Tuneband, Grantwood Technology's Armband, Silicone Skin, and Screen Protector for iPod Nano, Choose Skin for 3rd or 4th Generation, Compatible with Nike+iPod
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Description of Tuneband, Grantwood Technology's Armband, Silicone Skin, and Screen Protector for iPod Nano, Choose Skin for 3rd or 4th Generation, Compatible with Nike+iPod
Grantwood Technology presents the tuneband armband for the iPod NanoŽ 3rd or 4th Generation.NOTE: Our 5th Generation iPod nano tuneband is NOW RELEASED for the latest iPod nano released 09/09, you can find that listing by searching for ASIN: B002Q609FW or searching for "tuneband for ipod nano 5G".
The silicone skin is secure, thick and protective and allows access to all the ports on the iPod NanoŽ. The tuneband has a comfortable stretchy VelcroŽ band that fits both large and small arms. Also, the tuneband comes with a low tack peel screen protector. Finally, the tuneband is compatible with the Nike+iPod system, allowing you to attach the Nike+iPod receiver to the iPod.
If for any reason you are not 100% satisfied we will guarantee a replacement of your purchase or a refund. We stand by the our products and look forward to you becoming another happy customer. For US customers, we now offer expedited shipping via USPS Priority Mail (2-4 days after shipping) or you can chose standard shipping via USPS First Class mail.
Note: Nike+iPod Sport Kit is sold separately
If you are unsure of which generation of iPod nano you own, please contact us.
Apparel reviews of Tuneband, Grantwood Technology's Armband, Silicone Skin, and Screen Protector for iPod Nano, Choose Skin for 3rd or 4th Generation, Compatible with Nike+iPod
Customer Review: A great armband!
Rating: 5 Stars
I am currently deployed to Iraq and I needed an armband for my new iPod. I had a Belkin armband for my previous 3G Nano (which was stolen but I won't go into that discussion!), which was so-so: the armband itself was a little too short and it was difficult to use the scroll wheel through the plastic. I just happened to find the Tuneband and after all the great reviews I thought I would give it a try (not too many product reviews out there with so many 5 star ratings!). I am thoroughly pleased with this purchase. First of all, the silicone cover is super easy to put on the iPod; very flexible. I love the fact that it has a hole in the bottom to plug in the charger (that was another issue with the Belkin; every time I wanted to charge it I had to take the iPod out of the cover). The velcro strap is the perfect size for guys with larger arms (I'm no bodybuilder, but the Belkin was still a little short for my preference).
The one thing that kept me from buying this product right away was the cut-out plastic covers for the screen and scroll wheel (or is it click wheel?). I didn't really like the idea of having to cut out some plastic, but I went ahead and bought it anyways. Well, it did come with a sheet of sticky plastic covers to cut out...but Grantwood also includes pre-cut plastic covers! I was very happy when I saw this in the box. They are cut to the perfect size; just peel the backing and press in place. And they're not so sticky that you can't reposition them. Alot of the people writing reviews said they just left the scroll wheel cover off. I went ahead and put on the pre-cut wheel cover and you would never even know it's on there! It only covers the wheel itself, so it moves with the wheel, and it's very thin. That little feature had me completely sold on this product.
Some other reviews also make comment about the durability of the velcro itself. I've only had this product a short time but no issues whatsoever.
If you are looking for a simple, inexpensive armband that will fit larger arms with ease, this is the one!
Customer Review: Great Value
Rating: 5 Stars
Upon opening the package the silicon skin looked like the ipod could slip out after consistent use... of course it doesn't even if it's not completely in the skin. It took some persistence to get it in the skin so this instilled better confidence regarding the large opening at the bottom.
* the armband is soft and comfortable on the skin but strong enough to not come loose if it catches on clothing, say if you forget to take it off before taking your shirt off.
* Open slot at bottom of the unit easily accommodates the nike+ transmitter, or the charging cable without having to remove the unit from the skin.
* Unit doesn't jostle when in use.
* Good variety of colored skins.
* Tuneband can be worn on forearm or on bicep.
* The skin and band look like I just got them yesterday... aka they don't soil easily. And I've been using it for atleast 2wks in the Iraq Desert.
