Customer Reviews

Silicone Soft Skin Cover Case for iPod Touch 2G & 3G - Black

5 star:		(20)
4 star:		(11)
3 star:		(6)
2 star:		(5)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

PROs:
1) I was searching for cases on Amazon before buying this one, and checked out a lot of the sub $10 skins. Almost all the reviews said those case was too big. However, this case was the cheapest of them all, and also fits very snugly and does a good job protecting the iPod Touch.
2) The price tag - at $0.69, I was surprised this case wasn't glued together. Compared to cases reaching $30, and even skimpy screen protector sheets reaching almost to $10, this case delivers a lot of bang for your buck.
3) The color - the case looks great on the iPod Touch because it matches and isn't a lightish-black or greyish, but is actually a solid, great-looking black (just as it appears in the images).

CONs:
1) The case is a dust magnet. Putting it down on a surface almost always results in particles and dust bits to wind up on the case. This affects the cleanliness of the overall product more than the actual appearance though, and does not alter the protection value at all.
2) The cut hole in the back of the case is designed to let the Wi-Fi "antennae", or whatever that black Wi-Fi patch is called on the back of the iPod Touch, poke through. However, it isn't correctly placed, and is shifted a little off place. Thus, It reveals a sliver of the chrome backing because they left a little too much room for the patch. Dust can often get through here.

Overall:
1) Keep in mind for $0.69, you really can't complain, I just thought stating some of the problems this case has compared to more pricey ones would be beneficial for potential customers to know.
2) However, while you can't go wrong spending less than 3 quarters on such a case, I'd suggest investing in a better case, especially maybe a name-brand case, like Griffin, Belkin, etc. It would most likely last longer, I know they offer anti-dust cases, there is a bigger variety, etc.

I bought this as a temporary sleeve to use while I'm waiting for a custom case which will not be ready for about another month. Based on the price and free shipping w/ prime, I figured it was worth a try. Fits my ipod 2g like a glove, and prevents the back from getting scratched. When trying to find something at the store, I couldn't find anything for under $20.00, even for a simple little sleeve. So this one really is a great buy and serves its purpose.

I had given this 5 stars because of its value and it fit the ipod touch snugly and appeared to be a good product. However, i've learned that first impressions can deceive. In spite of not being out of its case, the back of the ipod touch is scratched so much that it looks cloudy and dull - almost as if someone scrubbed it with fine sandpaper. So either its the case itself that scratches, or the case lets in grit which abrades the surface of the ipod touch. Maybe the problem is it isn't snug enough or its the two holes in the back for an armstrap. In any case it didn't really serve its intended purpose. In its favor, it does hide the edges of the ipod touch screen which helps keep the protective screen skin from peeling off.

The cover was a very cheap quality product. It did not fit the ipod as it is supposed to. its very loose. it feels like a rubber sheet that has lost its elasticity.

It has a comfortable grip, but the design is the problem. The hole at the top is intended for audio flow but it's very un-symmetrical. Also the back has two slits for an armband but I haven't been able to find an armband sold anywhere alone. I recommend you get a different case (I was able to get one that approximately the same, but a better design elsewhere). It does provide some protection. If you have a very low budget and just want to keep a temporary case, get it.

What I got from my seller feels nothing like the squishy, rubbery stuff you'd expect "silicone" to be. You might have better luck, mine might have been a fluke for sure or a cheaper substitute, just saying caveat emptor. The case I got is probably heartier than silicone though.

Further, this case is the opposite of the sleek, slick style of the ipod. It comes smelling like one of those hot-plastic, injection-mold-machine toys you get at science museums ("do you want the stegasaurus or the triceratops?") feels like the cheapest kind of strangely satiny, weirdly dense rubber.

That said, it is rough, tough and from what I can see will definitely protect your pod.

The major draw? It's super cheap.

I cannot recommend this for the hand-feel (whcih obliterates the wonderful hand-feel of the ipod touch itself), but for protection versus low low price, I would generally recommend it. It's a cheap case, in more than one way. And of course it's extra-durable.

Truly a utilitarian pick is all I can confidently say for you.

Cheers!

Very nice cover for a very good price. Only negative is if you put it in your pocket, it pulls your pocket out when you take it out, but on the other hand, that is why I bought it, for the grip.

for what it is and how easy it is to make i think it should only be a buck but what ever it works

It fits perfect for the iPod Touch 2G. It's good becouse it protects the upper and down screen too, not only the border. It has a small dot in the place for the button and you can press the iPod button ok! I brought two of these.

This silicone case was exactly what i was looking for. Perfect fit for my iPod 2nd gen, and it came with an armband to wear so if i go running, my iPod can stay on my arm for easy access. I highly recommend it, great price, too!