Customer Reviews

Griffin iClear Hard-Shell Case for iPod touch 1G (Clear)

5 star:		(48)
4 star:		(10)
3 star:		(5)
2 star:		(5)
1 star:		(5)

 

 

This is a great product. Although the screen protector it comes with has a nice peel off back before install, then peel off front after install, I became very frustrated that I could not get it onto the iPod without any bubbles or dust. If Apple is to produce these stupid beautiful handheld gadgets that everyone wants, they should just manufacture it with one of these screen protectors pre-installed, perfectly, Apple-style. After 3 attempts at putting the screen protector on without imperfections, I decided to throw it out, and I just put the hard case on. It went on easily, and it looks great. Then I discovered a fleck of dust under the back cover. I tried to remove the case with a dime because I thought a nickel would not fit in the slot, but the dime nicked the plastic a little. I decided to leave the dust. Now, I have tried the nickel, and it works fine without damaging the case. If you have to remove the case, use a NICKEL to avoid nicking the plastic.

I recently ordered this case and I love it! It looks great and doesn't mask the beauty of the iPod. It adds a little weight and bulk but it's not that significant. It actually feels better in my hand with the case on. I like the fact that I don't have to remove the case to charge it. My non-iPod headphones fit fine with the case on, even though the headphone jack is larger than that of the iPod headphones. You can also reach the sleep button fine with the case on.

It's nice that they include the screen protector. It's not too hard to put on, you have to make sure to wipe your screen really well first and try not to touch the actual sticking surface of the protector. I was able to put it on without bubbles or dust but it doesn't seem to stick well around the very edges. I tried to peel it off at the bottom to fix it a little and now there is a large section at the bottom which won't stick anymore. Oh well, with the case on, you can't really tell. I found a trick to open the case without scratching it: use a small coin, a dime is fine, take the cloth that comes with the case and drape it over the slot as a barrier between the case and the coin. I have opened the case many times already and have no scratches. The case has such a tight fit that I had a weird issue with some marking that looked like trapped moisture or oil between the back of the iPod and the case. I kept wiping the iPod and the case and even used rubbing alcohol to remove any oil and I still had that marking. It annoyed me so I put a little sticker on the back of the iPod and it fixed the problem. The back of the case is not perfectly clear, it's clouded, but you can still see through it. This also means that if there is any dust under the case, you can see that too. Just be sure to wipe your iPod really well before putting the case on.

I have search for all over the place to find right case. even Apple store doesn't have one. then I went to bestbuy. they had Griffin clear case at time of purchase. I just love that. it shows clear appearance of touch, and protect entire ipod touch as well. it looks beautiful on my hand. it comes with screen protector film which prevents smudge, scratches on the screen. only downside is that it is not coming with belt clip. but overall I just love it so much. if somebody look for right case, it's definitely answer.

If you have an iPod touch, you really need to protect it. When I got mine, there weren't that many casing options, and there still aren't. I was considering getting a silicone one, but looking at them I realized how cheaply made they were--but they were so overpriced, too. Most of them didn't look like they would fit right, and they looked cheap. Then I found this. IT IS AMAZING. The clear plastic is beautiful, it looks great on my iPod, the price was right (especially on amazon), it fits perfectly, and it protects the iPod the way I need it to. The only thing I don't like is that the "sleep" button is harder to reach, but other than that this case is perfect. Get it.

This is a great case. It snaps in tightly and is easy to remove as well. It comes with a screen protector which is very easy to put on. I love how it fits perfectly to the shape of the Ipod Touch. Some cases when you put it on will mask the appearance of your ipod but this does not. While providing good protection for your Touch, it does not hide the appearance of your touch.

When I first got this product 5 months ago everything was great. The case snapped into place perfectly and i had no problem installing the screen protector. Now I take my ipod everywhere i go and one thing that started to happen was that dirt and dust would seep through the openings in the case for the headphone jack and hold button, this caused minor scratches on the ipod and on the case. Now because of this i would have to take off my case to clean the ipod every once in awhile and after a few cleans one of the clasps broke off. as of right now both the bottom clasps have broken off leaving it very loose forcing me to tape it together. Also one other critical flaws is the lack of shock protection. if you were to drop your ipod this case would prevent scratches but forget about absorbing impact.

If your buying this case to protect your ipod touch from breaking when dropped this product is amazing but for Scratches. Its completely horrible. The case has put an amazing amount of scratches around the backing of the metal on my ipod and the case its self gets very scratched. Not the best case.

The case works well, however scratches are visible on the front cover. It is also very hard to get the case off once it is put on. Using a larger coin such as a nickle to remove the case is suggested.

It's a well known fact that ipods are easy to scratch, and the Touch is no exception. Apparently they are made of the softest non-lethal materials known to man. So you know you have to protect your ipod. That being said, you hate to enshroud your sleek new ipod touch in a hideous protective case that hides your trendsetting device from the rest of the world. What to do?

I'll tell you what to do. Buy this guy here. The hard plastic cover makes scratch-fear a thing of the past, and because it's transparent the innate good looks of the Touch are going to shine on through. The ipod is protected but not imprisoned. Just don't drop the damn thing because hard plastic shatters.

Everything about this is easy to use, including getting the protective shield on the screen. Simple design protects the iPod without any obstructions. It's well worth the low price, and the packaging it comes in doesn't require mandhandling a pair of scissors, either.