Customer Reviews

Belkin Remix Metal Case for iPod nano 4G (Red)

5 star:		(22)
4 star:		(9)
3 star:		(4)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(4)

 

 

I bought this case a couple weeks ago after looking for a protective case for my 4G iPod Nano. With all the different cases out there, my basic thought was "What good is a colored iPod if you can't see it?" I looked at similar products from other companies and chose the Belkin for the simple reason that I could find it in a store - that meant I could see it first-hand since I have never purchased one before.

The good:
After two weeks there are no scratches whatsoever, and that has been after riding around in my pocket with my keys. Whether this stays that way remains to be seen.
Good access to most everything. There is a very thin plastic membrane over the control wheel so that is protected too (and until I examined the case closely, I didn't even realize it was there - it's that responsive).
The tab on the top back allows the case to be removed relatively easy.
It fits snugly to the iPod and doesn't add much size, making it slip easily into just about any pocket.

The bad:
The top plastic is just a bit thick making the hold button a bit more cumbersome to access. It's easy to use with your pinky, but if you use the hold button often you may want to reconsider this.
The bottom has thick plastic around the edge. While plugging the sync cable and included earbuds is no problem whatsoever, the case will not fit in a dock. At least it's relatively easy to remove the case. Again, if you regularly dock your iPod, you may want to reconsider. Some headphone plugs may not work well either if they need to sit absolutely flush against the headphone jack (although I have tried four different ones and they all work fine).

There you go. It's a very good case if A) you want to see your iPod's color, B) you want good protection without the bulkiness of other cases, and C) you don't need to constantly dock it.

Elegant clear design completely and almost invisibly protects your iPod, including the screen and control wheel. Except for use in a dock, provides full access to all functions and ports without removal.

Doesn't come with instructions- To open, place your finger in the sync connector opening and pop the front and back half apart. Set your iPod properly in the back half and place the front over it. Firmly press along the sides until both fully snap into place.

this is a great case.. nothing else to say.

first time trying to open it might be tricky but once u know how to open it.. it's easy as pie.

great protector...

there's a thin plastic film protecting the spinwheel... not a problem... protects the wheel from scratches and dirt... lightly touching on it will still allow the ipod to detect finger movement.

people with FAT fingers might have hard to turning on & off the hold button... i use my pinky to turn it off and on.. no big deal.

you can plug the sync cable and headphone cable with the case no problem

GREAT PROTECTOR! @ GREAT PRICE.

This Belkin case is thick enough that you may be unable to fully insert your 3.5 mm headphone plug into the bottom of the case. This annoyance could have been avoided through better design.

Apparently Apple designed the iPhone with a similar problem. So there is a growing aftermarket of inexpensive adapters with elongated 3.5mm plugs which work around the iPhone's poor design. These iPhone adapters also solve the problem with this Belkin case. Plan on buying one of these adapters to make this case fully functional.

Aside from this 'bug', the case works well, especially if you like a functional, minimalist design.

This case fits my 4G Nano perfectly and, as promised by other reviewers, the plastic coating over the click wheel is thin enough to operate the click wheel easily, although I have to apply a bit more pressure to adjust the volume. With a bit of fingernail, it is easy to operate the on/off "hold" switch at the top of the unit. The case is attractive and lets the bright yellow color of my iPod show through beautifully. Video podcasts are easily viewed through the plastic as well. I somewhat regret that I didn't buy a case with a loop or hook so I could have attached my iPod to a belt loop or a cord around my neck.

At first I was hesitant to buy this case after seeing a decent amount of generally negative reviews online, but in reality this case is completely adequate. It fits well without adding very much bulk, in fact the slight bit of added girth is helpful, since the ipod itself is quite tiny. The screen shows perfectly well, and the click wheel works perfectly fine through the case, in addition to having that area of the ipod covered unlike most cases where it is open and can catch grime.

As many people have said, there are a few little potential problems: The opening at the top of the case giving access to the hold button is a bit small, though this is because of the size of the ipod itself and not really something the case design could have addressed any differently. If you've got big fingers you might need to use a pinky, or just put your finger in space at an angle instead of trying to cram it in there straight on. It really isn't a large issue and shouldn't discourage anyone but very large fingered people who use the hold button very often.

The biggest problem is that the ipod won't fit in a dock while the case is on. And for the same reason, certain headphone jacks might not be able to reach into the headphone hole in the bottom of the ipod. But standard sized ones work perfectly fine.

So while fat fingered people who like to use a dock all the time and like large, old headphones, this case is no good, but if your fingers are normal, you use normal headphones and you don't use a dock all that much like myself, the case is perfect.

In my opinion it was very pricey but I think it the long run it will be worth it. The 'circle' area fits very nicely. I don't use any dock or such so the 'tight spaces' does not bother me. I think it's great to show off the color of the iPod. The quality of the product reflects its price which is why this is a little pricey, but I think it's quite worth it and it keeps the iPod flawless. :]

the case covers not only the ipod and the screen, but the click wheel as well. the wheel is still responsive and the case is sturdy. great buy.

i like how it's pink on the front, but then clear for the back. not all pink. so i can still see the actual color of my ipod from the back... (which is black)
pink & black effect <3 diggin it

works pretty good for me, and i'm happy with it :)

I love this item. I drop my iPod constantly, yet this always protects it from scratches and such. Very durable. Plus it's super cheap!