Griffin Elan Form Hard-Shell Leather Case for 80/120/160 GB iPod classic 6G (Black)

by Griffin Technology

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.4 x 1.2 x 7.5 inches ; 3.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000VXQZA0
• Item model number: 8164-ICELNFMB
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (79 customer reviews)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Griffin's Elan Form is an elegant hard-shell leather case, shaped to perfectly fit your iPod classic. The shell's form-fitting design bonds top-grain leather to durable, protective polycarbonate, to encase your iPod in two layers of protection. The top-grain leather outer shell is crafted from hand-matched hides, while the polycarbonate inner shell surrounds your iPod with armor. Put your iPod in the top casing, then snap the back into place. To open the case, insert a coin (a quarter works best) into the notch in the bottom corner and twist gently.

All this protection still affords easy access to the click wheel or touchscreen, dock connector, headphone port, and hold switch. Elan Form is available in sizes to fit the third-generation iPod nano, iPod classic, and iPod touch.

What's in the Box:
Black Griffin Elan Form Hard-Shell Leather Case for iPod classic.

Product Description

Griffin's Elan Form is an elegant hard-shell leather case, shaped to perfectly fit your iPod classic. The shell's form-fitting design bonds top-grain leather to durable, protective polycarbonate, to encase your iPod in two layers of protection. The top-grain leather outer shell is crafted from hand-matched hides, while the polycarbonate inner shell surrounds your iPod with armor. Put your iPod in the top casing, then snap the back into place. To open the case, insert a coin (a quarter works best) into the notch in the bottom corner and twist gently.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars better than expected, April 12, 2008

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Tiklsme (Eureka, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Griffin Elan Form Hard-Shell Leather Case for 80/120/160 GB iPod classic 6G (Black) (Electronics)

I am very pleased with this purchase of the leather case for my ipod. It protects the screen like I wanted and fits snugly around the ipod. I was concerned that it might keep coming off but I carry it around in my bag and have not had it come off, infact I have to make a concerted effort to remove it when I want to take it off.

I would definitely recommend this product.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Petite And Sturdy, Can't Ask For More, July 14, 2010

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awesplosion - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Griffin Elan Form Hard-Shell Leather Case for 80/120/160 GB iPod classic 6G (Black) (Electronics)

This case, simply put, is perfect for what I need it for and works well with my ipod 7th generation. It has no obstruction on the bottom so the dock is completely free, hence you can attach whatever peripherals you may want which is great because I often attach a bluetooth adapter to pair it to my Etymotic Research Ety8 Bluetooth Stereo Wireless In-Ear Earphones. The case itself fits with zero space between the case/ipod so it's got a very solid feel, and the hold switch and 3.5mm jack are also fairly accessible. The leather feels pretty good, clearly not premium quality but certainly not crappy pleather so often found in "leather" items. The screen protector is built into the face of the case and doesn't obstruct or alter the image. As for the "problem" of removing the case, I really can't understand where some of the other reviewers are coming from, taking it off (to clean away dust/debris/etc) is a breeze. You just look at the bottom right corner, pry the case apart with your fingers at that tiny built-in gap, and it pops off without issue.

Overall, you'd be hard pressed to find another ipod classic case of this quality for less than 8 bucks. Very satisfied.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good case overall., February 24, 2009

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D. Hentze (United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Griffin Elan Form Hard-Shell Leather Case for 80/120/160 GB iPod classic 6G (Black) (Electronics)

This is a good case, and offers moderate protection to the iPod. It fits very well, looks and feels great, and the leather covered plastic shell offers pretty good protection. It comes with 2 backs to fit the older and newer versions of the 6G iPods. Mine came with a slight flaw that prohibits me from giving it 5 stars though. The plastic screen protector on mine has a smudge on it that can't be removed. It is probably a quality control issue, and I've thought about exchanging it. So far, I'm living with it though. All in all, this is still a very good case.