iPod 1st Gen Nano Black Lanyard Headphones - Black

by Sonic Wav Labs

Product Features

• Patent-pending single hook locking system securely locks your iPod Nano in place protection form accidental dropping.
• Nano hangs around neck preventing damage from accidental crushing or scratching within backpacks or pockets.
• Positions the Nano within easy reach to view, change volume or select next song.
• Super soft metal-matrix braid cable to enhance look, durability and prevents tangles.
• Discreet cable management to ensure your lanyard ear phones never gets in the way when not in use.

Product Description

1st Generation iPod Nano headphones - The neck strap and the headphone integrated into one system. Plugs directly into stereo mini-plug of the iPod Nano. Available in 2 colors, White and black. An exact match to the color of the Nano. White available in a different product listing. Fits 1st Generation Nano only.

Product Details

• ASIN: B000EA3V6Q
• Item model number: SL-NE2B
• Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Buy the Apple Lanyard, May 29, 2006

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Jack Ace (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: iPod 1st Gen Nano Black Lanyard Headphones - Black

I have owned both the Apple and the Sound Wav Labs lanyards. Yes, the Sound Wav Labs version is less expensive than the Apple one, but if you get the SWL one, you will know why.

There are several differences between this lanyard and the apple lanyard:
* The Apple lanyard is adjustable, so you can make it looser or tighter around your neck
* The Apple version comes with foam padding for the ear buds, which helps them stay snug while jogging
* The Apple model has comfortable material around the part of the wire that goes around your neck

There are only two things that the SWL version has going for it:
* It also comes in black (My Nano is white, so I don't really care)
* It has a spring lock to help prevent it from detaching (I never had problems with my Apple one though)

The SWL ear buds were constantly being tugged out of my ears while I was jogging. I had to keep pushing them back in. The lanyard is way too loose, so I had to tuck the nano into my shirt because it was flapping around too much. The locking mechanism on my SWL lanyard got stuck and I it took me several minutes to get it detached. Basically, the SWL lanyard failed in every category.

I had the Apple lanyard but I spilled a drink on it and got liquid in the ear bud. This Sound Wav Labs version was going to replace it. Instead, I will sell it on eBay and get another Apple one. Unless you are ultra cheap and you want to save a few bucks, I strongly suggest the Apple lanyard!

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great, except a little problem..., May 4, 2006

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K. B. (Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: iPod 1st Gen Nano Black Lanyard Headphones - Black

I love the headphones/lanyard concept. Apple's version only comes in white, whereas I have a black Nano. So I was pleased to find this one in black. The sound quality is good, not outstanding, but just what you'd expect from ear bud style headphones. This product is just what I expected and hoped for, but with one flaw.

The "locking system" isn't as secure as it should be. I can disconnect it just by tugging slightly. Compared to how secure my wall charger connects to my iPod, I was disappointed in this locking system. I would worry that my iPod could fall off if I wasn't paying attention. I did solve the problem myself using a little ingenuity, but be aware of this issue if you decide to buy this lanyard. However, overall, I'm very, very happy with it!!

3.0 out of 5 stars Good but lasted less than a year, March 29, 2007

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Jintana H. (Teays Valley, W.Va.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: iPod 1st Gen Nano Black Lanyard Headphones - Black

I really like this lanyard. It's a good length (non-adjustable), the locking mechanism is secure, and it looks great. The sound quality is decent for earbud-style headphones. My only complaint is that I've had this lanyard for about a year now and recently the R earbud has stopped working. It has developed a short in it -- not sure whether that's my fault but I don't use it for anything other than housework and shopping. I was contemplating buying this again because I was happy with it, but have decided to go with Lanyard Headphones for Ipod Nano (black) because it has in-ear style buds. Overall, a good product worth the money just for the convenience alone. Hopefully it will not quit on you like it did for me!