Monday, October 24, 2005
Proporta Silicon case for iPod nano mini review
Proporta recently sent me one of their silicon cases for the nano to have a look at so I thought I would write my thoughts here. The first thing that struck me was how complete the package was; as well as receiving the case itself, you also receive a belt clip and lanyard. There is a small loop on the corner of the case so the lanyard was expected but the integrated belt clip connector was a bonus. The connector is embedded and completely sealed in the silicon meaning that it is both secure and unlikely to mark the rear of the iPod. This is also almost totally flush on the outside for those that wish to forgo the use of the belt clip - a good design all-round.
Inserting into the case is as simple as stretching the window area a little and sliding the nano into place. As expected from a moulded solution, fit is perfect with access to the hold switch, screen, click wheel and bottom connections immaculate. In use the case is still pretty easy to withdraw from a pocket and is easily gripped in the hand. I would feel comfortable of the protection on offer should I drop the nano with the silicon giving a degree of shock absorbency and the only bulk that is added is a couple of millimetres in all directions.
With the click wheel and screen exposed at all times, using the iPod is simple however I would also recommend investing in a screen protector to avoid scratches. Available in different colours, I would stick with the black case for the black nano and the others for the white one due to the relative transparency of the silicon. The clear case on the black iPod looked ugly in my opinion.
Overall I would rate this as a very flexible way of housing your nano – the included lanyard or belt clip provide alternatives to carrying around your device and the protection on offer is great for day to day use. All this is wrapped up in a very practical package that is easy to use; the only downside being that the look of the nano is somewhat lessened.
More details can be found at theProporta Music website.
Inserting into the case is as simple as stretching the window area a little and sliding the nano into place. As expected from a moulded solution, fit is perfect with access to the hold switch, screen, click wheel and bottom connections immaculate. In use the case is still pretty easy to withdraw from a pocket and is easily gripped in the hand. I would feel comfortable of the protection on offer should I drop the nano with the silicon giving a degree of shock absorbency and the only bulk that is added is a couple of millimetres in all directions.
With the click wheel and screen exposed at all times, using the iPod is simple however I would also recommend investing in a screen protector to avoid scratches. Available in different colours, I would stick with the black case for the black nano and the others for the white one due to the relative transparency of the silicon. The clear case on the black iPod looked ugly in my opinion.
Overall I would rate this as a very flexible way of housing your nano – the included lanyard or belt clip provide alternatives to carrying around your device and the protection on offer is great for day to day use. All this is wrapped up in a very practical package that is easy to use; the only downside being that the look of the nano is somewhat lessened.
More details can be found at theProporta Music website.
