Wednesday, November 08, 2006
Noreve Leather Case for iPod nano mini review
Noreve very kindly sent me one of their leather cases designed for the new iPod nano to check out, so…… without any further ado, lets do just that...
The first thing that struck me about this case was the extremely snug fit – you need to open up the flip cover and slide the nano into place and it takes a surprising amount of effort to do this the first time. I was impressed though that once in place, everything lined up perfectly with regards to the screen and click wheel.
There is excellent protection on offer should you drop your device with virtually the entire iPod covered and the firm edges absorbing any impact and ensuring a safe landing. The quality of leather used here is excellent and this appears to be internally reinforced to provide a good level of rigidity.
The design of this case is interesting; the flip cover actually swings up from the bottom where the nano is inserted and uses a magnetic closure for keeping the cover in place. This means when the case is closed, what appears to be the correct way up, with the metal emblem in the lower right corner, actually has the nano upside down. This in fact makes a lot of sense as it means in a pocket or on your belt, the headphone socket on the bottom of the nano is pointing up the way. It also means, if you look down at your iPod at this point, the screen will be oriented the correct way.
Also included in the attractive presentation box is a belt clip solution that can be screwed into place on the rear as well as a flat stud should you not wish to use this option. The included belt clip system does a great job and has a quick release mechanism for added convenience.
As mentioned, fit is absolutely perfect and the smooth embossed lining holds the nano snugly in place ensuring it is safe from scratches. When closed, the only areas that are exposed are the headphone socket and the hold switch – both of which have just enough room to make them easily accessible.
With the case opened, you have easy access to the data port for charging or syncing your iPod and it is surprisingly easy to retrieve the nano from the snug fit for use in a dock or speaker system.
The leather case from Noreve seems to be more than just another leather iPod case and I actually find it a well constructed and designed, practical option for those on the lookout for a case for their 2nd gen nano. Available in a large range of colours, I would certainly recommend visiting the Noreve website for more details.
The first thing that struck me about this case was the extremely snug fit – you need to open up the flip cover and slide the nano into place and it takes a surprising amount of effort to do this the first time. I was impressed though that once in place, everything lined up perfectly with regards to the screen and click wheel.
There is excellent protection on offer should you drop your device with virtually the entire iPod covered and the firm edges absorbing any impact and ensuring a safe landing. The quality of leather used here is excellent and this appears to be internally reinforced to provide a good level of rigidity.
The design of this case is interesting; the flip cover actually swings up from the bottom where the nano is inserted and uses a magnetic closure for keeping the cover in place. This means when the case is closed, what appears to be the correct way up, with the metal emblem in the lower right corner, actually has the nano upside down. This in fact makes a lot of sense as it means in a pocket or on your belt, the headphone socket on the bottom of the nano is pointing up the way. It also means, if you look down at your iPod at this point, the screen will be oriented the correct way.
Also included in the attractive presentation box is a belt clip solution that can be screwed into place on the rear as well as a flat stud should you not wish to use this option. The included belt clip system does a great job and has a quick release mechanism for added convenience.
As mentioned, fit is absolutely perfect and the smooth embossed lining holds the nano snugly in place ensuring it is safe from scratches. When closed, the only areas that are exposed are the headphone socket and the hold switch – both of which have just enough room to make them easily accessible.
With the case opened, you have easy access to the data port for charging or syncing your iPod and it is surprisingly easy to retrieve the nano from the snug fit for use in a dock or speaker system.
The leather case from Noreve seems to be more than just another leather iPod case and I actually find it a well constructed and designed, practical option for those on the lookout for a case for their 2nd gen nano. Available in a large range of colours, I would certainly recommend visiting the Noreve website for more details.
