This case looks pretty sweet! Did you get it yet? Please give us a review!
I may want to order this one.
I ordered that one, but it has not arrived yet.
I wish it would get here already.
I will post when it comes.
Rob
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iPod iPod nano 3G Cases? What Are You Using?
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I ordered that one, but it has not arrived yet.
I wish it would get here already.
I will post when it comes.
Rob
Thanks.
I actually gave in and ordered a white one last night. Said it was backordered until 10/5 At least it should be this week though, I'm gonna try and be patient because this thing looks really neat and I love that it comes with a dock adapter and protector for the chrome back. Seems like a very nice product for $20.
I can confirm that, when you put my sister's iPod Nano in her sock, she has to fold the sock so it looks like it actually has something inside it. If not, it is like carrying an empty sock.
I put mine in an iPod sock inside an Altoids candy box, the rectangular one with the hinged side. There's room for the buds as well. Perfect fit, coil the wire up and lay it on top, then the earbuds themselves fit into the space left in the box if you fold the sock over the edge of the nano.
If I was going to use any case at all, it would be a Marware SportGrip. I like them because they are only $10! I might as well get one for everyday of the week at that price! The SwitchEasy Biscuits look pretty nice too. I look forward to seeing Contour's offering.
I just ordered the black biscuit. It looks pretty sweet. It is on back order so I am not sure how long it will take to get it. People who ordered it as well should post a mini review and some pics of it when they get it! FYI, I tried the invisible shield and it didn't work well for me. I couldn't prevent getting a little lint stuck on the thing, so I trashed it.
you think an iPod sock adds bulk??? They add much less than your average case.
I had my wife take a small piece of soft felt. Then she sewed it around all edges leaving a flap over the top. She sewed velcro onto the top flap of the inside so I can close it and open it. It fits nicely in the pocket and keeps it protected. I don't care about seeing the screen or wheel when I am listening at work. If anyone is interested I will post pics. It really is nice and neat.
Currys.digital does this sports band set for about the same price, with detachable case, which is half the price of Apple's ridiculously overpriced, yet cheap-looking wraparound effort.
Amazon are too cheap to have pictures, so here is the JumpSuit alongside some other Nano3G cases at a higher price.
Amazon are too cheap to have pictures, so here is the JumpSuit alongside some other Nano3G cases at a higher price.
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Please do. I wont be able to have it(obviously), but I am curious to see how it turned out.
My switcheasy.com "Biscuit" case came today for my G3 iPod nano!
I LOVE IT! 5 stars, Totally recommended. Was a nice surprise in my mailbox because when I ordered it said it was backordered until today, but looks like it shipped early!
The case feels well made, and I LOVE that the back actually slides on/off and locks into place. So many of these hard cases "snap" and feel cheap, AND they weaken over time. This is way better and seems like it'll actually last If you want to take it in/out. What's awesome though too is that it comes with a dock adapter you can use with your Universal Dock, HiFi, etc, so you don't really have to take the case off for anything anyway. It comes with a lanyard thing, cleaning cloth, protective film for the chrome on the back of the nano so even when it's in the case it stays mint. I was a little concerned when I ordered about potentially adding too much bulk to the awesome little nano, but this case really keeps it pretty darn slim, still nice and small. I am pleased!
This case was a steal. $23 including shipping too! I've paid $40+ for cases I regretted because they felt cheap and didn't work out as I hoped. This case was a great find and I had to share some praise for it because I think some of you guys might really like it too.
Sorry if this post sounds like an ad I just really like it!
Here's a pic:
I LOVE IT! 5 stars, Totally recommended. Was a nice surprise in my mailbox because when I ordered it said it was backordered until today, but looks like it shipped early!
The case feels well made, and I LOVE that the back actually slides on/off and locks into place. So many of these hard cases "snap" and feel cheap, AND they weaken over time. This is way better and seems like it'll actually last If you want to take it in/out. What's awesome though too is that it comes with a dock adapter you can use with your Universal Dock, HiFi, etc, so you don't really have to take the case off for anything anyway. It comes with a lanyard thing, cleaning cloth, protective film for the chrome on the back of the nano so even when it's in the case it stays mint. I was a little concerned when I ordered about potentially adding too much bulk to the awesome little nano, but this case really keeps it pretty darn slim, still nice and small. I am pleased!
This case was a steal. $23 including shipping too! I've paid $40+ for cases I regretted because they felt cheap and didn't work out as I hoped. This case was a great find and I had to share some praise for it because I think some of you guys might really like it too.
Sorry if this post sounds like an ad
I just really like it! Here's a pic:
I actually got mine about 2 weeks ago but held off on the review. Reviewing something you just got can be a little misleading as the newness, can some times hide some flaws. Overall I'm pretty happy with the case (I got the Black Biscuit for a black Nano).This case looks pretty sweet! Did you get it yet? Please give us a review!
