Speck Silicone Skin Case 3-Pack for iPod classic 4G (White, Pink, Blue)

by Speck

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 0.8 x 0.7 x 0.2 inches ; 7 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002XN3WW
• Item model number: 4G-IS-1003
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Designed exclusively for 4G (fourth-generation 20/40 GB capacity) Apple iPod music players, Speck Products' iPod Skin protects against dust, knocks, and scratches--and it does so for all 4 top corners. The 4G iPod Skin even lets you dock your player without having to first remove the frosted-clear skin.

This handy 3-pack includes a trio of colors--cobalt blue, pink, and frosted clear--so you can change your iPod's look by the week, the day, or according to your mood. You can also, of course, sheath each of 3 separate iPods in different colors.

The Skins are made from a high-quality, shock-absorbing, tear-resistant Kraton plastic, which is easy to put on and will keep your iPod playing safely for a long time.

Product Description

Speck Products iPod Skins - Made from superior shock-absorbing, tear-resistant KRATON plastic, these rugged cases will easily protect your new 4th Gen. iPod from dust & superficial damage. This package includes 3 separate skins in 3 different colors: Frosted Clear, Cobalt Blue, and Pink!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

57 of 66 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars You've got to be kidding me..., November 10, 2004

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Madbreaks "Madbreaks" (Portland, OR) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Speck Silicone Skin Case 3-Pack for iPod classic 4G (White, Pink, Blue) (Electronics)

I have a fourth gen, 40GB iPod. These skins are a joke ~ remember when OJ Simpson couldn't fit that glove on his hand during his murder trial? Same thing here. I have absolutely no doubt that this skin was made for the smaller 20GB iPod and the marketing people at Speck decided to tout it as working for both the 20 and 40GB models. Those models are different sizes!
Okay, so you can get the skin on, but the flap at the bottom which is designed to open so that you can dock your iPod doesn't close all the way, leaving the lower back part of the iPod exposed. In addition, because the skin is so tight it doesn't sit "squarely" on the iPod. The skin is simply too small. I had read this same thing in a review on another site but wanted to make up my own mind. Well, I should have listened...
Personally, I'd also like to see a thin transparent cover for the iPod's screen, although I knew this product didn't have that when I bought it.
I returned my Speck skin the day after I got it, and my search for a good all-around iPod skin continues...

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Skin Tight for the 20 GB iPod, January 15, 2005

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Debbie Lee Wesselmann (the Lehigh Valley, PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Speck Silicone Skin Case 3-Pack for iPod classic 4G (White, Pink, Blue) (Electronics)

These Speck skins are designed to provide a translucent, rubbery protective layer to 20 GB and 40 GB iPods, models that are prone to scratching and collecting fingerprints. The circular cut-out in the front allows for complete, unobstructed access to the click wheel. Likewise, the screen and the top, where the headphones are plugged in, are exposed. The dock port is covered by a portion that can be easily folded back to expose it for ease of charging. Even the areas that are exposed, however, are protected, as the silicon provides cushioned space around them, preventing accidental contact. While the rubber texture makes it more difficult to inadvertently pull the iPod off a smooth surface, it also makes it more difficult to slip into a pocket.

Wipe all fingerprints off your iPod before putting on the skin, as you're unlikely to want to take it off once you get it on. Because the width fits the iPod perfectly, you'll have to wiggle and stretch it to get it on. The silicon is tough enough to withstand this slight abuse without tearing, but I feared that I would rip the case. Once on the 20 GB model, the back is a little loose, though not enough to notice unless you're looking at it closely. Obviously the gap is meant to account for the larger 40 GB model, although I imagine getting the case onto the 40GB might be a challenge.

I love the protection these cases provide, although I miss the cool, glossy, pristine look without the cover.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A case that actually works well, July 16, 2005

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Joe Smo "G-Unit" (New Zealand) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Speck Silicone Skin Case 3-Pack for iPod classic 4G (White, Pink, Blue) (Electronics)

For those whom this may concern, this case also fits the iPod 30GB Photo. The case isn't as tight as people describe it but it fits perfectly. This case doesn't make the ipod much thicker. It barely adds any weight on in fact.

The plastic that it's made of is great. It is definately scratch resistant; it's so strong that you could use a pocket knife and scratch the back and your ipod won't even be harmed. When you put the case into jean pockets, it tends to stick in there so taking it out will inside-out your pockets (I hope that made sense). This case will not slid off a dashboard either (although I wouldn't recommend it). Although the packaging says that it's shock absorbant, I don't recommend dropping your iPod.

For a screen protector and wheel protector, I recommend that you cut out a piece of paper protecter and slip that into the case. The hard plastic that the cases come in will also work but after you cut it out, you'll have to use sandpaper to sand it smooth so it doesn't scratch you iPod once you put it in.

After you have the plastic in the case, you're ipod will be completely protected. The only thing i don't like is the top is too wide open and dust tends to get in from the top. The bottom of the case is perfect; it closes completely so the case also acts as a dock protector.

I have an iPod 20 GB also, and this fits that as well. As for the 40GB iPods, I wouldn't recommend it. My friends who have the 40GB iPod tell me that it doesn't not fit. Some have been able to JAM the ipod into the case but that cannot be good for it.

Taking an iPod (20/30GB) out of the case is very easy and smooth. It will not scratch the ipod at all when you put it in or take it out.

For those people who sync thousands of songs at a time, you should take your iPod out of the case because the harddrive gets hot and the skin is only making it hotter... hot = bad.

Overall, this case is wonderful. I wouldn't recommend anything as this price is perfect COMPARED TO OTHER CASES. Honestly speaking, I think that these cases took less than 25 cent to make in a factory and I believe that the price is outrageous. Like I said however, COMPARED TO OTHER CASES' PRICES, this is actually pretty good.

Pros:
+ Long lasting material
+ Cheaper than other cases
+ Scratch resistant
+ Doesn't scratch iPod when removing/putting on
+ You can dock/charge/sync iPod without removing case

Cons:
- You have to make your own screen/wheel protection
- The case's top is a little too large and allows dust to enter
- Doesn't have holes in the back to let the iPod "breathe"

5/5 *****