new iSkin

who else thinks that the new iskin looks awesome? it also comes with a free maclear zip case! and belt clip too. also, a screen protector.

See- this is why I waited for the new iSkin cases- they're amazing!

Mmm.

Yeah, how does it go into the case? It looks completely enclosed just about...hmmmm...

I have a iSkin and it does pick up dirt, but you can easily wash it. The new iSkin's look really good. I am gonna get one and use it with the mac-clear, which will protect the screen, buttons and the scroll wheel.

The new iSkins EXO does look like it is totally enclosed. I think you slide the iPod in through the display hole (then later place the screen protector in place). Apparently, you will be able to peel back the EXO on the bottom so that you slide the iPod into the dock - the silicone rubber will be soft and very elastic. I wonder though if placing the metal belt tabs will possibly scratch the back of the iPod.

I don't like the metal ring. It's really ugly.

Originally posted by rkabir
A Quote from the guy who designed the Iskin, which can be found here (http://www.ipodlounge.com/ipodnews_comments.php?id=P648_0_7_0_C)

"The new iPod iskin is 3.0mm thick as is our current iSkin, but that is where the similarity ends. For an update: on Wednesday the test of the mold worked excellent better than my expectations. The iSkin G3 mold is a very complicated mold because the new iSkin G3 is covered at the top and bottom, no openings to insert the center mold. Many mold makers said it was impossible. Molds for these type of cases are 3 part molds, top, bottom and center. These are easy to make when you have a large opening at the top of the case, like Groove Jacket, Aqua Jacket and the previous iSkins. The iSkin G3 mold is a 7 part mold and there is no opening for the mold at the top or bottom, so how was it done? How do you insert the iPod into the case? All answers will be coming soon. I did this on a gamble, I felt if I did succeed, iSkin G3 would be the number 1 case on the market and no case of this type could come close to competing with iSkin G3 and iSkin G3 would set the new standard for what would be expected from a soft material case. My secrets will benefit the new iPod users, this will be the best case every. Loaded with 4 new features not available with any other cases of this type selling or offered for sale this month for the new iPod.

Feature #1 - top, bottom and both side are covered in the highest grade of soft Japanese silicone to offers maximum protection - feature 2 revealed in the next few days. Delivery of the case will be within the next few weeks. iSkin G3 will be packaged in a Maclear case which will you can us for additional protection when you are not using your iPod - this case will be free with the purchase of iSkin G3 from dealers supplied by www.iskin.biz"

That guy sounds drunk in some parts........

"we will start to manufacture the
10/15gb now and then the 30gb. There will be losts of cases so we won't run
out. Right now you can go the our site and see the colors by going to iPod
on our menue, we will have the same colors with the new case.
They almost have the mold finished now and the moment it is ready and tested we start. We will make about 50 of each color to help the current demand then start the 10,000 product for stock."

"When you order from us we send it to the nearest online seller to handle your order. It is too expensive to ship from China. If we have no choice we send it. All of this is decided within minutes of your order."

"Look to thinkdifferentstore.com they are offer exo at the lowest price at this momement, also look to ebay, some resellers sell there and you can get a deal. At the end of the day if you end up with the product I produce at a lower cost you are in a win win situation."

From the mouth of the iSkin man yo.

Originally posted by dcbell
...The 3.0 mm of silicone sounds a little heavy. I know it's a play-off the increased thickness giving more shock absorbancy for drops etc. but 3mm on every dimension means that for e.g. the width on a 30GB goes from ~19mm to ~26mm, about a third wider.

Yeah, he must have mis-written that. It must be 3mm overall larger than iPod dimensions so that it is a nominal wall thickness of 1.5mm. That would seem more reasonable.

Originally posted by pank2002
Wow. That a nice case :eek: now the iSee just need to be releasted ;) I think I gonna get a iskin...

BTW: Does it work with the dock ?
it looks like you can

Okay, so does anyone know how you get the ipod in and out of the new iSkin exo?

