Speck Products iPod Video FlipSkin Case w/ Stand - Black/Grey

Tried this new case early in recent release; very similar to early Speck rubberized case for video iPod, except with integral stand which flips open to allow your iPod to "sit up" on your desk or table to watch video content. Great idea.

Both this and the original non-flip rubberized Speck case are terrific in providing max protection for your iPod from scratching or, more important, dropping. Note that both limit docking opportunities, but I came to like the original case so much for the protection it affords, I switched to headphone connection for most applications, in the house, and in the car, as a "tradeoff" for protecting the iPod.

After receiving one of the earliest release versions of this new case, I advised Speck that the headphone jack hole should be a bit larger, to accommodate thicker stereo mini-plugs, and I presume they're addressing the issue. But overall, this case is super cool, and the flipper, when closed, virtually disappears from...Read more

4 1/2 stars really...
The thick rubber skin will protect your iPod. I accidentally dropped my 80G iPod and was relieved to find that it was still OK. However, I found these features to be less than desirable:
1. as mentioned, the headphone jack needs to be larger to accomodate the thicker plugs
2. because of the thick skin, it is sometimes difficult to access the hold switch with your finger
3. the protective screen relies on the skin to keep it secure. However, if the window opening that holds it is not perfectly square, it is possible for the protective screen to move around a little, sometimes even fall out.
[2/2/07 Update]
I got tired of struggling to keep my headphone plugs securely set so I replaced this model with the one that didn't have a flipstand [...] The hole for the plug for that model accomodates the larger headphone plugs. It gives the same protection and I really didn't use the flip stand anyway so I don't miss it. You can...Read more

I got a 30gb video ipod for my husband for his birthday. I looked at arm band cases thinking they'd be good for running. But they all looked so bulky and awkward. Then I realized that if you put the ipod up against your arm with no case it, it by itself looks awkward and bulky! lol. These ipods are just too big for that. So I went with this case cause it seemed like, in it, the ipod could hit the floor a few times and come out fine. And I was right! It fits perfectly! And it looks awesome too! It doesnt cover any part of the screen, and the 'hold' button is a little hard to get too, but a small price to pay for ipod safety :)