iSkin EVO3EC1-B eVo3 Silicon Case for iPod Video (60/80 GB) with Scratch Resistant Clearvisor (Black)
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Manufacturer: iSkinBrand: iSkin
Edition: Electronics
Model: EVO3EC1-B
Publisher: iSkin
Studio: iSkin
Music Label: iSkin
Product features:
- Silicone case protects iPod with video (5G) from scratches and scuffs
- Removable clip can be rotated
- Ultra-clear and scratch-resistant visor protects screen
- Prevision molded for ultimate fit
- Device measures 2.7 x 1.25 x 4.3 inches (WxHxD)
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Customer Review: Great Features vs Slight Flaws Makes This Skin Just "Okay"
Summary: 2 Stars
I previously owned an iSkin for my 4th Generation Click Wheel, and I was in love with it. My iPod was completely impervious - never a nick or ding to be found once it entered its skin and screen, which I never had to fuss with.
Obviously, I had high expectations of this product. However, a few idiosyncrasies of its design mean that - for me - fussing is often a must. I am only of medium/low clumsiness, and have an intermediate amount of patience. If you're more dexterous than me - or even more patient - you might never experience these problems. So, caveat emptor.
Out of the box the iSkin seems ingenious. The molded resin case covers all parts of the iPod except for the screen - yes, even the click wheel. This is implemented splendidly - the wheel is very easily spun even with the thin layer of resin over it. The case is relatively slim, and is easy to slip into the pocket of your jeans.
There is a handy flap at the bottom of the case for accessing your port, and a small hole for earphones (maybe not sufficient if your plug is huge). The case has a removable belt clip of dubious sturdiness - good for a long walk, but not for a short jog. You may need to employ some patience to remove the clip, but after the first time it's much easier.
The second piece of the iSkin is the scratch resistant screen and face protector. This extends to cover the entire front of the iPod, with an empty circle so that you can access your click wheel. It easily protects the wide video-screen, and offers some extra stability when gripping your iPod. The screen nestles into a thin lip that runs around the outside of the resin case to hold it in place.
It's a great system in theory, and it probably works for a lot of people, but for me it performs slightly below average.
It is hard (sometimes incredibly so) to nestle the screen into the entirety of the thin lip of the resin case. The directions offer very encouraging suggestions for executing this process, but even the most steady hands may fumble to try to keep one side of the lip pressed onto the iPod while maneuvering the top of it up to sandwich the screen. And, as hard as it can be to lock into place, it easily slips out while manhandling the iPod, or even while it's resting in a pocket or bag.
(A by-product of this is that it's easy to get dust or fingerprints on the underside of the screen, which might bother you enough that you have to start over again.)
If screen placement were the only problem I wouldn't fault the iSkin. However, a hard to refute design flaw exacerbates the issue: the top of the resin case covers the hold switch with a hold switch-sized piece of resin.
It's a simple flaw; the skin doesn't move in the same way a hold switch does, which makes it easy to lose the edges of the hold switch under the resin. As a man with short fingernails I am often left helplessly jabbing the case with pen caps to try to lock or unlock my iPod. And, the jabbing tends to jog the screen loose from the upper lip, sometimes necessitating a partial screen reinstall.
Many users cut out the hold switch cover, but the need to immediately alter a purchased product is not a feature - it's a flaw. I was afraid to cut out my hold switch - if the cut wasn't superb I'd ruin my product AND render it unreturnable.
In short: the iSkin offers solid protection, but it might be incompatible with your thick fingers or short patience. If either of those issues sounds bothersome I suggest test-driving a friend's iSkin before buying - you might loathe it, but you might love it!
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Description of iSkin EVO3EC1-B eVo3 Silicon Case for iPod Video (60/80 GB) with Scratch Resistant Clearvisor (Black)
BLK SILICON CASE FOR 60/80GBThe iSkin EVO3EC1-B eVo3 Silicone Case for iPod Video (60/80 GB) with Scratch Resistant Clearvisor (Black) protects your iPod with video (5G) from everyday bumps and bruises. It is made of shock-resistant silicone and features an ultra-clear screen and face protector that is coated with an optical finish to resist scuffs and scratches. A low-profile polycarbonate clip can be fully rotated to find the best angle to control your iPod when it is clipped to your belt. It removes easily to slip into a pocket or bag. The iSkin Silicone Case is molded to provide the ultimate fit for your iPod without adding bulk, and its high-quality finish enhances the look of the iPod.
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