DLO Action Jacket Armband Case for iPod shuffle 2G (Black)

Reviews of DLO Action Jacket Armband Case for iPod shuffle 2G (Black)

1.) Great accessory to the Ipod Shuffle especially for runners!
Reviewed by: Rose Bud Tampa, FL
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I'm not sure if this is an absolute must-have accessory since the Ipod Shuffle will apparently clip-on to clothing securely, but I don't want this thing flapping around on my clothes while I'm running.

I bought this to compliment my Ipod Shuffle and it was the perfect hands-free solution. It's comfortable, not itchy and is much better than running with a 30g Ipod in-hand or at all. Unless you have the biceps of a baby or the Incredible Hulk, it should fit just fine.

As someone else pointed out, the on/off and shuffle-play switches are not accessible once you insert the Ipod into the jacket. You can't see the charge/on light either. I can only imagine the reason Apple did this. Maybe to lessen the chance of sweat seeping into the nooks and crannies of your Ipod. They could have just put a clear protective window over the switches like they did the main buttons. Who knows?

Instead of taking the Ipod in and out of the jacket everytime I turn it on/off I just cut a hole. There are pictures of the switches on the jacket, but no access holes. I used the picture as a template and carefully cut through the material with a box cutter and some scissors. You can do the same for the shuffle switch, but I prefer my songs to play straight through so I don't care about that switch. The hole is tiny, but suitable for me to access the on/off switch.

The solution works fine. No problems. No seepage.

If you run in the sun for long periods of time with the action jacket and a sleeveless shirt, the band will leave a farmers tan the same way short-sleeve shirts and watches do.

The neoprene band is machine washable, but I haven't had it long enough to say if it is durable through hundreds of washes or comes apart at the seams. I plan to handwash and air dry it.

2.) A little irritating
Reviewed by: r&s UT
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I like the idea, but turning the shuffle off and on can get difficult when the switch is covered by the jacket. I end up taking off the jacket to turn it off and on.


3.) pretty good product compared to Tune Belt
Reviewed by: J. Curran
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I have owned/used this for over a year and a half and it continues to work well.

Pros:

- armband is 1.5" thick so there is enough area so that it doesn't slip
- armband is very elastic you can easily adjust the amount of pressure/compression to your arm as well as it will fit large arms with comfort.
- jacket is detachable so you can just use the armband by itself if that makes sense for you. I have not really used it alone.
- jacket size is very snug to the ipod

Cons:
- as mentioned in other posts: it is difficult to turn the shuffle off/on or put it into shuffle mode. minor issue
- there is no place put the excess cable of the headphones and therefore I need to wrap the excess around the elastic band. Even with the cord wrapped around the armband here is no comfort issue here, it feels pretty uniform on your skin throughout.

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I have just ordered the Tune Belt for someone else (and me to check out :) and although I have not used it in practice yet, there are some obvious differences.

-Armband is 1" thick and NOT very elastic. max 13" in circumference with stretch to about 18".
-Jacket is sewn on the armband such that the closing flap of the jacket is against your skin and therefore might cause irritation from all the bumps/seams.
- whats good is that it does have a place to put your excess headphone cord.

4.) good investment
Reviewed by: Sebastian NY, NY United States
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I workout regularly and have tried different products that did not meet my expectations. This one has been the best by far.

5.) Good product...made a minor adjustment...
Reviewed by: D. Chock
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I use this to hold my shuffle while I run. Works very well. But the on/off switch is very difficult to toggle. The neoprane material that holds the shuffle is fairly thick so it's difficult to determine if the embedded switch is on or off. I just cut a whole in the bottom of it, though, so that I have access to the switch and it works perfectly. While it's not a big deal, my shuffle also doesn't fit exactly in the case so that the clear circle opening can fit perfectly over the circular controls. I think it's because at the seam of the neoprene case on the inside, there's a little extra material that doesn't allow the shuffle to fit perfectly. The controls are still easy access and this doesn't cause much difficulty, though. Overall, this product works well for me as I expected.

6.) Good Quality; OK Design.
Reviewed by: leftride CO, USA
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The quality of the armband and the Action Jacket seem nice. The issue is that neither the power on/off switch nor the shuffle on/off switch on the side of the shuffle are accessible. There are labels on the side of the Action Jacket indicating where the switches are, but with the neoprene cover you really can't switch them on/off and if you do manage to you have know way of knowing their position. I assume I will be cutting a small whole so i have access to those switches. One nice thing is that you can use the arm band separate from the jacket, which is the main reason I bought this anyway (for the armband that is).

7.) You get what you pay for
Reviewed by: D. Labaco
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My initial reaction to the action jacket was disappointment, after opening the box and looking at the product my reaction changed to even greater disapointment. CHEEZY... I would have been better off duct taping the iPOD shuffle to my arm. The neoprene sleeve doesn't fit right, and it's overall feel was chintzy. The guy who took the picture for the ad is a genious, because it looked really good in the photo. Spend the extra bucks and buy the Belkin arm band

8.) Terrible design
Reviewed by: Edith Michigan
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I purchased this to have a protective case for the shuffle. The design is terrible. There is no opening for the on/off switch. So you either take the shuffle out to switch it on or cut a hole in the side of the case. Not very user friendly.

9.) why would you need an armband?
Reviewed by: Purplepills Green Bay
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Am I the only one wondering why you would even think of buying a armband for the 2g shuffle?
I mean, not only is the size of it so small you could easily fit it in any pocket. But it also has a built in clip to clip it to anywere without it falling out. If you have to, clip it onto ur headband (and save $25) but your belt is the perfect place, you could even clip it onto your shirt if your lying around the house without pants. Not even mentioning how much of a dork armbands make you look. I see no point in this product unless you seriously broke the clip off which isnt that easy to do.

Features of DLO Action Jacket Armband Case for iPod shuffle 2G (Black)

Ultimate neoprene case for Shuffle owner; strap your iPod Shuffle securely to your arm for running or working out; Shield your Shuffle from sweat or elements in a padded neoprene case; adjustable armband fits most arms and is machine washable; allows full access for easy Shuffle control.

1.) Ultimate neoprene case for Shuffle owner.;
2.) Strap your iPod Shuffle securely to your arm for running or working out.;
3.) Shield your Shuffle from sweat or elements in a padded neoprene case.;
4.) Adjustable armband fits most arms and is machine washable.;
5.) Allows full access for easy Shuffle control.;

Package Height x Length x Width: 6.77 in. x 6.77 in. x 3.62 in.
Package Weight: 0.18 lbs.

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