Rhinoskin Apple iPod 30GB Video Aluminum Case
by RhinoSkin, Inc
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Manufacturer: RhinoSkin, IncModel: 00615
Product features:
- Saunders
- iPod Video 30GB Aluminum Case
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Digital camera Review: Protects almost all of the iPod, except the top and bottom, can scratch the iPod when it is inserted -read more to find out.
Summary: 5 Stars
Protects almost all of the iPod, except the top and bottom, can scratch the iPod when it is inserted -read more to find out.
After one year of using it:
++ PROS ++
+ Fits snugly, there are two rubber strips on the side for hand grip which also double as grippers for the iPod, they even use rubber cilia to ensure hold.
+ Protects the back and front and sides, but not the top and bottom. This is expected since exposure to headphone jack, hold button and bottom data port is necessary, but you'd hope a company as innovative as Rhino Skin could've figured out how to engineer a solution.
+ Really isn't too heavy, alloy case back and acrylic front cover plate are thrifty when it comes to weight.
+ Works in the Bose SoundDock, so you don't have to constantly remove the iPod from the Rhino and get fingerprints all over it. Most protected iPods won't fit in external speakers since the cradles have zero tolerance.
-- CONS --
- Doesn't protect the click wheel, I never removed the laminate from the front of the iPod so this isn't an issue for me.
- The front acrylic cover becomes scratched up and makes watching video unpleasant at times, better the case than the iPod becomeing scratched.
- Has to be thoroughly cleaned before reinserting iPod, any piece of dirt or grime one the back side of the iPod will get caught between the RhinoSkin and the chrome back and create a groove.
I purchased it the same time with the iPod on the advice of MicroCenter and it has held up quite nicely. Never used the belt clip since I just drop the iPod and RhinoSkin in my pocket with other things like keys and cell phone.
When I've dropped the iPod, it has never separated from the RhinoSkin case, unlike other RhinoSkins that fit snugly, this one depends on two rubber grippers with cilia that also double as the hand grips to keep the iPod in place, even after a year of daily use these grips haven't weakened.
It will increase the thickness of the iPod and will no longer fit in most docks and cradles but that is what the cover is for and most case protected iPods won't fit in any cracles when protected. BUT THIS WILL FIT INSIDE A BOSE SOUND DOCK IF YOU REMOVE THE BOSE BASE PLATE. This is convenient since you don't have to constantly remove the iPod from the Rhino and get fingerprints all over it.
Having been a loyal user of RhinoSkins for my cell phone and PDA's, I would recommend this protection for your iPod.
Summary of Rhinoskin Apple iPod 30GB Video Aluminum Case
Saunders has commitment to a singular vision: to consistently provide superior, outstanding service and fair, friendly dealings with all of its customers... it's Saunders way of doing business.PRODUCT FEATURES:100% aluminum back protects your iPod but is light, strong and durable;Clear polycarbonate front is shatter and heat resistant;Easy access to click-wheel, function buttons, charger port and headphone jack while inside the case;Lanyard and removable belt clip included.The product is designed for iPod.For a complete compatibility list please refer to the original manufacturer's web site.Cameras and Photo
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