Speck Dragon Toughskin Rubberized Case for Zune 80/120 GB (Black)
by Speck Products
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Manufacturer: Speck ProductsBrand: Speck
Edition: Electronics
Model: ZD-BLK-TS
Color: Black
Publisher: Speck Products
Studio: Speck Products
Music Label: Speck Products
Product features:
- Fits 80GB Zune Portable Media Player exclusively
- Rubberized corners provide extra protection
- Includes durable screen protector
- Removable belt clip
- Made from strong, tear-resistant material
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Customer Review: It's a good fit.
Summary: 4 Stars
First off, I wanted to publish "price paid" in this review since 3rd party sellers are selling the case for upwards of $65. Be wary if Amazon has run out of this and is selling it via a 3rd party. I paid $17.75 for the case via Amazon direct.
I have a Zune 120. (The form factor for the Zune 80/120 is identical.) This thing slid on my zune like a comfortable old pair of long john underwear. It has an attractive, "ridged" look to it as you can see from the pictures. It really does make your zune look more rugged.
The intent of this case is to help prevent scratches, scrapes of the zune when dropped. and to hopefully help prevent more serious problems like platter damage since these zunes use actual hard drives (with moving parts!)
The screen protector, as stated in many other reviews, is garbage. You can try to follow the tips on here for getting it on right; but I suggest you save yourself some headache and put it directly in the garbage can. It really should not be included with this product since it does tarnish the reviews a bit. Don't be concerned, however, since the Dragon toughskin case surrounds the actual screen with a slightly raised "edge." Therefore if you drop it, as I did getting out of my truck at the gym, the screen is going to be more or less protected by this raised edge. This of course, wouldn't apply in a drop where the screen hits directly on an uneven surface like the corner of something, a rock on the ground, etc.
Since I only use my Zune at the gym, it's not a huge concern. I just wanted a little more protection when working out. I keep my zune in my pants pocket by itself (no keys, coins, etc.) and face the screen toward my leg. I have not had any issues whatsoever with the screen scratching or blemishing. The only problem is getting my paw prints all over the screen after a few uses.
As other reviewers have stated, this rubber does seem to attract dust, pocket lint, etc. I have tried several methods of cleaning it and have found the best way. A can of compressed air is not a bad idea to remove a lot of the debris. But even better, is just a small piece of scotch tape or packing tape. This lets you get in all the grooves, ridges, to remove all the lint etc from the dragonskin case. I do this once every couple weeks and it takes maybe 2 minutes. (Same principle as the lint rollers for sweaters, etc.) It definitely makes the case look new again, restoring it to its original black condition. It works great.
Just thought I would note also that if you are one of the smart ones who have picked up a Zune over other less-featured, more popular players on the market, the Zune itself has several safeguards to prevent hard drive platter damage built into the unit. For example, if your headphones are ever yanked out of the headphone jack, the player stops the music (thereby stopping any data reading) instantly. Also, the player has jar/drop detection; so if the player has a sudden "bump," the zune stops reading any data and puts whatever song you're listening to on "pause."
This case can only help, though, in regard to preventing damage in an accidental drop. I believe the case is a good value for the money and was obviously designed with the Zune in mind since it fits so perfectly.
Description of Speck Dragon Toughskin Rubberized Case for Zune 80/120 GB (Black)
The ToughSkin ruggedized Zune 80GB cover provides rugged protection and fashion for your 80GB Zune Dragon. Its one-of-a-kind design customizes the popular rubberized skin for extreme lifestyles. Strong, durable protection from drops, scratches and other bad things. You can still use all the features of your Zune 80GB with the case on. Includes ToughSkin, belt clip and screen protector.Digital Cameras & Photo Categories
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