Jakets
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Just received it today, I couldn't find a review anywhere on it, so I thought i would help the next person out. I originally wanted a Vaja case, bought came across this. It looked like a very sexy alternative at around half the cost ($48 shipped). The order went well and arrived quickly. The packaging was pretty plain and simple (elegant some would say) It was shipped in a yellow bubble mailer.
My first impression was WOW! It went downhill from there..
While the case looks very nice out of the box, the trouble begins when you insert the iPod (In my case a 60gb 4th gen). The inside of the case isn't layered with a soft silky non scratch material, instead its just polished leather, and the stitching from the belt clip shows inside, allowing it to rub against the iPod. My iPod is PERFECT, nothing more than hairline scratches from cleaning, and i was hoping to keep it that way. After only 2 insertions i can see larger scratches forming on the back.
The belt clip is Only SO-SO, its not a locking one so it spins freely once attached, which means you have no power on how it sits when attached (Horizontal or Vertical)
And lastly the cuts for the Headphone and Dock ports. The headphone has a very clean and well done cut, however it would have been nice if it was just a bit more forward, as the headphone plug rubs against one side, and has considerable space from the other side. The dock cut.. Well its horrible, it looks like it was cut with scissors poorly, and then they took a lighter around the edges to keep it from fraying.
Conclusion:
I'm disappointed in this, while it doesn't stop the functionality any, thats not why i bought the case. I wanted it to look GOOD, I can get a functional case for $15 Shipped, I expected more for nearly $50. I may return it, and search for a better case, I may also try and make a few modifications myself (re-cut both holes better, line the inside with microfiber cloth, remove the belt clip and add a better one). If I could do it again, I wouldn't buy this one.
I give this case 6.5/10
My first impression was WOW! It went downhill from there..
While the case looks very nice out of the box, the trouble begins when you insert the iPod (In my case a 60gb 4th gen). The inside of the case isn't layered with a soft silky non scratch material, instead its just polished leather, and the stitching from the belt clip shows inside, allowing it to rub against the iPod. My iPod is PERFECT, nothing more than hairline scratches from cleaning, and i was hoping to keep it that way. After only 2 insertions i can see larger scratches forming on the back.
The belt clip is Only SO-SO, its not a locking one so it spins freely once attached, which means you have no power on how it sits when attached (Horizontal or Vertical)
And lastly the cuts for the Headphone and Dock ports. The headphone has a very clean and well done cut, however it would have been nice if it was just a bit more forward, as the headphone plug rubs against one side, and has considerable space from the other side. The dock cut.. Well its horrible, it looks like it was cut with scissors poorly, and then they took a lighter around the edges to keep it from fraying.
Conclusion:
I'm disappointed in this, while it doesn't stop the functionality any, thats not why i bought the case. I wanted it to look GOOD, I can get a functional case for $15 Shipped, I expected more for nearly $50. I may return it, and search for a better case, I may also try and make a few modifications myself (re-cut both holes better, line the inside with microfiber cloth, remove the belt clip and add a better one). If I could do it again, I wouldn't buy this one.
I give this case 6.5/10
