Pad & Quill Littlest Black Book for iPod Nano Review

Pad & Quill, with their tasteful and elegant cases for iPad and iPhone have manufactured superior cases for electronic “i” devices. Hand constructed, well made and protective, Pad & Quill is at the top of their game. So I was surprised and, literally, delighted to see the Pad & Quill case for Apple's Nano Mp3 player.  Regular readers of The Gadgeteer.com might remember my enthusiastic gushing review  for Pad & Quill iPad cases.   For those of us who want more classic, traditional styling to house our devices, these cases fit the bill.  The cases, made of hand tooled birch and book binding, look like a book you'd find in the University of Notre Dame library. Now you've got the Littlest Black Book, the miniature case to house the iPod Nano.  I will go on record as saying that I did not have a Nano until I saw the Littlest Black Book.   Now I have both.  It's that addicting.  I've never once bought a pair of shoes that I had to build an outfit around and here I am purchasing an Mp3 player to go with the cute little Nano case. Aside from that, what you get with the Pad & Quill cases for larger electronics, you get with Littlest Black Book.  As with the other products, the Nano case is meticulously hand tooled, finished with the book binding and rich linen end-paper that you find in fine books and the P&Q cases.  Everything is miniaturized right down to the elastic band that fits snugly around the case. As with the other P&Q cases, if you saw it through a car window, you'd think it was a book belonging in a doll house.  If you saw it in a bag, you'd think it was a tiny notebook.  You could even mistake it for a tiny Bible. Either way, if someone is looking to steal your Mp3 player, they're going to overlook this. And as with the other cases, you have access to all ports, except the clip.  the device fits in very snugly and securely due to the Sure-Lock bumpers that help lock in the device.   Fitting the device into the case was no problem nor is getting it out.  I rather like having it in the case and since I have easy access to all ports, there really is no reason for me to take it out.  I have the protection I need and it matches the other cases I have for my other “i” devices of which I am now the proud owner of. If I had to point out a “con” and I guess I should, I would have to say that it would be hard to strap this to your wrist or waist if you go jogging.  You have to open the case up to access the applications inside and that can be tiresome but I would have to seriously say that's about it.  It certainly isn't a deal breaker for me. The Littlest Black Book offers tasteful elegant styling, security and protection that more exposed and sportier cases do not.  At $34.95, it certainly isn't the most expensive case being offered for sale and the Nano cost far more than that.  I am not as cavalier about the “disposable” element of my devices.  I use them and take care of them.  I don't trade them in the second Apple comes out with a new version.   Pad & Quill will help me keep the iPod Nano free from scratches both to the case of the Nano and the screen.  Frankly, if I am going to spend this kind of money for an Mp3 player and I did, I'm going to want a quality case to keep it safe.

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iPocketWatch Turns Your iPod Nano Into a Pocket Timepiece

The Apple iPod nano is a popular gadget not only because it makes a very portable music player, but because it can also replace your wrist watch by using any one of the many straps designed for it. Now those of you that want to go old school can turn your nano into a very stylish pocketwatch with the iPocketWatch case. The iPW offers square or round fascias to compliment your favorite watch face. I have always been a fan of pocket watches, so I was really excited when I first saw this new nano case. I was disappointed when I learned that it is not yet available for purchase. The iPocketWatch is currently soliciting financial help through Pozible, an Australian based crowd funding site like Kickstarter. Their project just started, so if you want this case to see the light of day, you might want consider helping fund it.

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Loop Nano Watchband for Apple iPod nano Review

There are a lot of watchbands for the iPod nano on the market, and a lot of them seem a bit big and sporty to me.  The Loop Nano watchband is sleek and looks more like a regular watchband.  It works with both the 6th and 7th generation of the Apple iPod nano. Let's give it a closer look.

Some of the photos in this review can be clicked for an enlarged view.

The Loop Nano watchband started out as a Kickstarter project. It was successfully funded, and the watchbands are now available for sale.  They are available singly in black, white, red, pink, green, and blue.  You can see I received the white band.  You can also buy them in discounted, themed sets with names like Newspaper with black, white, and red watchbands, get it?

The watchband is a single piece of silicone with a stainless steel clasp.  There's a cutout for the nano's clip to attach through.   You can see there's a ridge along the edges of the band to keep some air between your skin and the silicone band.  This helps keep your arm from getting so sweaty under the band.  When the nano is in place, the clip fits flush into the back of the band.  This keeps the metal clip from scratching your arm, but the clip is not protected from sweat.

