Acme iPod Wallet

The first thing to note is that the case fits fine with the 20GB and the 40GB models of iPod, and feels really secure, if not a little bit bulky, kind of like a leather-bound book. At a squeeze it can even fit the 1st generation iPod. The magnet is effective at keeping the wallet closed; there is no danger of it coming open unexpectedly. When not in use, the headphones can be wound up and put in the strap on the inside of the wallet. This is a bit fiddly and for perfectionists involves the careful segmenting of the cabling so that none hangs out either side, and precise positioning of the earbuds so that the case can actually close with them inside. Also, non-standard earphones such as Shure E2cs are not catered for, as they are too bulky to be contained inside. And don’t even go there with the Sony MDRs. What we found with the wallet was that it is really usable – the click wheel is not obstructed at all and the iPod doesn’t need to be removed to be charged, to use an iTrip, plug in speakers, operate the Navipod… you get the picture. It will even fit in car accessories such as the Arkon windshield/vent mounts. Using the dock with the wallet is impossible, but unlike other cases such as the iSkins, the iPod easily removed from the wallet and so the hassle involved in minimal.