Customer Reviews

Tuneband, Grantwood Technology's Armband, Silicone Skin, and Screen Protector for iPod Nano, 4th Generation (Model Number A1285), Compatible with Nike+iPod, BLACK

5 star:		(267)
4 star:		(53)
3 star:		(8)
2 star:		(3)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

This thing is fantastic! It's lightweight, easy to put on, and comfortable. It's also super flexible: I leave the silicone skin on my iPod all the time, and just slip the armband through it when I'm working out. I use it for both weight lifting/working out at the gym, and running with the Nike+iPod accessory. It comes with a screen and click wheel protector, which I put on, and I've had no problems manipulating the device even while running. I've had no problems with the iPod getting sweaty or moist while running.

I've recently purchased Grantwood's armband and think it's great. I had been using the Nike+ system with Nike's armband but my nano got wet from condensation and/or sweat each time. It even froze up on me!! That was enough. Since I've been using the silicone shell from Grantwood, I no longer have a problem. The armband is comfortable, the nano is secure while running and there is an open slot for the Nike chip. Finally, and most importantly, my nano is no longer wet after a run. It can "breathe" and stay dry certainly decreasing the chance for the product to malfunction. Great product at an even better price at less than half what you'd pay for the Nike armband!

I love this arm band while I am working out on the treadmill. It stays in place. I think it is one of the best products on the market and definitely the best value. I would highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for a skin for their ipod. Also, once you get it on, don't try to remove it, it really isn't made to be taken on and off. I tore mine, but the company sent me a replacement for free even though it was my fault.

I bought this band and the Belkin at the same time because my original Apple-brand armband that I purchased with my Nano degraded and fell apart. The Apple armband had issues staying velcro'd, so I picked what I thought were the two best options out there to try. The Belkin is a nice product, but it's rather small (I'm 6'0", 162lbs...wouldn't say that I'm abnormally large), and the neoprene doesn't stretch. It also absorbs moisture which means after a 10k run, my iPod is wet.

As for the Tuneband, it's terrific! The band is not huge, but the elastic is stretchy (meaning the iPod stays in place without cutting off circulation to the rest of your arm). I was a little skeptical about the silicone case, but it holds the iPod securely, and provides a nice cushion in the event that you drop your iPod. There's no issue with working the controls--they're readily accessible--and you can sync your iPod without removing it from the case.

In summary, when comparing the Apple brand armband, the Belkin and the Tuneband, the Tuneband is by far the best bet!

When I was shopping for armbands it seemed that many of options that were compatible with the Nike+ sport kit were made of vinyl that made it difficult to manipulate the click wheel and would have left my iPod sweaty and wet after a long run. The Tuneband doesn't have either problem. It comes with a peel-off protector that doesn't interfere with the click wheel and allows the iPod to "breathe" while I run. My iPod is always dry, even after a long run in hot weather. It's fairly easy to remove the silicone skin, but not so easy that I worry about the iPod falling out during a run.

Upon opening the package the silicon skin looked like the ipod could slip out after consistent use... of course it doesn't even if it's not completely in the skin. It took some persistence to get it in the skin so this instilled better confidence regarding the large opening at the bottom.
* the armband is soft and comfortable on the skin but strong enough to not come loose if it catches on clothing, say if you forget to take it off before taking your shirt off.
* Open slot at bottom of the unit easily accommodates the nike+ transmitter, or the charging cable without having to remove the unit from the skin.
* Unit doesn't jostle when in use.
* Good variety of colored skins.
* Tuneband can be worn on forearm or on bicep.
* The skin and band look like I just got them yesterday... aka they don't soil easily. And I've been using it for atleast 2wks in the Iraq Desert.
* Skin allows ventilates of ipod, while the separate band/holder construction prevent transfer of sweat and moisture build up within the ipod. Other ipod bands are made from clear plastic and neoprene, with construction that puts the unit flush against your arm. If your sweat it the neoprene just holds on the sweat and moisture builds inside the holder fogging the plastic screen. I'm fairly certain that moisture like this doesn't promote long life for an ipod.
* Great Price
* The one negative comment I have is that I wish there was a cord
keeper or something for the headphones, so i would have to worry about losing the silicone cuffs to my earbuds all the time, or wrap the cord around the unit.

What a perfect little product. A great snug holder for the iPod nano -- it won't slip out. Easy to insert and to remove the iPod. Comfortable on the arm. It's a minimalist masterpiece. They could increase the length of the band a bit for the extra-muscley but for me that's not a problem. A great price and a great product. Highly recommended.

I am currently deployed to Iraq and I needed an armband for my new iPod. I had a Belkin armband for my previous 3G Nano (which was stolen but I won't go into that discussion!), which was so-so: the armband itself was a little too short and it was difficult to use the scroll wheel through the plastic. I just happened to find the Tuneband and after all the great reviews I thought I would give it a try (not too many product reviews out there with so many 5 star ratings!). I am thoroughly pleased with this purchase. First of all, the silicone cover is super easy to put on the iPod; very flexible. I love the fact that it has a hole in the bottom to plug in the charger (that was another issue with the Belkin; every time I wanted to charge it I had to take the iPod out of the cover). The velcro strap is the perfect size for guys with larger arms (I'm no bodybuilder, but the Belkin was still a little short for my preference).

The one thing that kept me from buying this product right away was the cut-out plastic covers for the screen and scroll wheel (or is it click wheel?). I didn't really like the idea of having to cut out some plastic, but I went ahead and bought it anyways. Well, it did come with a sheet of sticky plastic covers to cut out...but Grantwood also includes pre-cut plastic covers! I was very happy when I saw this in the box. They are cut to the perfect size; just peel the backing and press in place. And they're not so sticky that you can't reposition them. Alot of the people writing reviews said they just left the scroll wheel cover off. I went ahead and put on the pre-cut wheel cover and you would never even know it's on there! It only covers the wheel itself, so it moves with the wheel, and it's very thin. That little feature had me completely sold on this product.

Some other reviews also make comment about the durability of the velcro itself. I've only had this product a short time but no issues whatsoever.

If you are looking for a simple, inexpensive armband that will fit larger arms with ease, this is the one!

A nice product. not necesarily the most stylish, but the ruberized skin has saved damaged to my Ipod from a couple of drops. Armband works well and is comfortable.

Since I started running I realized I need a case that would not only hold my nano but a case that allowed a space for the nike+ attachment. This is the perfect armband. It comes not only with an armband but with a silicone case for the nano. The silicone case allows for a space at the bottom for the nike+ attachment. The silicon case for the nano is easy to remove/put on the ipod and it protects the ipod. In fact I have left it on my ipod all the times even when I am not working out. There are no problems reaching the nano click wheel with the case on which I have seen with other cases. The arm band itself is very comfortable and easy to slip on and adjust. The strap is velcro. I have smaller arms so I can't say if it will fit all arms but I also had my husband put it on and it fit his arm just as easily. This is a really great armband for working out. It has kept my nano safe and dry! I am very happy with it.