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iPod Skins and iSport cases now shipping
By Dennis Lloyd
Publisher, iLoungeGoogle+
Published: Monday, July 7, 2003
News Categories: iPod Accessories
Speck Products had recently announced new iPod Skins, iSport and Flip-Stand cases for new iPods. Today the new iPod Skins and iSport cases are now shipping. The iPod Skin ($18.95) is a case similar to popular Silicone cases, but the iPod Skin is made from DynaFlex elastomer plastic and one size fits all new iPod models (10, 15 and 30GB). A flip-lid on the bottom of the case allows access to the FireWire port for syncing or charging. The iSport ($44.95) is a belt case made for active users, provides extra pouches for storage of small items and also features a safety light for increased visibitly day or night. Also note that Speck Products’ new, all-clear, Flip-Stand hardcase/stand ships July 22nd and costs $29.95.
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1
I got the iPod iSkin in the mail today. Not too bad quality wise. I didn’t like that with this case you can’t use the little white plug/cover for the dock port on the iPod’s bottom (The case has a built in plug)
The flip open case works well, and allows the iPod to connect with the dock without getting in the way at all.
Posted by ZenPirate on July 7, 2003 at 4:50 PM (PST)
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Hey can you email me some pics of your iPod in the case, I am VERy intersested to see what they actually look like.
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Posted by Rob on July 7, 2003 at 4:55 PM (PST)
3
i think the iSport is a little…. LAME (=
Posted by innervision on July 7, 2003 at 7:12 PM (PST)
4
Now that it is ready to be shipped I would like to see some real photos and not a computer simulation of what it could look like – with the bottom open and most important of all how the crease in the front of the case disappears after you position the case back to its original position after 30 times of opening and closing of the case. I am ready to buy it if it looks as smooth as the computer simulation looks.
Posted by Bob on July 7, 2003 at 9:07 PM (PST)
5
I looked at their site, still not changed. I guess they will show us the real thing soon.
Posted by Andrew on July 8, 2003 at 1:10 AM (PST)
6
hmm, the only question i have is does it stick to your pocket when you try to pull it out of your pants. i only carry my ipod in my pocket and wonder if this type of case will hinder my ability of removing it from my pocket.
Posted by BuSkiLlS on July 8, 2003 at 10:16 AM (PST)
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this kind of skin from the Speck products are suck. I would recommend everybody not to buy it. It’s so hard to put the Ipod into the new skin. And it doesn’t have the belt clip. Also, it looks uglier than the pix on their website. The bottom line is it’s realy sux.
Posted by ken on July 8, 2003 at 5:25 PM (PST)
8
THe skins are suck, lol, nice typing Ken.
Posted by Rob on July 8, 2003 at 5:30 PM (PST)
9
I really meant it, Rob. Rite now i’m so pissed off with da new skins from this Speck products. I made a big mistake that i bought them in 3 packs, so i dun want anybody made the same mistakes with me. Just mah thought. Let me repeat it again, ” the skins are really really really suxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Posted by ken on July 8, 2003 at 5:41 PM (PST)
10
The case is ok, it is sized for all the new ipods so I find it a little loose on the 15gig, it may fit nice and snug on the 30 gig though. It is good quality and it doesn’t seem like the bending will cause a crease or break.
Posted by Namor on July 8, 2003 at 5:41 PM (PST)
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Namor, u dun have a 30G so u dunno how i’m feeling rite now. Maybe it’s a little bit loose for the 10G, but it’s hella tight for the 30G. One more thing, how long it takes you to put on those skins to your Ipod. Guess not dat long, bcuz u said it’s loose. Anyway, it’s still sux. Or you wanna buy 3 extra cases, i can sell it to you for 15$, anybody wanna take a shot ?
Posted by ken on July 8, 2003 at 5:44 PM (PST)
12
I will buy one from ya, email me at:
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Posted by Rob on July 8, 2003 at 6:01 PM (PST)
13
Ken,
lol..Let me get this straight. In your own humble opinion the new skins from speckproducts…suck. Thanks for the info. I almost bought a 3 pack myself.
Posted by revmike in hanford, ca on July 9, 2003 at 8:26 AM (PST)
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U welcome Rev. I just dun want people feel regret like me after they get that kind of “skins”. Anyway, i dun mean to offend anybody who likes that new products. Just my opinion
If anybody knows any other better “skins” and have a good feeling about it, and want 2 share, plz post it up here. Thnx
Posted by ken on July 9, 2003 at 11:37 AM (PST)
15
Goes in and out of my pocket no problem. Took me all of 15 seconds to get my 30gb iPod into it. I don’t think it sucks one bit. Nice little cheap case.
Posted by ZenPirate on July 9, 2003 at 4:02 PM (PST)
16
Just ordered exo (iskin) from iskinusa.com, bought their product before. What I like is they do not believe in one size fits all. Now they have a belt clip and screen protector, what else could I ask for. Take a look at their site, I understand they are the number one selling case for iPod.
Posted by Robert on July 10, 2003 at 7:03 PM (PST)
17
Does anyone have a 15gb iPod and received this case? I want to know if the crease closes on the 15gb iPod or if it doesn’t like on a 15gb. I also want to know if the 15gb slides out because it is loose or is firmly tucked in.
Posted by dumb on July 12, 2003 at 10:14 AM (PST)
18
I meant 30gb for the crease thing
Posted by dumb on July 12, 2003 at 10:15 AM (PST)
19
I heard this one size for both 10/15 and 30gb has some problems, when you stretch it to fit the position of the holes also stretches. I am sure it is a good case otherwise
Posted by Lance on July 12, 2003 at 4:58 PM (PST)