Speck ToughSkin Rubberized Case for iPod nano 3G (Clear)

by Speck

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1 x 4.5 x 7.8 inches ; 3 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000W5ORTS
• Item model number: NNN3-CLR-TS-V2
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (47 customer reviews)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

You have the latest iPod nano (3G), so keep it safe with this tough, stylish cover.

Made from a strong, tear-resistant material, the ToughSkin's one-of-a-kind design provides rugged protection for your iPod nano.

Product Description

Get style worthy of an iPod, and the protection your iPod needs with Speck cases. The Speck iPod Nano ToughSkin gives tough, great-looking rubberized protection against scratches and impact for your Gen 3 iPod Nano. Available in Black and Clear.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great product, April 20, 2008

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D. Moret (Lafayette LA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Speck ToughSkin Rubberized Case for iPod nano 3G (Clear) (Electronics)

I bought this to replace a hard shell plastic case for my 3G Nano and like it much better. The hard shell had popped open when I dropped the ipod which isn't a problem with this rubberized case. I also like the removable clip. I can use it to clip the ipod to my garment when I'm walking or running which eliminates the need for (and makes the ipod more accessible) than an armband. The included screen protector seems to be sturdy but clear and scratch proof -- I'm pretty rough with my ipod. I like this case better than a similar rubberized case that my husband has for his 60G. The bottom of his doesn't expose the ipod connector, plug and lock button -- you have to flip out the whole bottom section to connect it. It probably protects the connector better, but it's awkward to flip out. One possible problem with the Speck ToughSkin case bottom (as opposed to the flip out bottom) is that it might cause the ipod to sit too high on some speaker or other "plug in" accessories. On my speaker unit, I just removed the universal insert at the connector and it fit just fine.

24 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars great protector, but read this first before purchasing, December 18, 2008

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A. Hoang (Bay Area, California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Speck ToughSkin Rubberized Case for iPod nano 3G (Clear) (Electronics)

I'll keep this review short by not writing about how great this product is, since everyone else has already done that. Instead, I'll tell you what I don't like about it.

First of all, this ToughSkin case makes my nano look and feel bulkier, more than I feel it needs to. After all, If I wanted something bigger, I would have gotten the regular ipod and not the nano. The overall fit of the case is good but not great. My ToughSkin case has a slight bulge in the middle between the wheel and the screen.

A screen protector comes with the case and fits over the ipod screen. The screen protector doesn't feel secure, because it is a loose piece and is held in place by the elastic fit of the rubber ToughSkin. Having the screen protector on adds a little undesired bulk and allows for annoying dust to get trapped in between. Sort of like how trapped dust used to get inside the screens of older cell phones. I have gotten around this problem by simply not using the screen protector. Of course, now my screen is no longer protected.

Lastly, my ipod wheel is less accessible because the rubber around the wheel is too thick. The wheel feels like it sits in a depression surrounded by rubber, and because it is made of rubber, my finger doesn't glide around the wheel like it did before. Also, because the wheel sits low, I find myself sometimes using my fingernail to press selections. Unfortunately, as a result of this, I get to listen to songs that I didn't intend to play....Grrrrr!

All in all, I really don't regret this purchase because it does what I need it to do,....protect my ipod and provide a clip for mobility. I wrote this review so that others wouldn't come across 5 overall stars and assume that this product is perfect. This ToughSkin case is a good product and true to most of the reviews, but it is by no means without its flaws.

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you want tough, go Toughskin., April 3, 2008

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Nicholas J. Pawson - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Speck ToughSkin Rubberized Case for iPod nano 3G (Clear) (Electronics)

I bought this product and wow, toughskin does not mess around when they make a "tough" product. the rubber case is very durable and protects every inch of the ipod, excluding the headphone jack and dock connector of course. this case also includes a screen protector that is very unique. It does not adhere to the ipod, on one side of the hard plastic screen it has a sort of rubber gasket that keeps it stuck to the ipod and the rubber case fits perfectly over the screen protector.

i have dropped my ipod with this skin many a time. one time i was running through the city and it fell like five feet to the concrete pretty damn hard. i was heartbroken, however, there wasn't a blemish on the case or even the plastic belt clip that comes with the case (which is also awesome because it has a quick disconnect).

The shock absorbtion on this case is impeccable, really it is. great buy and even worth the pricey 25 or so dollars. 5/5.