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Dougiebaby · 06-21-2008, 08:35 AM

I received both the Zuneone.net Crystal case and Silicon case for my zune 8 courtesy of zunecentives

First the Silicon...

It comes with the silicon sleeve, wrist band, belt clip and armband. Originally, I orded the black silicon case but received a clear one so I was initially dissapointed. But now that I have it, I am actually happier. Not only does it allow the red front of my zune to show through, but also the back (especially important for those with zune originals on the back).

The armband works perfectly, the belt clip is just "OK," and the silicon is thin enough that you can place it in the zune dock no problem.

Now, the Crystal...

It comes with the crystal case, belt clip, lanyard (that is much longer than a the wristband that comes with the silicon case -- you literally could put us it to make a "zune necklace"). While this picture make my case look scratched up -- it actually is "crystal clear." For some reason, the crystal case is difficult to photograph.

Of course, the true benefit of the crystal case is that it allows the beauty of the back and front of the zune to show through crystal clear

It does add a little more thickness to the zune and does not allow it to attach to the zune dock -- so you must take it out of the case to mount

All in all, I love both cases -- they both are terrific. And both have advantages/disadvantages vs. the other. The crystal case looks better and has better protection. Also, it slides in and out of your pocket easily whereas the grippier silicon does not. The silicon is thinner so it can attach to the zune dock and the armband feature is very useful (for active wear).

If I could only pick one, I would probably pick the silicon for the armband feature (I run and bicycle with my zune). And if you can get both, I highly recommend it.

06-21-2008, 08:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
Dougiebaby Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 319 Reputation: 26	1 Crystal case + 1 Silicon case = 1 Review I received both the Zuneone.net Crystal case and Silicon case for my zune 8 courtesy of zunecentives First the Silicon... It comes with the silicon sleeve, wrist band, belt clip and armband. Originally, I orded the black silicon case but received a clear one so I was initially dissapointed. But now that I have it, I am actually happier. Not only does it allow the red front of my zune to show through, but also the back (especially important for those with zune originals on the back). The armband works perfectly, the belt clip is just "OK," and the silicon is thin enough that you can place it in the zune dock no problem. Now, the Crystal... It comes with the crystal case, belt clip, lanyard (that is much longer than a the wristband that comes with the silicon case -- you literally could put us it to make a "zune necklace"). While this picture make my case look scratched up -- it actually is "crystal clear." For some reason, the crystal case is difficult to photograph. Of course, the true benefit of the crystal case is that it allows the beauty of the back and front of the zune to show through crystal clear It does add a little more thickness to the zune and does not allow it to attach to the zune dock -- so you must take it out of the case to mount All in all, I love both cases -- they both are terrific. And both have advantages/disadvantages vs. the other. The crystal case looks better and has better protection. Also, it slides in and out of your pocket easily whereas the grippier silicon does not. The silicon is thinner so it can attach to the zune dock and the armband feature is very useful (for active wear). If I could only pick one, I would probably pick the silicon for the armband feature (I run and bicycle with my zune). And if you can get both, I highly recommend it.