DLO Jam Jacket Case with Cord Management and Surface Shields for iPod touch 1G (Black) by Digital Lifestyle Outfitters
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Digital camera reviews of DLO Jam Jacket Case with Cord Management and Surface Shields for iPod touch 1G (Black)
Digital camera Review: DLO Jam Jacket Case with Cord Management
Summary: 5 Stars
The cover is not bulky and it is wonderful to have a set of earbuds that aren't hanging, tangled, or missing when I need them.Digital camera Review: DLO Jam Jacket With Cord Management & Surface Shields - A Good Standby Case
Summary: 4 Stars
DLO Jam Jacket with Cord Management and Surface Shields for iPod touch (Black)
The DLO Jam Jacket case protects your iPod Touch media player while providing a "wire Management" area on the back of the skin to hold your headphone wires while not in use.
Pros
+ Nice durable silicon case protects your iPod Touch with minimal dust attraction
+ Included surface shields give you one less thing to purchase, great value!
+ Price is very attractive - Half of the Speck Toughskin
+ Rear cord management let you store your in-ear headphones neatly
+ Cord management area adds less bulk than other cord management cases
+ Hole for attachment of loop for case lanyard
Cons
- Case design requires removal for use with most iPod docks
- Cord management area designed for Apple style in-ear headphones; most others won't fit
- Few options for connecting case via belt clips or arm bands
- Silicon is somewhat slippery and very thin compared to other thicker cases like the Speck Toughskin
This is a great overall case to protect your player. The wire management feature adds only moderate thickness to it, certainly less than wire management areas on similar cases I've bought owned. Having wire management integrated with your case is a big advantage. And if you use the standard iPod headphones, or ones with the same form factor, this is probably one of the best cases for you. Still, some will opt to get separate wire winders for their phones and different cases, and here's why.
These days most people are replacing their included headphones. Some iPod reviewers state with no hesitation, "just pay $300 to get decent headphones once you buy your iPod." I personally like Apple's included headphones and think they should be sufficient for basic users. The cord management area is designed for headphones shaped like Apple's. 90% of all other headphones simply won't fit into the included phone holes.
The other major issue with this case is dock compatibility. Some have pointed out the case may prevent easy use with car mounts. But I was more surprised that the thick bottom corners prevented easy loading in my top down iPod dock even though the area around the port is open. Most of my silicon cases for other iPods have allowed me to use open iPod docks with the cases on, which is a huge timesaver. This design could have used just a little more tinkering. Even thick silicon cases can be made to work easily with top down (open) iPod docks.
The case does have some design pluses. The thick corners are nice, and the design does include a good "home button" area and a hole for the light sensor. The hole on the cord management area is designed to accept a clip for a lanyard so you can carry the case around your neck. This hole is not meant for your headphone cord. :-)
The comparison that has to be made is with the Speck Toughskin, which doesn't include the wire management but does have thicker silicon and a less slippery grip. It has much thicker edging too and provides slightly better protection if that is your primary concern. If you can do without wire management, you probably want to check out the Speck. Speck ToughSkin Rubberized Case for iPod touch (Black)
DLO's case does beat Specks on cost though at about half the price.
If you need a case till you test drive what else is out there, this is a great value and should definitely be on your list.
Happy shopping!!!
Digital camera Review: DLO Jam jacket++++
Summary: 5 Stars
Sick product. Fits perfect, looks great. Actually looks better on the itouch than in the package. The earphone holder is a nice bonus and works great. Screen protector went on with ease and fits perfect. Looked at several others and for the price this one is hard to beat.Digital camera Review: DLO Rocks Again!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the second DLO product I have bought, and I have to say that once again I highly recommend. It fits my 16GB iTouch like a glove. It also provides an excellent way to store the headphones. This is a big plus for me because I like to use my iTouch in my vehicle via an aux input. The jacket keeps my iTouch from sliding and it keeps me from having to look for my headphones when I get out and walk. The Jam Jacket also provides quite a bit of protection with its reinforced padded corners. It also comes with a screen protector that also fits the iTouch screen perfectly. Don't settle for a iTouch/iPhone compatible jacket/protector. This is the one to buy. The only negative is that it may not fit in a docking station with the jacket on, but you can take it off fairly easily. This doesn't apply to me because I use a USB dongle and not a dock anyway.Digital camera Review: DLO makes great accessories
Summary: 5 Stars
I just recieved my IPOD Touch from Apple and saw immediately that it needed some protection. I went to Amazon and looked at the different options and opted for the Jam Jacket.
I was not disappointed. I have some other DLO products and have always been impressed with both the products and the customer service. The Jam Jacket fits perfectly on the touch and gives me exactly what I need. I substituted my IPAQ for the Touch, well because the Touch is infinitely cooler and easy to use. I use it for work to keep appointments and contacts, so I always have it with me. I usually just keep it in my shirt pocket all day, pulling it in and out to schedule things and make calls. The Jam Jacket barely increases the size and but adds some adhesion to the Touch so that it does not fall out of my pocket.
At first I thought that I would not like the ear bud holder b/c, as others have noted, I don't generally use the buds but opt for in the ear style headphones. However, the Jam Jacket stores the ear buds so neatly and compactly that I now carry the buds with me all the time so I have my movies and music always available. In my opinion, the Touch is so small to begin with, adding a little bulk to store the ear buds is worth it.
BTW, the screen shield that ships with the Jam Jacket is a must. It is easy to install, just be sure that you clean the Touch and wash your hands before you put it on. Frankly, I don't even notice that the screen has a protector on it. Also the screen covers the entire front of the Touch while leaving a hold for the "home" button.
So bottom line is that I think this is great product and I highly recommend it.