I’m one of those geeks who go the extra mile to protect my hardware. I cringe when I see a scratch or blemish. Little dings and marks drive me up the wall.
With that said, it was time for me to purchase a case for my new iPod Touch. There were plenty of options to choose from, and my mind reeled at all the available choices.
After two weeks of research, I settled on the SoftShell Case from DLO (Digital Lifestyle Outfitters).
The DLO iPod Touch 2G SoftShell Case is a flexible molded case for the iPod Touch. I purchased mine from Best Buy for under $20 this evening. My research led me to this particular model.
The case packaging was attractive, and the plastic shell that housed this case was surprisingly very easy to open. Inside the plastic shell is the SoftShell case itself and two SurfaceShields (screen protectors).
The photos above show the front and back of the case with the iPod Touch sitting snug inside it. What I really like about the SoftShield unit is how well the case fits and protects the iPod itself. The ports for power and headphones are exposed at the bottom, for convenience, but the rest of the back and sides of the iPod are fully protected.
The SoftShield’s back has a nice silver pattern that looks really slick. The case really compliments the gorgeous looks of the iPod Touch. I also really like how the SoftShield feels in my hands.
The included SurfaceShields were a nice touch, but my attempt to apply one left numerous air bubbles along surface of the iPod Touch’s screen. I opted to remove the SurfaceShield altogether because of the visibility of air bubbles.
Ultimately, whether or not you choose to purchase a case for your iPod Touch is entirely up to you. If you’re obsessive / compulsive about your gadgets like I am, you can’t go wrong with the DLO SoftShell. I would not hesitate to recommend it to iPod Touch owners who are looking for a reasonably priced case to help protect their investment.
The DLO SoftShell for the iPod Touch 2G gets 4.5 Weenies out of 5.
-Krishna
Zagg’s invisible shield; the ultimate un-case. Though if you got bubbles in a Surface Shield, it might not be for you.
thanks, prak. I’ll check it out.
hey Krish, the bubbles go away in a day or two. Both Gloria and I have the shields and i have loved having a shield to protect my son… :) yeah i know im an odd one. Gloria calls her iPhone her daughter. We need a dog or something.
/ryan
Cool, Ryan… maybe I’ll give the shield another chance and let it stay on the iPod for a couple of days (at least its easy to remove).
it looks cool. I was just worried about a soft case and dropping it. Is the case pillow-like :)
yep, the case is pillow-like. I haven’t tested it on drops, but there is adequate padding in the unlikely event that happens…