Price: $13.95
Manufacturer: Digital Lifestyle Outfitters
Information
- Color: Black
- Brand: DLO
- Model: DLZ81824/17
- Dimensions: 5.00" h x 1.30" w x 8.00" l, 1.00 pounds
- Gripable black silicone case for your 80 GB iPod classic
- Earbud Management System secures cord and earbuds; provides total body and click wheel protection
- Comfortable, form-fitting scratch and slip protection
- Access to all iPod classic controls and dock connector
- Charge and sync your iPod without removing it from the case
Product Reviews
The DLO Jam Jacket with earbud management is a superior, no-slip silicone case that adds a gripable layer of protection to your iPod classic. But grip is just the beginning--this high-quality, lint-free silicone also features a raised texture and integrated earbud management in one unique case.
Get a Grip, and Tame Your Earbuds It's a Wrap! Total Protection + Access Go ahead, slip the Jam Jacket onto your iPod classic for gripable protection and headphone management in one unique case. What's in the Box Needs some work. cord management feature very nice Nice, but troublesome
Tired of dealing with tangled cords and dangling earbuds? The Earbud Management System on the back of the Jam Jacket allows you to neatly wrap the cord behind your iPod, and safely stow your iPod earbuds while not in use. When it's time to jam, unwind only as much as you need--the handy side-notches will hold the cord in place, keeping the excess cable wrapped and out of your way.
The Jam Jacket protects your iPod while allowing easy access to the hold switch and headphone jack. Plus, a thin layer of silicone provides click wheel protection and play-through access for seamless navigation of your iPod content. Jam Jacket also features open access to the iPod dock connector, so you can use your favorite charger or car accessory while your tunes stay protected.
Black Jam Jacket for 80 GB iPod classic
This product fits very well on the ipod classic 80GB, looks good too. There is just one problem, though it protects the wheel of the ipod, there is nothing to protect the screen. I've had to buy a seperate screen protector to prevent scratches.
This is a lightweight and generally welldesigned cover for the ipod classic. The rubberized cover is shock resistant and access to the wheel is not hindered by the cover. The cord management system is one of the best features as my old covers left the cords dangling and tangled in my purse. You simply have small indentation to insert the plug and then wind the cord around a raised track and insert the earbods in their spot. The only disadvantage to this one is no easy use clip or belt connector. Even so, after seeing this one on my daughter's ipod, I'm replacing my current cover with one.
On January 5th, I purchased a DLO Jam Jacket with Cord Management for the 80 GB iPod classic. As the title suggests, this product is designed specifically for the 80 GB iPod Classic, and therefore may not work as expected for other iPods.
The quick review: Overall, this case offers a good deal of protection, and the cord management feature, if you use the standard iPod buds, is rather helpful. However, without any screen protection, minor-to-major issues with the wheel, and minor issues with the cord manager, this model may not be a wise choice.
This model also offers, on the back of the case, earbud and cord management. Basically, there are two spots to place your earbuds, spacing on all sides to allow the cords to be wrapped around, and another spot to insert the other end of the cord.
In practice, this works very well. However, there's no quick way to easily release the cord once it's been wound. On the other hand, this does mean your cords will stay where you've put them. The earbuds, however, are another story. While they'll stay in well the first couple of times, after a while they start to pop out, especially when you pull them out of an inner coat pocket. However, because of the cord management, this isn't that big of an issue.
One thing that may not be readily apparent is that this model doesn't offer any screen protection. While I opened the packaging expecting it, I was sorely mistaken. Depending upon your usage of this case, that may be a major problem. However, the iPod Classic is supposed to have a stronger screen ... In my own usage, which includes sitting on a desk most of the time, to an inside coat pocket for travel, I've noticed some level of spotting, but no scratching.
Finally, we have the question of whether the case impacts normal usage. Sadly, I've noticed that this case does impact normal usage, sometimes in a very significant way.
The top, for plugging in your phones and placing on hold, and the bottom, for charging and connectivity, are left available and free. The front and back are otherwise completely covered, which means no finger prints. However, the wheel is also covered, which is sadly where functionality is impacted.
Although I've only slide the case onto the iPod once, the front just isn't tight enough, which means that when attempting to use the wheel, either to move through menus, or changing the volume, the plastic ends up negating my fingers motion. Unfortunately, this has happened enough that I was strongly tempted to rip off the case and just go without.
Overall, I'm fairly happy with the DLO Jam Jacket. The fact that there is no covering over the screen, and that the wheel functionality sometimes suffers are in fact fairly major issues. However, the earbud management feature is quite nice, and combined with the improved strength of the iPod Classic screen, this case isn't a total wash.
I give this product 3 of 5 stars, since while the purchase wasn't a total wash, I can't honestly recommend this case above all others, and might indeed be happier with another one.
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