Microsoft Zune 80GB Armor Case - The Metal Case (Black)

Microsoft Zune 80GB Armor Case - The Metal Case (Black)

Product Description

BoxWave's Armor Case is a form-fitting, aluminum metal case that is designed to protect your Microsoft Zune 80GB from everyday wear and tear.

Features

• Form-fitting case designed to perfectly fit your Microsoft Zune 80GB
• Made of anodized aluminum that is strong yet lightweight
• Designed with a clear plexiglass window that protects your Microsoft Zune 80GB's screen so you can easily read your display!
• Interior is padded with a thin layer of foam that holds your device securely in place
• Accessible openings give quick access to button functions, camera, and charging/synchronization port

Customer Reviews

Very good case for use on belt
I use my Zune on a daily bike commute and doing yard work. Belt clip option was important to me as I got used to using a belt clip with a cell phone--better than pocketing the phone or the Zune. I can operate the device without looking on the fly.

Also, the case is sturdy. Obviously protects against scratches on glass screen and on the molded plastic face. It also seems to offer some protection for drops--wife dropped my Zune day after I got it in the case, from chair height. No damage to Zune and no noticeable damage or warping of the case itself. Don't think I would trust the lanyard, given the weight of the Zune/case combination, but belt clip mount was great.

Overall, I prefer it to the acrylic cases (though I don't discount the value of those as my daughter's 30gb iPod Video is in virtually perfect condition after two and a half years after being encased in an acrylic cover--in the meantime, she's destroyed two phones).

Overall, I recommend the Armor Metal Case, especially if you're interested in belt mounting.

Does the job.
Does what it's intended to do, and does it well. Holds my Zune securely keeping it safe from bumps and scratches. Adds minimal size and weight for the level of protection - how well is a thin silicone shell going to protect your $200 investment? The screen protection is hard to keep clean and scratch free, but when I'm concerned about seeing a completely clear screen (watching a movie) I pull the Zune out (it's easy to get the Zune in and out) I'm not usually worried about the Zune getting damaged while I'm holding it in my hands.

Protection that works
Pluses,
1) metal case
2) inner padding
3) plastic cover for zune screen, not an empty cut out in the metal
4) zune stays cool inside the case. I was worried the zune may heat up since the case is very snug.
5) good access to buttons and headphone jack
Minuses,
1) door opens on opposite side. Does NOT open like a book. Hinge is on opposite side which makes for awkwardness in openning. Also case is too hard to open with one hand (in case you were wondering) so that could not be the cause of the hinge being were it is.
2) plastic screen protecter is great except i have a hard time seeing the screen in sunny days outside. This could be actually a zune issue rather than the case.
All in all, the only way to protect the zune. it is cheap enough to splurge on the investment. And that comes from a guy who broke two mp3's by dropping them countless times.