DLO Jam Jacket Pro Case for iPod mini (Clear)

by DLO

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10 x 5 x 7 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0001MQ25O
• Item model number: 009-6049
• Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Workout warriors and other on-the-go iPod mini users will delight in the Jam Jacket Pro carrying case from Digital Lifestyle Outfitters. The handy case is made of translucent silicone, a durable, grippy material that protects your iPod from dings and dents. It also includes two reinforced slits in the back to accommodate a tight-fitting armband (included), so you can effortlessly carry your iPod mini when jogging, rollerblading, cycling, or working out at the gym. Unlike with some cases, users don't need to remove the Jam Jacket Pro to use their mini, as the container features a cutout for the click wheel, along with an opening at the bottom for a dock connector. The screen is also protected thanks to the built-in micro-thin transparent window. Sleek, attractive, and functional, the Jam Jacket Pro--which fits all iPod mini models--makes a great addition to any iPod accessory collection.

Product Description

Protect your iPod mini on the go! The DLO Jam Jacket Pro for iPod mini provides style and portability with its 2 reinforced slits in the back, which accommodate the DLO armband (included). Play-through design features a built-in, transparent screen protector and access to iPod mini's click wheel with an opening at the bottom for the iPod mini dock connector. Fits all iPod mini models.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good protector but renders the iPod dock and armband useless, February 8, 2005

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H. P. Ramesh "HPR" (Cupertino, CA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: DLO Jam Jacket Pro Case for iPod mini (Clear) (Electronics)

Have been using this eversince I bought my iPod mini (Sep 2004).
The clear version slightly alters the original color of the Mini. It is available in other colors too.

Jam jacket is a good protection for iPod Mini. It doesn't have a belt clib and hence it is less bulky. It leaves the top of the iPod completely free and hence doesn't obstruct accessories that may sit on the iPod like FM transmiter, NaviPod etc.

Quite an useful product except for the following issues:
1) Can't insert into the dock as the bottom of the Mini is too thick with the jacket
2) Can't insert into the arm band iPod holder for the same reason
3) The entire jacket, especially the thin transparent screen, tends to attract dust and lint (may demand frequent cleaning)
4) There are no perforations on the jacket to let the iPod "breathe" while it is being charged. This might heat up the iPod depending upon the weather conditions.

If you are crazy about the iPod dock, look for a jacket that opens in the bottom to make room for the dock's jack.

There are other similar products featuring silicone jackets with a hard plastic screen protector. This is certainly a great improvement since hard plastic isn't sticky and it doesn't attract dirt as the thin plastic sheath.

2.0 out of 5 stars It's alright..., July 14, 2006

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Rachel - See all my reviews

This review is from: DLO Jam Jacket Pro Case for iPod mini (Clear) (Electronics)

This iPod case isn't great but it does do what it's supposed to do. It successfully protects the iPod from scratches and chips. After a year of use, my iPod mini has no scratches or chips in it.

Unfortunately, there are quite a few disappointing problems with this product.
1. The least annoying problem is the color of the case. It's not 100% clear but rather a frosty color. This leads to you iPod looking duller. (Note: The silicon that covers the screen is much clearer making the screen readable)
2. There is thick silicon on the base. As mentioned in other reviews, this makes it impossible to use a base. It also makes using at least some FM tuners (like the one here: http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=186782# ) very difficult. Charging and updating are still relatively easy because the gap in the bottom is large enough for the plug.
3. The belt clip thing that came with the iPod mini (I have one of the older ones and they came with a belt clip and a wall charger) is rendered completely useless because of the the thickness of the silicon.
4. The silicon attracts dust. This makes the silicon screen dusty and harder to read. On top of that, the screen cover creates bubbles. This makes it very difficult to read.
5. It's really difficult to slip on and off the iPod.

So here's my summary: The DLO Jam Jacket Pro is a cheap product. For it's price, it gets the job done. I would never ever spend more than 10 bucks for this. If you can get it for really cheap from overstock.com or ebay.com or one of those sites, go for it. Just remember that it's a cheapy. If you want something that goes above and beyond the call of duty, it's not this product.

3.0 out of 5 stars does the job, October 22, 2005

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A. Richter (Maine) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: DLO Jam Jacket Pro Case for iPod mini (Clear) (Electronics)

I bought this skin at Best Buy the day I got my Mini simply because I knew I needed a skin for protection but didn't want to wait to have it shipped from the internet and this was the cheapest available. Overall it gets the job done, prevents scratching on the body and screen. As a previous reviewer noted, the covering on the bottom is too thick to be able to use a dock (which I don't use anyway). But I suppose you could just cut the bottom out to dock it. The skin is very grippy and is easy to hold. The reason I gave it only 3 stars is because it seems to attract a lot of dust and lint, so it needs to be cleaned often (which is very easy with a paper towel and a little windex). The silicon screen protector also tends to attract a lot of dust which is probably the most annoying. Overall I can recommend this skin simply because it does it's job well. Although it does attract dust, it's appatently not that uncommon with similar silocon skins.