Griffin iClear Hard Case for iPod nano 2G (Clear)

Griffin iClear Hard Case for iPod nano 2G (Clear)

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Editorial Reviews

iClear for nano 2G Clear Hard Plastic case for iPod Nano - iClear's transparent and unobtrusive design protects the second generation iPod nano with a tough polycarbonate two-piece shell that is strong enough to take the daily abuse of active lifestyles. The iClear for nano safely encloses your iPod nano while still allowing total access to the control wheel audio jack on switch USB port and LED. * Keeps your iPod nano safe and protected from drops scratches and other foes. * Installation is qui

The Griffin 8108-NCLEAR2 iClear Case for iPod Nano 2G provides total protection for your iPod Nano, yet offers total access to your iPod's control wheel, audio jack, on switch, USB port and LED. The Griffin iClear's transparent and unobtrusive design protects the iPod with a tough, polycarbonate two-piece shell that is strong enough to take the daily abuse of an active lifestyle. Simple and easy to use, all you have to do is place your iPod Nano into the iClear's front casing, and then snap the rear section in place and you are ready to roll. The 8108-NCLEAR2 iClear is backed by a manufacturer's limited 1-year warranty.

iPod Compatibility
iPod nano 2G

Customer Reviews

Solid Product

Reviewed by Giles, 2008-10-04

The Griffin iClear Hard Case is a solid item. It holds together around the iPod tightly, with no noticeable movement of the iPod inside the case. The case is difficult enough to open when I am trying that I'm not concerned about it opening on its own.

I recommend this product to anyone looking for an inexpensive, but solid way to protect your iPod 2G

Great case

Reviewed by fishbone, 2008-08-27

I have 3 different models of the iClear case series:
-iClear for iPod Video
-iClear for iPod Nano 1st gen
-iClear for iPod nano 2nd gen

The iClear is definitely one of the best I've come across. The plastic doesn't scratch easily, but don't expect it to be invincible either. It's surprisingly thin and still offers a great deal of protection, by no means is it brittle or easy to crack. The iPod itself actually looks cooler inside the case! The plastic is very clear and the display can be viewed at any angle without distortions or strange coloration. The bottom part of the iPod where the connector is installed is not restricted, allowing for most aftermarket connectors to still work. Also, on the headphone side the jack has ample room and I haven't had a single problem connecting even my studio Sony MDR V-700 headphones.

I've had the iPod in my pocket rubbing against loose change and keys and the case hasn't picked up significant scratches. The case itself can be opened very easily sliding a coin in one of the two little slits. No more struggling to take out the ipod for the occasional cleaning, but still attaches strongly enough to never come apart by itself.
A great design initiative on behalf of Griffin was to make the bottom part out of a slightly softer plastic so that it would not develop cracks in time after repeatedly taking it apart.

I highly recommend this case to anyone looking for a hard plastic cover for their iPod. I've had silicone ones as well and have come to dislike how they can tear if you're not careful or collect dust due to their "sticky" nature.

Pretty good, but there are better choices

Reviewed by Anonymous, 2007-08-21

I used this case for two weeks to make sure I could evaluate it appropriately.

It does a pretty good job. The plastic feels a little thin, but that made it easy to access the click wheel (a complaint I've had about other cases).

Two things that detract from it, though: (1) It's pretty slippery. I dropped it a couple of times (although it did protect my Nano, I'd prefer not dropping it in the first place!) and (2) While easy to open (important to me since I transfer my Nano to a different case when I go to the gym), having it then be in two pieces was a bit of a hassle.

A little more design effort (like what the Speck SeeThru-Lucid case offers) and this would have gotten five stars.

Flawed design

Reviewed by Ryan of Indiana, 2007-05-25

The case protects your iPod Nano (Gen 2) against scratches and other direct assaults but when the small molded-in retaining tangs on either end crack and break away, which they will, the iPod is free to fall out when held vertically, which mine did and damaged both ends when it fell unimpeded to the ground. Do not buy this cover!

Nice little case, a bit too expensive

Reviewed by Ken Gallegos, 2007-04-03

Overall I am satified with the case. It is small and compact. It hold snug to the nano and doesnt bulk up the nano's slim design. I have droped the nano (in case) a few times and it survived. The case did not pop off when dropped.
The price seems a bit high for what minimal piece of plastic it actually is.
I would buy another if I had too.