Cingular Go Phone: Griffin iClear Armband Case with Clip for iPod nano 5G (Black/Clear) Review

When I ordered my 5th generation Nano, I knew I needed to find an accessory that did three things:

-A case to protect the Nano from damage.
-An armband to use when I run or work out in warm weather.
-An integrated belt clip to use when I run or work out in cold weather, or for simply wearing the Nano around casually.

I was happy to find this product, as it had all three features I was looking for, and the price was great (1/2 price on Amazon).

I was even happier when it arrived, as it exceeded all my expectations. The case is clear plastic (It's completely transparent on the front side where it's important to get a clear view of the screen, and it's frosted on the back side). The case is super easy to open and to insert or remove the Nano----yet it closes very securely with a snap and gives a nice sense of protection. In other words, they struck a good balance with making a secure, tight closure, while at the same time not making it difficult to open it when needed (my last case for a previous iPod was awful to take off). The way it works is the bottom part separates from the top part, and the seam where they meet lands nicely right at the bottom of the Nano's screen, maintaining a virtually seamless, sleek look. (By the way, the case does completely cover the screen; I've seen where others were disappointed with other cases that did not. This one does; the only opening on the front is for the clickwheel.)

The design of the case is flawless as far as I can tell. It fits all the openings of the Nano like a glove; the openings are perfectly placed and perfectly designed. There's no problem reaching/using the clickwheel, there's full access to the Nano's connectors on the bottom as well as to the hold button on the top, and there's a perfectly placed opening for the Nano's camera/mic on the back of the case. It actually seems like the case was designed by Apple alongside the design of the Nano; in my opinion, that's how integrated they are.

The integrated clip attached to the back of the case is nice, and it's a feature I plan to use a lot. There is also a way to lift the clip so that it becomes a stand for setting the Nano sideways on a table for viewing videos, pictures, etc. (I personally won't use this feature, because I feel that in time, it might stress the plastic of the clip and cause it to break.)

The armband is wonderful. Again, flawless design. The clip on the back of the case is slipped into a narrow pocket on the outside of the armband, for a secure fit. The armband is very simple to use and it's also very comfortable. It's nicely padded, soft on the inside, and the elastic is secure, but stretchy, so it doesn't feel like it's cutting off my circulation.

I can't come up with a single complaint. I feel this is the best case out there, and definitely the best case/armband combo, especially for those who also want a belt clip option. High-quality and flawless design, easy to use, secure protection for my Nano, and all the features I was looking for.

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Product Description:
iClear's tough, two-piece polycarbonate shell is strong enough to take the daily abuse of active lifestyles. Packaged with an adjustable armband and a removable clip that makes a stand for hands-free viewing. Griffin EasyDock design allows quick docking without removing your iPod from the case.

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