Zune Leather Case 80 GB by Zune
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Digital camera reviews of Zune Leather Case 80 GB
Digital camera Review: Only a Base Hit
Summary: 3 Stars
Well made and attractive. Hole for output is small in diameter and not centered so the only plug that fits Zune with cover on is the Zune earbuds. No opening for serial cable on bottom, so Zune must be pulled out for each connection making it not protected during use and handling, or in the car. A bit counterproductive. Would have been a 5 with these two problems corrected, the engineers must have never used one.Digital camera Review: Limited
Summary: 3 Stars
I like the look and leathery smell of this Zune case, but it is far from perfect. While being rather well made and functioning well in certain situations, there are some simply idiotic design flaws that become apparent almost immediately.
First, you cannot charge or dock your player while it is in the case. The proprietary port along the bottom is completely covered up by the case.
Second, and most annoying to me, the hole for the headphone jack is on the small side, only allowing low profile plugs like the plug for the included Zune headphones to fit easily. Some regular plugs will fit, but often you have to jam them in as hard as you can and then they are in danger of becoming unseated. I finally purchased a short cable adapter designed for iPhones.
Third, the leather around the squircle is thick, which means you can't rest your finger on the edge when navigating, which makes the already spotty navigation a real pain.
Other than these three huge flaws, it's a nice case.
Digital camera Review: zune 80 leather case
Summary: 4 Stars
pros:
- good fit to the zune. not oversized compared to other leather cases.
- small pocket on the inside cover. great for credit card, cash, notes, bus pass.
- back and play buttons on the case are cool. feels good on the touch.
-magnetic flip closure
cons:
- headphone jack cutout is a little small. i shoved a small thin marker through it to stretch it out.
- the bottom zune plug is covered up by the case. so you have to remove it from the case to charge/sync it. i ended up cutting a hole in it so i would not have to ever remove it from the case.
- the stitching is only along the outside edges. everything else is glued together.
Digital camera Review: Slick case - don't trust it
Summary: 1 Stars
This case is excellent for showing off the out-of-touch nature of the Zune in general... Just like the Zune's limited ability to handle all my media, the case is limited in its effectiveness. It does not come with a screen protector other than the leather flap. There is not an opening on the bottom to allow syncronization or charging. If you slip it in your pocket with credit cards, don't expect them to work any more! The magnet which keeps the flap closed de-magnetized EVERYTHING in my wallet... Who builds a case for a magnetic-storage device with a magnet built into it???
Digital camera Review: Case Sensitive
Summary: 5 Stars
Overall I am very happy with this case. The color and quality fit my Halo3 Edition Zune very well. The inside design and pink stripe, though some dislike, offset the dark brown well and give it character. The magnet in the flap holds well, the Zune fits nice and snug and the headphone hole lines up.
The only things I would change would possibly be making the lock swith accessible and maybe the syncing port. But then it would just be more openings for debris and possibly make the case less sturdy.
Personally, I really like it. To each his own.