XtremeMac MicroShield Case for iPod nano 2G (Clear)

As transparent cases go for the Nano, this is about the best I found, but there are a couple of things that could be improved. First, the opening at the top for the hold button is useless if you lack long fingernails or slender fingers. My very average finger cannot slide the switch because the opening is too small and the depth of the plastic surrounding it too great. Fortunately, this may be less an issue than it would be for an iPod without the case - since the click wheel is also somewhat recessed into the face and there is less likelyhood of accidentally turning it on or engaging the controls.

The silicone skin over the click wheel is fairly sensitive, but feels thick enough to offer some protection. The included belt clip is a nice feature, and serves the extra purpose of holding the headphones when they are wound around the iPod. The advertised "notches" in the belt clip specifically for winding the headphones on the other hand are useless. The clip is...Read more

I had high hopes for this case, but it didn't pan out (I used it for two weeks to make sure I put it through its paces).

While it does seem to provide good protection for my Nano, it's disadvantages made me choose a different case. First, it's extremely hard to access the Hold button. Second, despite having the rubber sides, it's still a bit slippery. Third, it's pretty hard to open and close (if you're not going to do this, this third item might not be an issue - but I put my Nano into another case when I go to the gym).

Ended up using the Speck SeeThru-Lucid instead.

Pros:
*Clip on clip;
*Rotating clip;
*Strong plastic;
*Rubber hinge and clasp concept keeps the case as one unified piece;
*Bottom iPod ports are easily accessed with the case on;
*Screen protector is permanent and set in from the case, limiting scrathes;
*Rubber padding on back keeps the back of the case from getting scrathed when sitting on desk or table.

Cons:
*Case is difficult to open and close, especially when an iPod is inside;
*Case is not quite long enough. Even with lots of pushing and pressing, the bottom of my Nano extends about .25mm below the case;
*There are no bottom bracings like with the Griffin iClear polycarbonate case;
*Case is misshapen so that it is not a snug fit when the Nano is in the case;
*Rubber cover over the clickwheel is strong but too thick so i cut it up and removed it. I put a plastic film over the clickwheel to give it some protection. That works great;...Read more