Griffin Tech iVault - Aluminum 'Shuffle' case in 4 colors - $29.99.

[GadgetGuru72]

Check it out:

http://griffintechnology.com/products/ivault/index.php

Griffin is cranking out massive amounts of iPod accessories lately . . . pretty cool stuff, too.

I'm still waiting on the SmartDeck personally, but Griffin has tons of great stuff.

[jerrodh]

For those of you who haven't read the main news item on this product, this is the retail version of the HelixiPod case which debuted here a few weeks ago.

[GadgetGuru72]

Originally posted by azdude_40GB
For those of you who haven't read the main news item on this product, this is the retail version of the HelixiPod case which debuted here a few weeks ago.

LOL. I just found that out a few seconds ago.

I'm on Griffin's e-mail list, and started this thread after I read the e-mail. When I first saw it I thought to myself that Helixipod's delay would probably cost him sales. It's great that Helixipod is working with Griffin.

[MorganB]

Glad he got with Griffin on this project. Too bad it doesnt allow for a lanyard. I like the case but am put off by the lack of lanyard.

[LadyLazarus]

Those look like awesome cases Pretty cheap considering what your getting too.

[*nappyD]

wish it covered the usb plug though...and that there was a thin plastic film over the buttons

[Maxman]

Seems like a complete ripoff of something someone posted months ago. Like the colors though.

[G4Bruno]

Umm Maxman, that is what was posted months ago. The guy who made it is known as HelixiPod here. He got a contract with Griffin to make and sell his cases.

[iBop]

Ya. Helix. About a month. (Where'd you been.)

[standinginrain]

are you sure this is helixipod's product because it says in the ipodlounge review:

Exopod's new Aluminum Magnetic Case for iPod shuffle ($35.00) uses a design similar to the one innovated by iPodlounge reader HelixiPod, but changes up a few features with interesting results.

[GadgetGuru72]

Originally posted by standinginrain
are you sure this is helixipod's product because it says in the ipodlounge review:

Exopod's new Aluminum Magnetic Case for iPod shuffle ($35.00) uses a design similar to the one innovated by iPodlounge reader HelixiPod, but changes up a few features with interesting results.

You've answered your own question.

The one you're referring to is by Exopod.

The one that is the subject of this thread is by Griffin Tech and Helixipod.

[Doug Gilmour]

Taken directly from the news page:

Griffin Technology and designer Greg Gutierrez today announced the iVault aluminum case for the iPod shuffle. Gutierrez (aka "Helixipod"), who first showed the case on the iPodlounge forums, has partnered with Griffin to sell and distribute the case in the US.

Yes, it is helixpod's case, he just teamed up with Griffin...

-Dan

[Maxman]

Wow, I never knew he teamed up with Griffen. Cool. He's probably making loads off of this, depending on his deal with Griffen.

[standinginrain]

Originally posted by standinginrain
are you sure this is helixipod's product because it says in the ipodlounge review:

Exopod's new Aluminum Magnetic Case for iPod shuffle ($35.00) uses a design similar to the one innovated by iPodlounge reader HelixiPod, but changes up a few features with interesting results.

ohhh i see now... i started to realize after i posted that maybe they were two different things and i was confused for a minute there lol

im glad that helixipod finally got his product up. i was a little worried that once his product came out that shipping to canada here would make costs alot more than i would want to pay but seeing as griffen has so many distributors near me, its only a matter of time...

[kloan]

That's awesome. Cudos to him and the board guys here for helping him out.