Case Logic Portable MP3 Player Case (MPC 7) (MPC 7)

Just a heads up in case you try to buy this based on the stated dimensions, like I did, and end up with a case that is too small for the purpose you may have in mind. The actual inside dimensions are more like 4.3 inches high, 2.5 inches wide, and 1 inch deep.

I looked at a few dozen alternatives to hold my iPod. Some were so bulky they'd interfere with actually using the device. Some were so thin and scaled-down that they didn't seem to protect the device, which is the most important variable.

Case Logic is a respected name, and this product illustrates why. The arm band is easy to attach, adjust, and put on. The belt pack looks a little dorky, but adds snap to secure the attachment, and includes two small mesh pockets for keys, change, and/or an ID. But the core case itself is the key part of the package.

It's just the right size, superbly designed, with just enough space, a cord outlet, and a versatile but compact set of options of attaching it: a double-layer loop, the outside of which services as a hand strap or to attach the case to a backpack strap, and a thin velcro underlayer that's used to attach the case to either the arm band or (in combination with snaps) the belt pack. It's also handsomely designed,...Read more

My iPod 20GB (4th generation monochrome) has a silicone skin for protection, but I wanted a little bit more protection for working out at the gym and long walks/jogs. I looked at quite a few "sports" cases, but I was pretty disappointed at what I found. Many of the "sports" cases could only be worn on the arm and the quality/durability seemed questionable. Most felt and looked like they wouldn't last very long (especially if exposed to sweat) and they were more expensive than the one that I eventually purchased. The biggest problem that I found was that I would have to remove the silicone skin to use the "sports" cases.

The Case Logic MP3 player case was the first one that I looked at, but I dismissed it. After looking at all the other "sports" cases, I came back to Case Logic. In comparison to the others, it was a perfect fit for me and my iPod.

Here are all the benefits or the pluses that I found for Case Logic:

1) It is a perfect fit...Read more