Speck CandyShell Case for iPod touch 2G, 3G (Black/Gray)

UPDATE: January 12 2011
I adjusted the case review down from 5 to 2 stars due to a consistent flaw of this case. The bottom part of the case constantly breaks off (this has happened to two originals and two replacements). There is a very thin piece of plastic at the bottom which covers the space between the screen and the dock port. This has broken off for both my son and daughter's iPods. It is non-reinforced plastic and it flexes and breaks easily. This should have some sort of integrated reinforcement in order to prevent this breakage. I also bought a similar case for my iPhone (which I reviewed) and have the same issue. The rubber ring on that case however is still intact while the plastic has broken. I would NOT recommend this line of cases to anyone.
The case looks great and feels great however it looks horrible when the bottom breaks off as mentioned.

--Original review--

I bought an iPod Touch for my son's 18th birthday. He has a history of...Read more

After trying many many cases for the iPod touch 3G I think this has to be the best case out there. It has the best of both worlds (part hard shell and part soft silicone). It looks really nice and stylish. Makes the iPod touch easier to hold and use. Also comes with the screen protector which I havent tried yet since Im using my power support one. The case does add a little bit of bulk to the iPod but I think it worth it considering the protection and better grip. This is is hard to put on and especially hard to take off. So if your going to be talking it out and putting it on then I suggest not getting this case. In my case the iPod fits fine into my iHome iP9 speaker/dock with the case so theres no need to take the case out ever. I chose the black/grey since it looks a little more subtile than the black/yellow, also the yellow will fade more over time with use. Also the back of the case will scratch easily and the bottom near the dock seems very flimsy so be careful and take care of...Read more

This case plus a screen saver overlay of your choice is all you need to protect you iphone. Sure there are cases that offer more security (think Otter Defender) but it comes at the cost of ease of using the on screen keypad as the case obstructs you thumbs from getting down to the bottom row of keys. This case doesn't have that problem as it's quite slim around the screen edges. I really like the soft center in the hard outer case design. Soft outer cases pick up too much pocket lint if they end up in and out of your pocket all day. Again, that won't happen with this case. Very satisfied with this product and it's one of the best Iphone/Ipod accessories I've ever purchased.