inputs.text: not bad could use improvehement - bought case reasonably priced alternative ifrogz case new ipod touch reasonably satisfied concerns product case attractive black red contrast really pops hard case rubberized almost silky texture pleasant touch access external buttons ipod dont dock external speakers yet cant speak would fit primary problem case though feel somewhat flimsy slider case 2 pieces dont seem much resistance coming apart ive actually knocked pieces apart simply plugging unplugging headphones jostle much makes extremely nervous well would hold rougher right primarily goes car house im not sure much real protection would provide drop hard surface getting jostled around backpack purse pretty easy ipod simply need pretty case provide basic scratch protection definitely reasonable alternative especially 6 price bought however looking rugged protection would probably look elsewhere update 22010 well flimsy feeling confirmed not sure whenhow happened piece broke case somehow bottom dock headphone jack like said dont even know happened theres no especially rough treatment still protects ipod still not good sign ill probably spend extra bucks get either ifrogz case even one piece silicone case love look texture case ultimately primary job protect expensive gadget dont much confidence thatit great job downgraded 3 stars