Speck SkinTight Silicone Case for iPod classic 4G (Cobalt Blue)

by Speck

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1 x 6 x 8 inches ; 7 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002XN3XG
• Item model number: 4G-IS-1001-B
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Give your 4G iPod the love it deserves. Speck Products' iPod Skin provides protection against dust, knocks, and scratches. iPod Skins are made out of shock-absorbing, tear-resistant Kraton plastic, which makes the iPod Skin easy to put on and is highly durable. A special flip-up bottom lets you dock your iPod with ease while keeping it protected.

Product Description

This cobalt blue color complements HP and Apple iPods. The tear-resistant plastic skin protects 4th-generation iPods and absorbs shocks and guards against scratches and bumps. Elastomer material fits both 20 GB and 40 GB models and a flip-up bottom lets you dock the iPod without removing it from the case.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 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 SkinTight Silicone Case for iPod classic 4G (Cobalt 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 *****

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A great option, January 4, 2005

By 

Tsar (Euless, TX) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Speck SkinTight Silicone Case for iPod classic 4G (Cobalt Blue) (Electronics)

Early in my iPod ownership, I relized I'd need something to help prevent little scars on the chrome. This skin is just what I expected. It fits well and looks great. This skin appears to allow good docking access, but I don't dock...

Recommended.

3.0 out of 5 stars Does exactly what it says on the tin!, August 19, 2005

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James Wood (Travelling the World) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Speck SkinTight Silicone Case for iPod classic 4G (Cobalt Blue) (Electronics)

I`m pleased with it.

Only criticism is that the wheel is exposed. Maybe they could have put some clear, thinner plastic over it.

I took it on the beach and it got sand in the wheel, but other than that, I`m happy!