Customer Reviews

DLO Jam Jacket Case with Cord Management and Surface Shields for iPod touch 1G (Black)

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2 star:		(5)
1 star:		(6)

 

 

DLO Jam Jacket with Cord Management and Surface Shields for iPod touch (Black)

The DLO Jam Jacket case protects your iPod Touch media player while providing a "wire Management" area on the back of the skin to hold your headphone wires while not in use.

Pros
+ Nice durable silicon case protects your iPod Touch with minimal dust attraction
+ Included surface shields give you one less thing to purchase, great value!
+ Price is very attractive - Half of the Speck Toughskin
+ Rear cord management let you store your in-ear headphones neatly
+ Cord management area adds less bulk than other cord management cases
+ Hole for attachment of loop for case lanyard

Cons
- Case design requires removal for use with most iPod docks
- Cord management area designed for Apple style in-ear headphones; most others won't fit
- Few options for connecting case via belt clips or arm bands
- Silicon is somewhat slippery and very thin compared to other thicker cases like the Speck Toughskin

This is a great overall case to protect your player. The wire management feature adds only moderate thickness to it, certainly less than wire management areas on similar cases I've bought owned. Having wire management integrated with your case is a big advantage. And if you use the standard iPod headphones, or ones with the same form factor, this is probably one of the best cases for you. Still, some will opt to get separate wire winders for their phones and different cases, and here's why.

These days most people are replacing their included headphones. Some iPod reviewers state with no hesitation, "just pay $300 to get decent headphones once you buy your iPod." I personally like Apple's included headphones and think they should be sufficient for basic users. The cord management area is designed for headphones shaped like Apple's. 90% of all other headphones simply won't fit into the included phone holes.

The other major issue with this case is dock compatibility. Some have pointed out the case may prevent easy use with car mounts. But I was more surprised that the thick bottom corners prevented easy loading in my top down iPod dock even though the area around the port is open. Most of my silicon cases for other iPods have allowed me to use open iPod docks with the cases on, which is a huge timesaver. This design could have used just a little more tinkering. Even thick silicon cases can be made to work easily with top down (open) iPod docks.

The case does have some design pluses. The thick corners are nice, and the design does include a good "home button" area and a hole for the light sensor. The hole on the cord management area is designed to accept a clip for a lanyard so you can carry the case around your neck. This hole is not meant for your headphone cord. :-)

The comparison that has to be made is with the Speck Toughskin, which doesn't include the wire management but does have thicker silicon and a less slippery grip. It has much thicker edging too and provides slightly better protection if that is your primary concern. If you can do without wire management, you probably want to check out the Speck. Speck ToughSkin Rubberized Case for iPod touch (Black)

DLO's case does beat Specks on cost though at about half the price.

If you need a case till you test drive what else is out there, this is a great value and should definitely be on your list.

Happy shopping!!!

The jamb jacket fits the iPod Touch like a glove. As the other reviewer said the raised corners offer a lot of protection if the iPod is dropped on a corner. I can't say how the ear buds fit in the holder on the rear because I use the Bose ear buds and have put away the ones form Apple.

When trying to put on the surface shield, I noticed that there were specks of dust between the shield and glass screen that was creating air bubbles. I used a piece of Scotch tape and removed the dust from the "sticky" side of the surface shield. After removing the dust the shield went on fine with no bubbles. The touch screen works great with the shield.

I just picked this up last night. The case itself consists of rubber, or some rubber like material. As you can see from the photos, the corners are doubly protected with added padding. From a design point, this makes perfect sense. Heaven forbid, if you were to ever drop your iTouch, it would most likely land on a corner, so with the added padding, it just might survive such a fall in tact. The sides of the case are texturized with small, raised bumps, allowing you to comfortably grip your iTouch. I love the ear bud management on the back. Some may not like using ear buds, but for those that do, this is a perfect solution to carrying your ear buds with your iTouch. No longer do you have to tote them around separetly. They're all together in one neat package. Great idea!

Oh, and one last thing...it comes with a plastic film to protect your screen!

Initially this case was great - form fitting and snug, like a second skin. And the ability to store the headphones is brilliant. It only holds the apple ones best, which i don't often use - but its great to know you always have some headphones you can use in a pinch. Great for when stuck in traffic or waiting in line somewhere.

I have had my case for about 3 mos now and even tho I hardly ever take i out of the Jam Jacket - the case has stretch and loosened so much I am about to buy an entirely new case from another manufacturer. It has loosened so much now that it slides around a bit inside the case.

Very disappointed.

