TrialsRider
08-10-2004, 04:26 PM
Here's a little review I tossed together on the Sportsuit Convertible Case.
The goods:
-Includes belt clip and armband which are handy for excersize and transporting the 'Pod.
-Has a hard top case, very durable and thick, which can be taken off if you wish to be able to access the controls and see the screen of the 'Pod.
-Actual Neoprene casing looks pretty burly (so it protects the I Pod pretty well) and has a protective cover for the screen. Also it has a cut out for you to access the click wheel easily.
-On the Neoprene Casing there is a velcro strap on top which enables you to acess the Hold and Headphones buttons/options. It also keeps your 'Pod from falling out! Also, there is a rubber insert in the bottom of the case that can be removed. This allows you to access the loading port for the 'Pod, which means it can be charged and you can upload music without taking off the case!
-Neoprene Casing has rubber sides for grip
-Armband is great. When working out it doesn't move around on your arm OR let the 'Pod bounce around. It's easy to acess the basic controls as well (Volume, selecting songs, etc)
The Bads:
-The rubber bottom which allows you to access the port sometimes gets a little bit tight. I tend to worry about sticking in the USB cable in wrong and screwing up my I Pod :( That said I've never had problems, and to avoid this just lift up a little bit up the casing to get a better view/fit.
-If you rub your finger against the protective screen it will "Stick" to the I Pod's screen which gives a weird look to the screen. This can be reversed by simply lifting up the edges of the screen.
-I've never figured out how the beltclip attaches, and it would be nice if there were some instructions out of the box!
Overall I'd give it a 9/10. The problems I've had with it are SOOOO small. I really like this case because you can stick a hardtop on it for when you are transporting it or you can leavve it out and show off it's awesome looks! It's a truly versatile case. If I had the chance I would definately do it all over again. I'm not partial to the look/features of the I Skin.
Verdict-This is the case for you if you like adjustability in your products. It's great for traveling on a plane (if you need to stick it in a bag, no worries about scratches). It's also great for Sports fans who like to listen to music often.
The goods:
-Includes belt clip and armband which are handy for excersize and transporting the 'Pod.
-Has a hard top case, very durable and thick, which can be taken off if you wish to be able to access the controls and see the screen of the 'Pod.
-Actual Neoprene casing looks pretty burly (so it protects the I Pod pretty well) and has a protective cover for the screen. Also it has a cut out for you to access the click wheel easily.
-On the Neoprene Casing there is a velcro strap on top which enables you to acess the Hold and Headphones buttons/options. It also keeps your 'Pod from falling out! Also, there is a rubber insert in the bottom of the case that can be removed. This allows you to access the loading port for the 'Pod, which means it can be charged and you can upload music without taking off the case!
-Neoprene Casing has rubber sides for grip
-Armband is great. When working out it doesn't move around on your arm OR let the 'Pod bounce around. It's easy to acess the basic controls as well (Volume, selecting songs, etc)
The Bads:
-The rubber bottom which allows you to access the port sometimes gets a little bit tight. I tend to worry about sticking in the USB cable in wrong and screwing up my I Pod :( That said I've never had problems, and to avoid this just lift up a little bit up the casing to get a better view/fit.
-If you rub your finger against the protective screen it will "Stick" to the I Pod's screen which gives a weird look to the screen. This can be reversed by simply lifting up the edges of the screen.
-I've never figured out how the beltclip attaches, and it would be nice if there were some instructions out of the box!
Overall I'd give it a 9/10. The problems I've had with it are SOOOO small. I really like this case because you can stick a hardtop on it for when you are transporting it or you can leavve it out and show off it's awesome looks! It's a truly versatile case. If I had the chance I would definately do it all over again. I'm not partial to the look/features of the I Skin.
Verdict-This is the case for you if you like adjustability in your products. It's great for traveling on a plane (if you need to stick it in a bag, no worries about scratches). It's also great for Sports fans who like to listen to music often.