Home > Consumer Reviews > Tuneband, Grantwood Technology's Armband, Silicone Skin, and Screen Protector for iPod Nano, 4th Generation, Compatible with Nike+iPod, CLEAR

This thing is fantastic! It's lightweight, easy to put on, and comfortable. It's also super flexible: I leave the silicone skin on my iPod all the time, and just slip the armband through it when I'm working out. I use it for both weight lifting/working out at the gym, and running with the Nike+iPod accessory. It comes with a screen and click wheel protector, which I put on, and I've had no problems manipulating the device even while running. I've had no problems with the iPod getting sweaty or moist while running.

I've recently purchased Grantwood's armband and think it's great. I had been using the Nike+ system with Nike's armband but my nano got wet from condensation and/or sweat each time. It even froze up on me!! That was enough. Since I've been using the silicone shell from Grantwood, I no longer have a problem. The armband is comfortable, the nano is secure while running and there is an open slot for the Nike chip. Finally, and most importantly, my nano is no longer wet after a run. It can "breathe" and stay dry certainly decreasing the chance for the product to malfunction. Great product at an even better price at less than half what you'd pay for the Nike armband!

When I was shopping for armbands it seemed that many of options that were compatible with the Nike+ sport kit were made of vinyl that made it difficult to manipulate the click wheel and would have left my iPod sweaty and wet after a long run. The Tuneband doesn't have either problem. It comes with a peel-off protector that doesn't interfere with the click wheel and allows the iPod to "breathe" while I run. My iPod is always dry, even after a long run in hot weather. It's fairly easy to remove the silicone skin, but not so easy that I worry about the iPod falling out during a run.

I bought this band and the Belkin at the same time because my original Apple-brand armband that I purchased with my Nano degraded and fell apart. The Apple armband had issues staying velcro'd, so I picked what I thought were the two best options out there to try. The Belkin is a nice product, but it's rather small (I'm 6'0", 162lbs...wouldn't say that I'm abnormally large), and the neoprene doesn't stretch. It also absorbs moisture which means after a 10k run, my iPod is wet.

As for the Tuneband, it's terrific! The band is not huge, but the elastic is stretchy (meaning the iPod stays in place without cutting off circulation to the rest of your arm). I was a little skeptical about the silicone case, but it holds the iPod securely, and provides a nice cushion in the event that you drop your iPod. There's no issue with working the controls--they're readily accessible--and you can sync your iPod without removing it from the case.

In summary, when comparing the Apple brand armband, the Belkin and the Tuneband, the Tuneband is by far the best bet!

I love this arm band while I am working out on the treadmill. It stays in place. I think it is one of the best products on the market and definitely the best value. I would highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for a skin for their ipod. Also, once you get it on, don't try to remove it, it really isn't made to be taken on and off. I tore mine, but the company sent me a replacement for free even though it was my fault.