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Microsoft Zune 80GB Armor Case - The Metal Case (Black) | Discount Price: $12.95
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Brand: BoxWave Corporation
Features: - Form-fitting case designed to perfectly fit your Microsoft Zune 80GB
- Made of anodized aluminum that is strong yet lightweight
- Designed with a clear plexiglass window that protects your Microsoft Zune 80GB's screen so you can easily read your display!
- Interior is padded with a thin layer of foam that holds your device securely in place
- Accessible openings give quick access to button functions, camera, and charging/synchronization port
Bulletproof your Zune [Posted on 2008-03-09]
OK, in all honesty I don't think the Armor case could stop a bullet, but it is very sturdy. Placing the Zune in the case is very simple, just pop the clasp on the left of the case, slide the Zune in, and then close the case again. The interior of the case is lined with a thin layer of a foam rubber type substence, so the Zune is kept very snug within, and protected from potential damage caused by moving within its case (one of my minor concerns before purchasing the product).
Access to the controls and ports is very good - with there being only a minor problem with scrolling up on the Zunepad without bumping into the lip of the case - but it's not an issue once you're used to it. Access to the ports comes from a small cutout at the base for the power/transfer cable, and the top of the case being mostly open.
The case comes with a clip, that requires a small protrusion be screwed into the back to use. The Zune can them be snapped in and out of the clip very easily. It also comes with a Lanyard, which also seems easy to use, although I have had no reason to use it myself.
The only real downside to the case is that it does add a slight but noticeable amount to the Zune's weight.
Pros - Tough, Stylish, Well produced, nicely thought out.
Cons - minor issue with using the up on the Zunepad, adds a small amount of weight to the Zune.
Protection that works [Posted on 2008-06-13]
Pluses,
1) metal case
2) inner padding
3) plastic cover for zune screen, not an empty cut out in the metal
4) zune stays cool inside the case. I was worried the zune may heat up since the case is very snug.
5) good access to buttons and headphone jack
Minuses,
1) door opens on opposite side. Does NOT open like a book. Hinge is on opposite side which makes for awkwardness in openning. Also case is too hard to open with one hand (in case you were wondering) so that could not be the cause of the hinge being were it is.
2) plastic screen protecter is great except i have a hard time seeing the screen in sunny days outside. This could be actually a zune issue rather than the case.
All in all, the only way to protect the zune. it is cheap enough to splurge on the investment. And that comes from a guy who broke two mp3's by dropping them countless times.
Does the job. [Posted on 2008-07-20]
Does what it's intended to do, and does it well. Holds my Zune securely keeping it safe from bumps and scratches. Adds minimal size and weight for the level of protection - how well is a thin silicone shell going to protect your $200 investment? The screen protection is hard to keep clean and scratch free, but when I'm concerned about seeing a completely clear screen (watching a movie) I pull the Zune out (it's easy to get the Zune in and out) I'm not usually worried about the Zune getting damaged while I'm holding it in my hands.
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