inputs.text: excellent protection without sacrificing pocketability - also ipod nano 7g roocase love figured id get one new ipod touch 5gprosrubber grip makes ipod much easier hold offering good protectionraised buttons rubber trim make easier adjust volume onofftransparent shell allows enjoy color ipod unlike casesopen bottom allows easy access ports wrist strapstylishconsthe rubber trim slightly raised screen surface doesnt offer much protection screenbottom edge case could covered isnt huge concernoverallif want stylish sturdy case doesnt obliterate advantage slim colorful device easily pocket roocase excellent choice cant even tell case slip ipod pocket still enjoy metallic green color device since case translucent roocases much reasonably priced others like belkin ive fall apart since theyre actually twopiece enclosures9510