Customer Reviews

iSkin eVo3 for iPod with Video 30GB (Arctic)

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It is remarkable that, even though there are hundreds of iPod cases in existence, none of them are near-perfect. I tried four different cases, both hard plastic and silicone variants, and the iskin case comes the closest, protecting the ipod but at the same time not rendering the ipod less enjoyable to use.

The case is basically a hybrid of hard plastic and soft silicone. The ipod first slips into a silicone sleeve, which covers every part of the ipod except for the earphone plug and the screen. In addition, there is a hard plastic plate that is then inserted into seems on the front of the silicone case, and this provides the screen protection. Due to the double-seam in the silicone, the plastic plate never comes in contact with the ipod, so you don't have to worry about it scratching.

The case even has a flap that covers the dock connector, preventing dust from entering, yet you can still use the universal dock without removing the case.

The most unique part of this case is that it covers the clickwheel, but the silicone is so thin that it hardly impedes the scrolling. Actually, I think it provides just enough resistance so that you will overshoot your target much less than with the bare clickwheel.

The only real downside I found with the iskin is the clip that comes with it--I would not trust it at all, so I took it off. It would be nice to have a better clip that you can actually use, and it would be really great to have an armband available for it as well, but as I said above, I have yet to find a perfect ipod case. Like most silicone cases, this one does also attract lint in your pockets, etc., but it is not as bad as other cases.

Unfortunately, even though this is a great case, it is not readily available. I couldn't find it in any store, and Amazon only sells it through Marketplace sellers. I ordered from Applelinks, and they delivered it to me in four days. Whatever you do, don't order from the iSkin company directly. I have heard countless horror stories of people waiting a month for their cases. They should re-dedicate themselves to manufacturing these great iskins and let others worry about selling them.

if you're looking to protect your shiny new video ipod, look no further than the evo3 case. this is simply the best protection for your new ipod without detracting from its slick looks.

the evo3 comes with 3 pieces: a silicone case, plastic visor, and belt clip. the nicest part about the silicone case is that it's very easy to slip on, and it covers everything except the screen. the click wheel has a thin piece of silicone over it, which adds nice protection and doesn't effect the click wheel's sensitivity. the silicone also has a lightly textured grip all around the outside, which prevents you from dropping your ipod. there are also tons of small pores on the back of the silicone case that do not go all the way through, which lets heat escape, and keeps moisture and dust out.

the plastic visor covers the entire front of the ipod (sans the click wheel). it sits between 2 channels on the silicone case, so it never comes in contact with your screen. the visor is scratch proof, and its glossy looks adds a great shine to your ipod. i haven't had any troubles whatsoever seeing the actual ipod screen.

the belt clip comes in two parts. there is the clip itself, and a disc that you insert in the silicone case to keep the clip attached. the disc has a thin layer of silicone on one side to prevent the plastic from scratching the back of your ipod. the clip locks into tons of different positions, so you can turn the ipod to its side if you have it attached to your belt. you can choose to take out the disc to have the case flat, which is a nice option.

with the case on, the video ipod is about as thick as the previous generations have been. the headphone port is easily accessible, and there is a flap covering the docking port, but you can move it to attach the ipod to accessories and cables.

i only have two complaints about this case. first, the hold switch is covered. the case is designed so that you can still operate it, but the cover over the switch is too small, so turning the hold on and off can be extremely difficult sometimes. and secondly, as with most silicone cases, this attracts a lot of dust and lint. if you want to keep your ipod in your pocket, but hate the appearance of dust and lint, i recommend the arctic clear version of this case, because dust and lint is much less visible with it.

overall, this is the best case i've found for the 5G ipod. it combines the strenghts of plastic and silicone cases, and in turn provides the best protection possible for your investment. if you are interested in buying this case, i recommend purchasing it through apple.com's store, do NOT order it through iskin themselves, or you might be waiting a very long time before you get your case. the evo3 is a bit pricy at $35, but if you don't want to see your ipod get scratched within weeks, the case is well worth it.

It protects, it's intelligently designed, and it doesn't ugli-fy your iPod. As stated in another review here, the screen protector doesn't come in contact with the screen. It's got ventillation holes in the back, and the material feels just right. Read the directions before installing and all will be well. I'm 100 percent less paranoid about scuffing and scratching the iPod now, and that's exactly what I was looking for.

I have had several cases for my iPod and other MP3 players. This one is THE one.

The iPod is completely encased, except for some venting on the back. Even the spin-wheel in front is covered. The case is in two parts: A silicon sleeve that covers everything except the screen and a hard clear plastic panel the covers the entire front with a nicely beveled hole for the spin-wheel. There is a little hole+button where the hard plastic mates with the silicon sleeve. The sleeve and plastic cover mate around the edge as well.

There is a flap at the bottom to gain access to the dock port, a hole for the phone jack and contour for the control lock switch.

The case is thick and you get an excellent, non-slip grip. While you certainly would not throw your iPod around, you do get the feeling that when the inevitable occurs, (dropping, putting the unit in the same pocket as your car keys, etc.) it stands a better chance of surviving.