The Loop Nano watchband is smaller than many of the other nano watchbands I've seen.  It's just over 9″ long, including the buckle, and it's about 1-3x8″ wide.  It's only about 3x8″ thick, so it will be as discreet as a watch this size can be.  It can be adjusted to fit a wrist about 5″ to 8″.

There are silicon “ramps” that slope up to cover the metal sides of the nano.  The power and volume buttons on the top and the headphone jack and docking connector are exposed for easy access.

My daughter Rachel modeled the watch for us.  She has a small wrist, but she found the watchband comfortable to wear.  You can see she ran the headphone cord up her sleeve so that the cord isn't flopping around or getting jerked from her ears whenever she moves her arm.  Because the nano's display can be rotated, it was easy to insert the iPod into the Loop band so the headphone jack is closest to her shoulder.

I think the Loop Nano watchband would be a good gift for the person who wants to use their iPod nano as their watch, even while they are at work.  It will keep your nano at the ready for listening to music, too, without looking like you rode your ATV to work – not that there's anything wrong with that.

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Hex Icon Watch Band for iPod nano 6th and 7th Generation

We've reviewed silicone watch bands from Hex that convert your iPod nano into a watch, and now we're going to tell you about their newest style for the 6th and 7th generation nano.  The new Icon Watch Band has a polycarbonate case and band, and the style reminds me of those expensive ceramic watches that are so popular now.  You pop the nano in, and the case covers the sides and front, revealing the touchscreen.  The nano's controls are covered by integrated buttons, but the charging connector and headphone jack are open and useable.  The Icon is available in black, white, purple, blue, and green.  The Hex Icon sells for $39.99.

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Incase Flex Wristband for 6th Generation iPod nano

I've seen a lot of watchbands for the 6th generation iPod nano, but the Incase Flex Wristband is the first “stretchy” one I've seen. The flexible steel band stretches to fit most any wrist. It's available in black, gold, or silver matte finish that looks much more sophisticated than those silicone bands. All controls and connectors are available so you can listen to music while you wear it or charge it on your nightstand without having to remove it from the wristband. The Incase Flex Wristband is $49.95.
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beyzacases Nano Band turn your iPod Nano into a classy watch

Ever since Apple released the latest iPod Nano last year, manufacturers everywhere started coming up with their own wrist straps to turn iPod Nano players into watches. While they all serve a similar purpose, it's what they look like that sets them apart. beyzacases has just introduced the brand new Nano Band wrist strap that just oozes with class. When attached to your iPod Nano, it makes it look like some fancy store-bought watch.

The Nano Band is made from genuine leather, is easy to attach to the iPod Nano and can be worn on any size wrist. It doesn't get in the way of the player's controls, and fastens just like a traditional watch. If you're looking for any extra features you won't find them here. No word on how much these babies will cost but we don't expect anything too cheap, considering they're part of beyzacases' exclusive collection.
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iPod nano bands with serious GQ style

Sure. There are a few bands on the market for the 6th gen iPod nano. OK, more than a few. Many are similar: colorful silicone or resin strap with a fun, sporty style, like the iWatchz Q Collection reviewed by Julie a few months back. But if you're after something a bit less sporty and a bit more boardroom, feast thine eyes upon these two new styles, also from iWatchz. The Timepiece Collection features 10 different colors of alligator-textured leather with a wicked cool fastener, $89.95 each. The Carbon Collection features black carbon fiber pattern with 8 different colors of stitching, $49.95 each. Both include the patent-pending Watch Integration System (WIS) for easy Press, Slide & Click nano install. Now, if someone would just create matching cufflink Bluetooth speakers, we might be able to complete the James Bond look.
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Snugg Luxury Wrist Strap for Apple iPod nano Review

There are a multitude of watchband straps for the 6th generation Apple iPod nano, and I've already reviewed a couple. Each strap is a little different from the others, and it may require some looking to find exactly the one you'll like best. Some lend themselves more to using them as a sports strap while exercising, while others will work better for simply listening to music and checking the time. This band from Snugg is sophisticated enough to turn your nano into a nice wristwatch. I received a Luxury Wrist Strap for review. Let's give it a look.

The Luxury Wrist Strap is available only in black. The strap is made of a rubbery black plastic. The area where the nano clips on is made of a hard plastic, and the buckle appears to be brushed aluminum. It has double strap keepers made of the same rubbery material as the strap.

Fully extended, it measures 9.25", and it's about 1.4" at the widest point and 0.75" at the narrowest point of the band. It should be adjustable to fit a wrist as small as about 6" and as large as about 8". The back of the strap has raised ridges along the strap edges. This should minimize the amount of strap coming into contact with your skin. Hopefully, this will keep your arm cooler and reduce sweating under the plastic strap.