I don't normally go out of my way to write a review. After all, it takes away from my valuable time shopping for myself on Amazon. I did feel the need to give this one a great review. When I was hunting for a case/protection for my new iPod Touch, it was difficult to find anything that first, was available and second, wasn't made of ultra-hard plastic. I wanted a "skin" that would prevent my iPod from sliding and would be easy to remove if needed. The DLO Jam Jacket was just the thing. Here's why: 1) The skin slips on very easily and fits snug. 2) Offers storage for the Apple stock headphones unlike any other case -- a perfect fit with no winding your headphones around your screen. 3) Comes with a self-adhering plastic screen protector but you MUST be patient when applying this. Go slowly and use the card that comes with it to remove air bubbles if they occur. 4) The rubber isn't cheap like others. It is a nice sturdy rubber that will last. You can even remove it if you need to wash it with mild soap and water. 5) Perfect for setting your iPod Touch on your dash or a slick surface as it won't slide away. Same with the inside of your jacket pockets. 6) I know it wasn't designed for this, but it actually can kind of stand up on a slight tilt when watching videos because the rubber cord manager on the back protrudes a bit so when you set it on a flat surface it naturally tilts up. --- One bad thing but not a deal killer: The only change I would make, if the manufacturer is reading this, is that it doesn't quite fit the stand-up Apple dock connector, but if you don't mind just plugging it in using the standard USB or Firewire connector then you're fine. I am very anal with this stuff. ---

If you work construction as I do this is the case for you. It really protects the player, with extra "padding" on the corners, and allows you to get a good grip on the player while using the controls. I don't find it too bulky for my shirt pocket, and the silicon material seems to prevent the player from sliding out of my pocket when bending over. I like the earphone storage, its a lot better option than winding the cord around the player. The plastic cover for the touch screen is a nice addition, helps keep muddy fingers off the screen itself, and you can buy replacement covers to replace the original when it gets scratched and pitted. All in all this is a great case at a great price. Highly recommend.

I second the other reviews here: the Jam Jacket offers iPod touch users a secure tactile package that doesn't mess up the touch's awesomely thin form factor.

But if you do not use open on-the-ear buds like Apple's, the "cord management" system doesn't work. I got IN-the-ear Sennheisers. It doesn't fit.

Finally figured out the clear plastic screen shield. The shield is "protected" by 2 covers. You need to peel both off like a band-aid. Confusing to us slow folk!

I purchased the DLO Jam Jacket about 2 weeks ago and I have found it a really great accessory to my iPod Touch. The headphones holder in the back is a great addition to the product and has come in handy especially for when I just want to surf the net with the Touch and not have the headphones flying around everywhere, but they're still neatly attached the back of it.

One of the things I was concerned about while ordering it online was that it would be bulky and really either weight the Touch down or make it harder to fight my pocket. However the Jacket has a really amazing design and doesn't add much to the size of the Touch at all besides the back portion for the headphones.

The reason I gave it 4 stars instead of three was because of the plastic screen you get to cover the LCD. While it was has never been a problem functionally or cleaning wise, it is a bit of a pain to put on. I would suggest making sure that both surfaces are completely clean before applying the plastic screen on, and also that you apply it in the middle and push the air outwards. I got a few bubbles in it and some that won't come out because there is actually a little piece of something (lint or something) between the Touch and the plastic screen. This can also be annoying and ugly to the eye.

However, all in all I'm and extreme glad I purchased it and would recommend that you get one for yours.

I would recommend this case for anyone with a touch who uses the Apple earbuds. The materials seem to be high quality and protect the entire touch very well except for the screen which the included screen shield takes care of. I did have some difficulty applying the screen shield and tried to wipe some dust off the sticky side with a paper towel, which essentially ruined the shield. The company was nice enough to send me a couple free replacement shields though, this time I will use Scotch tape as another reviewer recommended if the shield gets dust on it during application.
The rear headphone storage does add some depth to the unit but I don't mind it. It is a nice solution to keeping the earbuds at hand without wrapping them around the whole ipod which blocks the screen for when you want to just check email etc. Unfortunately my Shure earbuds don't fit in the slots and the whole (thick) cord doesn't even fit on the cord storage reel. Still a great cord management solution if you use stock earbuds.

This is something that Apple should include as standard. As much as the device costs it makes sense to add some protection in case of dropping the device. This fits perfect and lets you use the device as intended. Plus I like the added grip it gives when holding it. The only thing I'm not wild about is the earbud management system on the back. Makes it a bit thicker and harder to slip into a shirt pocket (but it still fits fine). I carry a set of retractable earbuds so this feature isn't needed in my case. All in all though it is an excellent investment for the price. The screen protector is nice too. You do have to take your time and work the air bubbles out but it's worth the effort.