bad.
Caveat: I havent tried any other armbands so cant compare.
Digital camera Review: Plastic covering makes product useless
Summary: 1 Stars
Plastic covering makes product useless. I can't navigate the ipod with through the plastic covering. Forget adjusting volume or scrolling between songs.
Useless product, don't buy!