Otterbox Waterproof Box Case for iPod nano 1G (Clear)

by OtterBox

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000CQ10UQ
• Item model number: 907012
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

Product Description

1 Meter Waterproof, dustproof, dirtproof, sandproof, and drop-proof / ClickWheel protected by a thin membrane / Lifetime Guarantee

Customer Reviews

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If your looking for the best case for your ipod, but still want it to be sleek and cool? BUY THIS CASE!, July 1, 2006

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Mary B. Green - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Otterbox Waterproof Box Case for iPod nano 1G (Clear) (Electronics)

ok, ive bought 7 different cases for my ipod nano...some were alluminum , others were rubber. i live in florida and the other cases dont offer ANY protection from sand and dirt...but this case is air tight and offer avaliabilty to some ports.
Here's a ipod owners worst night mare... i was sitting by the pool, and some kids that were horse playing smashed into me and my ipod nano gets flung into the pool. but it wasnt hurt in the least from the water or the drop. because the case is actually waterproof and drop proof. so basically you can entrust your ipod to your otterbox case, to keep everything out, and make sure everything thats in stays safe : > and your ipod still looks SEXY

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Results from a kitchen test, January 15, 2007

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Travis Pelt "Freelance Guru" (Kayaking through DC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Otterbox Waterproof Box Case for iPod nano 1G (Clear) (Electronics)

I bought the Otterbox soley as a kayaking precaution: I don't intend to get my iPod wet but when you're paddling in questionable weather, as Rumsfeld would say, 'Stuff happens.' So I found this little thing and to my amazement people were actually swimming with them. So I researched the product a bit and found it received mainly positive but still mixed reviews.

When the Otterbox arrived I was skeptical and set up some very simple waterproof tests. First, submerging the empty case in a water pitcher. Perfect. Submerged with shaking; again, perfect. Then, I inserted the iPod as directed and sumberg... nononoonnoogetitoutgetitoutdammitisitdead??!!! It, um, didn't perform as well as I hoped but about as well as I expected. Water quickly seeped through the very very small amount of sealing rubber and began drowning the iPod (in a matter of five seconds.) After making sure the iPod wasn't totally hosed I opted to give it another shot. This time I squeezed the living beejesus outta the thing and it worked fine.

So, findings: If you plan on using this as a waterproofing device, this probabally will work but I wouldn't trust it 100% so, in short, how much do you actually care about your iPod? If you're okay risked it, this should be worth the risk. If you can't/really don't want to replace it, keep it outta the dang water. If you care only for function and not style, you can buy some waterproof headphones, duct tape, and Saran wrap and be fine.

If you want this solely as a precautionary measure, a small dry bag and duct tape(i.e. for kayaking) is less expense and much more reassuring than this thing. While, yes, on the second try it was waterproof, I wouldn't want to bet money that was the case each time I got wet.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Works as described, November 17, 2006

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E. Eve - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Otterbox Waterproof Box Case for iPod nano 1G (Clear) (Electronics)

This product is great. I swim about 30 laps 4 times a week, and this waterproof case really does keep the water out. I love how I can still access the "wheel" on the front of the Ipod while I am swimming.