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At the risk of being branded as a plant by RadTech, I still have to state that their Optex sleeve case is one of the best after market items for an iPod.
It does exactly what it’s supposed to do, without taking away from the compactness of the unit.
My previous iPods are all in out-of-the-box condition, thanks to their microfibre cases.
Of course, if you’re prone to trashing things, by dropping, etc. the Optex won’t be of any use, but if you want to protect the finish, and even use the case as a polishing cloth, then it’s really money well spent.
I have a box full of iPod cases from other sellers, and they’re all useless to me; too bulky, too difficult to slide the iPod in and out, lint magnets, and many of them contribute to actually scratching the unit.
Try Optex - it works.

Posted by Congo Billy on January 12, 2006 at 4:12 PM (PDT)

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My friend just got one of the cloth sleeves for his ipod.  It actually is nicer than i thought it would have been. It is nice to have the click wheel and screen covered.  I think the bottom or top (one or the other) is not covered at all, but im not sure which.  I would have gotten the case, but it didn’t offer a belt clip.  Aside from that, this case was definitely my second choice.

Posted by Ted on January 12, 2006 at 4:35 PM (PDT)

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Anyone have any opinons/experience on the ClearCal? $7 is very reasonable price, but i’m just wondering how it’ll look on the ipod.

Also, is it really possible to make an adhesive which can be cleaned and reused?

Posted by bluestone on January 12, 2006 at 10:51 PM (PDT)

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has anyone bought the Gelz for the iPod 5G? I’m trying to decide between RadTech and Capdase because Radtech is cheaper but the review for Capdase here at iLounge is really good…

Posted by Jeffrey on January 13, 2006 at 6:56 AM (PDT)

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what about the acclario?  I’m curious about that product - thinking about getting it for my parents since they want something that they can use to hang the nano around their neck and have it protected too.  I know there’s a couple of other companies making similar cases (and griffin just announce they’re releasing a similar case), but from my experience Radtech makes good products so I hope this follows that trend.

Posted by Jimmy on January 13, 2006 at 10:46 AM (PDT)

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Yeah that acclario is cool. But I bought the Crystal Elegance case from
Here It is the same case I think, and its only 12 bucks. I love it.

Posted by stephen on January 13, 2006 at 1:26 PM (PDT)

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Very cool about the Optex sleeves. I would have bought one for my 4G 40gb offered by Kensington months ago, had they offered it any other color but the blue. Why do most electronic-related companies still believe that consumers want EVERY one of their tech products to be either white, beige, black, or blue?

Posted by mike on January 14, 2006 at 10:44 AM (PDT)

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i like that the clearcal product is reasonably priced - c’mon, look at some of these sleeves/cases costing $24-$30… ya kiddin’ me? the iPod aftermarket is just ridiculously nuts. check out a local copy-shop or find a friend/compadre who has a laminator, and try rolling-yer-own ‘iPod clear protective film’ with transparent mylar (lamination-sleeve material) you cut to fit. figuring out the adhesive part is up to you, tho.

Posted by agent_monkey on February 8, 2006 at 12:44 AM (PDT)

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I purchased the Sleevz case, the Ice Cream polishing kit and the clear overlays from Radtech.

The case is convenient in that it slips in and out of it easily.  I like how easily you can use the controls on the dial wheel.  I *don’t* like the plastic cover over the screen.  It is highly reflective and bubbles.  When I’m in my car, I can’t read the screen at all.  I would prefer that the screen cover was gone.  I would remove it myself, but I don’t want to damage the rest of the case.

The polishing kit takes time to get used to, but it DOES work.  Mine will take a few days to completely finish, but I can already see some of the scratches coming out.  The optix cloths it comes with can be used for anything and can be washed and reused.  VERY nice!

I haven’t applied my clear overlays on it yet, I am waiting to finish polishing first.  Once I do, I’ll let you guys know.

Posted by dantan98 on March 15, 2006 at 1:21 PM (PDT)