This review is from: Pelican i1015 Black Case With Clear Lid For iPhone Water Resistant (Electronics)
This case is great! As with all Pelican products, build quality is excellent. I designed a custom retention system which consists of a length of tensioned webbing running along the back and 2 metal clips to securely and effortlessly strap it to my belt, and a "mini wallet" compartment - which is a folded piece of cardboard tucked in the front between the two foam spacers. I used the cardboard from my iPhone packaging, and centered the package's super cool metallic Apple logo in the viewing area over it's sleek black background.
This case could be better if it had the mini wallet built in so I didn't have to add it, but I am perfectly satisfied with my solution. The headphone storage could also have used much more thought - if you just stuff your headphones in the bottom of the storage area, they will cause you grief by making it difficult to rapidly remove and insert the iPhone without getting attacked by them. I am working on a special "cage" to coil the headphones around before inserting them into the case.
My final complaint with this case is the most serious, and it's a major flaw with the current design. The audio throughput cable has only three wires - not four - so it is impossible to use your iPhone headphone's microphone or music control button when the iPhone is in the case. There is absolutely no excuse for this, and I was very disappointed to find it out. I can't wait for Pelican to release an updated case - or even to just mail me a new cable that I could install once they get this figured out.
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Not a case for everyday use, it's far too large to carry comfortably in most situations. However, there are situations when this case works out very well. I spend a lot of time kayaking, and this case is perfect for being out on the water, when used with some water resistant headphones. I wouldn't go swimming with it, but it's survived all of the splashes and minor soakings it's received while out on the kayak. The clip is pretty convenient, I just clip it to my vest or shorts, and no worries whenever a swell gives a bit of a splash.
I use the case with a 2nd Gen iPod Touch, which fits easily and securely into the case. Because of the foam inserts in the front of the case, it will also fit other similar-sized electronics, even if they're a bit thicker. I have a G1 phone, and it fits right in as well. As with all Pelican cases, it's very sturdy, and I have no doubts I could throw my iPod at a wall, drop it on the ground, sit on it, maybe even stand on it with no damage.
Only problem is that you cannot operate the iPod whenever the case is closed. If you have a good music list, it's not really a problem, and as long as you're relatively dry, it only takes a moment to open the front and do what you need to.
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This is going to be cheap insurance for my iPhone 4 when I'm doing things outdoors. It fits my iPhone 4 while it's still in it's case-mate Barely There case with some room to spare. I saw a Youtube video that said that the remote on the earbuds did not work, he might have been using and older version of the case, or he just didn't know what he was talking about, because the one I received has the standard 3 ring headphone plug that supports the mic and playback controls! The picture and description is a little deceiving because it says "black" as the color, the gasket that seals the case and holds the device is black, the case itself is all clear, not a big deal though. So far it looks like this is going to be a good case and heavy duty protection.
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Now I have absolutely no worries about my new iPod touch getting ruined! Tested the case and it can withstand over 48 lbs. of water pressure (meaning could possibly go 50 ft. under water).
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This case is perfect for my phone. It provides great protection for when my work takes me out into the field. It's also a nice case to have when I take my phone to the beach or go hiking.
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The only flaw is myself. I thought you could touch the screen from the outside but you cant. its in about 1/2 inch away from the plastic. but it looks like its a good case if u have to give it a beating in the rain lol.
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I have 7 or 8 Pelican Micro cases already and love them. This case for my ipod touch is a nice addition, but it needs a little tweaking in the details. First, the storage for the earphones is awkward. Having to remove the ipod from the case to get at the earphones (they coil up beneath the unit around a central rubber "core") is not only awkward but also somewhat defeats the purpose of having it in a protective case. It also doesn't hold onto the ipod well. When closed, the ipod is held quite firmly, but when opened, the little rubber "fingers" do not grip it tightly enough to prevent it from falling out if tipped upside down. The cord which plugs into the earphone jack to allow you to plug in your ear buds from the outside does in fact allow the use of the microphone on your earbuds so that is a nice feature. All in all, a nice protective case, but I have to carry my earbuds externally to avoid the juggling act required to carry them "in case". One more thing, be sure to apply one of those clear protective films to the outside of the "viewing panel" molded into the case or it will quickly become hazed with scratches.
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