Speck ToughSkin Rubberized Case with Belt Clip for 80/120/160 GB iPod classic 6G (Black)

This case makes the iPod very easy to grip. The belt clip rotates well and grips well. The rubber protects the iPod very well from drops. The only thing that is not protected is the click wheel. When I travel, I keep the iPod in cheap camera case with the headphones so that it is protected.

When I first received my TouchSkin, the clip was not securing tightly to the case because the piece that holds it was stuck. I sent the company an e-mail. A few days later, they sent me THREE replacement clips for free. This level of customer service is not seen these days so I am very happy with my purchase.

My first disappointment: it is designed for both the 80GB and 160GB iPod Classic. This means if you have an 80GB like me, you have to use a thick rubber spacer behind it (included with the product), and therefore the case takes up just as much space as if you had the larger iPod.

Also, the rubber at the top of the screen is very thin and flexible, and it very easily pulls away from the screen protector. I would think there should be a larger lip on screen protector to keep the rubber in place. I expect over time that the rubber will stretch and cause a problem, but maybe not.

Aside from those points, it's a great thing. Rugged, nice to hold, feels like it will protect the iPod from a lot of shocks and bumps. It won't slide off your lap easily (although it won't slide into pockets easily either).

The best case I've seen so far, great impact resistance and the texture makes it far easier to grip without the stickiness of some other soft cases. The belt clip rotates freely, unlike most cellphone clips it has no ratcheting mechanism.