Customer Reviews

DLO Action Jacket Armband Case for iPod nano 5G (Black)

5 star:		(6)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

The new action jacket by DLO is a pretty good way to protect the new ipod nano 5g. The case has a nice rubberized feel to it, which makes it easier to hold the nano. The case is not heavy at all, it wraps very snugly to the ipod and can be used with or without the armband strap. I decided to use the case without because I find it easier to navigate the menu when the ipod is not strapped to my arm. I just keep it in my pocket when jogging. If you do decide to use the strap, it is a chore to weave it through the backing of the case, and it is not really easy to take off if you want to take it off the strap. Also, this case DOES NOT HAVE A SCREEN PROTECTOR, so you must purchase it separately. Overall I am happy with it. But again, you must purchase a screen protector separately.

I had previously owned a DLO iPod Nano 3G cover and loved it. So I purchased this one on behalf of my thoughts of the previous model. This newer style needs some slight redesign. The bottom velcro flap is off center - as it should be. However it should be to the other side, so that the earphones can plug be easily accessible to the iPod. There is a thin plastic layer that covers the iPod so you must navigate through it instead of directly touching the iPod wheel. Its effective, I just prefer direct contact. I like the swivel clip. I am not sure what the other review refers to about having to attach the strap - you simply can wrap armband around your arm and then clip the jacket onto it. I will keep this item, as it fits my purpose but it's not exactly perfect.

I loved my DLO first generation iPod nano case. It fit well, and gave me access to the headphone jack.

I have recently upgraded to a fifth generation nano and was disappointed with what was offered for a case from other brands. I was thrilled to discover Dlo had a case and did not hesitate dropping $30 on it. Now I've had my case for four months and the plastic cover is permanently scratched up. The back clip dented my iPod nano. The back clip in general is bulky, unlike the first generation. And the velcro flap covers the headphone jack. I have to lift up the flap to insert headphones, which is annoying. Not worth $30 and I regret not returning it for a refund.

This was my second DLO jacket, the first for my 3G, which I loved. I really like the convenience of the clip which makes it easy to attach to the arm band, but also I dont have to take it out of the case to use it in my car. However either this wasnt designed for the 5G (likely 4G) or I received two that were mfg defects.

The window on the case doesnt exactly fit the controls. The lower window doesnt reach down far enough to allow operation of the click wheel. to get it to work I have to stretch the case front, however this prevents the case from closing correctly.

The bottom of the case has a flap which attaches to the back by velcro tab. The tab is clearly designed to be more toward one side, which would be perfect if it was the correct side. This case over covers the headphone port, while leaving the sync port partially exposed. The result is that I have to undo the flap to insert the headphones.

I gave this 2 stars because Im still using it, but had it fit correctly, I would have upped it to 5.

The photo of this product is a bit misleading. The Nano actually goes into the case which has a clip on the back. The clip, then clips to the band on your arm. Because there's the space between the actual band and the case that the nano is in, the thing, bounces around on your arm if you're running and isn't very useful as such (and highly annoying).

I've since just discarded the armband portion and clip the thing to my shorts. It works just as well and the only thing keeping me from giving it a 1 star.

This is my third DLO Action Jacket. The other two are still around and fully functional. I just bought a new generation of Nano. The jacket's versatility is appealing.

I purchase this product in August of 2010 for the gym. It is great and sturdy. Can't beat it for the price I paid. I highly recommend it to anyone who is an advocate workout person. I not only use it on my arm, but also on my wrist, which both are very comfortable.

Good Product, Feels well built and I've been using it for running and I works well. I do have a bigger arm then the average guy and it still fits, and it seems it would do well for smaller arms too! over all happy with price and product!

I purchased this product based on the fact that the size of the various generations of iPODs have not really changed all that much. (I have an "older" model; my son has, if not the "latest", then a relatively recent model.) The picture for the product shows an iPOD "fitting well" in the armband case. However, I struggled (as did my son) to get my (and his) iPOD into the case at all. In fact, after finally succeeding in "cramming" my iPOD into the case, the display was a bit skewed. The iPOD case is obviously too small to comfortably accommodate an iPOD. I gave my son my TuneBelt model armband (which I bought on Amazon a year or two ago and which was perfect) and I kept this DLO armband for myself. Even though the fit was lousy, it still "works" once the iPOD is in it. So, for the money, I decided to keep it rather than send it back.

This is the best case for an IPod nano. You have your choice of a belt clip or arm band. It is durable, comfortable and access to USB port without removing the jacket.