Speck SkinTight Silicone Case for iPod classic 4G (Frosted Clear)

by Speck

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 0.8 x 5.4 x 7.8 inches ; 7 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002XN3XQ
• Item model number: 4G-IS-1001-C
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 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.

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

Product Description

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

16 of 17 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 (Frosted Clear) (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 *****

17 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Skin for 20 GB iPod., December 28, 2004

By 

Ben (San Francisco) - See all my reviews

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

I've had a chance to use this skin on my 4G 20 GB iPod for about a week now. Before I list the pros & cons of the item, I'll quickly state that Amazon's price of ~$15 is a good way to protect your investment. I recommend this to anyone who uses their iPod in a mobile environment. (Which is everyone, right???)

Pros: Perfect, tight fit with the 20 GB iPod. When the bottom flap is properly closed (there is a notch which inserts about 1mm into the bottom dock connector) the "holes" on the front of the skin match perfectly with both the display and the clickwheel. Also, the rubberized compound prevents the iPod from sliding on ANY surface-- great for cars if you don't have a mount. It seems very protective of the edges, but I haven't attempted the drop test yet. Top opening allows easy access to the headphone jack and remote connector, but the iTrip may not fit when this is on (I haven't tried, just speculating.)

Cons: While it is nice that the bottom flap opens to allow the iPod to sit in a dock (or connect to other accessories), one oversight is that it opens forward. While it may look nicer this way, the flap totally gets in the way of the play/pause button on the clickwheel while the iPod is docked. I am totally being picky at this point, but it is an inconvenience. Also, I have a VERY tight fit with my 20 GB iPod... I don't recommend trying this with the 40 GB iPod unless you want this to be a permanent skin.

Overall, for a 20 GB iPod, the benefits far outweigh the inconveniences. It's well worth the investment.

10 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars not bad but not good, March 12, 2005

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A. M. (Iowa) - See all my reviews

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

this skin is not really good because it doesnt have a screen protection, also if you wanna use the ITRIP, you have to take the IPOD out from the Skin....although it protects the 90% of the IPOD
if you really wanna protect your IPOD, i recommend the ISkin...go to www.iskin.com...its more expensive but it really works...