Rhinoskin Apple iPod 30GB Video Aluminum Case

by RhinoSkin

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1 x 4.2 x 0.7 inches ; 6.1 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000CF2ZL0
• Item model number: 00615
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

Product Description

Rhino-Skin. iPod 30GB Aluminum HardCase. This quality constructed hardcase has a clear polycarbonate front with an aluminum back. The lightweight high performance polycarbonate plastic is scratch shatter and heat resistant. This is a custom fit case that has been designed to allow accessibilty to the click wheel and all functional ports.

Customer Reviews

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great alternative to Agent 18, January 5, 2006

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Akash (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rhinoskin Apple iPod 30GB Video Aluminum Case (Electronics)

When I first started shopping around for a case, it seemed that Agent 18 had the monopoly on simple, minimalistic, hard cases. Then Rhino Skin finally released this aluminum case, and users finally have a viable alternative.

The description that amazon provides is pretty meager, but there honestly isn't much to talk about. This case doesn't do much, but it does what it's supposed to pretty well.

It fits the ipod video very snugly, I was skeptical when I saw the cover has no top but try as I might the ipod doesn't budge even a fraction of an inch...pretty surprising. You also have access to all necessary controls, I haven't tried to dock it so I can't provide any feedback there.

I was hoping the inside would be completely neoprene lined, however Rhino Case only put neoprene in strategic areas...the result is that you cringe everytime you pull the unit in and out...however no damage results.

The front cover is very clear and doesn't detract from picture quality, however my unit came with a couple scratches on the front...only noticeable under very bright light while the unit is off.

At first I thought the belt clip was pretty flimsy, but it's been working really well so far. Also, that screw on the back is removable, so you won't be uncomfortable if you opt to not use the belt clip.

The lanyard was a ridiculous inclusion...I have no idea who would use it, the ipod video is simply too bulky to be worn.

Finally, the cover definitely adds to the heft and weight of the ipod video, however this only makes me much more comfortable using my ipod outside of a completely cushioned room. I don't feel like I have an extremely fragile piece of equiptment in my pocket anymore, and I might even take it to the gym...others may not feel the same way.

Overall, a solid case worth consideration, a bit cheaper than the Agent 18 (usually) with an aluminum back...I think users will be satisfied with either case.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm happy - cant see what the 60gb complaints are about!, February 15, 2006

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Mark Loughridge (Letterkenny, Ireland) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rhinoskin Apple iPod 30GB Video Aluminum Case (Electronics)

I read the reviews on both this and the 60bg case before buying and was nearly frightened off. Im glad I wasnt though for this is a lovely case.

What I did do was to order a couple of adhesive plastic skins from bestskinsever.com to protect the face of the ipod in case it was scratched putting the ipod into the case.

I put both skins on - front and back - only to find that it wouldnt go in to the rhinoskin case! So i trimmed the flaps that went up the side of the ipod and it slips out and in like a dream, adn I dont have to worry about the face being damaged.

If I was doing it again I dont think I'd put the rear skin on.

All that said - this is a great little case.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars not worth the money, March 9, 2006

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A. Maltz (CA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rhinoskin Apple iPod 30GB Video Aluminum Case (Electronics)

I read lots of steller reviews about this product about how the ipod is so protected inside etc. Well, this product is extremely heavy and made in ipod twice its size, and the belt clip kept breaking. what would happen is I'd be wearing my ipod on the belt clip and then there would go my ipod in the case on the floor while the belt clip was still attached to my pants. I guess, rhinoskin's protection did help my ipod with stand a few falls, but with a better case it wouldn't be an issue. I returned this product right afterwards.