iLounge

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What’s so special about this case? What a waste of product space. And what the hell is M. Sherman talking? Why would you compare this to a Porsche 911?

Posted by Jhego on March 28, 2006 at 11:28 PM (PDT)

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The case seems very nice, but to agree with previous statments, I think it is grosly overpriced. Sure there are going to be people that are willing to buy it - at least a FEW people will buy anything. But because it is the only case Apple sells, I think that the price is way over market value. I could see them sharging that price if it were a special luxury item and they ALSO sold a less expensive, non-leather case (a step above the included case, if you can call it that).

If Apple really wants to gain market share in the computing world, they need to re-think their pricing strategy. Pricing a leather case (no matter how good the Italian quality) at $100, is just not going to create the kind of consumption that Apple wants (or needs).

It seems like a very nice case, and I’m sure some people are going to buy it. But overall, it is way overpriced.

As an addition, I think it was over designed. It goes to the epitome of Apple simplification, forgetting about practicality. I would love to see this case come with cutouts for the scroll wheel and screen.

Posted by Mick on March 29, 2006 at 7:05 AM (PDT)

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Cory, to answer your question, think of this case as a “high-end” version of the included case.  The case is a thick and stiff leather, form fitted to the iPod, so it adds a really solid layer of protection for the device. Inside it is coated with a microfiber cloth to further protect the device.  The ribbon is desgined in the device so you can tug it and your iPod will slide out.

So like I said, it is like a high-end version of the included case.

Posted by Erick on March 29, 2006 at 3:54 PM (PDT)

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But Erick, if this is to be the high-end case, then Apple should also sell an in between case - not as flimsy as the sheath (I don’t think it’s fair to call it a case) that is included with the iPod, but also not Italian leather.

It’s fine if Apple wants to have a luxury item, but then they also need a case that ‘the others’ can afford, but that will still offer comparable protection.

Posted by Mick on March 29, 2006 at 4:15 PM (PDT)

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I recieved this case in the mail today.  Yeah, yeah I now it was stupid to buy a $100 case but this thing is awesome.  It is by far the nicest looking case I have seen, Vaja included.  It is slick!  It is protective and fits the iPod perfectly.  I cannot adjust the volume through the case but could change to the next song and turn off the iPod which is enough for me.  I do not think it is worth $100 and is most likely a dumb move of Apple priceing it above the price point most customers are willing to pay.  For me though, someone who has bought and returned about six or so cases, $100 may be rediculous, but at least my exaustive five month search is over and to me that is worth the extra cash.  Did I mention it looks awesome?

Posted by Tommy Boy on March 29, 2006 at 11:05 PM (PDT)

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ill take 10 like Tommy Boy - we are paid to like it - i mean - i didnt say that…

Posted by gabe on March 30, 2006 at 7:41 AM (PDT)

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Ten, huh?  Alright, let me just write you up here.  Is there anything else you would like with that?  Maybe our $325 lens cloth?  They are very soft and they say “Apple iPod” on it, that’s right “Apple iPod”.

Posted by Tommy Boy on March 30, 2006 at 7:57 PM (PDT)