Belkin Sports Sleeve Case and Armband for 30 GB iPod 5G, 5.5G (Black)

by Belkin

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9 x 4.5 x 1.5 inches ; 3.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000F3PBG0
• Item model number: F8Z081
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (56 customer reviews)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Belkin F8Z081 Sports Sleeve for 30 GB iPod Videos (Black) protects your iPod video and preserves its original look as you take it with you on the move. The Sports Sleeve case helps you get the most from your music and video player during even the most energetic of activities, while helping ensure your investment stays as safe as possible.

The Belkin sports sleeve features a snug, extra layer of high-grade, rugged silicon to safeguard your iPod from scrapes, scratches, and the occasional light knocks, while still offering access to front controls, sync/charge port, and headphone jack. This unit's sporty design features an adjustable band that keeps your iPod securely on your arm, providing you with easy, hands-free usage of your music and video player while you work out, jog, or simply are kept busy with both hands. Form-fit to the 30 GB iPod 5G/5.5G Video, the F8Z081 sports sleeve comes in a black that complements the black-and-white armband, and is backed by a manufacturer's lifetime warranty.

What's in the Box
Belkin F8Z081 sports sleeve case and warranty information.

Product Description

The Belkin Sports Jacket gives you a great way to carry and secure your iPod, preserving its original look. The form-fit design features a snug extra layer of rugged silicone mold and a lanyard to keep your iPod securely on your wrist. Now, you can power and play your iPod virtually anywhere you go.

Main Features

Manufacturer: Belkin Corporation.

Manufacturer Part Number: F8Z081

Manufacturer Website Address: www.belkin.com

Color: Black

Material: Silicone

Standard Warranty: Lifetime

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

51 of 54 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Practical, Adjustable, and Comforting, June 6, 2007

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Jason Bourne (Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Belkin Sports Sleeve Case and Armband for 30 GB iPod 5G, 5.5G (Black) (Electronics)

The package contains the following pieces:

1) A transparent screen protector that can be used ONCE! if you fail to attach it correctly to the screen leaving no air bubbles, you are done! otherwise, I'm afraid you will end up throwing it in the bin!

2) A Silicon case to cover the iPod. Here's a tip on how to put your iPod in it without tearing it, simply insert your iPod from the screen opening, not from the below opening (the blow opening can be torn when you expand it to insert your iPod)

3) An adjustable elastic wide armband that can fit nicely on your arm as long as it's not bigger than 18"/45cm!

My experience with it was dumping the screen protector as I was unable to get rid of one air bubble, and when I tried to take off the protector a little bit to clean the area where the bubble was, I ended up creating more air bubbles! my advice is, clean the screen fully before applying the cover. As for the case itself, it fits the iPOD nicely, and the armband surrounds my 18"/45cm arm nicely but without any room for expansion. I wasn't sure I will feel comfortable while weight lifting, especially when training arms, but to my surprise, even with Biceps curls and close-grip bench press (target the main muscles in your arms, biceps and triceps) and even with the pump that results from exercising, I was still comfortable with it.

One last thing, I would recommend putting your iPod upside down while you are attaching it using the armband (click wheel up and screen down); this is because you will be able to see the screen correctly if you simply raise your arm.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars form + function, February 19, 2007

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M. Filer (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Belkin Sports Sleeve Case and Armband for 30 GB iPod 5G, 5.5G (Black) (Electronics)

I don't have any gripes about this iPod armband. It has worked well for me in a variety of activities (running, rowing, weights). The silicon case is more sweat-resistant than a lot of the leather ones out there, and the thick armband keeps it tight to your arm. Plus, this one looks a lot better than a lot of the other iPod cases I see out there with full clear plastic front covers.

Also, a non-permanent stick-on screen protector is included, which I didn't see in the product description. It seems to be effective as well.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Ipod Cover, August 27, 2006

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Chaison Griffin (Edmond, OK USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Belkin Sports Sleeve Case and Armband for 30 GB iPod 5G, 5.5G (Black) (Electronics)

PRO: The silicone is a great material. Very durable. I don't have to worry about setting it down to hard or dropping it off the table and something breaking. The silicone absorbs the impact. The arm strap is perfect.

CON: I guess the fact that the ipod wabbles a little bit when it is around my arm due to the flexibility of the silicone. But it doesn't even wabble that much.