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In-Depth Review

Titan Clear

GizMac's first attempt at the Titan Gear case for second-generation iPod nanos (2 stars) came up far short of our expectations. The company's versatile "wear it how you want to" concept was not flawed, but the four cheap pieces of plastic certainly were not the best way to go about it.

Titan Clear
GizMac Titan Clear

The newer Titan Clear product adds an important missing ingredient: a clear polycarbonate case for the nano itself. Now, when you have your iPod nano clipped to your belt, attached with a carabiner, wrapped on your arm, or dangling from your neck, at least it's protected.

The polycarbonate case itself is a modest effort, thin and minimalist with an open bottom and solid hold on your iPod. In adding the polycarbonate case, however, GizMac was forced to do away with another strong marketing angle for the Titan Gear: that one $19.95 purchase can accommodate up to three iPod nanos simultaneously (the same part is used for the carabiner and lanyard). Instead, one $24.95 purchase can now protect just a single iPod nano, although you'll have a wealth of carrying options.

Titan Clear Titan Clear

The Bottom Line

The Titan Clear's biggest appeal remains with those people who desire a case that can work with an armband or clipped to your waist and who don't want to have to pay for each. Be aware, however, that while the Titan Clear is a jack of all trades, it fails to truly stand out in any one of them.

Just The Facts

Titan Clear from GizMac

MSRP US$24.95

Pros:versatile carrying options, solid nano protection

Cons:plastic parts still look cheap

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