Apple iPod Nano Armband Grey

Apple iPod Nano Armband Grey

by Apple Computer
3.0
Price:  $29.99 Buy from Amazon.com

Features

  • Offers easy access to all controls
  • Simply wrap the band around your arm or wrist and secure it with the adjustable fasteners
  • iPod nano slides right into its pocket and stays there
  • Skip-free playback means you can run, ride, lift and more without missing a second of your favorite tunes
  • 0.9Hx5.4Wx5.4L"; 0.3 lb.

Product Description

Exercise to your favorite soundtrack with an 100% skip-free iPod nano and the iPod nano Armband. Simply wrap the band around your arm or wrist, secure it with the adjustable fasteners and you have easy access to all the controls. The iPod nano inserts easily into the pocket too and stays there. Just plug in a set of headphones and you're ready to run, lift, press, and more to the beat of your favorite toons without missing a second of it.

Reviews

1.0 30 bucks for this?
The price is ridiculous. Seriously. It looks like it could break if you put it on your arm too tight....which wouldn't be hard because it's tiny.
3.0 Good, but pricey and one flaw.
Okay, first off, this does exactly what you want it to do--it holds your nano in place while you work out/run/whatever. The nano is quite secure in its holder despite the top half being exposed, and at no time have I been the least bit worried about it popping out and breaking. Access to the touch wheel is excellent, and the thin piece of plastic over it doesn't hamper your control over the wheel in the least.

I have two small gripes about this armband. First, there's simply not much to it, and $30 for this little thing is a rip if ever there was one. Second, there's no elastic loop in which you can coil up excess headphone wire and keep it out of the way. Whenever I work out, I manage to yank out the headphones at least once or twice due to the excess wire hanging down to my waist. Now I'm sure I can finagle something--i.e. wrap the wire around the armband or wedge it in the velcro--but considering that this feature is standard in just about every other armband, I'm amazed that this one doesn't have it.
2.0 If you use a silicone case beware....
This armband is average, at best. Dont get me wrong, it serves its purpose but my major complaint is that it won't work well with the silicone cases that most people use. If you use a silicone case you either have to take it out of the case everytime you want to use the armband or try to jam it in the tiny opening that was obviously only designed to be used with a "naked" ipod. The realy laughable thing is that with all the scratching complaints with the nano apple recommends using a case, do they expect users to take the unit out of the case everytime they want to use an armband. Let me tell you this is a major pain!! I got this item as a gift otherwise I probably would have bought a silicone case that doubles as an armband (ie. has a slot in the back for a strap). BTW the NANO rocks!!
4.0 Nice but pricey
This armband deserves 5 stars but doesnt get is because of one reason:

The Velcro holds it on my arm niceley, but you can not have it excactly where you want it because you cant bend the spaced out velcro dots in half. Hopefully my arm will grow so it isnt so snug.

The great things about this armband are:

-It is smooth and comfortable feeling on your skin
-It protects the ipod very well (except for the screen, it is never covered)
-It looks really nice, much better than the other armbands for other iPods's.

Overall, this thing is a must if you excersize or jog..too bad it has to be so expensive though. It was made in a sweatshop for 40 cents, the m.s.r.p. is slightly more. (Hey, I bought it and apple knows people will.)

Update: This armband gets dirty and creases really easily, I have found myself returning it and buying a new one knowing it will get worn out fast. Suggestion: wipe off part that touches skin after each use with wet cloth, it wont stain then.
3.0 Pricey
The armband serves it purpose well, I use it for running and at the gym, however I find it a little bit expensive, and the color availability is limited. I have a black iPod nando, ando got the gray armband, but it looks almost white; a daker color would have been nicer.
4.0 Pricey BUT extremely USEFUL
As in the title, this armband is a little pricey. Shoulda been free for crying out loud, but i haven't used my Nano more, especially if you're a gym-buff or a jog-a-holic. Great for both. And just for the day to day as well. So if u think you'll need it for those purposes or u just don't like carrying it in your pocket, then this is for you.

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