I got my shiny new 8GB iPod Touch a week ago and I knew I would want to get a case for it. I browsed through iLounge until my eyes watered looking at their comprehensive list of touch cases until I found one I liked. The Tuffwrap by XtremeMac looked like it fit all the criteria I set for myself; screen protector, rubber, reasonable price.
So I ended up buying it off eBay for $19.95 AUD which I think is about the highest I would spend on a piece of rubber and plastic. 5 days later it arrived, a phenomenally fast shipping time for USPS standard international.
When I opened the shipping package I was greeted by a nice looking black box with the ever important faux iPod enclosed in the case. The actual case is touted as being ultra-high grade something or other, to me it’s rubber, although it did feel nice in hand. The screen protector was there too, with protective film on it to prevent it from being smudged or damaged.
One thing I found perplexingly absent was a simple set of instructions. I know, slipping an iPod into a case is child’s play but some guidance would be nice.
I started off by thoroughly cleaning the front and back of my iPod. I then carefully removed the screen protector and applied it to the face of the iPod. Be Careful! Use a credit card to remove air bubbles as you go; it’s a pain to have to remove the shield once it has been applied (I learnt this the hard way and partially damaged it)
The actual case went on with no problems. It fits the iPod like a glove and doesn’t “bow” at the edges like some other cases do.
All in all I’m very happy with my purchase and I would I highly recommend it to anyone in the market for a sturdy, attractive, low cost iPod case.
Verdict: 8.5/10
