Rhinoskin Apple iPod 30GB Video Aluminum Case by RhinoSkin, Inc
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Digital camera reviews of Rhinoskin Apple iPod 30GB Video Aluminum Case
Digital camera Review: Excellent case for iPod protection!!
Summary: 5 Stars
This case is a great investment to protect you delicate iPod.
It's so easy to use and provides excellent protection.
I don't have to worry about scratches on my video screen or any part of my iPod.
My iPod fits in snuggly but not so snug that you can't get it out easily. Make the investment!
Digital camera Review: Fatal flaw...but props to Saunders/Rhinoskin for standing behind their product...
Summary: 3 Stars
I purchased my iPod a week before this case arrived so I left the factory applied screen protector on in the meantime. Straight out of the box (ordered from Computer Brain), the product had vertical scratches from the top of the circular cut-out all the way to the top edge of the acrylic clear front. It seems the ever-so-slightly raised jog wheel comes in contact with the acrylic on the interior so as to cause the vertical streak scratches. Indeed it appears this condition has worsened over the first 48 hours of my use of this product and I suspect it will continually get worse which in some ways defeats the purpose of this arguably pricey merchandise.
I would give this one star however Computer Brain referred me to Saunders/Rhinoskin and from the moment the Saunders rep picked up the phone, it was a pleasant and faith-restoring experience. She explained they weren't "happy" with the "process" that makes this particular model (keep in mind 30gb and 60gb 5th gen models have different dimensions/specs and I have the 30gb case) and that they have a new "batch" coming in on 03/03/2006. All I simply had to do was fax a copy of my invoice and my shipping info and they would ship me a new case along with a pre-paid return label.
This is excellent service folks and this is how it should be done! This cross-service return allows me to keep my iPod protected while I wait on the hopefully improved new "version".
Apart from the scratches, the case itself appears to be of solid construction and it has a good, solid feel whilst in your hand. And of course, it protects the device completely while allowing unimpeded access to the jog wheel, headphone jack, docking port, etc.
Since my iPod is a video unit and since I will be visually accessing the unit more often than if it were straight-up audio, the scratches that are evolving on the interior of the acrylic has a negative impact on my rating of this product. However the response and accountability Saunders has demonstrated from the get-go I find mitigating and positive. So I leave this review at 3 stars.
Digital camera Review: Great alternative to Agent 18
Summary: 4 Stars
When I first started shopping around for a case, it seemed that Agent 18 had the monopoly on simple, minimalistic, hard cases. Then Rhino Skin finally released this aluminum case, and users finally have a viable alternative.
The description that amazon provides is pretty meager, but there honestly isn't much to talk about. This case doesn't do much, but it does what it's supposed to pretty well.
It fits the ipod video very snugly, I was skeptical when I saw the cover has no top but try as I might the ipod doesn't budge even a fraction of an inch...pretty surprising. You also have access to all necessary controls, I haven't tried to dock it so I can't provide any feedback there.
I was hoping the inside would be completely neoprene lined, however Rhino Case only put neoprene in strategic areas...the result is that you cringe everytime you pull the unit in and out...however no damage results.
The front cover is very clear and doesn't detract from picture quality, however my unit came with a couple scratches on the front...only noticeable under very bright light while the unit is off.
At first I thought the belt clip was pretty flimsy, but it's been working really well so far. Also, that screw on the back is removable, so you won't be uncomfortable if you opt to not use the belt clip.
The lanyard was a ridiculous inclusion...I have no idea who would use it, the ipod video is simply too bulky to be worn.
Finally, the cover definitely adds to the heft and weight of the ipod video, however this only makes me much more comfortable using my ipod outside of a completely cushioned room. I don't feel like I have an extremely fragile piece of equiptment in my pocket anymore, and I might even take it to the gym...others may not feel the same way.
Overall, a solid case worth consideration, a bit cheaper than the Agent 18 (usually) with an aluminum back...I think users will be satisfied with either case.
Digital camera Review: I'm happy - cant see what the 60gb complaints are about!
Summary: 5 Stars
I read the reviews on both this and the 60bg case before buying and was nearly frightened off. Im glad I wasnt though for this is a lovely case.
What I did do was to order a couple of adhesive plastic skins from bestskinsever.com to protect the face of the ipod in case it was scratched putting the ipod into the case.
I put both skins on - front and back - only to find that it wouldnt go in to the rhinoskin case! So i trimmed the flaps that went up the side of the ipod and it slips out and in like a dream, adn I dont have to worry about the face being damaged.
If I was doing it again I dont think I'd put the rear skin on.
All that said - this is a great little case.
Digital camera Review: Not exactly scratch proof
Summary: 3 Stars
It said scratch proof, but that was a lie...however, I'd rather the case have minor scratches in it than the ipod itself...the waist clip is great though...
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