Pelican i1015 Clear case with a black liner For iPhone Water Resistant

by Pelican

Product Features

• Fits iPhone, iPhone 3G/3GS, iPod touch 2G and iPod classic
• Watertight, crushproof and dustproof
• External headphone jacks support microphone control feature for iPhone and iPod touch
• Easy open latch
• Carabiner attachment

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Product Description

Color: Black

Pelican Case for iPhone/iPod Touch (Clear with Black Liner)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

76 of 81 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars One of my core accessories March 27, 2010

By Aubrey Falconer

Color Name:Black|Amazon Verified Purchase

This case is great! As with all Pelican products, build quality is excellent. I designed a custom retention system which consists of a length of tensioned webbing running along the back and 2 metal clips to securely and effortlessly strap it to my belt, and a "mini wallet" compartment - which is a folded piece of cardboard tucked in the front between the two foam spacers. I used the cardboard from my iPhone packaging, and centered the package's super cool metallic Apple logo in the viewing area over it's sleek black background.

This case could be better if it had the mini wallet built in so I didn't have to add it, but I am perfectly satisfied with my solution. The headphone storage could also have used much more thought - if you just stuff your headphones in the bottom of the storage area, they will cause you grief by making it difficult to rapidly remove and insert the iPhone without getting attacked by them. I am working on a special "cage" to coil the headphones around before inserting them into the case.

My final complaint with this case is the most serious, and it's a major flaw with the current design. The audio throughput cable has only three wires - not four - so it is impossible to use your iPhone headphone's microphone or music control button when the iPhone is in the case. There is absolutely no excuse for this, and I was very disappointed to find it out. I can't wait for Pelican to release an updated case - or even to just mail me a new cable that I could install once they get this figured out.

Update - 2010-09-09:
Pelican has upgraded this product, and the version they are now selling includes a TRRS cable which will allow you to use a headset and control your music while your phone is in the case....
Pelican mailed me a new TRRS cable free of charge, and it works great!
Also, this case will PERFECTLY fit an iPhone 4 with Apple's bumper installed if you take a sharp pair of scissors and trim down the ribs which support the back of the protrusions on the rubber liner against the clear outer shell.
Here's some pics of my modded case:[...] Read more ›

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for outdoor sports. May 31, 2010

By TheTodd1981

Color Name:Black

Not a case for everyday use, it's far too large to carry comfortably in most situations. However, there are situations when this case works out very well. I spend a lot of time kayaking, and this case is perfect for being out on the water, when used with some water resistant headphones. I wouldn't go swimming with it, but it's survived all of the splashes and minor soakings it's received while out on the kayak. The clip is pretty convenient, I just clip it to my vest or shorts, and no worries whenever a swell gives a bit of a splash.

I use the case with a 2nd Gen iPod Touch, which fits easily and securely into the case. Because of the foam inserts in the front of the case, it will also fit other similar-sized electronics, even if they're a bit thicker. I have a G1 phone, and it fits right in as well. As with all Pelican cases, it's very sturdy, and I have no doubts I could throw my iPod at a wall, drop it on the ground, sit on it, maybe even stand on it with no damage.

Only problem is that you cannot operate the iPod whenever the case is closed. If you have a good music list, it's not really a problem, and as long as you're relatively dry, it only takes a moment to open the front and do what you need to.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Cheap Insurance July 3, 2010

By Mark Fleser

Color Name:Black|Amazon Verified Purchase

This is going to be cheap insurance for my iPhone 4 when I'm doing things outdoors. It fits my iPhone 4 while it's still in it's case-mate Barely There case with some room to spare. I saw a Youtube video that said that the remote on the earbuds did not work, he might have been using and older version of the case, or he just didn't know what he was talking about, because the one I received has the standard 3 ring headphone plug that supports the mic and playback controls! The picture and description is a little deceiving because it says "black" as the color, the gasket that seals the case and holds the device is black, the case itself is all clear, not a big deal though. So far it looks like this is going to be a good case and heavy duty protection.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars THIS CASE IS THE REAL DEAL!! September 14, 2010

By hugh d scott

Color Name:Transparent

I'm surprised to see so many less than outstanding reviews for this case. I don't know if Amazon has corrected the "wrong description" problem that everyone else seems to be upset about, but I received the case as listed with a clear lid (ordered July 2010).

This case is the REAL DEAL! I work in construction, so I'm constantly worried about my ipod being crushed in my pocket, or spilling coffee on myself or getting wet working in the rain or (most of all) getting my device DUSTY. For me the dustproof and crushproof features are the payoff. I never put myself in a situation where I might drop my $300 ipod into water so I'm not concerned with the difference between "watertight" and "splashproof" as another reviewer is. It is NOT idiot-proof.

I saw a remark in another review about the headphone jack being incompatible with the ipod headphone/microphone. Again, the case I received has the three wire jack and works fine with the voice control and other microphone related features.

A word about bulk: this unit is a bit bulky compared to most ipod cases. But the extra bulk is equal to the extra protection. I still keep mine in my pocket while I work and even in tight fitting work pants it fits fine and is not uncomfortable ( I don't sit down at work)

All the obvious cons other reviewers have listed are obvious. No, you can't touch your "ipod touch" through the lid. It is easy, however, to operate the touch screen while the ipod is still in the case with the lid open. The rubber tabs that hold it in place do so fairly well with the lid open.

Wi-fi works fine with the ipod in the case. If you have a very weak connection you might improve it slightly by removing it....

In my opinion, and for the way I use my device this case is worth the money twice over. I was thrilled that it was less than thirty bucks and even more so when all of the things I was worried about from other reviews turned out to be (for me) not true. Read more ›