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The Amazing iSkin Claro iPod case
iSkin Claro: The latest dual-layer case from iSkin is the Claro , a clear, scratch-resistant hard plastic shell with a clear frosted silicone rubber inner layer. Made in separate sizes to fit 30GB-60GB and 80GB fifth-generation iPods, Claro comes with three pieces - the large rear shell, with a unique two-piece belt clip and iPod stand, the soft rubber iPod sleeve, and a front shell that slides into grooves on the rear shell’s sides.
Insert graphic Three-packs of Claro Slims - differently-colored rubber inserts - are also available. 
The iSkin Claro is impressive enough in exterior Build Quality that it remains the scratch proof king. Not only do all of its holes line up properly with the iPod - the finish is flawless, the case is ultra resilient as well: it’s not just scratch-resistant, we’d call it scratch-proof. iSkin’s applied an anti-scratch coating to the outside of this case, and whatever it is, Apple needs to be using it on future iPods. After a few days of regular use, we tossed Claro into a backpack for several days of active travel, and it looked as good afterwards as it did at the start - great. Other than showing fingerprints that you can easily wipe off, it doesn’t tarnish. There’s no doubt that the Claro is a novel iPod case design: I've seen metal and silicone rubber hybrids, but Claro’s combination of clear, scratch-resistant plastic and a silicone rubber inner shell is new, and augmented by the company’s unique rear belt clip/stand design. A large belt clip is permanently attached to the back of this case - something that will only bother the thinness-obsessed - and a video-ready stand is cut out from its center. If pushed together, the belt clip and stand both serve as a belt clip, but the stand can be pulled out to place the iPod on a nearly perfect recline, with “nearly” only applicable because it’s not user-adjustable. The recline worked with or without other accessories attached - we tried it with Belkin’s TuneTalk Stereo, for example - and kept the iPod in a good position for video watching. This is a highly convenient case for frequent video watchers. The upgrade to the Claro is the Claro Special Edition:
iSkin Claro Special Edition Case for iPod Get the iSkin Claro at Gordys Gadgets
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