What armband and case are you waiting for?

[demenion]

I love my Nano so far.. I use it practically every day, in the car, school, and at the gym.

The only armband/case combo that I've seen is the one by Speck.

speckproducts.com/nano-armband.html

Any other good armbands soon to be available, i need one for the gym. I don't like the look of the offical apple bandaid armbands =/

[Ripperd]

as far as armbands the speck one looks good. There is also this one:

ilounge.com/index.php/news/comments/incase-intros-sports-case-for-ipod-nano/

not sure which armband id get, ill probably wait for some reviews


I like these cases too

ilounge.com/index.php/news/comments/iskin-reveals-first-ipod-nano-case
&
and the tunewear ice wear looked pretty good in the apple expo pics

[kennyg123]

Originally posted by demenion
I love my Nano so far.. I use it practically every day, in the car, school, and at the gym.

The only armband/case combo that I've seen is the one by Speck.

speckproducts.com/nano-armband.html

Any other good armbands soon to be available, i need one for the gym. I don't like the look of the offical apple bandaid armbands =/

have found some cool looking ones on ebay - uk source

user name : i-nique

search on nano silicone skin

[AlucardYork]

yeah, the apple armbands dont work for gym rats like me, they are just not made for people with large arms...
and wtf, why didnt they make one in black?!

[IntegraRC]

im waiting for marware to come out with an armband for the nano. I got theirs for the mini and loved it

[VR4]

I'll probably get the speck armband for my nano. It looks a lot better than the apple armband and seems like it offers more protection. I might consider the apple armband if it was in black but not until then

[oopl]

yea, the Speck armband looks like the best one right now

[lancerev08]

do you think the speck armband is heavy? well, i guess probably not THAT heavy, but heavier than the apple one?

also, the armband + skin combo, it says to "Insert iPod nano into skin case thru scroll wheel hole." do you think that's gonna eventually cause the hole to tear?

[oopl]

didn't know the click wheel is exposed. dang it.

I had the Menu button stop working on my mini after running in the rain with a case the exposed the wheel.

[lancerev08]

so do you think the armband + skin comes with one of their "skin tight" skins? so you can care it around in the skin as a case. and then pop it into the armband when you go to the gym?

[jkads3]

Here are the different options that I have seen:

XtremeMac:
http://www.xtrememac.com/cases/nano/sportwrap_nano.shtml

Speck:
http://www.speckproducts.com/nano-armband.html

Incase*:
http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/reviews/comments/incase-neoprene-sleeve-and-sports-cases-for-ipod-nano-ipod/


*Can't find it on the acutal Incase website yet or in the apple.com store.

Apple:
http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/71001/wo/X24A0D3GOhMG2uGdCz31m3RgTf8/1.SLID?aa=55AA5851&nclm=iPodArmbands


In my opinion, the Incase armband looks like it provides the best protection and the Speck armband looks the most visually appealing (partly b/c I just ordered a Colorwared nano and want to show off the paint job).

I'm going to wait a little while and see if there are any more reviews. Post if you know where to find the Incase band for sale.

[mini.boss]

the armband case im waiting for is the one without the armband. where the heck are the cases already???

[oopl]

they're already out (non-armband cases)

[jkads3]

Marware:
http://www.marware.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Marware.woa/wa/selectedCategory?catalogCatID=189&wosid=Tu9luIRtWH2D5DallgpuAg

[jkads3]

Anybody know what they are getting?

[oopl]

I have the Speck armband on order. I'll post an update when I receive it.

[lawnboy246]

How about the following:

- SpeckProducts SkinTight armband + skin
- Incase Sports Case with Armband
- Sportsuit Convertible for iPod nano with armband.

Does anyone own any of these three? If so, how well do they work?

Any ideas on which offers the best protection?

[lawnboy246]

Anyone using an armband yet for the Nano that they could recommend?

[jkads3]

lawnboy -

Any idea of what you are going with? My colorwared Nano should be arriving any day. Just ordered some nice headphones off amazon last night. I'm going to need an armband soon.

[lawnboy246]

I have a 4GB Black Nano on order, only problem is I cannot use it until I get an armband.

I would had thought there would have been alot more replies on this topic or no one had been able to get their hands yet on good armband.

I like the Marware Sportsuit Convertible, but am also considering the SpeckProducts SkinTight armband + skin and Incase Sports Case with Armband. I cannot determine which one offers the best protection and would work best at the gym.

Which headphones did u go with on Amazon? I might be looking for a pair of those two, but at this point, the armband is most important. Hopefully there will be some more replies with some helpful feedback.


Originally posted by jkads3
lawnboy -

Any idea of what you are going with? My colorwared Nano should be arriving any day. Just ordered some nice headphones off amazon last night. I'm going to need an armband soon.

[jkads3]

I got the Etymotic ER6i. It took me awhile to decide, but the ety's got great reviews and a lot of people at www.head-fi.org boards loved them too.

[lawnboy246]

Noticed they are about $87 on Amazon; where did u get yours?

I will look at headphones next, but still cannot use the Nano until I get an armband for it. :)

Any idea which one you are going with?

Originally posted by jkads3
I got the Etymotic ER6i. It took me awhile to decide, but the ety's got great reviews and a lot of people at www.head-fi.org boards loved them too.

[jkads3]

I got the headphones from Amazon, cheapest price that I found around. I'll let you know my opinion on them.

A far as the armband, I really like the incase sports case, but I can't find it anywhere to buy. I think the speck one really displays the ipod well (which I want b/c I got mine colorwared). I'll prob end up going with the speck, is the skin that you purchase with it crystal clear or smoky like the agent 18 case?

[lawnboy246]

What exactly is Colorwared?