Accessing the spin-wheel, even in the blind, is better than a naked iPod. The beveled edge guides you to it by feel and the slightly increased friction make fine volume control and menu travel much easier.

I do have two minor criticisms. The contour for the lock button does not work too well. A flap, like the one for the dock port, may be better.

Also, the case is fairly thick and the hole for the phone jack is too small to allow most jacks to be inserted all the way in. While this has not been a problem, I think some lower quality jacks may not seat completely and may be prone to fall out. I had no problems, however. Again a plug/flap with a larger hole for the phone jack that will also seat into the jack when nothing is inserted may be an improvement.

One other point to keep in mind; I am not able to fit this unit into any dock with the case on. Of course, this seems to be a problem common to all cases.

I do not usually get all gushy over such an inexpensive item, but this is the one to get!

This is a decent ipod case, but I am not 100% thrilled with it. The best feature is the plastic cover that protects the video screen. It also has a nice texture. However, I had to cut a hole in the top of it in order to use the "hold" button (which is an extremely important ipod feature). Also, it collects a lot of dirt and it's impossible to keep the case clean. All in all, I think that it's good protection for the ipod, but I would not pay the $35 retail price for it.

This case works perfectly! I've used it to run and the clip hold the ipod in place perfectly on my gym shorts band. As for protection, I've dropped it about 2 times since I got it and it keeps on playin'!! The only thing that is and issue is I have an adapter for it to play through my system in my car and the case is a little too small around the headphone port for the adapter to go in...if that makes sense....but it works fine if i squish it around a little :) its definitely worth the extra cost compared to other cases. my favorite part is definitely the clip. i was worried about running with it, but it is great...

This is a great iPod case. I researched these very thoroughly before making my decision and I made the right one. Everything fits perfectly and is protected even screen and click wheel. Save yourself the time and the money and just get this case, It is very nice and I am a hard person to please. I chose white and it looks great. I've seen others in person and white definitely looks best. Also, quite inexpensive. Trust me, just get it.

I got my iPod when I was at college, working as a student janitor. Finally, I had a way to listen to ALL my music while I worked... but changing the volume, the song, or pausing it while wearing rubber gloves dripping with highly abrasive chemicals? I was cringing at the thought of what that would do to my new iPod. I tried a variety of other cases/screen protectors, but nothing was really giving me the coverage I wanted. When my iPod actually fell OUT of another case (granted, dancing down some stairs probably wasn't the BEST idea) and got its corners badly chipped/scratched from its subsequent tumble, I knew I needed something better. And so I tried this one.

This is the ONLY case I will ever use for my iPod ever again. It has everything I could want--the case covers everything--the body, the screen, AND, most importantly for me, the click-wheel. It had a clip on the back (that could be removed if I didn't want it) to stick it on my jeans, and the flap at the bottom allowed me to charge it without needing to remove anything. Yes, the hold toggle is covered, but I haven't had a problem just giving it a bit more pressure to put it on hold. Most importantly, the case kept my iPod from getting dripped on by cleaning supplies.

It's been... about four years since I got my first eVo skin, and I'm only just now replacing it for the first time. Four years, and the lock to hold the clip on broke, and then I went and lost the pieces in a parking lot so I couldn't repair it. I LOVE this skin.

The only downside, I think, is that it does make the iPod about twice as thick (when I took my case off for the first time, years after putting it on, I was shocked at how slim my iPod really was!), but I haven't had problems connecting it to speakers and things. The clip works wonders, sometimes, when it doesn't fit in a cradle.

Other than that, though, I absolutely love my eVo case and recommend it to everyone.

I take extremely good care of my stuff so I decided to spend 30$ on this case for me new iPod. The case is very good looking and sits very well on the iPod. It also supplies very good protection for it (including protection from liquid spills). However it has a few flaws:
1. It is harder to control the ipod because all the buttons aren't easy to reach/press/roll at all. The hold button is hard to reach, the roller doesn't it's sharpness, etc.
2. The silicon leaves some sort of residue on the iPod. When I take off the case, every few weeks, the iPod is covered in some sort of thin gue. Whipes off easy but not nice at all.
3. Although it's silicon thus being thin and everything, the iPod is twice as thick it's normal size. Too bad...

My recommendation: If you want really good protection it's for you, however if you take good care of your things like I do, buy some sort of scratch protection stickers and you'll be fine.

So far the best covering/protector for the iPod video i've owned. I previously had some "hard case" type protectors, which were OK, but increased the size of the unit considerably--I suppose that's the tradeoff you make. The EVO also increases the overall size, but a little less than others.

In addition, it's nice to see a rubberized case that doesn't REALLY collect lint/dust so rapidly. Truthfully, all of these rubbery/silicone cases are going to pick up dirt/hair/dust eventually, but so far, this one has picked it up a little less.

My only gripes are 1) it's a bit of a production to put it on/take it off (so you may want to leave it on for a while). 2) This product--as with many iPod products--is a bit overpriced. Other than that, not a bad little purchase!