inputs.text: grippy sehemiprotective case - would prefer not use case ever thin 4th generation ipod touch unfortunately preference led 149 replacehement bill son dropped ipod parking lot shattering screen way local apple store replacehement ipod picked case lip extends couple millimeters plane screen hopefully case take brunt impact dropped flat surface cannot protect screen side drops nonflat surfaces though could itthe case looks great substantial easy grasp back texture like [ [ asinb002muytmg needle art toys ] ] press hand case two balls one side contour appears side bit like rubberized plastic not rubber feel stiff grippy something hold onto intense gaming sessionsmy one big dislike amount pressure needed use volume control buttons ipod touchs volume buttons hard enough press without case case takes uncomfortable amount squeezing change loudness probably not incases fault aggravate situation almost dropped rating 3 stars issue figure nothing done adjust volume harderalso case adds much thickness back area around dock connector ipod docks not allow connection either rehemove case use syncing cable exclusivelythe device case fit 4th generation ipod touch molded device exactlyso good case good enough sold apple retail stores happy purchase wish would made week ago