I am thinking of possibly going with the Incase, but according to the review on ilounge, not sure how much much bulk it adds to the Nano. I also like the Marware, but still wonder about the SpeckProducts SkinTight armband + skin.



Originally posted by jkads3
I got the headphones from Amazon, cheapest price that I found around. I'll let you know my opinion on them.

A far as the armband, I really like the incase sports case, but I can't find it anywhere to buy. I think the speck one really displays the ipod well (which I want b/c I got mine colorwared). I'll prob end up going with the speck, is the skin that you purchase with it crystal clear or smoky like the agent 18 case?

[jkads3]

Colorwared means painted here: www.colorwarepc.com

I went with Techno for the body and Smoke for the wheel. It should arrive any day, hopefully tomorrow!

[lawnboy246]

Colorware looks very cool; but still the problem of an armband to protect it to begin with. Just got back from CompUSA and Apple and no luck on finding anything besides the Apple armbands.

Anyone had any luck yet?


Originally posted by jkads3
Colorwared means painted here: www.colorwarepc.com

I went with Techno for the body and Smoke for the wheel. It should arrive any day, hopefully tomorrow!

[lawnboy246]

Still waiting on an armband to be able to use my Nano...anyone else having any luck?

[acousticECHO]

Just ordered the sports case/package from teh apple store (apple.com/store in the armband section for $29.95) - won't ship till Nov. 3rd though - will try to keep you guys updated :)

[lawnboy246]

Any idea if it works in the dock without having to remove the case?

[jkads3]

Does anyone know if the Speck armband + skin comes with a skin or just fits with a skin?

[acousticECHO]

they said my case was going to ship on Nov. 4th... but I got it today...along with my nano :) Which also came 2 days earlier than expected. Free ground/parcel shipping ain't so bad after all :P

I don't have a digital camera, so I'll post pictures of the incase Sports Case with Armband when I can.

The incase neoprene armband is NICE. Very comfortable and obviously lightweight. The neoprene material and teh way the rest of teh armband is designed allows for it to fit comfortably on different arm sizes. And for those of you who wanted to know, the edges of the armband doesn't cut at your skin as you move around with it.

I'll try to answer any question as posted. Hopefully pictures soon!

[lawnboy246]

Any idea if it works in the dock without having to remove the case?

Also, any idea how this one compares to the DLO Action Jacket for Nano?



Originally posted by acousticECHO
they said my case was going to ship on Nov. 4th... but I got it today...along with my nano :) Which also came 2 days earlier than expected. Free ground/parcel shipping ain't so bad after all :P

I don't have a digital camera, so I'll post pictures of the incase Sports Case with Armband when I can.

The incase neoprene armband is NICE. Very comfortable and obviously lightweight. The neoprene material and teh way the rest of teh armband is designed allows for it to fit comfortably on different arm sizes. And for those of you who wanted to know, the edges of the armband doesn't cut at your skin as you move around with it.

I'll try to answer any question as posted. Hopefully pictures soon!

[acousticECHO]

the bottom of the incase neoprene sports case has a flap, so you can flip it up (very easily) to attach the charger. As to whether or not it can sit upright in a dock WITH the case on, I'm not too sure of, since I don't have one. If the nano fits TIGHTLY into the dock, it is obvious that it won't be able to fit with the case on. The sleeve itself fits very tightly onto the nano, so if there is enough space around a naked nano while its on the dock, there's a good chance that it should be ok with the case on as well.

The nano can definitely be charged with the USB2.0 charger while the case still is on.

[jkads3]

The only problem that I have with the incase armband is that it doesn't show off the beauty of the nano (especially since mine is colorwared).

[lawnboy246]

Personally, I am mainly concerned with something that is going to protect it the most which is the purpose of a case/armband.

Originally posted by jkads3
The only problem that I have with the incase armband is that it doesn't show off the beauty of the nano (especially since mine is colorwared).

[jkads3]

lawnboy -

What are your thoughts on getting a Contourdesign iSee case and using it with the clip to your belt? It can be swiveled to hang upside down. There is also a clip that keeps your headphone cord length shorter. I'm thinking of just going with this case.

[lawnboy246]

I am not familiar with the Contourdesign line of cases, but the Contourdesign iSee seems like an excellent choice. So have you decided to just go with a case now instead of an armband? I think an armband for me at least is still the way to go given that what all I use at the gym...but the question still is which one to go with...I am leaning now towards the InCase Armband.

[oopl]

I contacted Speck and they told me my order would be shipping 11/4-11/5. Seems like they can't keep enough in stock.

[lawnboy246]

Did you get just the armband or armband + skin?

any idea if the speck can be put into the dock while still in the case? trying to find out how it compares to the InCase.

Originally posted by oopl
I contacted Speck and they told me my order would be shipping 11/4-11/5. Seems like they can't keep enough in stock.

[lawnboy246]

Did you order it from the Speck website as they are still showing a preorder status for the item?

[oopl]

yup, ordered from their website on Oct. 11th.
Just received tracking information today.
Scheduled delivery Nov. 10th :(

[lawnboy246]

So why is their site still showing preorder status and anyone know why it is taking so long for these armbands?

Originally posted by oopl
yup, ordered from their website on Oct. 11th.
Just received tracking information today.
Scheduled delivery Nov. 10th :(

[oopl]

They have trouble keeping them in stock. Too many orders apparantly.

[lawnboy246]

Is the SkinTight armband + skin for nano by Speck Products only available through their website?

[u2nano]

This in an interest version. I bought leather and fabric arm band cases but this is the first silicone armband case. Does anyone else own a silicone armband case? I would like to try some other brands. If you have please post a picture and where to buy it.

Sorry I bought mine in Hong Kong. I don't know the website for XSKN. I threw away the packaging. I will see if the store still has some then I will post.