Is the iPod Nano suitable for jogging? It sure isn't sweat-proof

It is possible that some sweat can get on the iPod, although the armband encloses it.

If you sweat profusely or jog in the rain.

Why would Apple sell a product at its store that can allow you to void the warranty in normal use? Why is the iPod not made more robustly?

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And does anyone sell a case that I can use for jogging that won't void the warranty?

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Hello John777777,

The main issue is not really protecting the metal part of the ipod, its the headphone jack, as you listen to music and sweat, the sweat drips down the earbud cable and goes into the jack (which is one place apple checks for liquid damage)

the second one is the bottom of the ipod, they would check for corrosion on the pins located in the dock connector. With this being said, you mainly need to just get a case that protects those two parts of the ipod.

John,

I ran into that same problem. My experience may be of help.

When I bought my 5th gen last fall, there was not a suitable case made for running, so I bought an aftermarket one on ebay that seemed pretty good. It was pretty good, but it held my ipod with the sensor up toward my shoulder...this allowed sweat to work its way down into the ipod...dead ipod.
I took my ipod to an apple store since it was still within warranty. They said 'water damage voids the warranty'. I argued that I take excellent care of my ipod, and only use it for its intended/advertised uses...the product is sold as a workout utility, but with no case that protects the device from sweat. And, sweat WILL happen during a workout...getting into the 'unprotected' ipod. It is a design/marketing flaw that I will not pay for! The manager allowed a one time exception & replaced my ipod at no cost. While in the store, I did buy the latest Nike+ armband which orients the sensor downward near my elbow. I've been running 6-10miles per day in up to 95deg weather lately & have had no problems with sweat in my ipod.
Best of luck to you.

and only use it for its intended/advertised uses...the product is sold as a workout utility, but with no case that protects the device from sweat. And, sweat WILL happen during a workout...getting into the 'unprotected' ipod. *It is a design/marketing flaw that I will not pay for!* _The manager_ allowed a one time exception & replaced my ipod at no cost.

Good for you! Sometimes you just have to put your foot down. You did the right thing by dealing with the manager.

I found the perfect case which allows me to run, or workout in the fitness center, without any problem. Years ago, Dell sold an MP3 player. They offered a holster with a belt clip and, the case itself is big enough to hold both the iPod Nano and a pair of earphones. The best part, the magnetic closure has the Dell log, so no one would every consider stealing it.