Belkin Sport Armband Plus Case for iPod nano 3G (Blue)

by Belkin

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1.3 x 5 x 6.8 inches ; 8.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0010XP92K
• Item model number: F8Z200-MBL
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (75 customer reviews)

Product Description

The ultra-comfortable Sport Armband Plus is hand-washable using breathable and water wicking material. It gives you full protection, easy access to your iPod, and minimizes bulk on your arm during those rigorous workouts. And the included Cable Capsule is designed to manage and store your earphones.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good armband for the price..., January 17, 2008

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K. White (Charlotte, NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Belkin Sport Armband Plus Case for iPod nano 3G (Blue) (Electronics)

I purchased this armband so I could use my new nano to take while I run or workout. The "sports" material is what I needed, so this caught my eye. I like the fact that it is machine-washable (which I haven't done yet). My nano fits very snuggly in the cover, and the capsule for the earphones is pretty nifty to wrap up all that excess wire dangling.

Good things:
-Light weight compared to my old bulky neoprene one.
-earphone holder is removable
-Once you find the hook that works, there is no problem with it staying in place. Might be due to the wicking material not making it slippery?

There are a few downsides to it, and it may not affect you as much:
-After long workouts (an hour or longer), it seems that some moisture has somehow leaked into the ipod part - which defeats the purpose of the protective cover- and it is hard to slide the ipod back out. It isn't a whole lot, and it doesn't seem to happen on an average shorter workout. I might try putting something underneath the band, between my skin and the holder to see if it prevents the problem.
-The adjustable band that I was used to from previous armbands was velcro, which made it easy and quick to put on and take off. This one has a hook and slots to slide it in. It is adjustable, and will probably fit larger arms as well. It just takes an extra minute to get it to hook into a good one that will ensure it won't slide down during activity. Kinda awkward if you are used to the velcro closure.
-You can't charge your ipod while it is in the holder. It may just be because this new generation has the charger right next to the headphone jack, and you would have to have the whole bottom of the slot open to accommodate this feature. This is just a minor inconvenience.

Overall a good deal for about $20.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Tough closure, January 28, 2008

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L. Speert - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Belkin Sport Armband Plus Case for iPod nano 3G (Blue) (Electronics)

All the features are good with the exception of the hook that secures the closure on the band. It is difficult to manipulate the hook into the right slot with one hand. Velcro would have been an easier way to close the band around my arm.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Too cumbersome, June 1, 2008

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Frank M. Lowrey (Americus, GA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Belkin Sport Armband Plus Case for iPod nano 3G (Blue) (Electronics)

This is a fine armband for the iPod nano, except for the method of securing it on one's arm. You have to insert a hook into one of numerous slots(depending on the size of your arm). I found this process extremely cumbersome--you almost need three hands. Moreover, once you find which slot fits your arm, you will have to mark it somehow so that you won't have to go thru trial and error each time. I understand that this is a personal perference, but I would much prefer velcro--and have purchased an armband that uses velcro. Anyone want to purchase my Belkin armband?