RhinoSkin debuts hard case for 5G iPod, nano

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RhinoSkin debuts hard case for 5G iPod, nano

RhinoSkin has introduced a new hard case for the fifth-generation iPod and iPod nano. The new case is made of transparent, polycarbonate plastic with an aluminum back. It also comes with a a white stretch lanyard, removable post and belt clip, Stuffbak protection label, and provides access to the click wheel, dock connector and headphone jack. The RhinoSkin Aluminum HardCase for the nano sells for $30, while the 5G iPod cases, available in 30GB and 60GB sizes, are priced at $35.

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I read the comments here and order a best skins ever cover for the ipod and put it on before placing it in the case - works a treat.

You only need to put on the front piece though otherwise its impossible to get the ipod in or out!

Looks great - great case.

Posted by mark loughridge on February 15, 2006 at 4:45 AM (PDT)

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I actually have this case and there is no “trash-talk” here. The case is poorly designed and Saunders admitted as much to me over the phone. They explained they were not happy with the fabricating process for this model and in fact the case has scratched my brand new iPod in two places, not to mention the multitude of vertical scratches on the interior of the acrylic from the top of the circular cut-out to the top edge of the case.

The only saving grace here is Saunders/Rhinoskin has agreed to send me a replacement from a “new batch” that is due tomorrow (03/03/2006) along with a return label to send the defective one back. I commend Saunders for standing behind their product.

I’ll post back to follow-up on whether or not their new “process” yields better quality. As it stands now, I would avoid these cases. Again, not only does it scratch easily, it also may scratch your iPod’s surface as you slide it in the case.

Posted by Mason Foley on March 2, 2006 at 2:00 PM (PDT)

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