Silicone Skin for Microsoft Zune HD Zune 32GB Zune 64GB + Screen Protector Kit (7 Color Available)

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Product Details

• ASIN: B0010YHVCA
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: December 7, 2007

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars First look at Zune 2nd Gen Silicone Skin, December 17, 2007

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D. R. Glassford - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Silicone Skin for Microsoft Zune HD Zune 32GB Zune 64GB + Screen Protector Kit (7 Color Available) (Electronics)

I received the item exactly one week after I ordered it, which I believe is definitely acceptable as it had to travel from West Coast to East Coast. It's very easy to fit the Zune 2 into the skin, and it fits great with all of the openings lining up and easily accessible.

Now to the ever-important touchpad. The silicone that covers the touchpad is very, very thin. So thin that it's transparent. I was worried that the functionality of the Zune touchpad would be significantly diminished by it being covered, but it still works great after a little practice. Since the silicone has more grip to it and is not as slick as the bare touchpad, it takes a little bit of getting used to. Normal browsing is fine, but when you want to browse quickly you have to use a lighter touch and just kind of lightly brush your finger/thumb quickly up or down to really zip through your catalog. Like I said, after a couple minutes of practice you will get the hang of it. And the other two buttons work flawlessly.

The included screen protector is much too large for the Zune and I didn't feel like cutting it and shaping it, so I just ignored it. I really didn't want/need it anyway.

I love the armband attachment. Definitely comes in handy when working out or running. A necessity for me.

Overall, I'm very satisfied with this product. The silicone will gather lint over time, but just slip if off and wash it down with some warm water and soap and you're back in business. Since I first handled the Zune 2, I thought it felt almost too fragile. This skin really gives it some substance and protection without overly compromising any of its functionality. Since the touchpad usage is ever-so-slightly affected, I can't give it a perfect 5 stars, but it still works great. Much better than I expected it to. I'm going to keep it, but if you really hate the touchpad covering, it wouldn't be too dificult to cut it out with a razor blade. Or maybe wipe it with some teflon coating? Anyways, I would definitely recommend this case to any Zune 2 owner looking for something besides MS's $50 case. If a silicone skin is for you, I highly doubt you will be disappointed with this one. And you simply cannot beat the price!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars decent silicone case, January 16, 2008

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Taylor Bean "Taylor Bean" (Batesville, IN United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Silicone Skin for Microsoft Zune HD Zune 32GB Zune 64GB + Screen Protector Kit (7 Color Available) (Electronics)

Well, to be honest, this probably isnt the totally best case to buy for your new shiny zune. but, its not a bad case. it fits the zune well, not really "skin tight" but it does the job. The silicone gives your zune a little more sturdy feel (though the zune itself is pretty sturdy alone, ive dropped it several times from pretty high up and no damage done =D)but anyway... back to the point of this reveiw.

The case is pretty well made, deff not the best one, but it serve its purpose. prevents scratches and helps with impact a little. The arm band included, well, ill probably never use it, though i tried it just to see, it works.... and thats about it. And lastly, the screen protector, well, half of the instructions and such are in chinese or japanese... so... that gave me a good idea of how this was gonna work. well, if u dont mind trimming the screen protector and carefully placing it upon your glass screen, then it works. Also, the case has a thin, and i do mean THIN piece that lays across the bottons, and the touchpad. Luckily it does not hinder the control much, a little, but not enough to rip it off.

So to sum it up, its a decent case for a decent price.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The case is okay for starters, January 14, 2008

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Slade01 (Jersey Shore, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Silicone Skin for Microsoft Zune HD Zune 32GB Zune 64GB + Screen Protector Kit (7 Color Available) (Electronics)

I recently got an Zune 80, and of course, I needed a case. There is not alot to choose from out there, and of course, cases are a matter of preferences. For people looking for a silicon case, this is a great product. Mine just came today. It fits the zune 80 like a glove, and the silicon covering the buttons (especially the touch pad) is very thin and works fine and does not interfere with the functionality. It will provide a layer of protection from every day use, while not being bulky at all. My only gripes about this product, is the price, which I am not sure is worth 12 dollars (you can get this type of case for a little bit cheaper if you look), and also wasnt thrilled about the screen protector it came with it. It comes with a generic screen protector which you have to cut to size. Let me tell you, I, unfortunately, am not gifted with the art of cutting straight, and I messed up pretty fast. I was hoping the screen protector it came with was already pre-cut and ready to apply to the zune, but this was not the case. So a star off for that. All in all, the case itself works fine, and those looking for a good silicon case won't be disappointed. For those looking for leather cases, a company called incipio makes a variety of cases, and for plastic shell cases, agent 18 is a company that makes quality cases.

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