The area where the nano clips has a large cutout in one side. This is for the hinged side of the nano. Opposite the large cutout is a rectangular slot. The "tooth" on the open side of the nano's clip fits in this slot. The nano is held surprisingly firmly. It took a little effort to open the clip and remove the nano once it is seated firmly on the wrist strap.

The nano is completely exposed on the Snugg watch strap. The back of the clip will be in contact with your skin. The nano itself will have no protective covering for the screen or body, so it could be scratched or banged into something as you move your arm.

The Snugg strap plus the nano make a very nice looking, very large watch. It's comfortable to wear, but I do think the rubbery plastic band will make your arm sweaty if you intend to wear this while exercising or even on a hot, humid day.

The Snugg band orients the nano so that its controls don't interfere with hand movement. The sleep/wake and volume buttons and the docking connector and headphone jack will be on the left and right sides of your wrist. You'll be able to plug headphones or a Bluetooth dongle for headphones or a Nike + Sports receiver into the docking connector without interfering with hand movements. Adjusting the sound feels very natural when the buttons are oriented to the outside of my wrist.

The Snugg Luxury Wrist Strap for iPod nano is an attractive watch band. It looks sophisticated enough to wear to work, but it can be used in casual situations. I like the orientation of the controls, but I wish the nano had a bit of coverage for protection against bumps and scratches. The fit is tight enough that I don't think you could use the nano in a silicone case, though. I must say that the black watch band looks very nice with the colors of the iPod nano. Maybe a clear sticker-type skin added to the nano would be sufficient protection for use with the Snugg wrist strap.
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Quad Mountain Ultimate One Nano Watchband

The Quad Mountain Ultimate One nano watchband distinguishes itself by being the only one on the market where no part of the nano touches your skin. This protects your nano from sweat damage, which won't be covered under the warranty. The band is thin and vented where possible for comfort. The nano's controls are all available, and the sides are protected. You'll be able to use the nano with a mini Bluetooth dongle and earphones or with regular earbuds. The Ultimate One is available in black, white, blue, green, orange, pink, and red for $24.95 each. A two-pack pairing one colored band of your choice with a black band is $41.95. They are available directly from Quad Mountain.
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HEX introduces a new Slim Watch Band for iPod Nano

Designed to accommodate women taste, HEX has introduced to its catalog a new Slim Watch Band for iPod Nano. com/product/HX1004" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HEX online Store below $30 USD, the Slim Watch Band is sold in four different colors including black, White, Purple and Pink.

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ZShock diamond Lunatik iPod nano watch wrists-on!

We're big fans of ZShock and its work, so when the company decided it was going to do what it does best on a Lunatik iPod nano watch case, we had to get our hands - and wrists - on one. It takes ZShock around 3-4 weeks to create and carefully hand-set the diamonds into pave settings on the white goldwatch case. The craftsmanship on here is amazing, and just what you'd expect from one of the most innovative jewelers around. The all- diamond ZShock Lunatik iPod nano watch retails for around $18,000, though custom orders with different metals and even different diamonds and stones are possible from www.zshock.com. Make sure to check out some photos of the diamond Lunatik iPod nano watch gadget in our hands on gallery!

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Diamond-encrusted Lunatik iPod nano watch is as superfluous as it sounds

If you're the type of person who has 99 problems, a satisfactory wristwatch being one, feast your lustful eyes on this diamond-encrusted abomination. ZShock has managed to work its magic - $18,000 worth, to be precise - on a Lunatik iPod nano watch, with the end result being something that we'd hardly recommend being caught dead with. Of course, those who'd disagree vehemently are going to need a magic number in order to procure one, but those who are just curious can peek the source link below for a bit of wrist-on action. Temper that jealously, though.

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Return of the camera in the 7G iPod Nano?

While everyone is busy freaking out about the alleged iPhone 5 delay this year, a new leaked photo, purported to show the case for the seventh-generation iPod Nano is doing the rounds. Obtained by Apple.pro, the photo clearly shows a hole on the back of the iPod Nano case, leading many to believe that Apple will be bringing back a camera to the small touchscreen music player. If you're up to date on your Apple history, you'll recall that the fifth-gen iPod Nano had a camera for taking video (not still pics), but with the smaller form update last September, Apple axed the cam. With Apple.pro's proven track record (it leaked the 6G redesign way before the unveil), we wouldn't pretend to be amazed come September. As for a front facing cam for FaceTime? We wouldn't count on it. Fitting a camera (even a crappy one) into the Nano's already tiny body is already squeezing all of the components extremely tight.

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