SportsWrap iPod Armband

Reviewed by Daniel MacKenzie

Introduction

There are many solutions for active people or athletic people who want to listen to their iPod but don’t want to put it in their pockets. Belt clips, pant loop clips and other things are available, but I prefer armbands. They provide an effective way to carry your iPod as well as show it off. The SportWrap is no exception. It is a comfortable, stylish armband that provides a place to put your iPod while you work, play or run.

Getting Started

The first thing I thought when I looked at the box was that any iPod could use it because it said “For all iPods ”. The only thing I didn’t think of was that it was for full iPods not the iPod Nano or Shuffle. So, please don’t get this product if you don’t have the right iPod. They do sell the SportWarp for the iPod Nano and the iPhone as well. Anyway, the way you get the iPod in is through a Velcro pocket in the back. Just open it up, stick it in and close it.

Using the Hardware

Putting the armband on is very easy. Thread the strap through the plastic spot on the band then put it on your arm. Pull the strap until it’s the right tightness then attach it to the Velcro. That’s it. Now, for people with thinner, smaller arms, there may be a problem. - you can only tighten it to a certain degree and it might not be enough. This happened with my arm, but for adults it shouldn’t be a major problem. The armband feels comfortable when you wear it and it doesn’t weigh a lot. Basically, it feels like you are just carrying an iPod on your arm.

A good thing is that it is easy to use the iPod inside the armband. You have easy access to the buttons and you can actually use the scroll wheel through the plastic. Also, there are two holes on the top and bottom of the iPod holder so you can put the iPod in any position you want. The holes are for the headphones. The two holes are in different positions, because the previous iPods have the headphone jack in the middle of the iPod while the iPod video has it on the right side. Both can be used.

On the downside, there isn’t a lot of protection for the iPod. If you fall or something hits it, it will take damage. This could be a bad thing, but it is protected from dirt and small debris. It also gives your iPod some protection from water and the rain, but please don’t go running in the rain with this. It won’t protect it completely from water, but if you get caught, it will help.

Conclusion

Overall, this is a good product. It provides a light comfortable way to transport your iPod. Anyone who runs, walks or has a need for this, I encourage them to check out the SportWrap.

Recommendation

Anyone who needs an armband and has a regular iPod will enjoy this product. To make sure you have the right iPod, go check out their website at: http://www.xtrememac.com/cases/video/sportwrap/index.php