Which color though?? This is soo hard! My top 6 are:
Frogger
Groove Pink
LimeLight
BubbleGum
Blue Mist

I have a lot of light pink in my wardrobe so the BubbleGum might be good. I love the color of blue mist but I already preordered the Jam Jacket in Aqua(btw, when are those comming out?). Frogger is pretty but I don't know if it might draw the eye to it in my purse. (I live in the city and am in constant fear of being pick pocketed or mugged). (Same with groove pink).
My feelings aside, which do you think is the prettiest?:confused:

I can't see how this could be accomplished, but can anybody confirm if you could dock the ipod with the exo iskin. They only show a picture with the cable attached.

In one of his comments on the iSkin newspost on the main site, Lajo said that docking could be accomplished, I believe. Those posts are where most of our information is coming from. I wish he'd read the forums, too.

I bought the glow-in-the-dark blue, since it was so counter to my usual staid corporate look. ;) Now that I go back, though, I wish I had gotten Frosted White instead of Electra. Ah, well, some change will do me good.

Their product site ( http://www.lajo.biz/iskin/exointro.asp) now has pics of how it sits in the dock. Just move your mouse over the "Sync" link to see the pic.

i remember he said at some point that the belt clip stub is indeed protected. The only thing I don't like is the "earring", but it should be removable, so I'm fine with it.

How easy is it to use the hold switch? I use it alot so this could be a drawback for me

I really like the creamscicle one... but I hear it sometimes comes as a pinkish... anyone have one they like?

if you guys check out the info page here (http://www.lajo.biz/iskin/exointro.asp) and run your mouse over "reseller discount" you guys will see that if you order more than 10, you can get a 40% discount!!

i was thinking... who's up for a group buy?? i'm not sure how much they sell them for, but it's probabaly no more than $20-25 as thinkdifferentstore will be selling them for $29. so... i bet lajo sells thems for $20-25. that means we could get them anywhere from $12-15. i'd be willing them to sell them for $20-23 shipped. let me know if you guys are interested.

I was actually thinking the same thing about a group buy! Their website doesn't give much details about it, but I would be interested. If and when you find out more info, please post.

Thanks,

Otter

I'm down for a group buy, as long as we can specify colors or figure out a setup that makes everyone happy. (And by everyone, I mean me. <grin>)

Hopefully reviews (either official or from other forum users) will come out before we decide to go ahead.

this is the email i sent:
hi, i noticed on your website you say you say you give a 40% discount to "resellers" who order more than 10 iskin EXOs. i have found a bunch of people that would be interested in a group buy and was wondering if you'd be able to work something out with us. we'd probably be ordering more than 10, but less than 50, and we'd like to be able for each of us to specify our own color. so if you could, i'd like to get a price for per item it would cost for the iskin exo with belt clip and screen protector.

yes. i'd be the "reseller". if i can get them for $12-15 each, it should only cost $5 or so to ship. so i can do $20-23 shipped for each iskin.

yea, turns out i can only get them for $18 each. so i could only really do $24 shipped or so.

Are they still kind of sticky and attract dust like a magnet? I got really annoyed by it after awhile, and it was a pain in the butt to take in and out of my pocket. The inside surface of the old iSkin/Groove Jacket is smooth and less annoying than the rougher outside surface. If only they were reversed.

Originally posted by lilmoonee
how exactly are u calculating shipping? im sure everyone wouldnt mind if u opened them and put them in the flat rate priority mail envelope if it makes them considerably cheaper.

priority shipping starts at $3.85.

Just wondering if the new iskin would be able to fit into the transpod (if they ever redesign one from the 3Gs). Pretty sure they will use the docking connector on the bottom, therefore if the iskin can not fit perhaps the DLO can.

i believe that's the frost. look here ( http://www.lajo.biz/iskin/iptg.asp) for more pics.

Silicone, specially the softer grades, has excellent memory. That is, even if it is stretched for some time, it will snap back into its original shape.

Originally posted by torchedlh
if you guys check out the info page here (http://www.lajo.biz/iskin/exointro.asp) and run your mouse over "reseller discount" you guys will see that if you order more than 10, you can get a 40% discount!!

i was thinking... who's up for a group buy?? i'm not sure how much they sell them for, but it's probabaly no more than $20-25 as thinkdifferentstore will be selling them for $29. so... i bet lajo sells thems for $20-25. that means we could get them anywhere from $12-15. i'd be willing them to sell them for $20-23 shipped. let me know if you guys are interested.

... any news on the group buy? ... has that idea died a death?

ok, fair enough, looks like it's easier to all go solo.