I may want to order this one.
Pro's
-Well constructed, I certainly feel my Nano is safe in this case.
- Back protector, nice touch. Should keep the back from getting scratched (Really with Apple had stuck with the 2G style of back though)
- Peek-a-boo vision. Works better then I thought, and kind off hides the fact its a Nano. When the screen is off, and people see it hanging around my neck, they ask if its a phone.
-Neck Lanyard - This is probably my favorite feature. When I ordered the Biscuit I wasn't sure if I'd want to do this but now that I have I'm hooked. It's just so convenient, and the Nano is so light you forget its there.
-Cleaning cloth, again nice touch.
Con's
-Scroll wheel protector, as iLounge stated in their review http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/ipod/review/switcheasy-biscuits-for-g3-nano/, you could do better yourself with scotch tape. Really very disappointing considering the quality of the rest of the package.
-Dock protector - Very tight fit in dock port. So tight in fact I don't bother using it, for fear of damaging the port. It was also a PITA to get it back out the one time I put it in.
-Scratching - picks up scratches very easily, then again thats kind of the point, scratch the case not the Nano.
Can't comment on the dock adapter as the only dock I have is a 3G dock, not the universal dock. The case doesn't allow the Nano it sit fully down in the older dock so I need to remove the case to use the dock. Not a con against the case, worth mentioning though if any one else uses an old dock.
How much does "peek-a-boo vision" affect video viewing? This is the deciding factor for me now.
I got the invisible shield (http://www.shieldzone.com/item_description/APIPNAN3FB.html) last week, and I am pretty impressed so far, cause I don't notice it that much (the black color of my nano is not as nice as before, cause now it's more shiny, but I can live with that), and it seems to be very resistant to scratches. I actually tried to scratch it with keys, but nothing happened, so I think I can keep my iPod in the same pocket as my keys without a problem. The installation is a little bit tricky, but what I like is that you get lifetime free replacements, so when you screw up the installation, just send the shield back and you will get a new one.
I was just wondering if there is any solution to protect the Nano from water. For example, if I should be running through an rainstorm, and my clothes would be completely wet, would it be possible that water enters the iPod through the small space between the buttons, or is this very unlikely? I don't like the Apple armband, has anybody already seen the one from Nike? Are those things water resistant?
I was just wondering if there is any solution to protect the Nano from water. For example, if I should be running through an rainstorm, and my clothes would be completely wet, would it be possible that water enters the iPod through the small space between the buttons, or is this very unlikely? I don't like the Apple armband, has anybody already seen the one from Nike? Are those things water resistant?
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I just got the Switcheasy Biscuit (blue color) and really like it, too. It's not much bigger than the player itself and that means I still can stick it in most pockets. The case itself looks like it could scratch, but the viewing window looks like it not so easy to scratch. Fortunately, the headphone plug for my Etymotic ER-6i, Creative EP-630 and Shure SE310 headphones will fit into my player even with the case installed.
It's not much bigger than the player itself and that means I still can stick it in most pockets. The case itself looks like it could scratch, but the viewing window looks like it not so easy to scratch. Fortunately, the headphone plug for my Etymotic ER-6i, Creative EP-630 and Shure SE310 headphones will fit into my player even with the case installed.
For European users, the biscuit (and other Switcheasy products) are available from an eBay Shop here:
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/PICOM-Online-Shop
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/PICOM-Online-Shop
can someone who has recieved their biscuit please post a number to switcheasys customer service dept. I have yet to recieve any type of confirmation, tracking or any sort of information regarding my order for my black biscuit which i placed on sept 27th prior to them even going backordered. Thanks ahead of time.
can you really see screen even it is covered by the case?
can you still use the usb dock comes with ipod even when it is in the case???
the people who already have the Biscuit case plz tell me!
Just email them using the email on the website. I was in the same boat as you, and emailed them. Someone got back to ne by the next day. However, tracking is something you wont get, well, atleast I didnt and I didnt see any on the package.
On to the notes, I agree with bobs review, I have had it in use for a day, and it scratches a little too easy. But I guess its better then my nano getting scratched. Only thing that bothers me is a imperfection in the plastic of the screen area. I see it any time the ipod is on. If it was anywhere else, I wouldnt care, but I see it all the time. Looks like a big dead pixel. I have to email them about it now. Other then that, I love the case. Not a cheap plastic feel.
Rob
On the black one, the screen protector is darker, but you can see through it when the backlight is on.
You can use the dock cable when the case is on, and you can also use it in the universal dock, with the included adapter plate.
Check iLounge's review for more info.