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Company: Core Cases

Website: www.corecases.com

Model: Aluminum Case 5G

Price: $25

Compatible: iPod 5G

Core Cases Aluminum Case for 5G iPod

By Jeremy Horwitz

Editor-in-Chief, iLounge
Published: Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Category: Cases - iPod 5G (with Video)

Pros: An attractive two-piece anodized aluminum case for the fifth-generation iPod. Available in six colors and two sizes (30GB/60GB), each with an integrated clear screen protector, lanyard, and detachable belt clip. Good protection for the full-sized iPod at a very reasonable price.

Cons: Scratches ship with and are easy to add to screen protector; body is less scratchable, but still can show marks. Click Wheel, Dock Connector port, and Hold switch are all exposed at all times, the latter two more than necessary.

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