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April 05, 2005

Methodshop reviews the Otterbox iPod mini waterproof case

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Methodshop has posted an unorthodox, but very thorough product review of the Otterbox iPod mini waterproof case. In order to test the real-world ruggedness and waterproofness (yes, that's a real word - I looked it up) of the Otterbox case, they requested the help of a dog and a naked wife. Creative, yet surprisingly valid, tests show that the Otterbox does a good job of protecting the iPod mini from water and abuse.

Posted on April 5, 2005 09:48 AM | Category: News

Comments

i think i just bought that ipod otterbox thing because of the shower picture. now i just need a naked wife. maybe i’ll try starting with a girlfriend first.

Posted by: randy on April 6, 2005 09:10 AM

talk about obsession! i guess it helps keep the water out of your ears!

Posted by: lisa on April 6, 2005 10:38 AM

Hmm… Wouldnt the ear phones break casue there is water in them and you would always have to hold the ipod how would you clean your self..?

Posted by: Dan on June 23, 2005 09:00 PM

I bought this thing today. I got it home, took it out, plugged the ipod mini in, and sound only came out of one earphone. I took it back, exchanged it, plugged in the Ipod and it worked fine. I got it home, and decided to test it before it might get used. I put a paper towel in the case, closed it up, put it in the water, and submerged it. Nothing happened. I ran my finger around the scroll wheel and BINGO!!! Bubbles started coming out of the seal around the wheel. Part of the scroll wheel membrane wasn’t even attatched to the box. Two out of two failed right out of the package. I would not recommend this item. I’m sure OtterBox won’t replace your Ipod because their product failed.

Posted by: Alan Nash on October 11, 2005 09:06 PM