Speck PixelSkin Rubberized Case for iPod touch 2G,(Black)

Nice product! 2010-09-05

Reviewer: Katie M. Johnston

I have only had my case for about a week - so no input on the durability, but it seems like it will last for a while! It is easy to get on my ipod because of the flexibility of the rubber, yet it fits snug so that it won't fall off. It has a good amount of padding to protect it from damage if it gets dropped as well. The case is super comfortable to hold/easy to grip. Seems like all-around a good product!!

Real Goodie 2010-08-30

Reviewer: N. Smith

Fits my 3G iPod Touch perfectly and protects it from rattling around and makes it easier to hang on to. In other words it doesn't slip out of your grip easily. Don't leave home without it.

Great Case 2010-08-30

Reviewer: William Shipman

This case works great. I am no longer afraid that if I drop my iPod that it is going to break. It fits very well, and you have non restricted access to all of your buttons.It is definitely worth the money.

Outstanding Ipod touch 2G protection 2010-08-28

Reviewer: Woody Raknud

I have been using this speck rubberized case on my iPod touch 2G for over a year. It is outstanding. It has protected against damage from a couple of fumbles. The fit is excellent and clicking the buttons is never a problem. It has held up extremely well (it's almost as good as new), the material improves hand held grip and helps it grip surfaces, so it is unlikely to slide off of things. I coupled this with an elago anti-smudge screen protector and the pair of items has kept my iPod in near-perfect shape after all this time. Another speck product I already owned actually lead me to purchase this one, I am very pleased with their products.
If you are looking for rubber armor to provide outstanding protection for your iPod touch, look no further.

This is the first case you should buy for your iPod Touch, you won't have any regrets. 2010-08-26

Reviewer: Ellen Ripley

Stop agonizing over what case to buy for your new $175-$350 iPod Touch. This is the best all-around case you will find anywhere. It will fit a 2nd generation iTouch as well as all of the new 3rd generation(8Gb, 16Gb, 64 Gb) iTouches since they are all EXACTLY the same size. It feels really nice in your hand and the pixel or square pattern on the sides and back let you get a good grip on it. It's rubberized which means its durable, holds its shape, and is still flexible enough to very easily take on and off (again and again) if you want to recharge it in a speaker dock.
*The case wraps around all 4 edges providing good protection.
*The inside of the case is very soft and will not scratch your iPod.
*The bottom of the case has an open slit to allow you to recharge your iPod Touch on your computer using the USB cable that came with you iPod. The headphone jack is also open for easy use. Nothing about the design of the bottom of the case gets in the way of doing this very easily.
*The top of the case overlaps very little of the screen which means the light sensor is not blocked in any way.
*The Home button is covered but there is a slight recess in the cover and a little square to mark where it is.
*The bottom portion of the case and the sides that wrap around the front do not overlap any of the viewable screen and do not in any way interfere with using the keyboard or playing games that I have experienced. Perhaps if your fingers are very big you might have a problem if you need to press something in the extreme lower right and left corners; but this would be a problem with any case that overlaps the lower portion of the case in any way.
*If the iPod is turned face down on a desk, table, or even dropped flat, the screen will not make physical contact with the surface and risk scratches or worse because the case keeps it slightly raised and protected.
*One of the features I really like about these cases is the little nubs which extend very slightly over the Sleep/Wake button and the Volume Rocker. They actually make it easier to adjust the volume than without the case. The volume rocker on the iPod Touch itself has kind of sharp edges and this softens them. The best thing about this feature is that the Sleep/Wake button and Volume Rocker are completely covered and dirt and grime can't work their way into them.
*It comes in a nice variety of colors. Just be aware that the darker colors like the black and the blue can show dust or lint more. I have the blue and really love it, but I'd like a light color like maybe the yellow so that I can more easily see it in a bag/pack filled with lots of other stuff.
*The case is pretty slim, not as minimal as a slider case but slider cases don't offer any real protection for the iPod if it is dropped and many do not have any liners so the back of the iPod can get scratches. Slider cases do look very sleek and only the bottom has to be removed to recharge it in a dock; however, many people have problems removing the bottoms of slider cases, and some don't stay together very good.

In summary, you will not regret purchasing this case for the $11-$13 that they cost. You will feel your expensive iPod is safe when you put it in your purse/backpack/pocket. This case is not going to rip, tear or crack. The only drawbacks I can see, and I feel they are minor compared to the advantages are:
--the case has to be removed to be put in many charging docks. I have one that it fits in with the case but I looked very hard to find it. Removing the case is so easy though, it takes like 2 seconds.
--because the case is rubber and not a smooth plastic, it may not slide as easily into a pants pocket, but at least it won't slip out easily either.
--You do need to buy a screen protector, this case doesn't come with one. But they can be purchased very cheaply($1-$5) right here on Amazon. You don't need the most expensive screen protector out there. Glass doesn't scratch that easily so you just need to have some minimal barrier against some scuffing or in case you accidentally put your keys in the same pocket.
As you can tell I really like this product and know you will too.
Speck PixelSkin Rubberized Case for iPod touch 2G,(Blue)