Belkin Dual-Fit Armband for iPod nano 4G (Black)
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Customer Review: Fits perfect!
Summary: 5 Stars
I wouldn't change a thing - I've been using it for a couple of weeks now and zero problems.Customer Review: iPod arm bander
Summary: 5 Stars
The armband arrived in a timely manner. Would absolutely buy from the merchant again .Customer Review: Cheap and serves its purpose
Summary: 4 Stars
I'm a Marine stationed on Okinawa, so it's safe to say I've used this arm band a lot since all i really do is weight lift every day. All reviews seem to be negative so i thought I'd put in my opinion.
First off the absorption of sweat:
I too lift weights for a solid hour to hour an a half, so by no means are my work outs not stressful. But I don't know what the hell you guys seem to be doing to sweat through this arm band. But this is what i do to prevent it. It comes with a little card board shape of an ipod when you buy it, i just slip my ipod in front of this while in the arm band.. it's still a nice fit so don't say it won't. Also i keep my barracks key in the nice little pouch in the back that rests against your arm. It's a flat key that fits perfectly. (Since you probably won't have a key like mine; be smart, cut out a thin piece of card board and use this instead. Problem solved. Adapt and overcome right?)
The arm band being too small:
I was skeptical when buying it because lots of reviews say, "it's not comfortable and too small." Ok let me specify those that didn't. If you are a 210lb + man who does nothing but weight lift.. ya ok this thing probably won't fit you. No big just go back and return it. I'm 160lbs, with the skinny frame but i've packed on lots of muscle since joining the Corps.. I'm very cut but this thing still fits my arm and isn't "uncomfortable" when lifting. It extends to a good med/lg sized arm.
The plastic is too thick? :
Some said the plastic is too thick around the wheel..? I won't deny it, but it's not impossible to operate. Use your freakin finger nail to scroll then! i don't know? i get mine to adjust volume and search songs just fine. This is probably because it keeps out the rain off the majority of the ipod. I live on a tropical island people where it's 90% + humidity when i walk outside the gym. So yes i've been rained on from the gym to my barracks and had this thing on my arm for a good 20 seconds before realizing. F**k maybe i'm just lucky? but the ipod wasn't affected at all. I've also checked several times to make sure it's not "fogging up" like people claimed. There MIGHT be a little from what i can see, but defiantly NOT enough to kill the ipod in noticeable water.. you guys exaggerate too much.
I gave it a 4/5 because yes it's not perfect, but i'm also not complaining. For 19.95 at the base PX.. the arm band does its job
Customer Review: Works well, good value
Summary: 4 Stars
Bought this armband for my wife; was a little worried when I saw some of the prior reviews about difficulty using the controls through the plastic sleeve. I am happy to report that for both my wife and I we can use the Nano controls through the plastic sleeve, including adjusting volume. Suspect if you have big fingers this could be a problem. The openings at the bottom allow you to plug in headphones and charge without removing it from the sleeve.
One downside is that the opening at the top where you slide in the Nano should be more secure, although have had no problems with it falling out unexpectedly. Muscleheads with bigger arms may find the strap is not long enough. Finally, agree this is not waterproof but what do you expect at this price point? This is not an underwater housing.
Bottom line: can't beat it for $14!
Customer Review: Cool, comfortable, and not bad for the budget.
Summary: 4 Stars
Let me start off by saying the only thing that concerned me when purchasing this item was that a few people said it was very difficult to operate the ipod while in the armband. And yes, it isn't the easiest thing in the world to do, but the hardest thing is adjusting the volume.(which besides skipping some songs is the only thing I have to do) I can see if you want to go to a specific album it would be hard, but while your jogging you don't usually do that. besides that the only problem I can see is if you have a huge arm it will probably be a tight fit. Over-all I am very pleased with this product and it does what I need it to do. And the price is fantastic for a Belkin. Great buy!