which case should i get....

[david8613]

hi i am on the fence about a which case i should get,i know i want a hard case for my 10gig 3gen ipod, i am either looking at the contour design showcase, or the speck flipstand, i like both for different reasons, the contour has super looking ergos, while the flipstand comes with a docking cradle wich i dont have, plus one is cheaper in price, but the deal breaker would be which unit is smaller and does not add much bulk, which is smaller between the 2, anyone out there played with or have both cases, if so please inform, i have not used my ipod yet because i want to get a case first....thanks...:D

[jerrodh]

I believe IronSerif has both.

There is an official iPodlounge review on the Contour Showcase posted on the main page now, and I have written one for the FlipStand, which will be posted on the main page in a few days. Stay iTuned. ;)

[david8613]

thanks for reponding so fast, i read reviews on both, very good reads and both mention good points of both cases, but i am still curious as to which case has a smaller profile, from the pics it looks like the contour is smaller following the shape of the ipod, still not sure which to get, yesterday i was leaning towards the speck because of "price, dock, and it even covers the dial on the ipod, but today i am leaning towards the contour because its thinner and looks a little cooler, since you have the speck do you find yourself using it alot, does it feel bulky? i have read this in a review but i think it was for the 2nd gen, maybe the 3rd gen flipstands are thinner?

[jerrodh]

The size is pretty impressive. It's only as big as it needs to be. (Except that it's a little thicker for the 30/40GB sizes, but so is the Contour).

I've been using it a lot for review purposes, but the belt clip frankly sucks. For my iPod lifestyle, that means I won't be using it as my everyday case. :( It is still quite nice though... Watch for the review on Monday.

Here's a picture you may find useful:
http://ipodlounge.com/forums/attachment.php?s=&postid=87307

And the corresponding thread...:
http://ipodlounge.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=14480
(Where IronSerif says both cases are essentially the same size, and that he prefers the Showcase b/c of the belt clip)