iPod nano and cases

Hi,

I'm looking at getting an iPod nano. It'll need a case since I'll be using my iPod alot in my pocket. I see that the nano comes with a case. Is this case worth anything? Or should I look at buying a third party case for it? The only thing I need a case for is basic protection (walking, driving, putting it in my pocket, on the dashboard, that sort of stuff). Thanks.

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Posted on Feb 11, 2006 8:56 PM

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Feb 11, 2006 9:27 PM in response to College Caleb

Be careful if you order them online, b/c the cases that glow, such as the greenish-blue one looks a lot different in person. However, its all personal perspective.

The case you get with the nano is more of a slip cover which i find to be worthless. Ive also heard that dust, which is abrasive, can get caught in the cases from apple and scratch your nano.

Apr 15, 2006 4:41 PM in response to College Caleb

We have been using the iKeyChain case (which has magnets at the corners) for the past 6 months. It is th FAVORITE out of all of the cases tested.

The iKeychain case is tough...we ran over it using a Nissan Pathfinder with the nano inside as part of the test 🙂

We are currently testing the C6 Carbon Fiber case. It is a beauty, but not as easy to take the iPod in and out.

Check out all the different iPod case reviews at....
http://www.rainydaymagazine.com

Go to the gear and gadget section or just put in the case you are looking for at the Google search panel on the top of the page (make sure it is searching the site and not all of the web).

Apr 17, 2006 6:46 AM in response to RainyDayMagazine

I had a look at this case sounds good, but when checked it out on the web, saw this review.

I tend to agree, if doesn't protect the screen what use is it.

Another thing to add about the review, sounds a little like they were promoting this web site, when checking it out, did have a review but has been archived, and they expected to buy $$ to read the cramy opinion.

If you click RainDayMagazine you notice they only posted on this topic and identical in each stream, purely promoters not ipod users helping others. Although does help find out about cases, finds all the posts on the subject.

I stick clear of this case. One last thing, you cant see your ipod either through the metal finish of this case.

Google search on iKeychain case:-

There have been a lot of rumblings in the Apple community about how easily the iPod Nano’s screen gets scratched so I am surprised that iLounge rewarded this case with an 8 even though it doesn’t offer any protection to the screen. It’s a very stylish case and the keychain aspect of it makes it very chic, but if I can’t read the screen due to it being scratched up then the case serves me no purpose.

You have to assume that because this case fits on a keychain it will be surrounded by keys and from what I have learned through extensive research over the past 17 months is that keys scratch stuff, .....

Who be stupid enough to run over their ipod really, please.

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