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March 1, 2009 OtterBox Protection for iPods I guess you could say the Defender is the tough guy that protects most everything on your iPod while allowing you access to all the controls and connectors. The Impact case provided more basic protection against bumps and shocks. (That does not mean electrical shocks.) All the connectors and controls are out in the open for easy access and better touch control. I tested both.
The Impact ($19.95) The Defender ($29.95)
The Defender also has a built-in stand for movie viewing. This case is not protected against water. If you want a case that does protect against water at some level the OtterBox Armor Case ($39.95) might work for you. It is not good for scuba diving. Check the warranty for any OtterBox case before you assume it will protect to the level you need. I like the Impact for its easy setup and light weight. It works for me around the house, in the car and on a plane. It should also be fine for those who use an armband to hold their iPod. The Defender has become my case of choice as I am not good at protecting anything fragile. I fire up the iPod, stick in the earbuds, then drop the unit into my pocket. Pocket change, car keys, and pocket lint attack any MP3 player that I own or test. The Defender did create a learning experience for me as I had issues with the thin skin of the case interfering with the Click Wheel. After several tries I mastered the pressure required and all worked fine. I like the Impact for its easy setup and light weight. It works for me around the house, in the car and on a plane. It should also be fine for those who use an armband to hold their iPod. The Defender has become my case of choice as I am not good at protecting anything fragile. I fire up the iPod, stick in the earbuds, and then drop the unit into my pocket. Pocket change, car keys, and pocket lint attack any MP3 player that I own. The Defender did create a relearning experience for me as I had issues with the case interfering with the Click Wheel. After several tries I mastered the pressure required and all worked fine. The prices are right. The protection level you need is available. OtterBox cases are worth checking out for anyone who needs to protect their iPod as well as other electronics. For more information on these and many other OtterBox products CLICK HERE. |
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While at CES I met Kristin Golliher at the OtterBox booth during the ShowStoppers event. We discussed the iPod Nano I received as a Christmas gift. When I returned to Key West I found two iPod Nano 4th generation 