* Skin allows ventilates of ipod, while the separate band/holder construction prevent transfer of sweat and moisture build up within the ipod. Other ipod bands are made from clear plastic and neoprene, with construction that puts the unit flush against your arm. If your sweat it the neoprene just holds on the sweat and moisture builds inside the holder fogging the plastic screen. I'm fairly certain that moisture like this doesn't promote long life for an ipod.
* Great Price
* The one negative comment I have is that I wish there was a cord
keeper or something for the headphones, so i would have to worry about losing the silicone cuffs to my earbuds all the time, or wrap the cord around the unit.
Customer Review: Look no further!
Rating: 5 Stars
I purchased this product figuring it would be just another cheap addition to all the other armbands that I own, well I was wrong. After weeks of use while running, at work, and at the gym (5 times a week), I really need to share how amazed I am with this product. First off you CANNOT beat this price. Second, the design and materials used are nothing short of FLAWLESS!
Honestly people, I own so many different armbands, some of which I still own and some of which I have thrown away. Some expensive name brand items that I have purchased in the past are: Belkin, Griffin, and Apple, as well as some generic store brands from Circuit City and one from the Navy Exchange. Two of them had to be thrown away because they simply broke, and the others are too uncomfortable and are too bulky/heavy for what they are needed for.
The fitment is perfect and snug and has kept my Nano in brand new condition no matter how many times I have dropped it or banged it around at work.
I did not use the clear screen protector it came with, as it is not needed in my opinion. The click wheel is exposed so there is NO PROBLEM with controlling the iPod, unlike the many others with thick plastic covers over them, making it hard to control (quite irritating when you're running).
The armband itself is lightweight, EASY to use and VERY COMFORTABLE. Take it from me, the guy who has spent nearly 80 dollars on expensive brand name junk that doesn't even come close to this.
Customer Review: Great product - even better customer service
Rating: 5 Stars
Let's be honest here--even among the various kinds of iPod available, there's a great deal of variety between generations. My dad has an iPod, and for the holidays I wanted to get him an armband so he could wear it while working out. I couldn't very well ask him what kind he had without giving it away, and he lives in another state, so sneaking a peek was out of the question. I enlisted my mother's help to spy for me, and what she came back with was "It's tall, skinny, and gray." Thanks a lot, Mom.
I got her to give me dimensions, and placed my order, still worried I might have bought the wrong armband for what he owned. Imagine my surprise then when, the very day I placed the order, I got an e-mail from Grantwood Tech, telling me that, in the event I had ordered the wrong kind of skin to fit my iPod, I had only to reply to that e-mail, tell them the correct iPod and generation, and they would send along a new skin, absolutely free of charge. (This must happen A LOT.) All they asked was that I not throw out the armband itself, which fits all their iPod skins.
Sure enough, I got the wrong iPod skin for my dad. I replied to Grantwood's e-mail, explained the situation and gave them the new specs, and within a week I had a new, replacement skin at no cost--even though it was my own dumb fault for ordering the wrong product.
What an amazing level of customer service! I can't recommend them highly enough.
Oh, and the skin and armband work great. :-)
Customer Review: Finally an armband for my iPod nano that I think will last
Rating: 5 Stars
After going through two previous iPod armbands which lasted less than 6 months each, my Tuneband just arrived and upon taking it out of the package, I can already tell it's going to last much longer than my two previous armbands. I previously had a griffen technologies armband and while it was comfortable and inexpensive, it was cheaply made and and the velcro pads began pulling off within the first month of use. You also had to take the ipod out of the the case in order to charge or synch with your computer. The Tuneband's armband itself is made of velcro (instead of relying on glued-on velcro circles) so there's no way for the velcro to pull off. It also allows for a perfect adjustment since you don't have to line up the velcro pads (with the other armbands, it was possible to be in-between sizes -- one adjustment was a little too big and the next size down was too small).
The skin allows for charging/synching without removing the ipod. The armband itself provides a snug comfortable fit and feels much more substantial than my previous armbands.
It's a little more expensive that some of the cheaper armbands, but worth the premium.
Feb 7 Update: I have noticed that the armband might be a little tight for people with big upper arms. My upper arm measures ~14" relaxed and I only have an additional 1", maybe 1.5" of slack to be able to loosen the band further. If you have 20" biceps, this isn't going to work for you.