Review on Speck CandyShell Case For IPod Touch 4G (PaleMoon Gray) by Donald Phi

it costs three times as much as others that are exactly the same (it's really not as dull gray as it might seem in the picture as it goes well with a purple hue not shown), but this is the most coveted of all the iPod cases I've tried (and thrown away). It's the perfect compromise between tough, durable protection and an inner softness or "give" that can cushion a hit or fall. It also features raised solid tabs positioned just above the volume up and down controls on the iPod's rim, and over the power button on the top (just above the camera lens). Therefore, it offers the easiest and most precise control over the player. Yes, I would think twice before jumping in for the $30 identical but extravagant versions of these (actually, that price seems high to me). for any music player cover), but this is a premium cover - and a steal. The only possible "cheat" I can think of is to quickly remove and reattach the cover if you'd rather charge your iPod in a dock of sorts. Otherwise, it's the perfect solution that you'll never need to adjust or change, especially if you charge your player with an iPod cable connected to a computer or AC transformer. "Achilles heel" in a very narrow strip below. Since I rarely put the hat on and off, I had no problems. But other users tore the strip in two, negating the cover's value and usefulness. Until Speck fixes this issue, I'd advise against removing the cover frequently and suggest charging the device with a cable instead of a docking station. - A week later: After writing the above, I find a small crack in the same strip on my native 4g, just 2 months after buying the case, which I have not removed more than twice. Whether the more expensive Speck CandyShell for 4G, which differs only in color, could be better constructed is worth considering, but extremely unlikely. I will say that the Speck CandyShell case for the 2g and 3g iPod Touch actually has a bottom band that is slightly larger (barely) and probably more durable than the similar band on the 4g case. But if you have 4G you can try other cases in the same price range. Revain certainly has no shortage of brands and types of cases for this popular latest iPod.]