<p><b>Brand</b>: <a href="http://www.zune.net/en-US/products/catalog.aspx?sd=0&g=0&c=9&st=zunefirst party&p=1" target="_blank" mce_href="http://www.zune.net/en-US/products/catalog.aspx?sd=0&g=0&c=9&st=zunefirst party&p=1">Zune</a> <img src="http://www.zune.net/NR/rdonlyres/2F64850B-DFB5-4219-A2D6-E77393F47F5F/0/bannerdefault.png" mce_src="http://www.zune.net/NR/rdonlyres/2F64850B-DFB5-4219-A2D6-E77393F47F5F/0/bannerdefault.png" alt="zune30case" align="right" height="258" width="231"><br /><b>Item Description</b>: Zune 30 v2 Leather Case<br /><b>Retail Price</b>: $49.99<br /><b>Manufacturer's Description</b>: "Crafted from premium Italian leather this case lets you carry your Zune in style. The from fitting construction allows access to controls. You can carry your ID or credit card in the convenient inner slot."<br /><br /><b>Our Take</b>: The case's leather is nice with a Zune logo emblazened on the front bottom right. It's soft to the touch, but still provides a layer of protection you would otherwise not have. The case closes and stays closed firmly with hidden magnetic clasps. It snugly fits the Zune 30, and the controls are still easily useable (minus the hold switch). The inner lining is of a soft microfiber design, and the inside of the flap has a pouch to hold extras such as IDs and/or credit cards.<br /><br />One glaring gripe I have on this case is the lack of a screen cover. There is no plastic covering to protect your Zune's screen from incidental scratches. There is concern the leather may relax over time, and the Zune may easily slip out - but that's left to be seen. A couple other things to note is the case does not have a belt clip and is almost wallet-like, complete with a pouch for you ID/credit cards. I don't see this as practical, and I would not suggest putting this in your back pocket and sitting on it. One final gripe - you must take the Zune out of the case to sync; there's no opening at the bottom for the sync cable (nor is there a way to control the hold switch on top).<br /><br /><img src="http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f158/dominiej/PC260011.jpg" mce_src="http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f158/dominiej/PC260011.jpg" alt="zcaseempty" align="right" height="213" width="319"><u><b>Overview</b></u><br /><br /><b>Pros</b>:<br />- Nice, stylish, yet protective leather exterior<br />- Firm, soft interior <br />- Hidden magnetic clasps<br />- Pouch for ID/credit cards<br /><br /><b>Cons</b>:<br />- No screen protection<br />- Side insertion may, over time, allow the Zune to easily come out.<br />- Pouch for ID/credit cards not too practical<br />- No opening for sync cable/hold switch access<br /><br /><b>Rating: 4 out of 10</b><br /><br /><b>Do buy if</b>: You are looking for simplicity and style and don't worry too much about practicality. <br /><b>Don't buy if</b>: You are looking for more than a simple shell, worry about your screen, don't want it in your pocket.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f158/dominiej/PC260009.jpg" mce_src="http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f158/dominiej/PC260009.jpg" alt="zcaseback" height="240" width="320"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f158/dominiej/PC260001.jpg" mce_src="http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f158/dominiej/PC260001.jpg" alt="zcasewzune" height="214" width="320"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f158/dominiej/PC260005.jpg" mce_src="http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f158/dominiej/PC260005.jpg" alt="zcaseclosed" height="320" width="250"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f158/dominiej/PC260017TIF.jpg" mce_src="http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f158/dominiej/PC260017TIF.jpg" alt="zcaselogo" height="106" width="160"> <br /></div> <br /><p> </p>
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