Speck ArmorSkin Case for iPod touch 1G (Black)

by Speck

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1.3 x 4.5 x 7.8 inches ; 2.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000X26LLW
• Item model number: IT-BLK-TSA
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (60 customer reviews)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Designed to cover every inch of your iPod touch, the ArmorSkin provides maximum protection with minimal bulk.

A "chunky" textured rubberized skin protects the back, sides, and corners of your investment, while a thin, clear, flexible front plate protects the touchscreen.

Product Description

Designed and manufactured just for the iPod Touch. The Speck iPod Touch Armor Skin delivers extra protection against impact with a perfectly tailored fit on your iPod Touch. Innovative design has raised border around screen to protect screen when placed face-down. In Black.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

48 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great all-around protection for your iPod Touch, January 11, 2008

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Sam Kimpton "Geek" (Raleigh, North Carolina, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Speck ArmorSkin Case for iPod touch 1G (Black) (Electronics)

The Speck ArmorSkin case for iPod Touch is a rubberized plastic polymer sleeve that hugs the iTouch perfectly. The sleeve leaves only the glass screen unprotected; luckily, the case includes a screen protector that sticks on with very little effort.

The case material is not quite as "smushy" or flexible as silicone, but this should help prevent tearing. The case is also a bit thicker than some silicone cases, but it doesn't add too much bulk to the iTouch's profile. With the case, your iTouch will be about as thick as an iPhone.

Silicone cases are known for being lint-magnets. The Speck ArmorSkin fares a bit better in this regard. After a week of using the case, it was still pretty clean.

The ArmorSkin's "grippy" textured back makes it easy to hold into, and the material has just enough give to provide some shock protection.

The case material is thinnest where it covers the Home button. This means that pressing the button through the case skin is just as easy to do as if there were no skin. Access to the top button is also not hampered. The case does not cover the area above the screen that contains the light sensor, but this area is covered by the included screen protector.

The case provides access to the headphone and dock port via a cutout which reveals about 80% of the bottom surface of the ipod. The edge of the cutout near the headphone jack comes pretty close to the jack itself, so some headphones with bulkier plugs and might push the edge of the case aside, but the case is flexible enough that this shouldn't cause any problems.

Aesthetically, the case does give a bit more of a masculine look to the iTouch -- whether this is a plus or a minus is subjective -- the textured back is reminiscent of ceramic tile or the surface of an all-terrain tire. The surface of the case has a pleasant, satiny feel.

The only downside to the Speck ArmorSkin case is that its thickness means that you'll have to remove it before using the iTouch in a sport armband, but that goes for just about any protective case. This is not a big deal though, as it's very easy to remove the iTouch from the case.

Overall, the Speck ArmorSkin is a good balance of protection versus aesthetics. It will help protect your iTouch's mirror finish without hurting the thing profile of the iTouch.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent protection for your Ipod, February 27, 2008

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Jose Carreno "Jose Carreno" (Venezuela) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Speck ArmorSkin Case for iPod touch 1G (Black) (Electronics)

I highly recommend this case since it provides a great protection for your Ipod. Besides, it also includes a screen protector like a transparent sticker which provides an extra protection for any scratch on your screen. In summary, extra protection for your ipod at great price.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Also fits 32 GB, June 16, 2008

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L. Lackey - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Speck ArmorSkin Case for iPod touch 1G (Black) (Electronics)

I have the 32 GB iTouch and this case definitely fits. I'm not sure why the description says only the 8 and 16 GB.

This case is everything I expected. I only wish there were more color choices (black, camo and clear...wtf?).