My case solution for 20 gigger

[Tuf]

After reading the 100,000 posts on these forums about cases, etc. I decided to go with the iSee case, coupled with the standard Apple case. I have not seen a thread mentioning this combo before.

I was unsure about how I would feel about the iSee case, after reading so many posts from people unimpressed with the quality, bad fits, scratching, etc. I wanted to stick a post up here to give my opinions of it.

iSee: The case fits the 20 gig iPod perfectly. There are no gaps, no creaking, no movement, etc. It really does seem (to the untrained eye) like an extension of the iPod itself. I think most people will be very pleased with the fit of the case, and the impression it gives once installed. Speaking of installation, the iPod pretty much just drops right into it without incident. There doesnt seem to be much possibility for scratching the iPod while inserting it into the iSee.

When you hold the iSee in your hand you feel like you are still holding the iPod w/o a case installed. Sure, its a little bigger, but not any bigger than it would be in any other case. The case is very see thru and does a great job of showing off the iPod. It slips nicely into your pocket, and the rubber feet on the back are very nice as they secure the iPod to whatever it happens to be sitting on.

One negative about the case is the belt clip (which doesnt matter much, see below) which although a clever design, is too weak and fragile to be of any real use. I installed the belt clip and then removed it, and in doing so the socket on the iSee became warped and unusable, due to the weakness of the thin plastic that forms it. This was somewhat dissapointing since it is a quite visible defect, but nothing I cant live with.

iSee with Apple case: The perfect combo for me is using the iSee along with the Apple case that comes with the 20 gig iPod. This case is also available from the Apple Store. Its somewhat of a tight squeeze the first couple of times you use it, but it lightens up after a few uses. The Apple case adds the needed protection for the iSee, plus a much better belt clip. The iSee clip is fragile, and I didnt like the idea of the wheel being exposed while you wear the iPod on your belt. The iSee in the Apple case is the perfect solution.

Ive attached some images below:








One of the images shows the damage the clip can do when removed, the others show a few shots of the iSee inserted in the Apple case. Notice there is very little of the iSee exposed when inserted into the Apple case. Its a very nice fit, and a smallish combo. Fits perfectly on your belt, and the iSee slides in and out of it like the naked iPod after a little natural stretching.

Perfect combo for me, hope this helps someone out!

[Tuf]

Btw, if anyone can tell me how to get the images to show up in the post rather than the links, id be mighty obliged

[iRLB]

I was thinking about doing the same thing when they come out with a case for the new 15 Gb ipod.

Did anyone else find Contour Designs statement Re: The new ipods a little weird? It was something along the lines of IF we have plans for a new case, we will release our plans in May.

Link

[mintcake]

I was in the Apple Centre on New Oxford Street yesterday, asking when they expected to get cases in for the new iPods. The guy I spoke to said "I don't know, but the only ones we're currently thinking of stocking are the Contour ones."

Thoughts? Comments?

[revmike]

Great idea Tuf, finally a good reason to keep the apple case.

[Tuf]

UPDATE 2/6/05

Well, I've sold my old 20 gig 2g, moved on to a 40 gig 3g which I quickly got rid of (horrid batt life, and those buttons...) and ended up with a photo 60 gig.

If you read my initial notes above about my case solution, this one is quite similar. The photo doesnt really have too many case options just yet, especially when youre trying to find one locally.

I would have ordered a Vaja, as I love those cases, but I didnt think I could hold out for the month it would take to get here. I figured id take my chances ago go pick up whatever would work at the Apple store, Microcenter, Best Buy, whatever.

When I got to the Apple store they had a couple of leather cases in stock, but nothing extraordinary. The couple of things they did have in stock werent even made for the photo..they were just cases with stretchy sides that could be forced to fit the ever so slightly thicker photo.

The Apple guy then pointed me to what looked like a silicon case, speficically marked for the iPod photo. At first I dismissed it, as I do not like lint collector silicon cases. He corrected me and told me it was a hard case, from Agent18. I had already lamented the fact that Contour didnt have an iSee for the photo yet with him...but what was this?

It was the Agent18 Clickshield Photo. This case was the answer to my prayers...and amazingly enough I had never even heard of this particular case. No idea how that happened, since I thought I read every review on earth. At any rate, this case is very much like the classic iSee as it is a complete plastic enclosure for the iPod. Its form fitting, with a cutout for the scroll wheel, and cutouts on the top and bottom, to get to all the holes.

The case is different from the old iSee (I havent used a newer iSee) in that it is made of two equal sized pieces; a front half and back half if you will. You install the ipod by sticking it into either piece, and then snapping the other piece in place. They use some sort of rubber along the sides where the snaps connect, and it seems to make a tighter seal and possibly serves to cut down on any movement of the two pieces. Once together, it really does feel quite solid. The way the old iSee worked was a large tub shaped piece you stuck the iPod in, and then a thin flat layer slid into a slot at the bottom. This was a good idea, but it did scratch the face of your iPod if you werent careful (I was, and I still got vertical scratches).

These sort of cases have the benefit of offering decent protection from drops, and excellent protection from wear and tear. I recently sold my old 20 gig 2g and when I took it out of the ole iSee is looked almost brand new. The iSee on the other hand looked like it had been through a war.

That brings up another point about the Agent18 case; its see through but the plastic is textured, aside from the window in front of the iPod screen, and small square on the back that shows the Apple logo. This makes the case much more resistant to scratching and easier to grip. It really feels great in your hand.

Just as with the iSee, this case seems to become a natural extension of the iPod once you get it on. It feels great, doesnt squeak or move around, and looks really good.

The only cons, if they can be considered cons, is the case does add a little bulk to the iPod, especially the sides. It adds about the width of typical CD case plastic to each side of your iPod. On the sides, it gets a little thicker because of the snaps. The only other negatives I can think of is that they could have exposed less of the bottom; almost the entire bottom of the iPod is exposed. You cannot sync in the dock with this case.

I will follow up with some pics shortly.

And yes it does slide right into the Apple case, for a little extra protection and a belt clip (its a tight squeeze with the new photo case, but itll work).

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