Wednesday, December 28, 2005
Proporta Silicon case for iPod Video mini review
Proporta recently sent me one of their silicon cases for the 5th gen video iPods to have a look at so that is the subject of today’s review. 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. There is a small screw in post that can be fixed in place via the connector which the belt clip then hooks on to. The connector is embedded and completely sealed in the silicon meaning that it is both secure and will not 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 pulling open the slit on the rear and sliding the iPod into place. As expected from a moulded solution, fit is perfect with access to the hold switch, screen, click wheel and 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 iPod from a small height 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 charcoal case for the black iPod and the white case for cleanest look with the white unit although due to the relative transparency of the silicon all colours work fairly well with white.
Overall I would rate this as a very flexible way of housing your iPod – 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.
Check out the Proporta Music website for more details.
Inserting into the case is as simple as pulling open the slit on the rear and sliding the iPod into place. As expected from a moulded solution, fit is perfect with access to the hold switch, screen, click wheel and 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 iPod from a small height 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 charcoal case for the black iPod and the white case for cleanest look with the white unit although due to the relative transparency of the silicon all colours work fairly well with white.
Overall I would rate this as a very flexible way of housing your iPod – 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.
Check out the Proporta Music website for more details.
