GTMax Premium Purple Folio Wallet Leather Cover Case + Blue Wrist Strap for Apple Ipod Touch Itouch 8GB 32GB 64GB 4G 4th Generation 4

I previously kept my 1st gen ipod touch in an unwieldy holster, but I hated the fact that I had to completely remove the ipod from its case in order to use it. When I dropped my ipod while walking and trying to fish it out of its holster to change the volume, I knew it was time to get a better case.

I worried that this case would not fit, as it is made for 2nd gen ipod touches, but it fits my 1st gen just fine. I love that I can now keep my ipod safe from scratches and drops, and can access all of the buttons and the screen without having to remove it from the case.

Quality-wise, the case is sturdy, in professional looking leather with soft suede lining and magnet closure. It looks great (though it is magenta, not purple), is obviously of excellent quality, and was extremely cheap to boot! Even the most basic slip-on ipod cover is about $15 at Target- but this is a great looking folio for peanuts! I would suggest it for anyone.

After lots of looking on Amazon, I saw this case for my 3rd gen 64gb touch, and the price was too good to pass up. Now that I have it, I still think it's a good deal for the price, but you can tell that it's not a case that would be sold in the Apple store. While it looks & feels nice, there are little things about it that belie it being a more expensive case.

First, the Pros:
- the price
- color -- it's not vibrant & obnoxious, but a very subtle mauve
- nice leather feel on both the inside & outside
- sync & headphone ports are easily accessible in the case
- small profile -- doesn't take up much space

Cons:
- case partially covers on/off button at top of case
- magnetic closure -- I read that it can be risky to have a magnet near an ipod, but this one seems weak so I don't think the case's magnet will damage my iPod. Still, I would prefer a snap closure. Additionally, because this magnet is hidden in the case...Read more

First, I really like the quality and the color of this cover. It is easy to use and comfortable to hold. The issue I have with it is, literally, a missing hole.

My iPod Touch has a light sensor to adjust the screen visibility. Apparently the light sensor is right under a solid piece (or 2) of leather.

I take my iPod with me when I go out and often read while I'm waiting. With this cover, in order to be able to actually see the screen, I have to take the iPod out of the cover so the light sensor can adjust the screen.

If I was just listening, this would not be an issue, other than the need to actually use the controls.

Keep this in mind if you add it to your shopping cart.

I'll continue to use the cover when I take the iPod for extended travel, but for my daily use, I won't use it. Wastes too much time taking it off and putting it on every time I need to access the machine.